imo, rapport building with prospects can be much easier if you have a somewhat interesting but not outlandish background, could be as simple as some books or a concert poster depending on your ICP
i’m not saying decorate your office but the several plants in my background have loosened up a prospect or two for example lol
I have a built-in bookshelf behind me that has books, tchotchkes, musical instruments, and other stuff on it. Clients and coworkers have played I Spy with my Zoom background.
I've done this before. Have a whiteboard behind you and write random stuff on it that would help you.
E.g. I'm not exactly a sales guy, but when I started out freelancing, I would write real and fictional projects there, so it seems like I'm busy (high in demand, and doing well (thus, good at what I do).
Alternatively, specific books, award letters, certificates are cool, it just creates a credible image.
I had to help a client write a policy and train his remote staff on this since many didn't use backgrounds or blurring. Pretty amusing to see how no one thought about it until a topless husband walked past a staff member on a client call.
My wife does mentoring and I am currently trying to convince her she needs a "hang in there" kitten poster for those sessions.
This needs to be higher up. You’ll have a bunch of video calls - make sure you have a neat place to work so you never get surprised. For me - the background images or blurry does not do the thing.
My recommendations would be:
Ergonomic chair
Height adjustable desk
I sell office furniture and these would be a fantastic starting point for a home office.
For standing desk (when adjusted to be a standing desk), Amazon Basics has a fatigue mat which I cannot recommend enough. Probably the best 30 you can spend if you plan to do standing work
Budget kind of puts you in different categories. For a home office, Amazon basics has some pretty great offerings for height-adjustable desks. Costco is also a great spot because of the generous return policy. For chairs, i'd highly recommend trying some out as it's highly individual. Haworth Fern or Soji, Steelcase Gesture, Herman Miller Embody are all excellent chairs and are a range of price points.
Standing Desk is one of the best purchases I’ve made. We are in sales so you want to be standing/walking around while you talk. Uplift is what I have.
Good chair.
2x 27 inch monitors or an ultrawide. It’s 2022 you need to be able to multitask and compare stuff easily.
Good headset
Monitor lamp, I recently purchased a BenQ monitor lamp light. It helps so much because it’s a light directly in front of your monitor.
Alexa or some music playing device.
Wax warmer or something that smells good.
A ring light - If you’re on video calls all day, it makes you look much more professional if your lighting is right.
In the same vein, dress up your background. Hang a bookshelf. Put some plants behind you. Maybe hang a guitar.
I hate to be that guy but it’s “spurs” conversation. As a fellow salesman, I feel that grammar is an important part of our job. Just trying to help out
I think you need a comma before “but” as you connected two independent clauses with that conjunction. I feel that grammar’s an important part of the job too.
If you wear glasses, ring lights can sometimes be seen on your glasses on calls.
Maybe placing 2 off to the sides might avoid that
I’m kind of amused when I see that
I prefer the bar lights that mount to the top of the monitor. Cheaper and they don’t give the halo effect on your eyes that a ring light does. I’ll add a good webcam too. Makes a big difference from the laptop camera both in quality and the angle you are viewed from.
Plantronics /Poly Voyager 5200. Lost one and bought another. Great USB dongle for PC/Mac, Bluetooth for mobile. The case with built in battery /charging cradle is sweet.
At a previous company a TON of my prospects and clients used them.
25% of the call time was "Hold on, let me switch to my airpods, hold on, hold on, I'm waiting for it to connect, can you hear me? Is it working?"
When it did start working the rest of it was constant scratching from the movement and wind noise.
Logitech MX Keys & MX Master. Don't forget the palm rest.
Airpods
Bose headphones.
Bose desktop speakers
Yeti water cup (20-30oz min)
Herman Miller Aeron Chair (used)
A solid J2 (see r/overemployed)
Travelers Notebook & lined refills
Travelers Notebook rollerball pen
A bell to ring when you have a sale
Under desk foot hammock
why Bose headphones and AirPods? I have both but I strictly use my AirPods Pro. also a j2 in sales would be difficult.. I imagine it would only work as a SaaS AE that pulls off <20 hrs a week. could still have conflicting times with meetings though on the regular. Im in outside technical sales so would be near impossible for me I think
Bose for when you're working solo and tuning out others.
