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Bringing baked goods into work

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Bibblybumblebee · 22/03/2024 17:03

I really enjoy baking - I’m quite good - only thing I’m really any good at!
I like baking traditional cakes like Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, carrot.

I normally bake on the weekend and sometimes bake a tray bake cake and take it to work.
I work in a team of about 10 people. So there’s plenty for everyone to help themselves- it’s normally demolished by Wednesday.

2 woman I work with are always on a diet or talking about fitness - both in there late 50s.
One of them asked to have a word with me today and said her and this other woman both agree it’s not appropriate to bring in homemade cakes to work because it’s unhealthy and not fair when people are trying to be ‘good’.
She also said that if I could be reported to HR as I haven’t had a hygiene rating certificate at home. She said she’s worried if someone got sick from my homemade food I could get in trouble.

AIBU to feel a bit upset about this. My home is spotless my kitchen is clean.

I think these woman have just got food issues but I am worried they could report me.

I don’t bake cakes every week. Maybe once every 6 weeks.

Whats your opinion on people being in baked goods from home into work?

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WoosMama13 · 24/03/2024 09:48

Haha, love it! Sounds like you have an amazing boss and team around you! Enjoy!!

Snazzysausage · 24/03/2024 09:48

@Bibblybumblebee what an absolutely brilliant response from your works.😄😋😄😋
Carry On Baking!

TheDuck2018 · 24/03/2024 09:25

Excellent response 👏👏👏 x

Gcsunnyside23 · 24/03/2024 09:11

😆 brilliant. Please update us on how the fun police react

Bibblybumblebee · 24/03/2024 09:01

Wow! Didn’t expect such a huge response. I’ve read every one and thank you for sharing your opinions.

Funny thing is it’s probably me that should be on a diet - I’m a size 18- I don’t love my body but I’m very grateful for my body.

These two ladies are so slim!

Ive spoken to my manager. He’s rolled his eyes and told me I’d get a disciplinary if I stopped baking 🤭
He told me I didn’t need a health and safety certificate.

I also called the HR office and the guy there said it was fine as long as once in a while I took some up to their office as well. I’m baking the a cherry Bakewell tray bake for tomorrow 😋

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jasminocereusbritannicus · 24/03/2024 08:56

Ignore them… there’s always someone who’s “ on a diet” and cuts the tiniest couple of cm’s of a piece of cake because, you know, they’re being “good”!
Most people appreciate someone bringing goodies in.
Since I had my Type 2diabetes diagnosed, sadly I have to be the “good” one, but I absolutely don’t begrudge the others partaking. (Sometimes I can get away with having something!).

WickedSerious · 24/03/2024 08:44

WoodBurningStov · 24/03/2024 07:58

Don't let two miserable sods ruin it for everyone. Bring in the Easter biscuits, maybe hand each of them an apple!

Or a nice,unsalted rice cake.

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WoodBurningStov · 24/03/2024 07:58

Don't let two miserable sods ruin it for everyone. Bring in the Easter biscuits, maybe hand each of them an apple!

BCBird · 24/03/2024 07:32

I struggle with my weight but would never behave in such a way. They are ridiculous

GHSP · 24/03/2024 07:28

“Not a nice term ‘feeders’. Some people like to bake just like some people sew or throw pots.
They’re adults and can decide if, when and what they eat.”

This is MN and we’re adults. We don’t have to be nice.

sunnysays15717 · 24/03/2024 05:42

Id love to work with you!

ClarafromHR · 24/03/2024 03:03

GHSP · 22/03/2024 17:19

I don’t really enjoy working with feeders. If you enjoy bringing it in then whatever, but if you make a show of it and nag others to eat your stuff then I can see why it might not be welcome.

Not a nice term ‘feeders’. Some people like to bake just like some people sew or throw pots.
They’re adults and can decide if, when and what they eat.
Just carry on OP and ignore the haters.

Fizbosshoes · 24/03/2024 00:44

canyouseemyhousefromhere · 23/03/2024 23:41

This is very funny, thanks for sharing. 😂

The first thing i noticed was one of their surnames was cakebread!

