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We are running into resistance from our boss regarding conversions to standing desks. He feels they are a fad and not worthy of the cheap, long-term investment in, say, $100, in conversion materials such as a stool and anti-fatigue mat. insert eye rolls here He continually denies financial requests for any supplies supporting the standing environment.

Any ideas on how to convert him?

Thanks for the replies! I think the issue is with the fact that standing is "strange" to him and he doesn't like change. Part of the key is going to be convincing him of the health benefits and that, while it's not common in OUR office, it IS in other companies and growing more acceptable.

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	A good talk on this: mobilitywod.com/2011/06/… – No more. Sep 8 2011 at 3:52
	Thanks, looks good. Will watch it soon. – Solshine Sep 8 2011 at 23:18

Travis Culp · Answer 1 · 2011-09-08 03:59:10Z UTC

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You ought to just do it with your own money if he won't as the investment in your health will be worth every penny. I've only been using one for a few weeks but I already know I'll never go back.

I feel like it's the only thing that could fix my posture. I could do exercises aimed at kyphosis, but if I then slouch in my chair for 8 hours it will just negate it.

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	Ditto. I stuck a low coffee table on top of my existing desk and voila! I love it; I'll never go back to the chair of death. – Rose Sep 8 2011 at 13:52
	Yeah, I don't mind spending my own money and even offered to do so. I should have worded my question better - upon reflection - I don't think it's the money issue so much as his inability to "buy in" on the idea of a standing desk. – Solshine Sep 8 2011 at 23:19
	I switched a month or two ago. Love it! I had to buy my own stool - I got a 'hard assed' (didn't want it to be comfy!) one from Ikea (black - with a flat screw post adjustable round seat.) I only used it when I got tired the first week or two, but after that, I haven't used it. The rest of my department thinks I'm crazy. (I'm in IT.) – Tikivana Sep 8 2011 at 23:41

Mike Gruber · Answer 2 · 2011-09-08 13:46:35Z UTC

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I had the standard modular / builtin cubicle furniture at my former office. I just took a screwdriver and raised up my desk.

It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. :-)

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Mike Gruber

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It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. :-) One of my mottos! :D – Solshine Sep 8 2011 at 23:20

Shacky · Answer 3 · 2011-09-08 04:33:00Z UTC

My company invests in these $2000 hydrolic desks for those who require standing desktops. The only problem is that you need a doctor's note as well as approval from the department head. I've been railing against this for over a month since I don't understand why you have to have a bad back in order to switch over to something that should prevent getting bad backs.
Last week I asked if it'd be possible to just raise my current desktop rather than swapping out for the expensive alternative. I think I may have gotten approval! Will know next month.

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