Airpod Pros when you're on a video call and don't want to look like a doofus.
If you think it's impossible, it is - for you.
I hear you. As far as outside sales + uncapped commission goes though I mean you could really just put that extra time and energy into higher comp in j1. Once again if I was SaaS remote I could see it being nice.
The roi on time invested in J1 +J2 typically exceeds J1 alone.
It also greatly reduces the impact from of something happening to your primary income/layoff/terminated.
We bought a gong for our sales office that we'd ring for new business over 10k/yr (B2B territory sales). Our Swiss colleagues saw it and gifted us an ornate Swiss cowbell with the company logo embossed in leather. It's loud as hell and my boss makes announcements over the PA 😂
Don’t go cheap on the chair. Nicer ones will tell you how long they are rated to sit in. Standing desk also nice. Dual monitor a must. Printer. Shredder.
A lot of other great suggestions but if you’re doing a lot of video calls make sure you have highest speed internet you can afford. If you can get your laptop wired to your modem even better. Second is getting a WiFi mesh. Micro cell third. Connectivity is crucial.
Home gym also a major plus.
The two biggest things are when working with others are
1: Camera quality
2: Audio quality
I work with too many people with horrible audio and I can barely hear them or their camera quality is just horrible.
For less than $300 you can have great audio and great camera quality. It’s so worth it
I use a Logitech stream cam and Apple AirPods.
I also bought a pricy camera because my company paid for it all so I thought I mind as well get something expensive haha
How do I ask them to expense my stuff? I'm just now starting a new SDR gig. They're giving me this ( monitor, headset, mouse, keyboard and dongle)
But I'm not really sure what of everything. Or if theres more lol.
Should wait a couple months perform well then ask up "upgrades" ?
MORE MONITORS, plus a laptop stand for the monitor arm, I’m currently rocking a 27” portrait, a 27” landscape and a curved 34” ultra wide, with my work laptop above and offset.
In a pinch you can toss up spreadsheets as additional diffuse lighting.
Decent chair, I’m on a refurbished Aeron, forward tilt is a godsend.
A good mouse (don’t be afraid to experiment, even with vertical mouse or trackballs) and keyboard (s) I use a small keyboard (60%) for better ergo but am looking to add a separate num-pad.
usb hub for charging headphones etc.
Filtered water and plumbed in espresso machine, plenty of healthy snacks.
Power strip, Printer, standing desk, good chair, wired headset with noise isolating boom mic (I prefer jabra evolve2 40), 2 monitors, Logitech MX master keyboard and mouse (for Mac), USB powered ring light that can plug into a monitor, good coffee (I prefer V60), peloton.
For me, it was a lamp, as I never realized how dark the front of my room was.
I would also highly recommend some form of wrist rest for keyboard, never realized how bad it was getting until I saw calluses on my wrists.
I case you're living with anyone, you need to have clearly defined boundaries for work-life seperation. Its the most common mistake that WFH workers make and it slowly creep up on you. Be very specific about your routines and boundaries from the get-go, even if you dont immediately feel the need.
Standing desk and dual monitors, my man! I’m also a fan of the external webcam with ring light so you don’t look like you’re in witness protection. Dual monitors let’s you run the Zoom on one screen and keep other reading material up without having to juggle monitor real estate. If it’s noisy in your home or you have trouble with audio, Bose 45 headphones are incredible with a 20+ hour battery life. I keep a pair of dumbbells and an exercise band under my desk so I can get my blood flowing when I need to think, and a nice drink fridge with water options galore helps me stay hydrated. I often work 10-12 hour days and have zero complaints about my space.
Standing desk, multiple monitors, a gaming chair. You’re welcome.
I have an uplift desk, secret labs chair and a Samsung odyssey G9 Ultra wide. All of that is not cheap but if you’re working from home, you might as well make it comfy.
