SM on my team says he is planning to require my team to start fully coming and working from our home office Monday-Friday. I find this unnecessary given that the firm hasn’t yet required us to fully be back in office. Should I push back? Advice?

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I am about to join PWC. Will they reimburse for ergonomic chair ??

Will they send chair on request?

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Hey team - planning on splurging on a standing desk - any recommendations from folks who have had it for a while? Don’t want a top up or small desk - looking for more sturdy and decent sized options

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Any good ergonomic chair recs?

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Any recs for office chair within $100 range? Asking for a baby sister who’s a broke college student. Doesnt have to b fancy/super fancy but something that r of decent quality… i know its a stretch to ask for this budget🤣

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Do you have any recommendations for a desktop monitor for a home office? New company is giving me a $250 stipend for WFH essentials and that’s the only thing I need!

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My new office chair is rough! Does anyone have a solid recommendation for a chair pillow or back support for their office chair?

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Are dual monitors worth it? Currently have one monitor and my laptop on a stand, wondering if having a second monitor and not using laptop screen would be worth $300 more

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Looking for some affordable ergonomic chair option for shorter ppl (5’3)

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Any recommendations for a portable second monitor? Ideally something that would fit in a carry-on? Since I’m still WFH, I’m taking a week-long trip to visit my sister. We’ll both be working during the week and I’d like to avoid working only from a laptop if I can.

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Does nagarro provide ergonomic chair on request?

At home desk setup suggestions? Any products you highly suggest to make working from home comfortable and easy to use? Thoughts on standing desk, a ring light etc

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My partner, who’s a med-school student (M1), literally walked into our home office, looked at the slides I’ve been working on for the last week, laughed, and goes “really impacting the world with those coloured boxes that haven’t changed since last week” and walked away😓

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If a firm sent you free tech for WFH (monitors, docking station, keyboard, and mouse), are you obligated to return it once you leave? Obviously will return the laptop, but was wondering if it’s normal/expected to keep everything else. Insights appreciated!

(Relatedly: laterals, do your new firms send you stuff or give you a stipend for your home office? Assuming at least partial remote for now)

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Those of you who got a convertible/standing desk, is it worth it? Considering getting one but I honestly don’t know how often I’d stand

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Best home office monitor for less than $300? Have a smart desk as context. Preferably 24-28 inches screen. Have HP laptop if that jelps

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What are some complexes you would recommend for a spacious 1br 1ba (or 2br 1ba) under $2K near the battery. I’m a young professional thats permanently remote and needs space to set up a nice home office.

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For 2020 Taxes was anyone able to take a Home Office Expense deduction while working W2 for MBB or Big 4?

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Hey 🐟, I have about $400 leftover in a WFH stipend I got from my new company. I already have all the essentials (standing desk, keyboard, monitor, etc). Any suggestions on what I can use the remainder on?

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Home office chairs under $200…any suggestions?

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Does anyone have a standing desk mat they recommend? I have a large L desk that is convertable and looking for one thst is comfortable to stand on but could also have a chair role over it for when I'm sitting

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Anyone have any recommendations for an office chair that’s super comfortable for someone that doesn’t sit like a normal human? I always sit either cross legged, knees up, etc.

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Looking for small, ideally Bluetooth speaker for my home office. Looking for good sound quality, of course. I don’t need it to be a “smart” speaker either.

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What should I expect when trying to exit into a more competitive (geographical) market?

My home office is in a developing country (think non-EU/US, G20), I’m looking at Biz Ops/PM roles in tech in Western Europe. How much should I expect to be able to leverage my consulting/McKinsey background in this context?

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Been having major pain in my wrist from using a mouse and typing on the keyboard. I have what is supposed to be an ergonomic mouse and wrist rest but they aren’t really working.

Any suggestions from my fellow number crunchers on good ergonomic mouses, keyboards, things to save my wrist lol?

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Has anyone tried out the Branch Furniture ergonomic desk chair? If so, would you recommend it? If not, which chair would you recommend?

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Anyone have recommendations for a good and large standing desk?

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Is there any one time home office setup allowance still provided for recent new joiners?

Best office chair?! I’m WFH until at least Jan 22 and I need to upgrade my desk chair. Suggestions? I know the Herman Miller is awesome but would love to spend less than $1k. Around $400ish

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Can we deduct “home office” expenses if we’re 100% work from home?

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Do we still need suits?

Gained that covid weight - now trying to figure out if thats still a thing and I may need to get a new one. I mean it is kind of weird sitting in a home office/spare bedroom on zoom or w.e. in a full suit and tie to me.. What do yall 🐟 think?

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Is my company the only one that hires people who only re-forward emails sent out from other home office folks? “Just wanted to make sure everyone saw this email….” They should be called “VP of email forwarding.”

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I have a little twist to the usual “what office chair do you recommend?” question. I’m in a studio and don’t like how typical office chairs look. Has anyone found a comfortable (bonus points: ergonomic) chair that fits in with a more mid century design and/or could double as a dining room chair?

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Does anyone have a good standing desk recommendation? Can you please post links? Thank you!

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Standing desk recommendations under $350?

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Anyone have suggestions for a new computer monitor?

I need something that can physically move (adjust) up and down (not tilt) as much as possible, more than 6". I've looked on Best Buy, Newegg, B&H, Amazon, etc. and haven't had much luck. Unfortunately a standing desk of any kind isn't an option. Ideally looking for something other than $500.

Thanks in advance.

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2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
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Boomers and Gen X HR teams are FUNNY.

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