People Are Sharing Their Work-From-Home Setups, And We Feel Better About Our Own
For years, you've seen these glamorous work-from-home setups in IKEA catalogs or on Pinterest, but now that many of us are forced to work from our homes, you're realizing it's not quite as glamorous as you thought, right?
Your chair isn't the right height, your home internet is too slow, you don't have good lighting for video calls so no one can see you properly, but you can take solace in knowing everyone else is in the same boat.
Nobody In, Nobody Out
You and your partner are going to have to get used to each other real quick if you're both working from home, especially if your desk is set up at the front door and you literally can't leave.
Doing Your Part For The Environment
You were taking the recycling to the curb when you realized that the bins are actually the perfect standing height for you and your laptop, and thus your outdoor recycled work station was born.
Fully Stocked Office
The key to working from home is picking the best location possible so you can accomplish the most and not go crazy, which is why this person has clearly picked the prime spot.
You're Never Far From A Snack
While this seems like it's almost definitely a fire hazard of some sort, we would none the less appreciate the constant close proximity to the kitchen, so it's hard to complain.
Work Hard, Play Hard
You might have a tough time convincing your kids that you're actually working while sitting in the middle of all of their toys, but you don't have much of a choice when it comes to functional workspaces.
Airing Your Dirty Laundry While On A Conference Call
In a time like this, you and your partner might both end up working in your tiny downtown apartment, which means one of you could get stuck working from the washing machine.
Sacrifice Your Seat for The Screens
Your hastily made work-from-home setup isn't going to be perfect, and chances are it won't be as good as your office setup, but it's probably better than this person using a child's plastic chair, so be grateful.
This Table Is About To Fold Under All These Monitors
We're not sure what the weight limit for a folding table is either, but at least if it does crack under the weight of all your monitors, you won't have to fill out a workplace incident form.
Iron A Couple Shirts While You're At It
The ironing board is clearly the hero that no one knew they needed and no one knew they had until this whole mandatory work-from-home situation came along, but we'll never take it for granted again.
Maybe You'll Pickup A Couple Of New Skills
This doesn't exactly seem like a sustainable option for getting all your work done every day, but if it's your only option, it could be worse. You've got sunshine, and you've got a desk.
The Work-From-Home Whiteboard
Not everything from your office is going to be able to come home with you on short notice, so you may have to resort to sticking things up on your painted walls and dealing with the damage later, like this woman and her makeshift whiteboard.
This Not-So-Subtle Toilet Paper Flex
All your coworkers are taking the time to share their great work-from-home setups, and you see your chance to subtlely flex on all of them. You can't help but brag about your Sam's Club haul from last weekend.
Gated Community
While you may think that a baby gate is meant to keep your toddler in, if you're willing to think outside the box, it can be used to keep your toddler out instead.
It's The Perfect Adjustable Desk
Household items you normally actively avoid, like the ironing board or the washing machine, might become your new best friends when you're working from home, but not for the reasons your spouse is hoping.
You'll Always Get Your Steps In
We're not sure how easy it is to type a strongly worded email to your coworker while running a six-minute mile, but if you're just sitting in on a call, you might as well get your daily workout in too.
No One Has To Know You Never Got Out Of Bed
Working from your bed seems like a great idea until you accidentally fall asleep and wake up three hours later having not done any of the work you were supposed to accomplish.
Are Laptops Waterproof?
Working outside seems like a nice idea as an alternative to being stuck inside all day when you're working from home, but that first drop of rain might change those plans.
Does The Floor Count As A Desk?
When you're stuck working at home, it's easy to get bored of your workspace, so you might want to set yourself up with options, like this person who alternates between lying on the floor and sitting in an uncomfortabel chair.
No Wasting Space Here
Everything is fair game when it comes to perfecting your work-from-home setup, and you never know what object might be exactly the right height to be used as your new laptop riser.
The Coworker Who Can't Stop Staring
You may have thought that you could use both of these chairs to properly set up your space, but if you have pets, then they're probably going to end up coopting at least half of your space.
The Studio Setup
There's a good chance that you don't actually own a desk if you're someone who hasn't ever worked from home and hasn't been in school for a while, so you might have to get a little creative.
The Big Comfy Couch
One advantage to working from home is that you can get as comfy as you want and no one will have any idea. You just have to make sure you don't sink too far into the couch.
You've Gotta Work With What Little Space You've Got
You've got to make do with the space you've got if you've suddenly been banished to working from home, and sometimes, that might mean you're stuck working in a literal corner that you can't fully turn around in.
The Kitchen Table Takeover
When working from home, you're going to have to make some sacrifices to your space, and in this case, those sacrifices include none of your family being able to use the kitchen table for the foreseeable future.
They Solved The Puzzle
If you're used to having a monitor or two at work, it will be an adjustment to switch to working on just a laptop, so you're going to have to get a little creative with your problem-solving.
Necessity Trumps Comfort
Depending on the city you live in or the size of your apartment, you might have to get a little creative and a little uncomfortable with your setup for working from home.
You'll Never Be Cold In The Office Again
If you're looking for the perfect desk, look no further. You'll never have cold legs again, and you have instant stress relief when you need it. Plus, your dog will love that they get to sit on you for hours at a time.
The Green Screen Hides Everything
We're not exactly sure why you'd have access to a green screen in your home, but if you happen to have one, then your possibilities are limitless. You can block out everything you don't want your coworkers to see and add some fun backgrounds to your Zoom calls.
Make The Space, Or Else
If you're a cat owner, you've probably already learned that if you don't make a space for your cat, they're going to make a space for themselves. So keep them from walking across your keyboard by setting up their bed nearby.
She's Chairing A Lot Of Meetings
You finally have access to the standing desk you've always dreamed of having in the office, you just have to make it yourself and use your daughter's desk chair to do it.