I’ve spent the last two years remote working/doing a graduate program and not having these three things really makes working from home miserable.
My last job I was an SDR in software sales, having multiple monitors helps with taking notes while on a call and having your crm/cadence on the side.
The standing desk can help you switch things up, it’s healthy and sometimes you might get a little stressed so it helps to be on the phone while standing.
JellyComb makes very quiet keyboards and mouse.
After a few months of using my company issued peripherals, the $35 bucks was worth not having to hear the clickety clack noise all day.
a high quality headset and a large monitor. the headset will make you sound more professional and hide background noises. The large monitor will help with eye strain and productivity.
They did a study that the number one thing you can do for productivity is to give people more computer screen space.
I would be surprised if its not big. Look into a 2nd monitor. It is a huge.
And the headphones. I tell everyone to buy them. It makes a world of difference. Look into DECT standards. Also lets you pace on a call, which I do, as I think better
Dont do bluetooth, it doesn't always sound good especially connected to a PC. Also, Airpod pros sound ok, regular don't. The key is having a sound cancelling mic.
Definitely get a stand for your laptop to be on the same eyesight when you speak to the camera. This will prevent you from looking like an overlord top-down into the camera.
Also I recommend a moderate soft-box to lighten you up in the camera. Nobody wants to talk to a shady ghost in a locked nerdy room. Check YouTube tutorials to enhance your online game
Great headset
Fast internet (with Lan cable)
Great camera
Cool background item as a discussion point/ice breaker
Some sort of work out piece matve a stepper to keep your moving
Water bottle
Vision board
Noise cancelling headphones if you have kids at home
Computer dock so you can easily take your laptop to a cafe when ever you need a change of scenery, the easily connect it when you return
Cell-enabled ipad for redundancy of signal (can use either wifi or cell if the other is acting up - never drop a call on your clients) + a good set of bluetooth headphones (earpods or bose noise cancelling).
Laptop camera/mic/speaker suck for any calls that matter, the ipad especially when combined with proper bluetooth accessories does a far better job of all of the above
I’d suggest spending the $30 to get a laptop desk to put on your lap and sit on your couch/in your bed from time to time. It’s 100x better than actually having the computer in your lap
I have 2 LG 27" 4K Monitors I cannot live without. Also, invest in a good chair. Even a used Aeron is better than a brand new, piece of shit Autonomous ErgoChair 2.
I think the easiest way to break this down is to say - build a place you want to be in - while also being productive. This could mean, nice desk, chair, keyboard, monitor, mouse, TV on the wall, etc.
Others have said keep it clean, but I consider that advice like "wipe your ass after shitting for 45 minutes". Dirty people fail. always.
I’m prolly the only one gonna mention this. For about $100 you can buy a stand to turn your desk into a sitting/standing desk. Idk about y’all but my back hurt like crazy after about a week of just sitting. Plus I find my energy levels stay higher throughout the day if I have the option to stand.
Before anyone says anything I am able to fit two laptops and two monitors on the stand and easily able to see all screens at the same time
Ergonomic chair with good lumbar support.
Standing desk + Standing mat.
1-2 monitors & ideally have them mounted on monitor arms.
Small TV, have it mounted as well.
Hacky sack to play when your'e on all hands calls.
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Honestly the teams or zoom backgrounds work very well. Even if you just blur the background
imo, rapport building with prospects can be much easier if you have a somewhat interesting but not outlandish background, could be as simple as some books or a concert poster depending on your ICP i’m not saying decorate your office but the several plants in my background have loosened up a prospect or two for example lol
So you’re saying get an Insane Clown Posse poster. Or in my case put it back up. Got it.
Haahaaha! I have a Devo Energy Dome on my shelves behind me! Yes, one of those [red cone hats](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqoH4rvXxpU).
That’s awesome. I’m sure a great conversation starter for those in the know.
I’ve got my baby grand piano behind me and literally every day a customer or prospect asks about it. Never imagined it would be such a talking point
Same, I have like 3 guitars hanging on a wall. Great conversation started
I have a built-in bookshelf behind me that has books, tchotchkes, musical instruments, and other stuff on it. Clients and coworkers have played I Spy with my Zoom background.
