Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by bliving 6276 days ago
I started about a year ago. I found that I have better focus at work and more energy at the end of the day. I'm happy I made the switch.

My work involves periods of concentration where I'm focused on my workstation for hours. And also periods of activity when I have to move frequently to and from my desk. Remaining standing makes the transition to and from workstation much less of a distraction.

Lessons learned:

- it's not for everybody.

- your co-workers/boss may make Rumsfeld jokes about you. (But you will have the Benjamin Franklin / Winston Churchill retort)

- it will take a week or two for your body to make the transition.

- a stool or drafter's chair will help with the transition.

- "Standing Desks" are outrageously expensive. Unless you can find something like Ikea's (out of production) Jerker Desk, or BYO.

- plan to play with the height adjustment. Your first guess may be uncomfortable. So ensure your desk makes this easy.

- budget for comfortable shoes and/or standing mat(s).