October 14, 2024 at 3:20 am

Millennial Says ‘Quiet Nourishing’ Upsets Employers, The Phenomenon Of People Taking A Half Hour Lunch Break

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

People have been advocating for better worker conditions for centuries.

A lot of things have improved and we have safety laws now. But many people still have difficulty getting time for lunch.

TikToker @green.meggs.and.ham says “Apparently employers are not happy” about people taking a lunch break.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

There is a huge social justice movement to try to change these things.

There are also millennials like Meg who have used their personal platform to share what life is like with a less than stellar employer.

She posted a simple, straightforward video about it and it has gone viral.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

There is no dialogue, just a large paragraph of overlay text. It includes the phrase “entitled millennials” to describe the attitude from employers.

“Millennials are now engaging in behavior known as ‘quiet nourishing,'” her text continues. “Where they take 30 minutes to an hour out of their work day to eat.”

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

The text stays up over a selfie video of her looking into her phone camera while she is walking through Walmart.

At the end of the video she finally changes her facial expression and it’s a goofy frown.

Perhaps she is sarcastically sympathizing with employers.

Watch the full clip.

https://www.tiktok.com/@green.meggs.and.ham/video/7404344693724695839

Here is what folks are saying.

It’s almost like they’re goading people into quitting.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

It definitely seems that way!

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

You have to do what you have to do. But how sad.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

Not just time off for lunch, but being paid for it? I think employers would abuse this.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

That’s good to hear. Now I want McDonald’s fries.

Source: TikTok/@green.meggs.and.ham

So happy I freelance.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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