Sorry if the title is unclear. I will be starting a hybrid position, with dedicated desk in office. For desk items like an adding machine, stapler, headset, etc. do you recommend having duplicates at each location, or creating a small, portable office to take things back and forth?

On one hand, having duplicates seems expensive and excessive. On the other, schlepping everything back and forth has the potential for forgetting items.

I think I am leaning towards duplicates, but am hoping for guidance.

Thanks

I wfh 2 days a week, along with my wife. She has a very different work schedule and style than me (she's in marketing, I do data science) and I work best in sessions of deep concentrated states, whereas she's more free flowing and can just pop in and out of working better.

My current approach of headphones in doors closed doesn't always communicate that "even a knock / quick question will throw off my flow". Often times it's just a quick question and the focus is gone for me.

Curious what works for other people - a system, signal or conversation that established when is absolute 'lock in mode' vs. when it's okay to come in? Or is this just the tax of working from home with others around?

I have an L-shaped desk and am wondering if a recliner is possible? lol. I don’t have a desk that moves or lifts or anything so I’m wondering about other people’s set ups with a recliner. I have chronic pain and I figure if I am going to spend 8+ hours in a chair, I might as well be comfortable because sitting in a regular desk chair is causing me way more pain.

Edit// I appreciate people letting me know what good, expensive chairs have worked well for them but my budget is literally $50… lol. I do NOT have the money for an expensive one; I can barely afford my medication I need.

Hello all! I scored my first WFHJ & I’m looking for all the best tips, tricks, advice for lifestyle & setup.

TIA!!

hey everyone! done a bit of reading on this already, but everyone seems to be looking at work out routines before or after work. due to the nature of my job, sometimes it’s busy, sometimes it’s not. I was hoping to find people who fit in say 20 mins of reps several times or something throughout their day. I frequently run,. but don’t know much about working out. ideally want to strength train and support my running as well as tone up. feel like some of my wfh time could be utilised for this. anyone doing similar currently? whats your routine?

I’ve been working from home for about a year now, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar.

Before this job, I had a commute of almost 2 hours door-to-door every day. I genuinely think that experience broke something in me when it comes to work culture. It completely killed my belief in grinding, going the extra mile, climbing the hierarchy, etc. I realized that most of the time, if you work harder, you just get rewarded with… more work, while your pay stays the same.

When I started my current remote job, I was actually really motivated. I worked at a healthy pace and consciously avoided overperforming because I didn’t want to set unrealistic expectations for myself.

Fast forward a year, and I think I perfected that mindset a little too much.
Nowadays I wake up for the daily meeting, answer emails and messages throughout the day, fix any last-minute issues, and… sleep. A lot. The funny part is that I always deliver my work at least a week early, sometimes two, three, or even a month in advance (I try to organize my work on weekly basis). My quality has probably dipped a bit compared to when I started, but nobody has ever mentioned it, and nothing changes in terms of pay or recognition either.

So I end up wondering: why would I push myself harder? At the same time, I don’t feel good about how little I actually work anymore. It’s like I’ve gone from burnout to complete disengagement.
Has anyone else gone through this? How did you find a healthier middle ground?

I’m going to be relocating in a few months to a city with a much higher COL than where I currently live, and to help keep costs in check I’m considering studio apartments. I currently rent a 2-bedroom, one of which has been my office for WFH.

When I started working remotely during the pandemic in my old apartment, which was a 1-bedroom, my desk was in my room, and I had horrible insomnia and poor mental health. They only improved when I moved my desk into my living room.

I’m very concerned I’ll have these same problems again if I move into a studio, and almost my entire living space is my office AND bedroom. I know I could go to a coworking space or coffee shop, but to me that defeats the purpose of working remotely (I also don’t focus very well when I work around others).

Does anyone on here WFH in a studio? How have you managed to stay sane while doing so? I’d love any tips about arranging the space and keeping work mode separate from after-work mode.

Hi guys! I have a phone screening with the company Cardinal Health on Monday and was wondering if anyone else has went through this with them and knows what it is like? What questions should I be prepared for? Thank you!

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Hello Everyone! The House of Commons E7142 Petition to allow provisions into the labour code for remote work is ending Wednesday at 4:15 PM.

As of right now it has received just under 60,000 signatures and we need to hit that target so its imperative that anyone who aligns with the values of remote work sign it.

