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1. Get two wide screen monitors, hook them up to your work laptop via adapters if needed. Extra screen real estate will make you more productive.

2. Get ergonomic mouse, keyboard, headset and other computer hardware to connect to said laptop as well. You don’t want to become fatigued working long hours, so make yourself comfortable. Gaming equipment from Logitech, Corsair or Razer are all good choices.

3. Get ergonomic high back chair. You want to avoid back pain. Get equipment designed for gamers, will cost a premium but worth it.

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I usually WAH by myself when I WFH.

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Use the kitchen counter as a standing desk

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White noise machine is key if you have more than 1 person on the phone at a time.

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