Fizbosshoes · 24/03/2024 00:42

I went to a university open day today, there was free (underwhelming and boring-looking) biscuits and fruit.
The same 3 apples were there for hours while the biscuits disappeared!

Missmousie · 24/03/2024 00:23

Let them eat cake !
You don't need a hygiene certificate unless you're selling it.
Miserable busybodies can stick to their lettuce leaves if they want to feel saintly but I wouldn't pay them any heed.
I'd give them advance warning that you're going to be bringing in cake so that they can don their sack cloth and ashes and sit in a corner looking miserable.

canyouseemyhousefromhere · 23/03/2024 23:41

MrsLeavemealone · 23/03/2024 21:03

I work in a hospital and the turnover of cakes and chocolate is extremely high. As soon as its placed of the reception, they vanish in seconds, but luckily they are quickly replaced.

I love this publication in the the usually very serious British Medical Journal 😀

https://www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f7198

This is very funny, thanks for sharing. 😂

ChellyT · 23/03/2024 23:13

StarlightLime · 23/03/2024 19:28

I'm sure nobody gives a shit if you choose not to partake. Why would they?
More for everybody else.

Absolutely this!

Whatyoutalkingabouteh · 23/03/2024 22:57

What HR policy does she think you’re breaching? Think she just needs to get some will power. That’s her issue not yours

relaxandfocus · 23/03/2024 22:34

I would be asking her to define “unhealthy”. Having a piece of cake once every 6 weeks is not unhealthy. Excluding foods that you enjoy is unhealthy and leads to feelings of missing out and then junk food binges in the long term.

“Trying to be good” - good at what - dieting? They obviously feel like they are missing out so if dieting tell them if they want to have some cake, decrease the calories for a day or simply tell them that you are baking for everyone else in the office but not them as you know they are “dieting”.

Dinosaurhearmeroar · 23/03/2024 22:27

They sound dreadful. Their diets are not your problem! Where’s the line? If someone is eating an “unhealthy” sandwich would they take offence at that and refer you to HR? How about the chocolate by the tills in supermarkets - are they going to sue Sainsbury’s? Keep baking and fuck em 😂

TheMerryTiger · 23/03/2024 22:03

Oh it's fine- keep doing what you do. People can make their own choices.

Samamfia · 23/03/2024 22:01

As a young and poor office assistant, I literally lived on cake and stuff people brought in 😆these women need to get some willpower if they don’t want to eat your obviously temptingly good offerings. The pass-agg pretence to be concerned about you getting in trouble would be enough to make me unwilling to comply with their request.

Frenzi · 23/03/2024 21:44

Bibblybumblebee · 22/03/2024 17:03

I really enjoy baking - I’m quite good - only thing I’m really any good at!
I like baking traditional cakes like Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, carrot.

I normally bake on the weekend and sometimes bake a tray bake cake and take it to work.
I work in a team of about 10 people. So there’s plenty for everyone to help themselves- it’s normally demolished by Wednesday.

2 woman I work with are always on a diet or talking about fitness - both in there late 50s.
One of them asked to have a word with me today and said her and this other woman both agree it’s not appropriate to bring in homemade cakes to work because it’s unhealthy and not fair when people are trying to be ‘good’.
She also said that if I could be reported to HR as I haven’t had a hygiene rating certificate at home. She said she’s worried if someone got sick from my homemade food I could get in trouble.

AIBU to feel a bit upset about this. My home is spotless my kitchen is clean.

I think these woman have just got food issues but I am worried they could report me.

I don’t bake cakes every week. Maybe once every 6 weeks.

Whats your opinion on people being in baked goods from home into work?

I work at a GP surgery. We are inundated with home made cake from patients and staff (including Partners' children who bake for us). I don't think anyone has ever mentioned H&S.

Ignore them - they dont have to eat it!

mrsdineen2 · 23/03/2024 21:34

BigMandyHarris · 23/03/2024 21:30

Try taking in some crack cocaine instead

Very more-ish

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