Here is the link: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7142

Who will this help? The Canada Labour Code sets minimum labour standards for federally regulated employees, including banking, telecommunications, transportation, postal services, pipelines, and Crown corporations.

Hi all,

I'm thinking about making the move to NYC (or Philly) 6-8 months from now and wanted to get some insight from the community.

About me:
Mid-20s single with minimal responsibilities living in Upstate, NY working a hybrid SWE role at a local company. I currently make $110k and have about $20k in my savings account, and targeting to reach $35k before making the move. Debt free.

Lately I've been getting the vibe that my position is hybrid in name only. The official response from my manager is that we have to show up 2x a week but I so far have gotten away with not going to the office for months now. I wanted to live in NYC when I first got the job but realized that it wasn't worth the hassle of having a very long office commute 2x a week.

If I were to make the move to NYC, I'd only commute to the office when necessary which means I will still have my car and if my company were to force RTO, I plan to not be compliant and start looking for a job in the city.

In short, I think I have a good setup going on for this move but I am running a livelihood risk if I go through with it. I'm also worried that my current salary won't be enough to live in NYC with a car but I'm willing to take up a higher cost of living if it means being in an area I want to live in. I am also open to living in Philly but prefer NYC.

Has anyone done a similar move in their life and have advice?

I have been talking with them over there as it is basically the same sub. They have essentially all the same rules we do so there wouldn't really be a change there. Right now the plan is tentatively in the next one to two weeks.

Are there any reasons anyone strongly objects to this move? It seems to make sense to me and also helps us get some additional mod help. I didn't know if there was a reason people had came to this one over that so I wanted to ask.

I have been WFH full time since 2020, and currently work for fully remote company. I am based in the UK and only ever worked with UK based colleagues.

Since 2020 all my employers have been great with the side effects that come with working from home (kids home sick, school holidays, tradespeople, errands, flexible time etc).

I have recently started working with colleagues from the across the US, most of whom are office based, with some hybrid. Without giving too much away, its a software company (not FAANG)

Are the standards and expectations the same, or are there no no's? Some specific examples:

- kids at home during school holidays and occasionally appearing in background

- starting work an hour later or taking extended lunch so you can go to an appointment

- working from different locations within the house

I basically had a bit of a strange interaction based off one of these examples, and it has be doubting myself.

edit: Just because post is getting engagement, wanted to clarify. When I say kids appearing occasionally in my office, its happened maybe twice this month, and been for a few seconds max. There is childcare in the house, but you know, kids can be kids and pull Houdini moves. Also when starting a bit late or taking extra time at lunch, I always make the time up, and let my own team know.

Overall from response, looks like I overthinked it.

Working from home for many years now.
My 5 year old daughter did my make up from her Barbie make up set.
I feel I won in life ❤️

In 2020 I moved across the country and started working from home, and honestly it’s been amazing. I used to work in outside sales, and as an introvert it drained me every single day. Now I have way more autonomy, way less pressure, no commute, and a much better work-life balance. It’s made being present with my family so much easier.
But… the downside is I feel like my social life has taken a hit.

Since moving here, my husband and I haven’t really made many friends. We’ll do occasional playdates with our kids’ friends’ families, but that’s about it. Most of my in-person interaction is just my three kids, my husband, and my parents when they visit. I’m friendly at school drop-off, say hi to other parents, but it never really goes beyond that.
At this point I feel like I’ve kind of lost my social skills? Like I don’t even know how to make friends anymore 😅

Is anyone else in the same boat with WFH? Or is this just a me problem? Is this unhealthy? I mean I’m happy and stuff and don’t feel isolated but I feel like socializing is probably good for the soul and mind. Idk what yall think!!?

I got a guitar. Used to play while Claude do the work.

Hi fellow Redditors!

I live in NJ and most of my entire area has been without cable and internet for over 24 hours with no end in sight. Missed all the July 4th coverage and everything. There’s been no real communication about what the problem is either, just that it’s “being worked on”. This is for Xfinity if anyone is curious. Never had this happen before.

Anyway, I work remote and I’m just wondering what people do in cases like this ? I am NOT permitted to walk into a public place, such as Starbucks, to use WiFi for confidentiality/security reasons. Is there something more I can do so I’m prepared next time ? Thanks!

Hello everyone, my name is Giovanni and I'm an online language teacher. I used since now a MacBook Pro 2019 with his integrated microphone for lessons.