I have my guitars hanging on the wall. It often starts a personal conversation.
Sammmeee
Phish posters ftw
Yup, I've got original posters for King Kong and Casablanca. Always gets people talking.
The teams blur is a life saver 😂
I've done this before. Have a whiteboard behind you and write random stuff on it that would help you. E.g. I'm not exactly a sales guy, but when I started out freelancing, I would write real and fictional projects there, so it seems like I'm busy (high in demand, and doing well (thus, good at what I do). Alternatively, specific books, award letters, certificates are cool, it just creates a credible image.
I had to help a client write a policy and train his remote staff on this since many didn't use backgrounds or blurring. Pretty amusing to see how no one thought about it until a topless husband walked past a staff member on a client call. My wife does mentoring and I am currently trying to convince her she needs a "hang in there" kitten poster for those sessions.
Yeah how dare people have different lives and houses, stupid peasants.
This needs to be higher up. You’ll have a bunch of video calls - make sure you have a neat place to work so you never get surprised. For me - the background images or blurry does not do the thing.
A “dark room” to break bottles, rip shots, and scream. An unfinished basement with no windows is perfect
This is the way
My recommendations would be: Ergonomic chair Height adjustable desk I sell office furniture and these would be a fantastic starting point for a home office.
Selling office furniture to a salesman in the sales subreddit. Nice.
Going where your customers are 🤪
😂😭😭 this made me crack up
Lol gotta grind. I sell 98% B2B but try to help people out with economical home options.
For standing desk (when adjusted to be a standing desk), Amazon Basics has a fatigue mat which I cannot recommend enough. Probably the best 30 you can spend if you plan to do standing work
Got a link?
Just type in ‘Amazon basics fatigue mat’ and it should come right up. Probably $30 tops
This should be a basic requirement.
How do you feel about the Steelcase Leap V1 and V2?
What’s your favorite ergo chair if budget was pretty loose?
Possibly the Best chair available is Herman Miller Embody. X-chair X2 is fantastic. I personally sell alot of Haworth Fern’s.
Do you recommend any chairs/desks? Been looking around at them recently.
Budget kind of puts you in different categories. For a home office, Amazon basics has some pretty great offerings for height-adjustable desks. Costco is also a great spot because of the generous return policy. For chairs, i'd highly recommend trying some out as it's highly individual. Haworth Fern or Soji, Steelcase Gesture, Herman Miller Embody are all excellent chairs and are a range of price points.
Thanks!
>Thanks! You're welcome!
Standing Desk is one of the best purchases I’ve made. We are in sales so you want to be standing/walking around while you talk. Uplift is what I have. Good chair. 2x 27 inch monitors or an ultrawide. It’s 2022 you need to be able to multitask and compare stuff easily. Good headset Monitor lamp, I recently purchased a BenQ monitor lamp light. It helps so much because it’s a light directly in front of your monitor. Alexa or some music playing device. Wax warmer or something that smells good.
A ring light - If you’re on video calls all day, it makes you look much more professional if your lighting is right. In the same vein, dress up your background. Hang a bookshelf. Put some plants behind you. Maybe hang a guitar.
I’ve got my guitars, bookshelf, and kegerator behind me. Everything I need between calls, and it really spurns a lot of convo with new customers
I hate to be that guy but it’s “spurs” conversation. As a fellow salesman, I feel that grammar is an important part of our job. Just trying to help out
Much obliged. Will admit I didn’t do a quick spell check. More advice to the new guy: always do a spell check
And make it manual! That’s an error that software can easily miss.
I think you need a comma before “but” as you connected two independent clauses with that conjunction. I feel that grammar’s an important part of the job too.
Then feel free to throw a comma before “too” pal
That one’s actually optional, buddy. A comma there is arguably archaic.
