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JULY 16, 2019

He agrees when I say something like, “The company finances are being handled. Spending more time to save money is not efficient or lucrative, and company expenses are both planned and approved, and I need you to understand that and manage your feeling about the expenses. It’s a replacement office chair.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

This is a hard question to answer without knowing your finances. However, are you planning to go right back to your field after your time off? I had to pay to have a second internet provider installed since the line I had couldn’t accommodate my workload, and needed to purchase a desk and office chair.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In an office that placed a high emphasis on conservative appearance (some parts of law or finance, I suppose), it might be more of an issue. I did it for the chair, but they also allowed (and encouraged me to get) a sit/stand desk. Eventually someone else took over my old cubicle as well as my sit/stand desk.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

Managers should sit down with their direct reports and plan the roadmap to get them to that next promotion or to acquire the skills they desire. Maybe they hate their office chair or would love to have some upbeat music playing while they work. Give them ownership of event planning. Have completely open brainstorms.

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