How is working on a MacBook with parallels / windows VM for excel and ppt work?

Is it comparable to working on windows laptops

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VM just for excel and ppt lol??

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Do not do this.

Get a PC. You can get a MacBook when you exit a work for Google or random AI chatbo co.

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Why not do this?
Most of your response is about OP’s employer. Weird.

You get the best of both worlds. Solid hardware and the ability to use advanced features only available in Windows. I love it.

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You don't need a VM for Microsoft office

Better, faster, stronger

Parallels is great - way better than any other VM solution for running Mac that I've tried. I still work on PC but set it up for testing - I was pleasantly surprised (eg no lag which I found was an issue with the other options at the time). It's been a couple of years since I compared the various options so the others might have improved too

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