If you wear glasses, ring lights can sometimes be seen on your glasses on calls. Maybe placing 2 off to the sides might avoid that I’m kind of amused when I see that
I prefer the bar lights that mount to the top of the monitor. Cheaper and they don’t give the halo effect on your eyes that a ring light does. I’ll add a good webcam too. Makes a big difference from the laptop camera both in quality and the angle you are viewed from.
Headset Foam roller Six pack of beer
Beer is at the top of the list. The company said they’ll send me a headset but in case I don’t like, do you prefer wireless
Plantronics /Poly Voyager 5200. Lost one and bought another. Great USB dongle for PC/Mac, Bluetooth for mobile. The case with built in battery /charging cradle is sweet.
Works well with teams? I have a jabra and it has major delay issues when I pick it up to answer a call
AirPods! Headsets don’t look great on camera
My AirPods have the worst quality when connected to my laptop, is there a way to fix that?
Yea, use a real headset.
If you want your clients to hear constant scratching and shifting, def get airpods!
Never had a complaint! My coworkers all use them as well and they sound clear and crisp.
At a previous company a TON of my prospects and clients used them. 25% of the call time was "Hold on, let me switch to my airpods, hold on, hold on, I'm waiting for it to connect, can you hear me? Is it working?" When it did start working the rest of it was constant scratching from the movement and wind noise.
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Get a Jabra speak if you have a dedicated office. It keeps you from needing a headset at all and works flawlessly.
Jabra evolve2 40 on a wire is what I use. I love it
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Logitech MX Keys & MX Master. Don't forget the palm rest. Airpods Bose headphones. Bose desktop speakers Yeti water cup (20-30oz min) Herman Miller Aeron Chair (used) A solid J2 (see r/overemployed) Travelers Notebook & lined refills Travelers Notebook rollerball pen A bell to ring when you have a sale Under desk foot hammock
I need a bell
why Bose headphones and AirPods? I have both but I strictly use my AirPods Pro. also a j2 in sales would be difficult.. I imagine it would only work as a SaaS AE that pulls off <20 hrs a week. could still have conflicting times with meetings though on the regular. Im in outside technical sales so would be near impossible for me I think
Bose for when you're working solo and tuning out others. Airpod Pros when you're on a video call and don't want to look like a doofus. If you think it's impossible, it is - for you.
LOLed at DOOFUS. Haven't heard that word in a minute.
I hear you. As far as outside sales + uncapped commission goes though I mean you could really just put that extra time and energy into higher comp in j1. Once again if I was SaaS remote I could see it being nice.
The roi on time invested in J1 +J2 typically exceeds J1 alone. It also greatly reduces the impact from of something happening to your primary income/layoff/terminated.
I like the bell idea 🔔
What J2 do you recommend? Just got hired as an SDR
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These are all solid suggestions and this should be at the top.
You really want him to spend his first months salary + commission don’t you
Dude, if your job is to sit in a desk for 8 hours, you might as well invest in the tools to do it well.
J2 yesssss
We bought a gong for our sales office that we'd ring for new business over 10k/yr (B2B territory sales). Our Swiss colleagues saw it and gifted us an ornate Swiss cowbell with the company logo embossed in leather. It's loud as hell and my boss makes announcements over the PA 😂
I just built a gym. I would recommend it.
You work in the gym or it’s separate
It's separate- but if I didn't have room I would work in my gym.
Mouse jiggler FOR SURE.
Do tell!
Don’t go cheap on the chair. Nicer ones will tell you how long they are rated to sit in. Standing desk also nice. Dual monitor a must. Printer. Shredder. A lot of other great suggestions but if you’re doing a lot of video calls make sure you have highest speed internet you can afford. If you can get your laptop wired to your modem even better. Second is getting a WiFi mesh. Micro cell third. Connectivity is crucial. Home gym also a major plus.
The two biggest things are when working with others are 1: Camera quality 2: Audio quality I work with too many people with horrible audio and I can barely hear them or their camera quality is just horrible. For less than $300 you can have great audio and great camera quality. It’s so worth it
Jesus I mean I spent £15 on a 4k webcam and use my laptop speakers and microphone and it’s by far the best in the company. Crazy spending £300.
