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If you WFH, what's on your desk?

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chocolatesaltyballs22 · 28/01/2021 09:24

Thought I'd start a little light hearted thread amongst all of the doom and nastiness. I have the tiniest desk, and I'm thinking it needs a bit of a clear up. So here's what's on mine:-

Laptop (obvs)
Mouse
Alexa Dot
Chilli's bottle
Ipad
Phone
Handcream x2
Lip balm x2
Airpods x2 (one for laptop, one for ipad)

Oh and the remains of breakfast at the minute! What's on yours?

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tocketytickety · 30/01/2021 16:11

@poshme So glad to know I'm not the only one Grin

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Sittinbythetree · 28/01/2021 17:24

Laptop on a shoe box, keyboard, mouse, 2x cold tea, penguin wrapper, fingerless gloves, lots of text books, lanolips, pencils and pens, other identical pair of gloves, wooden stand so I can use laptop standing up (love this!)and then there’s all sorts of crap and more books on the floor and the bed.

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lljkk · 28/01/2021 17:12

Lucky to have 4 level computer desk about 3' wide, was bought for DS who moved out.

Top: Monitor

2nd from top: notebook, headphones, phone, paper & pencil (I make notes all the time), spectacles.

3rd down, roll out shelf for keyboard, mouse.

4th down: desktop PC (yes one ofthose), router, cables.

Feline tries to occupy my chair not the desk

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Ginfordinner · 28/01/2021 17:06

Loving the cat photos

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harknesswitch · 28/01/2021 16:57

Laptop x2
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
Notepads x3
Pens in a thing my dd made for me
Remote control for the heater
Thermos of tea
Lamp

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LegendDairy · 28/01/2021 16:56

PC
Keyboard
mouse
phone
phone charger
pen pot with pens
notebook
3 plants (don't know what they are)
earphones
hankerchief
tub of mint imperials
tub of toothpicks
glass of water with coaster
upturned box lid for when the cat does want to come up so she'll sit in that instead of my arm

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Beaniecats · 28/01/2021 16:47

Spare room is office needed for other person wfh I've worked on dining table since last march

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BlueTimes · 28/01/2021 16:42

Laptop, two monitors, laptop stand, keyboard, hard drive, mouse, mouse mat, webcam, heated fingerless gloves, headphones, calculator, A-Z notebook, pad of paper and variety of pens.

When I am working I usually have my phone and iPad there as well with a cat or two. Occasionally I also need my heated throw.

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peak2021 · 28/01/2021 16:39

I have a computer desk, so the Mac is hidden underneath. So I have keyboard, mouse, screen, headphones, router, coaster, a few bits of paper, couple of pens and a small writing pad.

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ErrolTheDragon · 28/01/2021 16:31

Office assistant has just brought in a stick!

I'm sure it was exactly what you needed.Grin
Mine tends to just lie asleep in his office bed, so that he's got the energy to wake me up in the small hours.Hmm

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fitflopqueen · 28/01/2021 16:15

Laptop
phone
Notebook & pen
TV remote
lamp.
Mug of tea
Glass of cold mint tea.
2 Drawers which hold the little necessities Lippy, hand cream, emery board, post its. Screw for chair which needs replacing as it goes down on one side now.
Office assistant has just brought in a stick!

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Badabingbadabum · 28/01/2021 16:02

Laptop, 2 phones, diary, notebook. Today: lego, lego dots, hatchimals, pens, something sticky.

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Cherrysoup · 28/01/2021 16:02

Laptop, textbooks, planner. I work at the kitchen table, the study is too dark and upstairs so impractical, really.

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Ghostlyglow · 28/01/2021 16:01

Laptop
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor
Folder full of instructions etc
Diary
Phone
Post its
Pens
Tissues
Bluetooth speaker
Chargers
Tablet
Headset
Webcam

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HeronLanyon · 28/01/2021 15:58

Right now a very cold beer. Plus all the other stuff.
Just off a birthday zoom (time difference involved) and we all raised a glass and there was live music etc.
Self employed.
Second beer. Will do some minor checking emails etc then call it quits as I don’t drink at work !

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twoticksvix · 28/01/2021 15:52

GrinGrin

If you WFH, what's on your desk?
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Bin85 · 28/01/2021 15:48

Laptop
Laptop stand
Register
Pencil case
Portable whiteboard
Abacus
Number line and small dolls
Fraction cubes
Cardboard clock
File of notes
Question books etc

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Poledra · 28/01/2021 15:40

@Sheusedtobesomeonelse, I bought a riser thingy for my home desk - it's a game changer! I got this one when it was on offer and it's made a huge difference (my desk was actually a table, and slightly too low, so I was getting sore shoulders). It goes to full standing height, and I'm not short. www.costco.co.uk/Furniture-Home/Home-Office-Furniture/Desks/Seville-Classics-Airlift-Pro-Pneumatic-Sit-to-Stand-Desk-Riser/p/329204

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HasaDigaEebowai · 28/01/2021 15:24

two monitors
keyboard
mouse
trackpad
laptop
phone
charger
lamp
daylight SAD lamp
mug of pens/pencils
pencil case
client files and paperwork
2 x pads
my general scribble pad for personal/home stuff
glasses and case
handcream
nail file
cardboard daffodil made by DS2 when he was 3
purse
keys
HRT tablets
hairbands and hair clip
random chopstick
2 cards from clients
3 random batteries
can of red bull
jug to catch the water leaking through the roof..

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mogtheexcellent · 28/01/2021 15:20

Computer
2 monitors
Bricks
More bricks

Livin' the life.

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Chimeraforce · 28/01/2021 15:09

My desk is the dining table.
Laptop
Mouse and mat
Tray with guide notes
Pads. I don't have a printer so must read all the financial docs on screen and write the info I actually need onto the pad for each assessment. Fucking long winded.
Pencil case
Calculator
Phone
Charger
Alexa to drown out the builders next door
Usually a cup of tea ☕👍👍

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CherryBlossomTree7 · 28/01/2021 15:01

I don't have a desk. I set up at the dining room table. Usually I have:
My laptop
Laptop charger plugged in
Headset
Cases for headset and laptop
My diary
Notebook
Pen
Two candles (usually one burning)
A glass of squash/metal bottle of water
A coffee/tea/herbal tea depending on the time of day

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Silkiechickscat · 28/01/2021 14:52

DH's desk

If you WFH, what's on your desk?
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Sheusedtobesomeonelse · 28/01/2021 14:36

I also spend a fair few hours working standing up and bending over the table just for a change... In my dream office i would have a desk that would actually allow that.. i'd rather stand than sit half the time!

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JaninaDuszejko · 28/01/2021 14:34

Laptop and stand, docking station, monitor, keyboard, mouse, mouse mat, notebooks, pens, coaster, carafe and glass. Have ordered a naice desk light in the January sales.

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