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Advice on dealing with ADHD and remote work? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by DelorisDei@programming.dev to c/experienced_devs@programming.dev
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In the past, I've done hybrid work, I'd finish all the easy stuff at home and keep the hard stuff for the office, and I'd go in for a couple of days to finish it all.

I got a really good offer from a different company, and I've taken it, but unfortunately, this company only does remote work and does not provide you with any equipment. Problem is that I have a powerful desktop but no laptop, which means my options are either to buy my own laptop and work somewhere else when I need to get work done or make a partition/new user on my desktop that's strictly for work, but I am scared that its going to affect my productivity.

Any input or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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[–] greysemanticist@lemmy.one 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Actually that is kind of scary, most companies supply you with a work device so it can be securely administered. That's kind of a red flag that they accept you working from whatever you have.

Get the laptop if you can, you can probably claim it for a reduction of taxes (keep the receipts). Keep it separate, always. You'll appreciate being able to close the "work device" when the day is done. Also, very much lock it down--do not let friends/family "borrow" your laptop.

People do the worst crap on computers that aren't their own.

[–] DelorisDei@programming.dev 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Actually that is kind of scary, most companies supply you with a work device so it can be securely administered. That’s kind of a red flag that they accept you working from whatever you have.

I agree, they are having me work as a "consultant" for a few months if it works out they will relocate me and provide me with the equipment. Until then, I have to set up a few things on whatever machine I will be using for security purposes. It's a pretty reputable company and they are paying way more than my previous job so I am fine with it.

Thanks for all the tips; I'm probably getting a laptop.

[–] VeryAmaze@vlemmy.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tbh that arrangement sounds kindy sus, but yes good that you are getting the laptop. Keep work and shiny separate!

[–] DelorisDei@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

I understand, if sussy stuff happens, then I can leave whenever with a 1 week notice. I always have multiple options on hand and I am really not short on money at all, thank god.

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