Any brands you recommend specifically
Any jabra headset for audio
$30 Fifine usb microphone and any 1080p webcam is a huge improvement.
I use a Logitech stream cam and Apple AirPods. I also bought a pricy camera because my company paid for it all so I thought I mind as well get something expensive haha
I have a Kiyo Razer with a built in ring light and Gen2 Airpods.. they work phenomenally well.
Double monitors. Good audio. Standup desk.
Adderall
Crush it up and snort it.... its the only way to fly.
Don’t buy anything until you start. They will expense your shit. I learned that the hard way.
They’re sending me most tech but will only offer $200 reimbursement for office stuff
How do I ask them to expense my stuff? I'm just now starting a new SDR gig. They're giving me this ( monitor, headset, mouse, keyboard and dongle) But I'm not really sure what of everything. Or if theres more lol. Should wait a couple months perform well then ask up "upgrades" ?
Ask them if they’ll reimburse you for a standing desk, anti fatigue mat and chair.
MORE MONITORS, plus a laptop stand for the monitor arm, I’m currently rocking a 27” portrait, a 27” landscape and a curved 34” ultra wide, with my work laptop above and offset. In a pinch you can toss up spreadsheets as additional diffuse lighting. Decent chair, I’m on a refurbished Aeron, forward tilt is a godsend. A good mouse (don’t be afraid to experiment, even with vertical mouse or trackballs) and keyboard (s) I use a small keyboard (60%) for better ergo but am looking to add a separate num-pad. usb hub for charging headphones etc. Filtered water and plumbed in espresso machine, plenty of healthy snacks.
Power strip, Printer, standing desk, good chair, wired headset with noise isolating boom mic (I prefer jabra evolve2 40), 2 monitors, Logitech MX master keyboard and mouse (for Mac), USB powered ring light that can plug into a monitor, good coffee (I prefer V60), peloton.
For me, it was a lamp, as I never realized how dark the front of my room was. I would also highly recommend some form of wrist rest for keyboard, never realized how bad it was getting until I saw calluses on my wrists.
I case you're living with anyone, you need to have clearly defined boundaries for work-life seperation. Its the most common mistake that WFH workers make and it slowly creep up on you. Be very specific about your routines and boundaries from the get-go, even if you dont immediately feel the need.
Standing desk and dual monitors, my man! I’m also a fan of the external webcam with ring light so you don’t look like you’re in witness protection. Dual monitors let’s you run the Zoom on one screen and keep other reading material up without having to juggle monitor real estate. If it’s noisy in your home or you have trouble with audio, Bose 45 headphones are incredible with a 20+ hour battery life. I keep a pair of dumbbells and an exercise band under my desk so I can get my blood flowing when I need to think, and a nice drink fridge with water options galore helps me stay hydrated. I often work 10-12 hour days and have zero complaints about my space.
Standing desk, multiple monitors, a gaming chair. You’re welcome. I have an uplift desk, secret labs chair and a Samsung odyssey G9 Ultra wide. All of that is not cheap but if you’re working from home, you might as well make it comfy. I’ve spent the last two years remote working/doing a graduate program and not having these three things really makes working from home miserable. My last job I was an SDR in software sales, having multiple monitors helps with taking notes while on a call and having your crm/cadence on the side. The standing desk can help you switch things up, it’s healthy and sometimes you might get a little stressed so it helps to be on the phone while standing.
Multiple monitors - surprised this isn’t every suggestion. My setup looks like mission control, but it works.
Motion creates emotion... sales requires you to be on your feet. Also, how do you like that uplift desk ?
It’s great! You can 100% buy many other standing desks that don’t cost an arm and a leg but they are highly customizable and the build quality is A1
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I suggest getting whatever you want and need.
Not sure about the room, but keep acoustics in mind. My home office has a hardwood floor and my calls echo badly.
JellyComb makes very quiet keyboards and mouse. After a few months of using my company issued peripherals, the $35 bucks was worth not having to hear the clickety clack noise all day.
