Top tips for arranging your work from home setup
By Natalie Hunter
The year is 2020. You didn’t think it’d come to this. You
thought surely your micromanager boss who constantly breathes down your neck
would rather wear ten masks then let you work from home. And he probably would,
but it’s out of his hands now. Dr. Fauci and Andrew “Lov Gov” Cuomo have said
your office is unsafe and you’ll be working from home for an indefinite amount
of time. No awkward water cooler chatter or having to pick out the bottom half
of your outfit? You could get used to this. But your coffee table and an egg
chair isn’t going to cut it as a workspace. Here’s how to turn your
living/eating/sleeping space into your work space as well.
Ultimate appearance enhancer
Now that you’ll be doing all of your communication through
Zoom, you’ll want to look your best. Filters are a dangerous game because with
one slip of the finger, you could turn yourself into a fish rather than
enhancing your features. Instead, invest in a ring light. Since they’re all the
rage, they may be hard to get your hands on for some time. In the meantime,
order a donut from Dunkin Donuts on Grubhub and attach a flashlight.
Key to a healthy lifestyle
Working from home means less walking from the subway or parking lot to your office. That’s ok. Now you can do two of life’s most pleasurable activities at the same time — working and working out. That’s right. With an under-the-desk treadmill, you can now squeeze in a brisk jog while typing out expense reports. No one will ever notice how winded you sound while taking phone calls and they certainly won’t think you’re up to anything inappropriate. For the overachievers, you can take your desk side fitness to the next level by investing in a human hamster wheel.
Source of Nutrition
One aspect of the office you may find yourself missing is
the vending machine. Fear not! You can recreate the glorious sensation of
watching your favorite snack be dispensed to you. Get yourself and automatic
cat feeder for your at-home desk. You can set it up to release chips,
jellybeans or whatever your favorite treat is on the hour and one will be there
to watch you shamefully shove your face in it. Plus, you won’t need to get up
and decrease productivity! Yay!
Pet-friendly set-up
Congrats! Your at-home cubicle is ready to go! How long will you be here for? Who knows? So get comfy!
So helpful, right?! These gems of wisdom must surely have prepared you for IRTE's REMOTE!
