Work From Home Discussions
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Recommendations between Palazzo East, Avalon Wilshire, Ava Hollywood, or Avalon West Hollywood? Ava Hollywood seems the newest and actually very close to the West Hollywood Avalon. I’m open to suggestions too.

Moving to LA next year. Don’t know the market much. I’ll be working near The Grove, commuting 3 times a week to the office. My SO WFH. We have a friend who wants to rent with us and a very large dog. Max $6k for 3 bedrooms. Safety is important to me so I want gated at very least.

I’ve been feeling extra lonely lately. I have a loving partner but my close friends have all left NY. I used to make new friends by running into people at work, but after almost two years of WFH, I don’t feel like I have any close work friends or other organic ways get closer to new people. Does anyone else struggle with this feeling and have tips for how to break out of it?

I’m sure this has been asked before but help a New Yorker out! Wife and I are moving from NYC (after 11 years here) to LA. Trying to figure out best neighborhood for a “slow build” into LA. Would love walkability, modern apartments or house, washer/dryer in unit. We’ll be getting 2 houses. I’m WFH for now. Looking at 2-3 bedroom, 2+ bath. $6-7.5k per month in rent. Thinking Santa Monica, but would love recommendations. Not ready to do suburbs. Appreciate any and all suggestions!

Has anyone changed jobs recently because your current job has no remote/work from home flexibility? My company has forced everyone in every department to come in 5x a week. A lot of people quit because of it, and I want to leave as well. It’s been taking a toll on my mental health. I have two interviews this week, including one today and they’re both fully remote. I feel like internally it’s not enough of a reason to leave, any tips or words of affirmation? I dread going in everyday.

Aight holiday gifts/tips for staff (mainly my PA) - I had heard as junior that it’s $100 per class year, so for example if ur a 3rd year it’s $300 to your PA. Is that the norm for your firm too, and same rule all the way up to senior year (so 6th year is $600…?) I love my PA but this year with WFH I really did not give her any work, but also we all get paid more what with covid bonuses so it seems extra grinch to not pay out. What’s your plan?

Anyone use a curved monitor? Pros/cons? I won’t use it for gaming, but there is a sweet 35in one on major sale today. Thinking about using the WFH subsidy on that and keyboard/mouse. Other good monitor recommendations welcome!

I have been approached by GCP recruiter for a Data/AI Customer Engineer role. How is the culture in GCP? is it relaxed or long hours? and how much do you work in pre-sales vs post sales? is work from home/remote work allowed? and what the expected level should be for an 15+ years experienced professional.

Any other tips would be great as well.

I have got one offer from Infosys of 10.5 + 1(joining bonus) and they have mentioned work from home for next 12 months in my offer letter.
I Still do not believe them and want to get a permanent work from home option with a better pay. Any recommendations ?

YOE: 3.1
Profile: React developer

Does anyone have recommendations for a wifi/internet plan for an apartment? We have 3 people that WFH so we absolutely eat through our GB limit

Any recommendations for WFH office chair in the $500-800$ range ?

Thinking of changing my job from normal 9-5 tax to go the freelance or flexible wfh jobs. Any recommendations or words of advice?

Howdy y’all!! If anyone is looking to switch firms I’m currently referring experienced hires for MC and Open Technology Solutions roles at a rapidly growing firm (900+ global consultants currently) with clients from emerging to S&P 100 for their unannounced new office in Atlanta. Amazing culture, comp, benefits, and WLB. WFH option for foreseen future. Minimal travel. Values focused. DM with LinkedIn for details and I’ll send referral link. Tech roles and other US offices also available.

I’m in a season of life where I’m feeling really lonely. I just got married but my husband works all the time at an office. I work from home(50+ hrs) and don’t have any friends in this area(I live about 30 min outside city), and am studying for CPA. Does anyone have any advice? I do have my dog but I’m just feeling really down. Working from home has taken way more of a toll than I thought it would as I rarely leave the house. With winter coming I need to think of some solutions.

Bad internet service provider in apartment - what are your solutions in a work from home environment?

Any recommendations for a CPA looking for a wfh job with flexibility and no timesheets?

Any thoughts on praying in the office? I’m in the London office and because of some confident bothers, we were able to use conference rooms to pray. Now in my new firm, I’m the only Muslim and so when I do go in, find it hard to find a place. I don’t want to announce it and make a big deal, just want to pray quietly, otherwise I’d have to save my salah for home. WFH has changed this in such a good way but wanted to see if anyone has similar experience or tips?

I’m thinking of divorcing my partner, but in the meantime, I’m having a hard time concentrating on work. My performance hasn’t been affected yet, but I’m having a hard time managing my unhappy personal life while working a demanding job. I’m also considering moving out since we’re both wfh together so I can’t escape. Any tips? My family lives in my native country so no one to turn to now.

Do any fish out there have excoriation disorder (chronic skin-picking)? I acquired this really bad habit while WFH and am starting to fear that I will not be able to kick it before going back on-site. My finger tips are always bleeding to some degree or missing skin lol. Might freak the client out. Would appreciate advice if anyone has kicked this habit.

I currently have 1 luxury watch which I primarily wear on the weekends. I’m thinking of adding an Apple Watch for more daily usage while being out in shorts/sweats as I WFH. Any recommendations on which to get or if it is even worth it?

Have you worked more than one job while wfh? — If so, how is it going or how did it go? Same industry or different? How do you balance meetings? Transparency to companies? Tips? Recommendations?

Any recommendations for best office chair, something that can be found on Amazon UK?
Any equipment that makes your WFH life amazing?

Planning to venture out to Arizona/Nevad/Utah/California and WFH for 2 months. Any recommendations on which cities / towns to live in?

Any recommendations for WFH furniture?
(Specially chair and table)

If you have bought any... Please share a feedback (with price and model).. so it would be easy for others to buy it!

PS: negative reviews are also welcomed 😂

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!

I have $500 to spend for WFH at my new work place, any recommendations? Already previously bought a sit/stand, chair, wide monitor..

Anyone bought a compact folding treadmill and have recommendations? Thinking about it to get some movement while WFH and winter. Mainly want to walk on it not run.

Hi fishes, do you have recommendations for a good work chair for WFH set up?

Any tips on working out before work and healthy eating/weight loss. I switched from OTF after work and got a peloton but have found I am not nearly as motivated. I thought I could work out on my lunch since I am WFH but it’s just not happening and then I’m tired after work plus CPA. My nutrition has also gone out the window so I really need any tips I can get as I just am not feeling good.

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.

I’m have an interview this afternoon with a local accounting firm in our small town. I’m incredibly nervous because even though I’ll be graduating soon with my Bachelors in Accounting, I have zero work experience in this field and feel out of my league. Currently I attend school full time online and work from home managing our family business. Any tips or advice? I don’t want to oversell myself but I don’t want to undersell me either.