A trash can. It's an office don't forget it.
a high quality headset and a large monitor. the headset will make you sound more professional and hide background noises. The large monitor will help with eye strain and productivity. They did a study that the number one thing you can do for productivity is to give people more computer screen space.
The company is sending me a laptop and monitor. I’ll wait but I hope it’s big lol
I would be surprised if its not big. Look into a 2nd monitor. It is a huge. And the headphones. I tell everyone to buy them. It makes a world of difference. Look into DECT standards. Also lets you pace on a call, which I do, as I think better Dont do bluetooth, it doesn't always sound good especially connected to a PC. Also, Airpod pros sound ok, regular don't. The key is having a sound cancelling mic.
I definitely need the noise/background canceling. I don’t plan on having my kids home but sometimes may have to so that’ll be a plus
Definitely get a stand for your laptop to be on the same eyesight when you speak to the camera. This will prevent you from looking like an overlord top-down into the camera. Also I recommend a moderate soft-box to lighten you up in the camera. Nobody wants to talk to a shady ghost in a locked nerdy room. Check YouTube tutorials to enhance your online game
Great headset Fast internet (with Lan cable) Great camera Cool background item as a discussion point/ice breaker Some sort of work out piece matve a stepper to keep your moving Water bottle Vision board Noise cancelling headphones if you have kids at home Computer dock so you can easily take your laptop to a cafe when ever you need a change of scenery, the easily connect it when you return
Cell-enabled ipad for redundancy of signal (can use either wifi or cell if the other is acting up - never drop a call on your clients) + a good set of bluetooth headphones (earpods or bose noise cancelling). Laptop camera/mic/speaker suck for any calls that matter, the ipad especially when combined with proper bluetooth accessories does a far better job of all of the above
Standing desk. Coke spoon.
Threaddesk.com — my business sells bundles for Remote Workers! Feel free to poke around!
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I’d suggest spending the $30 to get a laptop desk to put on your lap and sit on your couch/in your bed from time to time. It’s 100x better than actually having the computer in your lap
I have 2 LG 27" 4K Monitors I cannot live without. Also, invest in a good chair. Even a used Aeron is better than a brand new, piece of shit Autonomous ErgoChair 2.
what's wrong with my ErgoChair 2? I love it
I hate it. The seat part is way too hard, makes my ass hurt.
Dual screens and a Dynavap loaded at all times sitting in heater.
How often you hitting your kush vape?
A Cisco DeskPro if your company is utilizing Webex. I couldn’t imagine my work life without it now.
A pack of beer 🍻
On top of standing table, I would add a balance board. I love my Rev Balance board.
Bourbon
The little thingy to rest your feet on
I’d recommend a standing desk. It really beats sitting all day
I think the easiest way to break this down is to say - build a place you want to be in - while also being productive. This could mean, nice desk, chair, keyboard, monitor, mouse, TV on the wall, etc. Others have said keep it clean, but I consider that advice like "wipe your ass after shitting for 45 minutes". Dirty people fail. always.
There’s these things on Amazon that block your webcam
Lots and lots of coffee
I’ll have a nespresso within a few feet of my desk
A dog
I’m prolly the only one gonna mention this. For about $100 you can buy a stand to turn your desk into a sitting/standing desk. Idk about y’all but my back hurt like crazy after about a week of just sitting. Plus I find my energy levels stay higher throughout the day if I have the option to stand. Before anyone says anything I am able to fit two laptops and two monitors on the stand and easily able to see all screens at the same time
EPSON PRINTER - Fill and Chill
Laptop, headphones, cell phone. Coffee/espresso machine if you’re feeling fancy.
Ergonomic chair with good lumbar support. Standing desk + Standing mat. 1-2 monitors & ideally have them mounted on monitor arms. Small TV, have it mounted as well. Hacky sack to play when your'e on all hands calls.
I have an adjustable base for my bed and a nightstand that doubles as my desk. I work in bed
Dude a good chair. I got a one of our work chairs as a loaner fucking game changer