The working from home thread: tips and advice

The thing under the mug? No, it's a plywood coaster I made

crunch, smack, sniff, sorry, what did you say?

I make no apologies, my procrastination must not be hidden behind other windows

That whole "stick a laptop between keyboard and monitors" is proper Pukes On Cock.

I thought that originally, which is why I went for one big monitor (to avoid ALL THE BEZELS) but then I bought a portable Asus Zenscreen for occasional co-working space days and found it really does work below a big monitor.

Still not 100% happy with my setup, the camera is too high on top of the monitor, but not annoying enough that I want to swap out the monitor. If this big monitor crapped out I'd definitely consider replacing it with an ultrawide instead.

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Did this sell? I am interested and on the outskirts of Bristol.

*blocked*

Embarrassing that you left your Bosch sex toy on the desk for the photo though

Maybe I wanted to be caught

In office set up, suck it @hippy

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Filthy and not in a good, pornhub way.

I dont suppose anyone has a spare desk mount/ pole for an an ergotron LX arm do they please?

I'll have a look at work tomorrow. I definitely had a spare desk clamp because I used one of the arms on a piece of industrial equipment and used a different mounting method.

I have a nasty feeling it will have been thrown out but will have a root around and let you know.

Oh thanks so much! There were a few on eBay a while ago but I stupidly didnt get them when I had the chance!

Sorry, had a good look around but it looks like it has been thrown out.

Thanks for looking any way!

Zoom orders staff back to the office:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66432173

Meanwhile, Just Eat invent the lunch break:

https://twitter.com/stateoflinkedin/status/1688578551254028288

"Its shares are worth about $68 apiece today, down from more than $500 at the peak in October 2020"

Note to self: don't work at Zoom

I've read this this is at attempt to downsize their workforce without spending for redundancy

I've heard the same (plausible) rumour about the other FAANG companies doing similar. I guess if someone you really want to keep doesn't fancy coming in you can still make "case-by-case" exceptions.

I've heard the same (plausible) rumour about the other FAANG companies doing similar. I guess if someone you really want to keep doesn't fancy coming in you can still make "case-by-case" exceptions.

we'll soon find out, 3 days a week enforcement starts first monday of september

I'm not going back to an office. I'd be looking for another job.

I'm really struggling to be as productive at home recently. Unfortunately childcare pressures mean I haven't been able to go in.

I feel some pressure to go in as my client has mandated 2 or 3 days ITO. But then I realised that there is a good chance it'll apply to me at some point so I should enjoy this flexibility while it lasts.

Anyone use a walking pad/ treadmill with at thier desk? If so any recommendations?

Has anyone replaced the gas lift cylinder on their Herman Miller and lived to tell the tale?

http://rainydaymagazine.com/wp/2018/12/30/diy-herman-millers-aeron-chair-repair/

Mine is jolting to the floor over time. #hippyisfat

I'm tempted to just put a pipe clamp on it and be done with it.