You worked a day for that meal

By Dominik Tarnowski on Jul 2025

1st June. You just got your paycheck.
You drive home after an 8h shift. You see an AD for a Big Mac meal. $11.13.
I can treat myself, you think to yourself.
"I make $50,000 a year. $10 is nothing".
You take your girlfriend with you. You also both get some sides and ice cream.
$30 total.
Little do you know, you worked your whole day for that meal.

Unit:

Assuming you save / month,
You work hours a week,

Each hour, you're saving: .

A meal costs of your time.