Joining a new company soon. Do you think they will provide home office stipend or is it too late in the pandemic?

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Depends on the company. I got one a month ago.

I started with two different companies during the pandemic (including one this week) and they both legit just ordered me everything I’d ever want for a home office setup similar to what I’d expect if I had a desk in an industry gig.

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Hello guys ,



I ordered office chair a week back under well being subsidy it is delayed again for 3 days so meantime can I submit the expense before delivery or we need to wait and submit only once it is delivered?
Can anyone respond.

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