Should I buy a $500+ standing desk? Company not giving clarity on when WFH is ending, but I’m done sitting at my kitchen bar 15 hours a day. Is the investment worth?

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Yes, do it.

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Well the cost is up to you I've seen cheaper. Assuming no reimbursement, it really depends on how much money you have to spend on furniture.

I personally am putting up with a little more discomfort to prepare additional emergency funds in case of a layoff. I don't think it's probably but it is possible, so I want to be as nimble as possible in case I have a job search that outlasts my current emergency fund.

But yes, I'd definitely get some sort of desk that is more ergonomic, either standing or sitting.

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Depends. If you were only able to use it for 1-2 months, would you be satisfied with your purchase? If so, then buy it.

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I bought a foldable tray thing with legs - to use in bed, or can use on my desk as a (non adjustable) standing desk! It was $20 or something.

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Amazon! Can’t remember the brand but if you search for aluminum folding table, you should be able to find something similar (it folds into a briefcase size/look)

Sure but you also could just get like a $200 one from IKEA

I have this desk and it’s rock solid. I definitely recommend it. Super minimal, easy assembly, a good buy indeed.

Yes do it

If you're worried about shakiness you'll probably need to spend more than $500 for a good standing desk. Check iMovR Lander. It's the industry leader in my view.

Uplift desk all the way

I think our industry changes after this, you won't be traveling every week, so you'll be using that space more in the future

Buy the desk

Depends on how much money you make but if you can afford it, I say go for it.

How much money you make is part of the equation, but how much you owe and spend matter also

I like my Vari (desk) a lot. Plan to be home much more in the future.

No. Get the one that is $1000+

Autonomous for like 300

Go for smartdesk 2 rather than the premium on
Check my review here

https://joinfishbowl.com/comment_8p1qjn

I also bought their wire manager to manage the wires. There is a discount code in the review which I used

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