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How do I get rid of this neck/under shoulder blade muscle knot pain? Its been here for over 2 years and standing desk doesn't help but getting off the computer for the weekend does (for a lil bit, then comes back). Do I need to leave the computer industry?

Seems to be the cause of my headaches too, getting them a lot more frequently this year

A standing desk in my home office has done wonders for my attention and therefore my productivity. Something about being on my feet keeps me focused. Anyone else share this sentiment? I’d look into this if people are interested.

Question for those that work for larger multi office companies. Are the operations the same or at least similar from office to office? For instance, if your home office is In California but they ask you to help out on a Florida assignment, can you expect the operation to be similar with what your roles are and both administration and professional responsibilities? And do the offices all use the same software? I’ve been assisting another office and it’s extremely frustrating.

What standing desk do people recommend? My concern is some wobble when raised up

Can you guys recommend the most comfortable office chair for my work from home setup?

What’s everyone’s recommendation for a dual monitor arm and laptop dock? I’d be attaching to a Fully Jarvis standing desk.

Best office chair for under $300?

Anyone else feel like family law is toxic and detrimental to the attorney’s health/quality of life? My client was served w/ an order of protection against her—her ex is abusive and is gearing up for a custody battle. Of course the OP was filled with outrageous lies. My home-office phone and cell were ringing from 9:00pm- 12 am after she was served…..I am in my first trimester of pregnancy with my 2nd kid and suddenly feel like I don’t want to/cannot handle this type of toxicity.…continued….

Partner and I are mid 20s living on ~$220K TC at the moment. We are paying $1800/mo (each) for the mortgage on our 3bd 1.5ba home. Mortgage is affordable for both of us and we each use an extra bedroom as our home office (wfh). Am I missing an opportunity by not renting out one of the beds and putting it all back into the mortgage?

Hi fishes ,

Off topic post .

I am in need of a ergonomic chair as my neck and back is paining a lot , currently I use plastic chair 😅😅.

Can anyone recommend best ergonomic chair which you are using under 20k with good neck and back support ?

Hi guys. Can anyone share suggestions for a comfortable ergonomic office chair for WFH purposes (and available to buy on Amazon)? Thanks!!

Hi Fishes, what all do we need to return while leaving the company.

I have Jabra headset, office chair and monitor from Barclays. Do I need to return all 3?

Thanks in advance!

Where did you buy your ergonomic chair for wfh? Is there a brick and mortar recommended in the city? Need to try it then usual d2c company.

I need a new office chair for my home office. Any recommendations that aren’t wickedly expensive??

Do y’all get to expense Ubers home if working late in your home office? If so, what’s after what time and is there a cap?

Any recs for standing desk and good ergonomic chairs for home office?

Have new analyst on the team with an MBA and project experience. After working with them for 2 months it’s apparent that there are 0 consulting skills (excel, outlook, PowerPoint) and they freeze up even on internal calls. They are young and coachable, and I offered to put time into that. However at a company event they made no effort to get to know the team and chose to stick to their familiar colleagues in their home office. I’d like to ask for a new resource but interested in feedback.

I’m going to treat my self (and my back 😅) and will buy a standing desk. Any recs?

Advice requested! I have hit a point where continuing to work remote is negatively effecting my mental health and need to be around other people (at least a bit more ;) ). My office is over 1.5 hours away which makes it a costly option. Working from a cafe is perfect for me but I’m often on long meetings and fear my constant phone calls will frustrate fellow patrons. Has anyone found a way to work so you’re not isolated in a home office 40 hours a week? Thank you in advance!!

What is the best office chair upgrade in your opinion? Thinking about upgrading my chair and wanted to get some real life testimonials. Steelcase? Herman Miller?

Any office chair recommendations that aren’t too expensive?

Have you ever tried to bring about a change/stood up for something at home/office etc. Did it succeed/fail? How was the experience?

Have you ever tried to bring about a change/stood up for something at home/office etc. Did it succeed/fail? How was the experience?

I’m finally investing some money in my home office. What’s a good external keyboard and monitor you guys can recommend?

Company is offering me $1000 to redo my home office. I already have a decent keyboard, mouse, monitor, and chair. What should I spend this on?

Can anyone suggest a good home office desk under/ around $300? Looking for something bugger in size and maybe even height adjustable! Thanks

Does Bain reimburse lunch and Uber trips to clients in the home office city?

Amazon 🐠: I’m joining in about a month and was planning to set up a proper wfh office. Can anyone help me confirm if you can get any of the following through the company, either before or after joining?

* External monitors
* Dual Monitor mount
* Docking hub
* Standing desk
* Wireless keyboard and mouse
* Office chair
* Laptop stand
* Video camera

Best standing desk?

Hi there, I’m moving from Europe to Melbourne in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations for good phone contracts and home internet provider? I will do home office so I’ll need a decent internet connection at home.

Well, it happened. I got sciatica. What lifestyle habits have you made to prevent stuff like this from happening to you. Is yoga the move? Or should I be using a standing desk as well.

Hi everyone! Does anyone have suggestions on a good standing desk or ergonomic chair?

Hi all, I'm curious how much of the 'One McKinsey' model is really true at least at the national level. I have an offer from a tier 2 city (Seattle, Denver, Austin, etc). I have always been fascinated by McKinsey's reputation of being able to work on a project anywhere in the country regardless of your home office and traveling often for work (yes I want this lifestyle). Is this still the case? Or is it generally hard to get on cases outside of your local office?