>I meant the work laptop you are given through working as a SWE. Everywhere i've worked, i was not "given" a computer anymore than I was given a desk, a chair

>I meant the work laptop you are given through working as a SWE. Everywhere i've worked, i was not "given" a computer anymore than I was given a desk, a chair or a network connection. Perhaps "provided" would be better. > And are you allowed to use your own personal computer (laptop)? Never have been, and never have wanted to be. >why are people OK with it It's industry SOP, and people pay you to work that way. > I cannot imagine being productive without my OS, WM, IDE, configurations and whatnot. You need to improve your imaginative powers, and your technical knowledge.