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Ryscott0317

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Standing Desks

Just bought a standing desk. A little pricey at $430, but I love it. Found a really interesting article from Harvard about the benefits of having one versus sitting down while you work.

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Is a standing desk work it?

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butwhy
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Solutions Engineer
Love mine - I do most of my presentations standing up, old theater trick to boost confidence and voice projection
Sunbunny31
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5
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I agree - I have far more energy when I'm standing.
SaasSlingin
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4
Sr AE
This is inspiring me. Same must go for interviews huh?
butwhy
Politicker
4
Solutions Engineer
Absolutely - it makes a dramatic difference in all conversations. Also, vainly, better angles on the web cam to hide my covid weight.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
What, slouching down in front of your laptop isn't doing it for you?
butwhy
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Solutions Engineer
Haha, and I am a huuuugggeee sloucher.
IndianaShep
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6
Director of Sales and Marketing
I am only 9,500 commission points away, or so. ;)
Fenderbaum
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5
Retired Choirboy🪕
I use mine to go back and forth. Sitting down too much at my age is no bueno.
Sunbunny31
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4
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I am open to getting one in the future. How long have you been using yours?
Ryscott0317
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Cloud Specialist
Only about a week now but so far so good. Definitely have to break into it though because you’ll get more tired than you realize if you try standing the entire day.
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Yeah, I could see my body not being happy with standing all day, which is a non-starter for me. Do you also have a tall stool so you can switch back and forth?
Ryscott0317
Politicker
2
Cloud Specialist
Not yet but something I’m looking into
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I'd invest in one as well. Switch back and forth. The standing desk is meant to keep you from sitting all of the time, not to make you stand all the time. I find it far easier to use a keyboard while sitting, but get more energy into my calls when I'm standing, so I'd switch back and forth.

Thanks for the insight! I hope you enjoy your desk!
Diablo
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3
Sr. AE
I am very traditional, I like to sit and work but I get up very often from my seat.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
3
War Room Community Manager
I am using one to comment here. Totally worth its salt!
Sunbunny31
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1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I can tell the difference in your commenting! ;)
TennisandSales
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3
Head Of Sales
i have a standing desk converter and its awesome. ive also used a real standing desk and they are the best thing ever in my mind haha but super pricey still for a good one.
jefe
Arsonist
3
🍁
I had an electric one in an office I used to work at and quite liked it, but now that I'm WFH I don't really see myself ever getting one.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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I think they are a good idea.
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
I would like one but not really planning on buying one.
cmoney97
Good Citizen
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SDR
It's definitely worth it. You'll notice a big increase in productivity. Especially after a big meal. It's also nice to just walk around and think in the middle of working so I guess it kinda boosts creativity as well.
LightingLeader
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Specification Sales
I LOVE my standing desk. I had one of those cheap converters at my old office but it got me into it. For my home office I got a cheap electric standing desk and it’s great! I try to stand at the desk for a couple hours a day. Getting up every 45 minutes or so regardless. Stand up to throw some darts at the dartboard when I can. It’s great!
AntifragileSalesman
Opinionated
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Business Development Specialist
Yeah, I can definitwly recommend it boost confidence and keep you awake when doing some boring stuff. I also bought a small treadmill for walking, thanks to that I can workout and sale hahah.
WhoDey
Opinionated
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VP of Sales
Been using one for 4 years now and love it. Alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day.
Maximas
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Senior Sales Executive
I don't think it's good for me.

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