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.

  • bhj 🦥English
    16•1 year ago

    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

    1000% option 1. You need to have a work space that is only for work and nothing else. Get the laptop and set it up in a room far away from any other devices(TV, desktop, etc).

    • @DelorisDei@programming.devOPEnglish
      8•1 year ago

      I have access to an apartment close to where I live but it’s completely unfurnished. I’ll probably buy a couple of chairs and tables and set up some wifi there, that should be good enough. Thanks for the advice.

      • TheSaneWriterEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        Indeed, that’s perfect. Coming from another dev with ADHD, the enemy of productivity is distractions. A space dedicated to working, free of other things to do, is the best way to keep you on track.

    • @the_nightman@beehaw.orgEnglish
      6•1 year ago

      Agreed. Spent a few weeks in a fog before I finally did this. It all starts blending together after a while, especially if you live in an apartment.