The work break room can be a place of rest, gossip, fun, or recovery. But it can also be a cause of complaint when yesterday’s fish dinner becomes a smelly microwaved lunch.
One of us (Nathan) learnt that the hard way when reheating a Korean mackerel and kimchi stew – a potent mix of fermented, fishy and garlic smells were all released into a small space. The look on a colleague’s face will not easily be forgotten.