Anyone has insights into whether we can claim depreciation for our “home office” due to WFH? Not an expert here but looks like it’s for self employed individuals only, but maybe the individual tax experts in this community can help everyone out a bit 🤪

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Has anyone tried Varier chairs? Are they more ergonomic than Herman Miller or Autonomous etc?

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24 hours into mesh office chair. Most notable observation - lack of resistance to flatulence compared to previous leather chair. Overall a net positive.

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Looking for Recommendations for standing desk mat. I’m aware of Topo mini by Ergodriven, Kangaroo Original and Autonomous. Are there other better quality mats that I should consider?

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Fellow Consultants, just gone share this because someone shared it with me. There’s an app called Duet - allows you to use your iPad as a second monitor. Stop traveling with those second monitor screens from Amazon. 😂 Ipad is lighter and you can watch Netflix while traveling. Travel smarter.

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Please comment photos of your home office or WFH setup!

I’m finally getting my own room to convert to a home office, but I’m sick of looking at unrealistic online photos for ideas. Don’t care if your space is organized or messy or whatever, I just need practical inspiration!

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Any particular home office chair you guys would recommend? I'm struggling to find the right product.

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Smart people who know about technology: 🙏🏼 I want to get 11.5-14 inch monitor to add to my (1) laptop and (2) second monitor.

I’m worried about the monitor having a high “processor” and slowing down all my programs (including the program I use to login to my office desktop). Can someone point me to a monitor that may work?

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Fears of the new SBGE257 being too thick wholly unfounded. Two most surprising things about it on the wrist: 1) how ergonomic the case is 2) the subtlety of the sunburst green dial.

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Office H&S team still going overboard with those home office ergonomics emails. They just don’t get it that this is a change only for them since they’ve always been in the cozy cute decorated cubicles all this while.

The rest of the workforce freaking grew up making slides and crunching numbers in coach class middle seats. Anything at home is a luxury.

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Do you have a standing desk? Are there specific brands you like?

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How do you decide on a location when moving in with an SO if you work in different areas? My home office is in NYC and she’s in LI and she’s pushing for LI, which would make my commute harsh

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Has anyone had experience transferring their home office within one year of starting somewhere? What is the process like? Would like to move closer to my parents. Thanks!

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suggestions for a good office chair <10k?
online/offline

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Anyone have an affordable, supportive desk chair recommendation? Finally putting my home office together.

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Anyone else? I have a full set up (multiple monitors, standing desk, the whole nine) in my home office, but as often as I can (like when I have a webinar or training to watch) I like to sit on the couch with just the laptop and get the full benefits of puppy snuggles 🥰🥰

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I like being able to pace back and forth at my standing desk while on calls. Makes me feel really important. That is all.

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What is one thing you bought for your home office since quarantine that was the most worth it?

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What’s the best standing desk mat for my bedroom! Price range is anything within reason for quality etc.

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What’s the one thing in your home office that you was a game changer other than the obvious (laptop, table, chair etc.)?

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Question Autonomous.ai standing desk: is the top made of wood? Feels like good quality? I already have a desk where I could keep the top board, and debating if I should get the frame only or the full standing desk ($65 more).

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Been needing an office chair for my home office. Is this a good deal? (Local marketplace)

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Best office chair? My back is so angry with me.

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Best office chair? My back is so angry with me.

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Recommendation for nice office chair under $500?

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Any recommends on a chair and standing desk AVAILABLE ON AMAZON ONLY for total of up to $500?

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If my home office is in New York, my clients are in North Carolina but I am working from home in Maryland, what state do I put down on my timesheet?

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Does anyone have recommendations for a small punching bag i can set up next to my work desk so I can put the picture of my co-worker's face and beat the s**t out of it?

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For those of you without a home office: Where do you usually work? My desk is in my bedroom and I’m considering sacrificing aesthetic to move my set up elsewhere

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Any office chair recommendations/brands for a slim petite body?

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Anyone have an office chair without wheels they’d recommend?

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Pics of your home office/desk for inspiration please

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How has travel restrictions affected your work? Do you see a permanent shift to how consulting works? (i.e less travel, more home office work)

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Did your company let you take your office chair to work from home?

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WFH fishes - what’s your current home office monitor setup? My current crappy 22 inch monitor is going and I want to upgrade to 2 external monitors. All advice or experience would be appreciated!!

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How are gaming chairs different from ergonomic office chairs?

Something like this, anyone have experience?

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I’ve seen the posts on ergonomic desks and chairs - I’m looking for actually aesthetically pleasing ergonomic sit / stand desk and chair options for my new zen office. Willing to spend $$$, any recs? Thanks!

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Are treadmill desks and cycle desks harder for data scientists to use than general consultants? I want one but I would have to forgo the second monitor and I wonder if it will be harder for me because I’m coding sometimes, which might need more control than when writing email. I might be overthinking this though.

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I have a question for LCA requirement. I moved to a new apartment which is 60 miles away from my old one and home office. Would I need a new amendment and can't work until they file it? Should I let my project know about it? Thanks

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I am on H1 B single whose home office is in Manhattan. I live in the New Port area of NJ. Due to the COVID pandemic I do not think that I will have to go to office for another 4 months. Can I possibly work from a location somewhere in the fly over states for the next 4 months ? Will I have a problem with LCA s ? Has anyone had USCIS random visits at their home work location ?

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Can’t tell if I’m developing crushes on my coworkers only because they’re the only people I interact with (on zoom) in quarantine 😬

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I graduated long ago (2007) but recently laid off from my pharma contracting role. I am looking for some solid medical device or pharma companies to apply to as I am currently out of work. Looking in the Philadelphia area or remote.

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Hello! I'm looking for DEI director or DEI program manager position that is remote. I'm currently a director of equity and multicultural outreach right now.

Any firms charge no-shows / have a provision in their fee agreements about reserving the right to do so? I get that we aren’t healthcare, but I work from home more and more now. So when I drag my ass to the office because a client wanted an in person meeting, and 38 min later, they aren’t here, it’s frustrating

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Hi fishes I would like to ask a referral / job opportunities in Human Resource in your know companies and preferred WFH 👨🏾‍💻 yeah I know WFH is fading away right now but if there any chance please do let me know thank you so much fishes

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I was offered a part time Internal Audit Sox Lead role for $70/hour. It’s a remote role, perm with benefits and I’m very excited for it. They offered me the exact amount that I asked for, and now I’m wondering if I did not ask for enough. I’ve never had a company offer me exactly what I asked for. Thoughts? Have I short changed myself?

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Firms hiring in Texas, Iowa or remote? Junior associate with CIPP (US +E), CIPM, and a post-grad fellowship in cybersecurity.

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Any South Asian women in Toronto area who want to chat?
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Do plastic surgeons work off of a template or something like barbers? It seems like all face work sort of converges to the same look if enough procedures are done. Surely not a coincidence, no?

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