Eating "childish" snacks at the desk?

As title states, I have recently taken up snacking at my desk. Picked up a workout routine and am just hungrier, plus I find I can stay more engaged.

My coworkers and specifically my VP has started giving me hell about the snacks I choose to eat though. Every time he walks by or even just encounters me, he says something along the lines of "ohohoh does baby need a snack" or "maybe we can get you some cheerios next, or are you still too little". A bunch of my other coworkers and people have started commenting. I don't mind a ton but want to gain perspective on is this really weird? I don't really care with my current position since it's very clearly a joke, i'll just joke back and it's fine. Plus I know I produce a decent deliverable, and already have signed exit offer, but will it fuck me at my next role if i eat like this?

Typical snacks include: pretzels, baby carrots, Goldfish crackers, Teddy Grahams, celery sticks, apple slices, Cheez-Its, fruit snacks, and certain dry cereals (i like cookie crisp and reeses puffs a lot)

I guess these foods are considered childish, but i didn't know there was an age limit on them? it just seems like normal food to me. it's light and not messy so it's easy to snack on as i type, and they're not super high in calories either. Plus, my lunches are normal just usually either a carryout bowl or I'll bring a pasta or sandwich from home.

 
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I do think friendly comradery includes breaking each other's balls in the office; however, this guy does sound like an ass/movie villain if he really swings by your desk saying "does baby need a snack".... That doesn't even seem real.... In the event it is, the LEAST you could do is not be eating Goldfish and Teddy Grahams man.... That's just setting yourself up for failure

There is more than one way to get there. I'd rather have 30 chapters than 3000 pages.
 

Next time that happens, say “Fuck you, you balding piece of shit. My prestigious PE exit will make more than your pathetic self ever will trying to reach MD while slaving away for the next 10 years as a mid bucket VP”

Then when he laughs and starts walking away you go behind him pull down his pants and throw your baby snacks on his exposed nude buttox.

 

Michael Milken infamously had horrible eating habits on the job in which the most “adult” food he ever consumed was Chinese take out. Being really good at his job helped him dodge the ball-breaking you’re going through obviously, but my point is that eating like a child is something even the titans did.

 

super weird. my office break room has goldfish, oreos, pretzels, etc. Everyone all the way up to MD eats them haha dude sounds like an asshole

 

Listen, my entire group called me Precious for two years because once I was planning a date for my visiting girlfriend and, being new to the city, asking for recommendations. Embrace it and start eating Uncrustables at your desk like a legend. 

Teach a man to make a fire, he'll be warm for the night. But set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
 

my whole bullpen was single/into slamming chicks on the weekend and thought it was soft that I was trying to plan a thoughtful date. Probably an element of shaming for thinking I would have enough time away from the desk for a weekend dinner out too. 

Teach a man to make a fire, he'll be warm for the night. But set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
 

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As title states, I have recently taken up snacking at my desk. Picked up a workout routine and am just hungrier, plus I find I can stay more engaged.

My coworkers and specifically my VP has started giving me hell about the snacks I choose to eat though. Every time he walks by or even just encounters me, he says something along the lines of "ohohoh does baby need a snack" or "maybe we can get you some cheerios next, or are you still too little". A bunch of my other coworkers and people have started commenting. I don't mind a ton but want to gain perspective on is this really weird? I don't really care with my current position since it's very clearly a joke, i'll just joke back and it's fine. Plus I know I produce a decent deliverable, and already have signed exit offer, but will it fuck me at my next role if i eat like this?

Typical snacks include: pretzels, baby carrots, Goldfish crackers, Teddy Grahams, celery sticks, apple slices, Cheez-Its, fruit snacks, and certain dry cereals (i like cookie crisp and reeses puffs a lot)

I guess these foods are considered childish, but i didn't know there was an age limit on them? it just seems like normal food to me. it's light and not messy so it's easy to snack on as i type, and they're not super high in calories either. Plus, my lunches are normal just usually either a carryout bowl or I'll bring a pasta or sandwich from home.

Simple solution hide your food.

SafariJoe, wins again!
 

Nothing taboo about that so wouldn't worry about it from a political perspective.  But, I cringed as I read all those simple carbs.  Drop (most) of the goldfish, pretzels, teddy grahams, cheese its and dry cereals. If you're finding yourself hungry from working out you need to eat more protein and satiating foods.  While delicious, goldfish don't fill you up and have minimal nutritional value.  Not to mention, those simple carbs spike your blood sugar and likely leave you more tired (or needing caffeine) an hour later.  I'm guessing you know much or all of this but wanted to reiterate- the diet only gets more important as you get older.  My go to snacks: 

-Almonds, Beef Jerkey, Raw Tuna (not canned), Smoked Salmon, Lightly salted popcorn, Cheese Sticks, Kale Chips, Peanuts

 

What a dick, I’d start eating weirder snacks. Like bring in a block of cheese and just munch on it, or a tub of peanut butter, or a jar of honey.

 

One of our admins brings in animal crackers once every few weeks and everyone plays with them (tiger fighting lion, lion fighting elephant and you eat the winner). it's more fun than it sounds...

You should lateral to our group. PM me

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