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The company I work for is currently evaluating return to the office five days a week. First thing I did is filed a request for two 4k monitors, “fancy” ergonomi
by user432678 3y ago
The company I work for is currently evaluating return to the office five days a week. First thing I did is filed a request for two 4k monitors, “fancy” ergonomic keyboard and mouse (around £400), and an expensive ergonomic chair. Just in case they push back I also got the doctor’s prescription, that I need all that because of health issues, so they won’t be able to force me to work. My negotiation tactic is going to be “I have all that at home already”.
- hbosch 3y agoIn my experience, “I have all that at home already” has not been a good spot to negotiate from.
- justsomehnguy 3y agoQuite the opposite, it's a perfect negotiating spot - you would see if the company gives a fuck fast. Surely, you should be in a position to fire the company, but it's not limited to 4k monitors.
- user432678 3y agoWell, that’s the only spot I have, the other one would be to just start looking for a new job.
- basisword 3y agoThis is one of the big problems I’ve noticed as our company has went hybrid. The office environment in terms of equipment is generally much worse than what people had at home. Lots of requests for new monitors, better chairs etc. I think what makes this even worse is that quite a few companies I know transitioned from a private office to a “private” WeWork while they evaluate how many people are going to come in. It’s a significant downgrade in all cases. And you can’t even bring in your own gear because desks are booked and you’re not allowed to leave anything behind at the end of the day. Madness.