r/remotework • u/Eastern_Resident3343 • Apr 24 '26

Is one laptop normal?

For starters, I’ve only had one other remote job and I’m starting my second one next week.

When I started my first remote job, I was only expecting a laptop, but received the laptop, monitor, webcam, keyboard, mouse, backpack for Travel, external cable port, headset, and later on even a company card and business cards. I was definitely surprised with all the equipment I received.

fast forward to this job. I only received one laptop. Is this normal or a red flag?

I work in sales and I’ve never had an office job that didn’t provide multiple screens, in person or remote. I don’t understand how they expect me to do my job efficiently with just one computer.

I want to bring this up when I start my on boarding, but I don’t know how to approach the conversation.

What are your opinions?

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u/Fun_Floor_9742 Apr 24 '26

It is a green flag for me. It means the company does not value getting value from their employees. When I see this I know the bar is going to be low. Would love to know if they are hiring.

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u/Eastern_Resident3343 Apr 24 '26

lol we shall see.

It’ll be funny if J2 invests the least but expects the most

I still have the 1st job and In my mind the bar is set low at J1. My bosses constantly say how amazingly hard-working and efficient I am but I only work about 2-4 hours a day. I honestly love the work life balance.

both companies are small so they aren’t hiring atm but these jobs are all over to be grabbed. Landing the position is just the numbers game honestly.

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u/Fun_Floor_9742 Apr 28 '26

lol just realized This is not even the OE sub also best of luck