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To think it’s unprofessional for an employer to give me a work laptop without a case?

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BusyEagle · 08/02/2025 20:21

I started a new job this week and I was issued a work laptop, but it didn’t come with a case or sleeve for protection. AIBU to think that’s a bit improper or unprofessional? Surely, if they expect me to take care of it, they should provide something to keep it safe?

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LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 08/02/2025 20:24

My work used to give laptop bags but no one ever used them and brought their own bag instead so I think they’ve stopped giving them as standard now. You can get one if you ask

FredaFox · 08/02/2025 20:23

Yes you are bring unreasonable 😂
I have been given them before and they were ugly and cumbersome which stopped them fitting in my bag
Most people I know don't bother with them just store in bags or rucksacks

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 08/02/2025 20:23

Maybe they assume that most, if not all people will have some sort of work bag/lap top bag/suitable backpack already, and it would be a waste of money providing them with another one, @BusyEagle?

HoskinsChoice · 08/02/2025 20:22

Seems a tiny bit of an OTT reaction. I have never had a laptop case in my life!

Oftenaddled · 08/02/2025 20:22

BusyEagle · 08/02/2025 20:21

I started a new job this week and I was issued a work laptop, but it didn’t come with a case or sleeve for protection. AIBU to think that’s a bit improper or unprofessional? Surely, if they expect me to take care of it, they should provide something to keep it safe?

Have you asked for one? Lots of people don't use them these days.