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Message: <blockquote data-quote="oldbiddy53" data-source="post: 425470" data-attributes="member: 57576">I worked in a call centre for near 16yrs.  Even though aware that I was diabetic t2 no allowances were made to regulate my breaks.  It was pointed out to me that I would have to fit in with the computers decision when my meal breaks would be.  To this end I would set off to work at 7am arriving for shift at 8.30am a break could be some days 9.30 another 10.45 lunch could vary from 12-2.30 I would finish some days at 4.30 and arrive home at around 6pm.   Should the company decide that the breaks should be changed I would have no choice - food machines were poorly stocked - or not stocked at all - if your breaks did not fit into the meal delivery slots (outside orders) I would have to wait till the afternoon break to eat.  At the same time 'mates' of the team managers would be allowed to go to the canteen in large numbers to eat their curries etc....I was discouraged from eating at the desk as it was against the rules and resorted to hiding food in my drawer or eating chocolate snacks - and you may possibly say I should take meals - hot rooms no fridges etc.</blockquote>

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