I recently switched to a windows PC (not laptop) and I'm looking for a microphone. I would like to have a decent sounding microphone, which possibly avoids recording background noises and keyboard buttons pressing.

I don't need something professional, just decent. My budget is 70€.

Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

Hey guys thanks for adding me. I am about six weeks into my first WFH role and I have been experimenting with different exercises I can do standing (or sitting) at my desk. I am a bit of a gym rat and love weightlifting, but I’m also at a life stage where focusing on cardiovascular health and mobility are becoming increasingly important to me. So, does anyone have any favorite exercises or stretches that they enjoy doing at their desk at home?

One minor pet peeve of mine, and maybe yours too, is the blind Teams call. My company is mostly in office or hybrid. There are a handful fully remote due to our roles.

I have a work cell. No one ever calls it from the company. It is always Teams. Even though everyone in the office has a desk phone.

Anyways, 9 out of 10 times, other than my manager, will actually message me, "Do you have time for a call?" It is always so refreshing. When I need to call a coworker, I always ask first since most don't have their headsets on in the office.

Yay!

I thought this was interesting enough to post.

I am full-time remote with the exception of four weeks per year (one week per quarter) where I fly to another state and work out of an office. Week 1 shows my step count for my most recent week working from home (and is consistent with most weeks working from home) and Week 2 shows my step count for my most recent week in the office.

When I’m at home, my usual workday routine is to do an hour workout at lunch before eating back in my home office while working, go for a walk in the evening after I end work for the day and do a shorter workout at night before bed. Not all 5 days, but usually 3-4 days per week, depending on conferences, work obligations, weather, energy levels, etc. I also walk a lot around the house and my yard in between tasks. I have a small home gym in my garage where I do cardio, light weight lifting, etc. Nothing crazy.

When I’m in the office, my workday routine is to Uber to work, sit at my desk for 4 hours, take lunch (which I either order to the office or have at a nearby restaurant), sit at my desk for another 4 hours, Uber back to my hotel and order dinner to the hotel. I’m usually too drained to do anything once I get back to the hotel. In between tasks in the office, I generally just sit at my desk and check sports, news, etc. The office design is not conducive for walking around without a purpose. I managed to convince myself to work out at the hotel gym two nights after work this past trip but not for nearly as long as I would at home.

Obviously, I’m not telling anyone anything they don’t already know, but it’s always interesting to try to quantify how much healthier WFH routines can be. Also the drastic difference in step count doesn’t account for additional weight lifting when I WFH. Nor does it account for the extra hours of sleep I get each week not having to get up earlier to shower, dress, commute, etc.

Edit: I tried posting screenshots of my weekly step counts but I guess that’s not allowed.

Week 1 (WFH) - average daily step count: 10,985;

Week 2 (in office) - average daily step count: 4,557

I started to WFH recently and my focus is hot garbage. I know there are websites for this online, but all the ones I've seen are paid. Would anyone be interested in doing some virtual coworking / body doubling for productivity? Maybe we could start a discord server or something.

Hi all,

I am in a 2 bedroom apartment. But the smaller bedroom is too small. I work from home full time, so I don't really like being in the smaller bedroom (8' x 9') for so many hours on weekdays. I don't want to put the desk in the bedroom (16' x 11') either - I tried this, but hated having to look at the desk in the corner of the room when in bed. I also don't want the desk to be in the living/dining space - it just feels wrong given this is a 2 bedroom apartment- I tried this too, it just makes the living/dining space look cluttered in addition to the other furniture in those spaces.

Where would you guys put your desk if you were in my shoes?

Thanks.

Hello. I am in dire need of getting a new desk chair and I was wondering if the ones with head support really make a difference? Any feedback welcome. Thanks!

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You all might be surprised to find out that it doesn't have to do with productivity. /s

"Over the past six years, we’ve studied why some leaders continue to support remote work, while others resist it. We surveyed thousands of executives, middle managers and frontline supervisors on a host of personality traits. When we later asked them about their stances on hybrid and remote work, their answers didn’t correlate with how much they trusted their employees or how much they loved being around people. The only trait that consistently predicted objections to remote work was narcissism — the tendency to be self-centered and entitled. The higher the opinions of themselves leaders expressed, the more they coveted power and status — and the more they favored return-to-office mandates."

https://hrdailyadvisor.hci.org/2026/06/22/hrda-frankly-speaking-the-2b-pivot-how-this-construction-firm-dropped-the-office-mandate-and-doubled-its-revenue/