Is it SILLY to go CLOTHES shopping on your LUNCH BREAK when it's PAY DAY? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 04-28-2006, 09:34 AM

So many times at my job when we get paid, I see certain workers coming back from lunch with bags from a clothing store so everyone can see what they bought. And not only that, one guy wanted to brag about the expensive shoes he just bought. But if itw as like that he wouldn;t have had to wait to pay day to buy those shoes. So is it better to go clothes shopping when you get off rather than coming back from lunch with a lot of BAGS so everyone can see the outfit you bought on lunch?

Ireneparalegal · 04-28-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

So many times at my job when we get paid, I see certain workers coming back from lunch with bags from a clothing store so everyone can see what they bought. And not only that, one guy wanted to brag about the expensive shoes he just bought. But if itw as like that he wouldn;t have had to wait to pay day to buy those shoes. So is it better to go clothes shopping when you get off rather than coming back from lunch with a lot of BAGS so everyone can see the outfit you bought on lunch?

I don't understand anyone who tries to do anything but eat lunch on their lunch hour. I have had a few appts. to deal with, but even that was a b****. One hour is not enough time for anything, especially having to go back to work. IMO.

Janice · 04-28-2006, 11:52 AM

When I worked in Boston, I would shop for something on my lunch break. Perfume for a birthday gift or something, but never clothes shopping for myself. Too much pressure. I never had to wait for pay day either. I always use my credit card and pay it off in full at the end of the month.

Once, for my husband's birthday, I went to Macy's on my lunch hour. I know his size and style like I know my own name. I came back from my lunch hour, on time and loaded with bags and bags of clothes, sneakers, shoes, etc for my husband.

My boss was laughing. She said I was the perfect example of a power shopper.

TVFactFan · 04-28-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

When I worked in Boston, I would shop for something on my lunch break. Perfume for a birthday gift or something, but never clothes shopping for myself. Too much pressure. I never had to wait for pay day either. I always use my credit card and pay it off in full at the end of the month.

Once, for my husband's birthday, I went to Macy's on my lunch hour. I know his size and style like I know my own name. I came back from my lunch hour, on time and loaded with bags and bags of clothes, sneakers, shoes, etc for my husband.

My boss was laughing. She said I was the perfect example of a power shopper.

I just always thought it was strange to not so much go clothes shopping on your lunch break but TAKE the clothes out the bag and show all your co-workers what you bought-lol

Georgia's on my Mind · 04-28-2006, 11:56 AM

i only get a half hour lunch break...yeah....trying to actually sit down and read on a half hour break is a struggle enough...by the time i get the book, sit down, my break is pretty much over...blah...i want a nice cubicle job

Janice · 04-28-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I just always thought it was strange to not so much go clothes shopping on your lunch break but TAKE the clothes out the bag and show all your co-workers what you bought-lol

I don't think that's strange at all. The women always did that, including myself. I haven't seen too many men do it, but that still wouldn't faze me. People get excited over their purchases and often times want opinions.

swedeace · 04-28-2006, 12:21 PM

It's not silly, but I wouldn't do it. For one thing, when I am at work and am working for eight hours a day, I would rather use my lunch hour TO eat lunch, as I am hungry at this point. I'd rather go clothes shopping after work or on the weekends. My payday is always Friday and get paid through direct deposit, so it fits perfectly for that evening or the following Saturday and Sunday.

TVFactFan · 04-28-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by swedeace

It's not silly, but I wouldn't do it. For one thing, when I am at work and am working for eight hours a day, I would rather use my lunch hour TO eat lunch, as I am hungry at this point. I'd rather go clothes shopping after work or on the weekends. My payday is always Friday and get paid through direct deposit, so it fits perfectly for that evening or the following Saturday and Sunday.

Exactly, which is the plan for me this weekend

retrochick9 · 04-28-2006, 02:22 PM

When I worked in an office and had a one hour lunch break I would go to the mall, but it was never enough time, lol

TVFactFan · 04-28-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by retrochick9

When I worked in an office and had a one hour lunch break I would go to the mall, but it was never enough time, lol

Clothes Shopping should be done after work. Now Shoe Shopping, MAYBE

Chad Michael Murray · 04-28-2006, 07:52 PM

Here's what I think is silly:

Wearing one of those flowers on your jacket that clowns wear to work, and then squirting a co-worker in the eye with it after you convince them to lean in and "smell the flower".

That's what I consider silly.

04-28-2006, 09:34 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	Is it SILLY to go CLOTHES shopping on your LUNCH BREAK when it's PAY DAY? So many times at my job when we get paid, I see certain workers coming back from lunch with bags from a clothing store so everyone can see what they bought. And not only that, one guy wanted to brag about the expensive shoes he just bought. But if itw as like that he wouldn;t have had to wait to pay day to buy those shoes. So is it better to go clothes shopping when you get off rather than coming back from lunch with a lot of BAGS so everyone can see the outfit you bought on lunch?

04-28-2006, 07:52 PM	#11
Chad Michael Murray Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,493	Here's what I think is silly: Wearing one of those flowers on your jacket that clowns wear to work, and then squirting a co-worker in the eye with it after you convince them to lean in and "smell the flower". That's what I consider silly.
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04-28-2006, 11:52 AM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	When I worked in Boston, I would shop for something on my lunch break. Perfume for a birthday gift or something, but never clothes shopping for myself. Too much pressure. I never had to wait for pay day either. I always use my credit card and pay it off in full at the end of the month. Once, for my husband's birthday, I went to Macy's on my lunch hour. I know his size and style like I know my own name. I came back from my lunch hour, on time and loaded with bags and bags of clothes, sneakers, shoes, etc for my husband. My boss was laughing. She said I was the perfect example of a power shopper.

04-28-2006, 11:56 AM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	i only get a half hour lunch break...yeah....trying to actually sit down and read on a half hour break is a struggle enough...by the time i get the book, sit down, my break is pretty much over...blah...i want a nice cubicle job

04-28-2006, 12:21 PM	#7
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	It's not silly, but I wouldn't do it. For one thing, when I am at work and am working for eight hours a day, I would rather use my lunch hour TO eat lunch, as I am hungry at this point. I'd rather go clothes shopping after work or on the weekends. My payday is always Friday and get paid through direct deposit, so it fits perfectly for that evening or the following Saturday and Sunday.

04-28-2006, 02:22 PM	#9
retrochick9 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: On the couch, in my jammies, watching TV! Posts: 620	When I worked in an office and had a one hour lunch break I would go to the mall, but it was never enough time, lol