How often do you get a new work laptop?
Just got my 3rd one. I’ve been here for 10 years….

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It’s 3 years here. Most big4 and boutique firms are still 2 years from my understanding.

Even in industry it’s not often ; have had colleagues who worked there for 5-10 years and most still on their first laptop, some on their 2nd if they got lucky

Ten years is a long time…

Averaging 5 years per laptop

Every 3 years atEY

Lease is 2 year refresh. But the supply chain is causing massive backlogs, just got my new one after 40 months.

Do you ask for a new one? I’ve never even asked. Both times they called me saying my computers out of warranty and they have to change it

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