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Recommendation: buy a cheaper chair.
Don’t buy a cheaper chair. They aren’t rated or built for 8+ hours of continuous use and your back will suffer.
I went to a used office furniture place and tried out a bunch of chairs- many which had tags still attached - for a fraction of what new costs. WFH for the past 5 years and still comfy.
Recommendation: buy the best chair you can afford. You’re spending a lot of time on it. If your physical posture and health is not important, what is? For $300 (and less) you can get good chairs at Costco, Staples, Office Max. Not sure about current availability. The difference between a much more expensive chair and less expensive ones: more adjustments, breathability (pellicle versus another type), material, and durability (a couple of years versus 15 or more with an Aeron). So, you can get a lot for $300 that will do a nice job for a few years.
Standing all day isn’t healthy either
Used Aeron
Used Steelcase Leap
A good chair definitely has me as a convert. I ended up getting a better one and definitely don’t regret the decision
Check out HON Exposure Mesh Task Chair - Computer Chair with 2-Way Adjustable Arms for Office Desk, Black (HVL721)
CA1 bought 2 sets for me and the husband. Awesome rec!!! Thank you!!!
What do you all think of the Herman Miller Sayl?
Looks like a pretty good chair, and on sale at some online outlets. However, I am very partial to the Aeron because of its pellicle fabric for the seating surface and back to make it very breathable, yet firm support, for long hours of sitting.