[blisterpeanuts]

My group needs to write some iOS apps so I bought my own Mac Air. I needed a new laptop anyway, and the fact is, I would rather get up to speed with iOS on my own time and get the projects, than see them hire a contractor to do it. My company Dell is an obsolete brick anyway and I'm tired of carrying it around.

It's all about investing in one's professional development. I don't expect this company to coddle me and give me toys whenever I beg for one. I just needed a great laptop, they pay me well, they let me work from home 100% of the time, so this is how I give back and keep myself relevant and valuable to the team.