WFH kit: How much does it cost?
With more than 1 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases being reported every day, people have gone back to the WFH culture that was broken just a few months back when things started normalizing
The first thing that possibly hit us soon after companies shifted to ‘work from home’ (WFH) culture in the middle of March last year was the amount of money one could save by sitting at home. The monthly cost of travel, outside lunch, tea/coffee, etc. would come down to zero during the lockdown. But if you’ve experienced WFH, you know it demands more than just a laptop and battery charger.
With more than 1 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases being reported every day, people have gone back to the WFH culture that was broken just a few months back when things started normalizing. Now that we’ve to again manage working remotely, here’s a list of a few essentials that you may require to cope with your WFH routine comfortably.
Lets see how much does WFH cost you today!
1. Laptop: If you’re organisation is kind enough to give you a laptop, nothing better. But if you need to buy one, e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart offer some great deals on gadgets. You can get an HP laptop ( entry level 15.6 inch HD laptop) for Rs 23,990 only.
2. Wireless Mouse: Those you spend hours infront of a laptop screen know the advantages of a wireless mouse. It eases your work, gives rest to your fingers and its just an easy device to work with. You can grab a Logitech M221 Wireless mouse from Amazon at Rs 745.
3. Headphone/Headset: Another key gadget that comes handy for long video conferences, review meetings, presentations and interviews is a pair of headphones. Amazon offers boAt Bassheads 900 – headphones at Rs 799.
4. Desk Chair: A comfortable desk chair as an absolute necessity when you work from home. Avoid sitting on a bed or sofa as it might mess with your backbone causing irritation and pain. Invest in a good quality desk chair. It available at a price range of Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000.
5. Laptop stand: It an another essential item that will help you work long hours effortlessly. It is available on Amazon at a price range of Rs 1,500
6. Webcam: A good webcam is essential for video meetings. Your video display often sets the tone for the conversation ahead hence buying one could help you give off a better impression. A good webcam is available online at a price of about Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000
If we do a rough calculation on the basis of average price per product as mentioned above, total value comes at Rs 30,500.
These are some of the absolute basics required for a work from home routine that may continue for more time than expected. Hence a ‘work shift’ arrangement might not be a good idea and one should look at setting up a proper work station at home.
Published: April 15, 2021, 07:39 IST
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