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Spend the money and get your Aeron, or something of equal quality. I use the Steelcase Think. Your chair is one of the biggest factors in how many hours you are
by symptic 17y ago
Spend the money and get your Aeron, or something of equal quality. I use the Steelcase Think. Your chair is one of the biggest factors in how many hours you are able to work, how well or poorly your back is aligned, and how comfortable you feel. Do -not- skimp on your chair; trim down spending on building your computer or on that second display if you need to.
If you're serious about your work, spending as much on a good chair as you do on your computer (usually less; a quarter as much for me) isn't begging too much. you can make the money back with the longer hours it lets you sit comfortably for and in the hospital bills you'll avoid from having a properly aligned back. It's also important to lift weights daily if you're going to be sitting in a chair all day working. It'll fix any adverse effects sitting from extended periods has and give you energy.
If you have trouble finding the money to afford the necessities for your work, I am always asked by clients to refer them to coders, and there are many freelance gigs floating around out there if you look.
- ashishk 17y agoi think you're ultimately right. investing in a good chair is worth it. i just wanted to make sure i would not be spending money without need (i might end up getting a used one, if i find a good deal). fortunately im not totally broke, just cheap =).
- antidaily 17y agoit's like buying a mattress. you can go cheap but you probably won't sleep as well.
- ashishk 17y agothanks for offering links to gigs too, that's very generous of you
- Todd 17y agoI second the Steelcase Think recommendation. I was having severe nerve problems using a basic chair (after a recent move) and tried a few iterations before I was able to get the Think. My problems instantly went away. Moreover, I can easily sit for 12 hours a day, with normal breaks, and I have no problems anymore. It's a simple and clean design and it doesn't tear up your clothes like the net fabric Aeron. I find that the handful of adjustments that it provides are enough.
- wehriam 17y agoGhost of Christmas future agrees. After being quite happy in a $200 Office Depot chair for more than a year, I developed chronic back pain that limited my work and mobility. I purchased an Aeron and haven't had trouble since. Unless your budget is limited, the price difference is not worth the risk of injury.