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Simple things like asking how they are doing, remembering their birthday, thanking them for staying late, filling the break room with snacks and drinks, being present, giving them flexibility.

The way I see it is that you only have one life and it's short. I highly suggest you discuss (in private) with the boss that has this behavior and explain how it affects you and your performance. One of three things will happen. They will either change for the better, not change at all, or begin to make you life tougher for bringing it up. Once you know their reaction, you make the decision to stay or go. Don't be a victim. Do what you need to do to be happy. Go where you are celebrated not just tolerated.

Yes. Food, coffee, and toilet paper are the main problems. The fuel can last decades.

Yes. They're yuge.

So true! The coffee pots on the boat were fed from power from the vital bus. When everything shut off on the sub, the coffee kept going.