Is it rude to ask your firm to comp your standing desk?

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No! What was rude is that I asked and they said no lol

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That is definitely rude

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Not at all

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No and if you’re concerned you could get a note from a practitioner that advises you require it…makes it a medical accommodation that they are likely responsible for depending on where you are

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This is what I did. Doc sent the letter the same day I called. Had the desk within a week.

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No, my firm is offering to without me asking.

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Mine asked for a doctors note which I got abs it was fine

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It’s something they should do happily.

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No

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No

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Not rude! My firm has a wellness benefit that the firm constantly says will reimburse a standing desk ... somehow got denied when I tried though #Shocking

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