Personally I always wash socks, underwear and gym clothes after one use, but I’m less strict with things like hoodies or jeans unless they smell, get sweaty or look dirty.
I work in a small office (4 people), 8:30–4:30, 40 hours a week. There’s no formal lunch break structure (to avoid leaving at 5 and finishing at 4:30) so most people tend to eat at their desk and work through.
I usually take around 20 minutes at lunch to go for a walk or grab something from a nearby shop, as it helps me reset. The others don’t move from their desk, I’m the youngest in my twenties the rest of the 3 are 60+.
Today I’ve been told by my manager the others in the team have highlighted how I shouldn’t leave the office at lunch and should stay at my desk as it’s not fair on the others, and that if I take a break it may be unpaid I’ll have to take a salary decrease or I’d need to start earlier to “make up” the time.
I just wanted to ask what others would do in this situation?
**EDIT **
Thanks for the continued advice everyone, being told the above earlier left me quite emotional on my commute home after work and as sad as it sounds I have shed tears over it this evening and I really appreciate every single advice on this thread, thank you.
I’m after somewhere peaceful with good views could be a scenic drive, coastal spot, reservoir, moorland walk, woodland, or an easy solo hike. Nothing too intense, just somewhere good to clear my head for a few hours.
Open to hidden gems as well. Where would you recommend?
Feels like the day is just measured in cups of tea at this point