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I wish he'd speak more about what prompted him to get an office space. Is it because he's hiring more people? Did he consider virtual collaboration models instead of a 'real office?' Did he just want to get out of the house?
I wish he'd speak more about what prompted him to get an office space. Is it because he's hiring more people? Did he consider virtual collaboration models instead of a 'real office?' Did he just want to get out of the house?
I am beginning to bring on part-time help and needed an office space so we could collaborate. Plus the business needed to feel more "real"—this is a hard concept to explain but what happens in your house can sometimes feel more like a hobby.
Because I wanted a fairly fancy chair and didn't really give a crap about having an "executive-looking" desk, I splurged on the chair a bit ($299 on sale for $249), got a fancy n-way adjustable keyboard tray second-hand ($100), and a Fredrik desk from Ikea ($149).
Chair: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/Realspace-PRO-9...
It's super comfortable and adjusts in height, seat depth, back height, armrest height and position, etc. The only downside is that it could use another half inch of seat height (and I'm not even six feet tall)
Desk: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60115989
I can't say enough good things about this desk. I've got the first of the two top shelves about six inches above the desktop with two 19" monitors on it. With bigger monitors I would take it down one notch, but there would be room for dual 27" screens. I did have to put a couple of spacers to mount the keyboard tray, as there's a cross-brace that's in the way.
Here's my setup: http://img39.yfrog.com/i/fobj.jpg/
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I like that it's colorful, even if the colors are kind of hamhanded; it's good for your office to have an identity. I wish we could paint our offices (we could, but we need to be able to trade up to bigger offices on very little notice).
Instead of painting your office, you could print posters. Assuming you can find a cheap printing place, there are tons of high resolution creative commons images on flickr and elsewhere. My university has a super cheap copymat, it may be that a university near you has similarly cheap prices.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45585199@N07/4186099566/
It's a great idea, though.
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I am beginning to bring on part-time help and needed an office space so we could collaborate. Plus the business needed to feel more "real"—this is a hard concept to explain but what happens in your house can sometimes feel more like a hobby.
Ah - got it. Just curious, but are you basically getting most of your part time help from locals to Pittsburg? Any particular reason why you're not sticking to virtual? Also, did you consider a co-working facility (not even sure if they have any in Pittsburg, but they sure are cropping up everywhere)
Working at home makes you treat things differently than waking up and going to a space 100% dedicated to work. Maybe it's just me, but it seemed like the right time after 12 months.
I'm working at a fairly established small programming shop, and the boss basically set a budget and let us choose our own desks and chairs. Because I wanted a fairly fancy chair and didn't really give a crap about having an "executive-looking" desk, I splurged on the chair a bit ($299 on sale for $249), got a fancy n-way adjustable keyboard tray second-hand ($100), and a Fredrik desk from Ikea ($149). Chair: http://w…
I'm working at a fairly established small programming shop, and the boss basically set a budget and let us choose our own desks and chairs. Because I wanted a fairly fancy chair and didn't really give a crap about having an "executive-looking" desk, I splurged on the chair a bit ($299 on sale for $249), got a fancy n-way adjustable keyboard tray second-hand ($100), and a Fredrik desk from Ikea ($149). Chair: http://w…
(For what it's worth, we eventually standardized on the same Ikea Frederick desk you like).
It stands to reason that everyone is different and some people will not care one way or the other about this, some will hate it and think it’s dumb, and some will think it’s heaven on earth. I think when you hire if you look for the type of person who truly appreciates this type of environment as much as you do you will have a much better team for yourself. I think that someone who finds this workspace as invigorating as you do will excel in this environment more than they would in a drab one and may end up producing at a higher level than someone who does not.
This color scheme and attention to detail is not for everyone, but it is for you and your company--it sets you apart. It really seems to set the tone for your company culture right now and I think you should stick to your guns on this plan as you grow larger and try to hire those who share your appreciation for it. Build a GOOD TEAM.
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Instead of painting your office, you could print posters. Assuming you can find a cheap printing place, there are tons of high resolution creative commons images on flickr and elsewhere. My university has a super cheap copymat, it may be that a university near you has similarly cheap prices.
Posters = clutter, and I'm already pretty cluttered: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45585199@N07/4186099566/ It's a great idea, though.
One of the more horrific color choices I've seen in a while.
I like that it's colorful, even if the colors are kind of hamhanded; it's good for your office to have an identity. I wish we could paint our offices (we could, but we need to be able to trade up to bigger offices on very little notice).
