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Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:29 pm
by Anonymous User
I work at the NY office of a mid-sized national firm, and my desk chair is uncomfortable beyond belief.
Can I tell the office administrator I'm willing to pay for a new chair? I don't think doing it behind anyone's back would be smart in case they somehow notice.
I'm supposed to be in the office during business hours M - F ...
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:41 pm
by ExpOriental
For my sanity I choose to believe this is a deftly executed troll post
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:56 pm
by Anonymous User
OP here - it is not a troll. I am actually in pain... I've had ~10 jobs in my life and this chair is sooo bad. I actually leave the office at night in pain.
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:17 pm
by Definitely Not North
Ask them to buy you a Herman Miller Aeron and when they won’t get one for yourself and have it shipped to the office. Who cares what anyone thinks
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:19 pm
by Yardbird
Was actually very common at my prior firm to do this. Just ask them and mention the pain issues (bonus points if you go to a chiropractor or something and show an actual documented issue). If they don’t buy it then buy one yourself and label it as your property so no one steals it when you leave.
Firms want you to be productive. Comfort leads to productivity.
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:54 pm
by jotarokujo
ExpOriental wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:41 pm
For my sanity I choose to believe this is a deftly executed troll post
why would this be a troll? chairs can have a pretty significant impact, and it's not at all clear that a firm would pay for a new one
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:40 pm
by mardash
jotarokujo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:54 pm
ExpOriental wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:41 pm
For my sanity I choose to believe this is a deftly executed troll post
why would this be a troll? chairs can have a pretty significant impact, and it's not at all clear that a firm would pay for a new one
Because why would need to ask permission…? Who gets fired for buying a chair?
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:23 pm
by 12YrsAnAssociate
I'd ask them for a new chair.
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:35 pm
by Anonymous User
I bought all sorts of stuff for my office, including furniture. Your firm may or may not pay for a new chair, but as long as you don't get rid of your existing chair, you are not going to get in trouble for buying a new one.
Re: Can I buy a new chair?
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:10 pm
by Bdgerald
Definitely Not North wrote: ↑Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:17 pm
Ask them to buy you a Herman Miller Aeron and when they won’t get one for yourself and have it shipped to the office. Who cares what anyone thinks
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