is a standing desk converter worth investing and a better investment than an actual standing desk? looking for recommendation. I'm over 6 ft and my desk is 30 inches tall

Joining Deloitte in 2weeks. What Deloitte send laptop, do they send extra monitor, keyboard and mouse? Or does it need to be purchased using $1000 productivity subsidy? And do we need to use Amex card to purchase and then reimburse?

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

Where can you buy a good office chair and sit/stand desk near Toronto? Getting them shipped from the US is mad expensive.

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Hi fishes ,

Off topic post .

I am in need of a ergonomic chair as my neck and back is paining a lot , currently I use plastic chair 😅😅.

Can anyone recommend best ergonomic chair which you are using under 20k with good neck and back support ?

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Can someone recommend a good printer for home office use? I need something I can print 10-20 pages per day on. My law school printer is on its last leg.

Just landed a full time gig, looking to get some furniture so I’m not working on my parents’ kitchen table during this remote period. Any recommendations for desks and chairs? I’m hoping to find something that’s easy to assemble and break down for when I need to move, and something that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

I know everyone has a different kind of setup that works for them. I currently have a laptop, drawing pad, second monitor, and a desk riser.

I have desk whiskey in my home office that I use for most days that end in “y”.

Is there any one time home office setup allowance still provided for recent new joiners?

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Anyone know if the wellness subsidy would cover an office chair? Or does D cover office supplies or nah? Looking to upgrade my home office. Thx!

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Need Suggestions:

Engineering manager vs Tech Architect?

YOE 9+ as backend developer.

Which path have growth in terms of compensation, learnings and opportunities ?

How much difference is there in salary between EM and architect ?

Hi Fishes @ PayPal. How’s the job security at PayPal? Are there frequent layoffs till L25?

I'm ashamed to say this, but I spend most Sunday evenings with a drink thinking about the upcoming week. I sit on my front porch and 1 becomes 2, and so on, until Monday comes later than it should.

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

I have 2 offer 1 from epam anywhere and other is from deloitte, which is better to join. Epam offering 17 fixed and Deloitte offering 15.75 fixed ( 2.5lakh variable). I am confused which one I should join

As other global firms are calling their employees back to office ? Will pwc ac follow the same or will continue to provide option of working from home .

Did someone get fired in the new manager training in Orlando after getting drunk?

Has anyone worked with a private label for their own skincare line? Just starting out so it would be helpful to find one with a low order minimum. Thanks.

Any Tableau SEs able to share some insights?

Can we stay long term in nagarro for about 3-4 years thinking about it any suggestions

How about the accountant who was the emergency goalie last night for the Blackhawks. Wonder if he is on here 😂

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

Hi guys,

Is infosys forcing employes to office back?

I was hired to manage the maintenance program, only to get here and physically do the work. 2 years later and being on-call daily but still expected to burn both ends of the candle and it does seem good enough for the corporate leadership. Collapsed this past Thursday at work and rushed off to the hospital only to find out that it was a stress induced panic attack. Come back to work on Monday only to find that my work load was added to. What will it take?

Safe to see friends this weekend?

Employer gave me some money to spend on headphones. Should I get Airpod Pros? I have the Jabra Elite 65ts that are great for working out and block out a lot of noise. Not a fan of the regular airpods, but the in-ear/noise cancelling of the pros intrigues me

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?

What website can you use to play simple games over zoom (Chinese checkers, chess, checkers)?

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

If you want a great 30 min podcast listen, check out Science vs. PANDEMIC episode. It was made in September of 2019 and is a war of the worlds type show on a pandemic spreading through the world. It even features Anthony Fauci before anyone knew who he was.

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

Thoughts on pneumatic vs. electric standing desks? Does extra weight make pneumatic desks any more difficult to operate?

Gratitude thread: what are the top three to five things you’re grateful for as you reflect on the last two weeks?

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

I have a phone screen with American Express. Does anyone know how many days of PTO is allotted?

How much should a shift lead make west coast

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

Anyone care to guess what’s going to happen to the luxury sector? Don’t think us middle class people will be blowing money at Gucci if we can lose our jobs at any minute even if we do have some spare cash and that must be a good chunk of sales

Someone works at or with PwC Experience Center?

Bain is hosting holiday party at Joy District Club in Chicago… KPMG needs to step it up…