Which is exactly what I argued was the only recourse an engineer has, so I agree.
> or you are free to ask for the equivelent in added salary to cover the food.
That's extremely unrealistic. You don't understand that the hypothetical food was cut to save money. If they just pay out that money as cash, the company won't save anything.
> Why would you not negotiate it?
It requires two willing parties to negotiate. Employment terms are not negotiable once the job starts. What exactly do you think will happen if you say "give me my food back, or more money, or I quit." In the best case you will be laughed at and ignored, in the worst case you will start being pushed out of the company. Everyone is replaceable.
Which is exactly what I argued was the only recourse an engineer has, so I agree.
> or you are free to ask for the equivelent in added salary to cover the food.
That's extremely unrealistic. You don't understand that the hypothetical food was cut to save money. If they just pay out that money as cash, the company won't save anything.
> Why would you not negotiate it?
It requires two willing parties to negotiate. Employment terms are not negotiable once the job starts. What exactly do you think will happen if you say "give me my food back, or more money, or I quit." In the best case you will be laughed at and ignored, in the worst case you will start being pushed out of the company. Everyone is replaceable.