[nine_k]

Being a software engineer usually gives you enough money to afford a nice desk if you care about it.

[sdevonoes]

But not enough to afford an office room with enough space that one can put their desk facing space.

[nine_k]

Depending on your location, and preparation. My home office room (which also doubled as a workshop and light storage room) used to be 10' x 12', and I was able to sit with my back towards a wall, and my desk facing space. And it was in Brooklyn, NY, not an area known for cheapest sq.ft. It mostly depends on how you plan the room.