Have a $1k allowance for home office setup. Any suggestions for what to get?

I think I have everything I need but don't want this to go to waste, only stipulation is that a purchase has to "make me more productive"

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Sounds pretty lit

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Expensive Aeron chair. Then sell it.

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A nice office chair like the Aeron, IMO will make things better. Do you need a larger monitor?

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That damage from poor posture builds up over time, don’t make the same mistake I did

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Personally I’d invest in a good chair (Aeron is my go-to) and a standing mat. Use a stack of books to make a standing desk. Between those two items, your life will drastically improves.

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One of those lights that make you look better on video calls. It makes you more productive because you don’t need to spend as much time on contouring.

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What would you do with the other $980?

Dual QHD monitors and monitor arm if don’t have one.

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Jarvis standing desk - 500
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Jabra Speak. $150 Bluetooth speakerphone. Wouldn’t work without it.

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You’ve piqued my interest. 🕵️‍♀️

I recommend integrating some sort of standing functionality.

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I'd honestly use $500-$700 of the $1000 and build myself a brand new computer. You can build a powerful computer for that price. Remaining can be used to buy 2 powerful 4k monitors, keyboard, mouse, and dual monitor stand.

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Thanks for the suggestion! A computer is probably okay to expense since the company is very chill - was actually considering getting a phone but idk if that's pushing it too far

Apple AirPods

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Airpods*

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Scansnap scanner. They are the absolute bomb.

A nap pod

Im here for this.

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Dual monitor, Apple airpads or best chair

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