• For 4 years I went home and had lunch with my wife most of the time. The last 6 weeks, I've been "required" to be away from my desk for 30 minutes at lunch. Since the weather is good I usually go sit outside to eat and then read using the kindle app on my phone or call my wife to see how things are going at home. With my current position I'd rather eat at my desk and leave early, but it isn't an option. Since I'm a contractor paid hourly I don't go out to eat with co-workers because I don't want to have to stay later to make up for the long lunch. I'd rather be home with my wife and kids.