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?

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Standing desk or a treadmill/bike desk

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^^^^ this

Buy something expensive, expense it, return it, and use the $$ for whatever you want.

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Damn you smart

Blow

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High end Speakers

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Super nice headset

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Stocks

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Custom table top. I bought a live edge slab and had it finished nicely by a wood craftsman. I bought stand desk legs separately

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I’ve been thinking of the exact same thing. But the live edge table tops are so expensive.

Better chair - if it’s just decent, that’s the biggest improvement to your life

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Nose candy 🍭

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Herman Miller Chair. That’s all you need. If you spend more than 40% of your entire life sitting down, if not more - invest in a chair that is comfortable / has good back support. Trust me

Pilates ball, yoga equipment, treadmill desk

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New flooring

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