Anyone have any tips on choosing a home office?

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Definitely prioritize the bed—office commute. I once overlooked the importance of that factor on my overall happiness.

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So long as you have a respectable stash of beef jerky and cheez-its within walking distance, you’ll be fine. Also, make sure your home office is in range of a major food delivery app, such as doordash and the likes.

Buy one without kids. I know from experience, it makes a huge difference if your shiny new home office has a peppy toddler attached

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You mean “set up” a home office?

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Home office city for the hypothetical world that may some day exist were we go into the office

You mean, do you you want work at your family’s beach house in the Hamptons today versus the 3 roommate sess-shack you’ve embraced?

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I took over the dining room. Love the fact that I'm 5 steps away from grabbing a snack while on a call. Or sending an email while waiting for the oven to heat for dinner.

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Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

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Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Joining a big firm next week as fully remote lateral and flying out to home office for orientation. The schedule has me in office until 4:15. I’ve already been told I won’t have any actual work. Depending on how many people are there and how it feels, I was planning to stay an hour extra but should I hang around the office until later? First time visiting this city so it’d be great to take in some sights too (although that’s not a priority of course).

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Hi friends I am looking for a job into email customer support where I have 2 years of experience I am ready to join on an immediate basis anything would work be it work from home/office if there are any suggestions then please co-operate looking forward with all your replies hope this new platform helps me out with some new friends and suggestions

Anyone found an affordable adjustable standing desk they like? I have an iMac and a laptop is like to be able to fit on it.

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Hello,
I am Interior Designer & Contractor, looking for opportunity to work for Home/Office interior project

Ours is Family owned business, 3 decades of experience and personally 15 years of Experience, working on High End Luxury projects

Hoping to hear good

Thanking you

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Working on a regular desk and my laptop has been killing my back and neck for last few years. Finally spent a couple hundred dollars on a standing desk, wireless keyboard, and back/neck heating pad to alleviate the pain. Very hopeful working will be much better now.

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for a freelance or home office job as a paid media analyst or any jobs in the Digital marketing environment.
I have experience working with big clients and manage significant amount of budgets. I've knowledge of Meta business, Twitter ads, Google ADS and analytics, about WordPress and Seo strategies.
I really appreciate any help!
Thank you very much!!

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Damn I miss my life before the pandemics (the home office part can stay, though).

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1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

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BCG fishes: If you make a temporary transfer to another office for 12-24 months, will your salary (& taxes) come from the home office or the office that you transferred to?

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Just landed a full time gig, looking to get some furniture so I’m not working on my parents’ kitchen table during this remote period. Any recommendations for desks and chairs? I’m hoping to find something that’s easy to assemble and break down for when I need to move, and something that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

I know everyone has a different kind of setup that works for them. I currently have a laptop, drawing pad, second monitor, and a desk riser.

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

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Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

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I have desk whiskey in my home office that I use for most days that end in “y”.

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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 ?

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

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Gloomy mornings are hard 😓

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Everyone in my firm try so hard to be politically correct😍feel so included.

Whats something that you did as a child through teenage years that you now don't do as an adult?

Example- I used to crumple, but now I fold

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Hello fishes,

My yoe is 6 years first company. I am a senior cyber security analyst.
I have worked with multiple technologies
Endpoint security, virtual patching, network security, email gateway, dlp, lbs. Now currently working in VAPT for more than 3years with multiple clients managing most of the work and connecting with clients, also implementing technologies. Tools currently working in are Qualys and Tenable.
I feel Iam very underpaid with 6.5lpa.
Can you suggest or refer me something.

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Going to the Atlanta Braves game tomorrow. I see there's a ton of shopping centers right next to the park, can I just park there and walk over to the stadium? Wondering what the natives do

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Is HCL calling to work from office?

Rather specific question - best beef tartare in town?

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OMNY card or MTA card? MTA card for me, it’s so thin that my wallet does not get bulky

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Does anybody else NOT have their work profile / email / chat on their phone?

I used to carry 2 phones but got an XS MAX and now just carry one and forwarded my work SIM to my personal number

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Anyone waiting for scores today?

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My interview is scheduled with PS, i have 4+ years of experience as Automation QA. My current CTC is 9.81 how much can I ask them now?

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Best gyms in Philly? Pre-covid I was doing a mix of OrangeTheory, F45, Corepower Yoga, with a few other places mixed in from ClassPass. Thoughts on the nicest gym? Located in Fishtown but would go down to nolibs/old city/midtown village too

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Any recent grads here who moved back in with family during COVID times? How much do y’all contribute every month to “rent”/groceries/utilities? Idk, I feel like I’m not contributing enough sometimes…

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I know this career takes a lot out of folks, but what are some things you’re grateful for?

I’ve been having a hard time finding energy to interview but I’m REALLY grateful that recruiters from great companies reach out on LinkedIn just based on my skills/current company. Takes a big weight off.

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Is SWORKIT good?

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Thoughts on boomeranging back to old company after a year? I left on good terms and stay in touch with the director.

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I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

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Anyone in Seattle this week want to grab a drink?

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Looking for a 6 month lease in manhatten, anyone got a room? Anyone at all? Someone has to have a room. Starting Jan 1. Let's do this people

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Could anyone working at MBB be able to give me a referral please? Thank You.

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Itsssss check in day!

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The crushing despair upon learning last minute that you have to be at the client site for kickoff on Monday when you were planning to be on holiday. So much for my tan.

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Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

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Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

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How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

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My background isn’t in marketing/branding/PR but I’m being thrown into an engagement for a small organization who has many different sub-brands. I now how to give them high level guidance on how to ensure their branding and message is consistent. Any resources/books you’d recommend I could crash course this on?

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Has anyone actually received their reimbursement for filing taxes in multiple states? I got told that it would process with payroll last Friday but I don’t see it in my bank.

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If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

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Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

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Want to get more into data analysis, visualization, and warehousing management. What certifications and trainings should I get into?

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One more day...then freedom for two weeks🎯

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