#WorkFromHome #ErgonomicChairs #OfficeProblems #ChairBan
Are you tired of sitting on uncomfortable chairs in your home office because your company won’t allow you to bring your office chair home? 🪑😫 You’re not alone! Many employees are facing the same issue and struggling with discomfort and pain while working from home. But fear not, as there are practical solutions to help alleviate this problem and make your workday more comfortable and productive. Let’s dive into why sitting on the wrong chair can be harmful and explore alternative solutions to improve your home office setup.
## The Problem: Uncomfortable Chairs Leading to Pain and Discomfort
Many companies have strict policies and regulations that prohibit employees from taking office furniture home, including ergonomic chairs. This can leave employees stuck using uncomfortable dining chairs, stools, or even the sofa for their home office setup. Sitting for long hours on these unsupportive chairs can lead to poor posture, back and neck pain, and overall discomfort.
### Why Ergonomic Chairs are Essential for Your Health
Ergonomic chairs are designed to support your body’s natural posture and reduce strain on your muscles and joints. They are adjustable, provide lumbar support, and promote better sitting habits. By not having access to an ergonomic chair, you are more susceptible to developing musculoskeletal issues over time.
## Practical Solutions for a More Comfortable Home Office Setup
### 1. Request Permission to Bring Your Chair Home
Reach out to your HR department or supervisor to explain the necessity of having an ergonomic chair for your health and productivity. Provide them with information on the benefits of ergonomic chairs and how it can improve your work performance.
### 2. Invest in a Portable Ergonomic Chair
Consider investing in a portable ergonomic chair that you can easily transport between your office and home. There are many affordable options available that are lightweight and adaptable for various environments.
### 3. Use Cushions and Back Supports
If bringing a chair home is not an option, you can improve the comfort of your current seating arrangement by using cushions or lumbar supports. These accessories can help provide additional support and alleviate pressure on your back.
### 4. Take Regular Breaks and Stretch
Regardless of your seating situation, it’s essential to take regular breaks throughout the day to stretch and move around. Set a timer to remind yourself to stand up, walk around, and stretch your muscles to prevent stiffness and improve circulation.
By implementing these practical solutions, you can create a more comfortable and ergonomic home office setup that supports your health and well-being. Don’t let the lack of access to an office chair hinder your productivity and cause unnecessary pain. Take charge of your workspace and make the necessary adjustments to ensure you can work efficiently and comfortably from home. My office (closed to the public) may not allow us to sit on these chairs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to make your work environment more conducive to your needs.
1st and 2nd pics are chairs we’re not allowed to sit on. We’re closed to the public and it’s pretty rare people visit. I guess they don’t want the occasional wealthy person who walks through to see the poor people dirtying the nice furniture.
3rd pic is our break “room” (no doors)…6 chairs for an office of 15+ people. That’s the printer, people constantly walk through on work calls so there’s not even a modicum of separation from work.
Reminds me of that time I sat in a chair once while filling the cooler due my bad knees.
You’d think I had murdered someone based on my managers response 😅
Lol, my old employer was a big university. Worked there as IT. We had a big lounge area with the most comfy sofa’s. We were sometimes hanging there for hours and nobody bat an eye. Miss those times!
We had a chair in an hvac plant that was there to relax in while doing work up there. One of our bosses found it over a weekend and I guess he was going through marital issues or something but on Monday when I came in that chair was in pieces up there, not thrown away, just absolutely destroyed it. He never spoke about it. Just went hulkamania on a chair and left it. Super weird, glad he’s gone.
These photos give me some liminal space backrooms vibes.
Sooo… What would happen if you sit there?
Stand on them instead.
Get a bonehead friend to get hired there. Dare them to jerk off in a chair, get fired and then you have free seating!
“And what are you gonna do? Arrest me for illegal sitting?”
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Forbidden chair? You mean where all my farts belong?
What do you mean doesn’t allow.
Just sit down.
I’m an adult. they can duck off
This doesn’t make sense
I would just sit on the chairs. If someone says, “You can’t sit on those, didn’t you get the memo?” look confused and say, “I thought that was a joke.”
Edit: Nemo to memo so I don’t get Nemo jokes all night long.
There’s a pack of sauce on the table in the last pic so people must use those chairs.
Have they provided reasoning why they don’t want you to sit in those chairs?
My job doesn’t allow me to go outside, even though their are alot of smokers who get to go take some breaks. Was chilling outside and next thing I know was approached by my boss who said in a very mean and threatening tone, “get inside now, we don’t do this here”.. then also got in trouble for napping on my car on my lunch. Was told “customers might see you”
Then… why even have them?
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Challenge accepted
Just sit on the chair? Tell management that chairs are for sitting on?
I swear these posts arent real.
Sit in the chairs. If anyone complains then counter that if the chairs are for decoration only then there need to be signs at every chair specifying that.
If you’re not allowed to sit on them, then why are they there?
What kind of office is it?
Whoever is in charge is a POS. Leave.
So someone bought KI furniture, but no one is allowed to use them? Someone wanted to spend the end of FY budget…..
Ever just put rubber chickens in those chairs and see if anyone says anything?
Why’d you get fired from your last job?
I sat on the forbidden chair
does my aunt run your office?
I’m one of the rare machinists who can weld, I have actually made my own chairs at work at one of my older places.
Just fabricated one out of angle aluminum and whatever else we had around and wrote some basic gcode
I heard from first shift that management was pissed when they found it. And one guy was like “damn who would have thought, these guys that make things all day can just slap together furniture really ducking fast if needed to huh?”
Those are just decorative chairs! 🤣
Kinda reminds me of that episode of How to with John Wilson, where he looks at people’s desire to cover things up and preserve them.
Like, what’s the point of having things if we never use them as intended? Side note that episode goes down a very weird path where some guy wants to regrow his foreskin. Not sure why or how, but it gets surprisingly philosophical lol
Do they have decorative soap in the washrooms too?
Or what?
Lol
Makes me think of the worst company I ever interviewed for. Seeing all this alcohol everywhere to make themselves look like a cool, fun and exciting workplace. But I quickly realize how old the bottles are, the elaborate and most beautiful office being a trick to lure people in and then take advantage of them.
Is this legal? They can’t tell you to not sit in a chair, can they?
Those are for the ghosts
Looks like the backrooms