Finally admitting to myself that the office is not happening for at least another 6 months. I have a monitor and I’m going to order an office chair this week. What are other things you’ve bought that have made WFH easier?

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DC. They have been pushing it back month by month but now they are saying March.

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Yes, coffee! I purchased a manual espresso machine and has been motivating me to start the day. It's much cheaper than store-bought coffee and 100% customizable to your taste.
Also headphones! I live in an apartment and definitely need to block some noise out in order to work.
Optional: a dog 🐶

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Noise cancelling headphones for when the leaf blowers are going in my neighborhood.

Standing desk with a wobble board to stand on. It helps burn more calories and makes me feel less sedentary

Nintendo switch positioned just below my monitor for those boring meetings

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Stand up desk has been nice. A nice pair of over the ear headphones to block noise and take calls with.

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Tequila

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Very good home espresso set up.

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Where are you located that your office isn’t opening back up in the next six months?

Some nyc offices aren't opening before next fall

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A better coffee maker and beans subscription! and yes, it is needed for WFH

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Good lighting, stand up desk, good chair, good headphones, art. An air filter (depending on where you live). Make it a space you enjoy being in.

Keyboard Wrist Rest Pad and Mouse Wrist Cushion.

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