Comments on: Would you work standing?

By: Greg Robleto

Greg Robleto — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:46 +0000

I could (and used to in college) deal with a stand-up kiosk for email checking, RSS reading, and Facebook facebooking. But when it came down to billable work, that requires long stretches of clear focus, I need to not be distracted by my own fatigue.

By: doug

doug — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:56:28 +0000

Worked with a commercial real estate broker that did, however his daily activities (talking on the phone) were far different than mine. I don’t think I could make the switch. I need a nice comfortable chair to be efficient.

By: Brock

Brock — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:46:07 +0000

I don’t think I’d do it all day. My company moved to a new office a few months ago, and I wound up with a stand-up desk that didn’t have a home. Once in a while I get tired of sitting, and use my laptop on the taller desk for a bit.

By: Eddie Welker

Eddie Welker — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:44:19 +0000

It’ll wear you out the first time you try it. Your hips will feel it for a few days. If you’re curious, you should try it.

If you get serious, get one of those tall drafting stools or chairs.

By: Nicholas Tolson

Nicholas Tolson — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:28:29 +0000

I read somewhere that the Washington Post has desks that move up and down to allow folks to work either standing or sitting. I’d love the easy option to do so.

By: LisaN

LisaN — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:09:31 +0000

Have you seen those treadmill desks? I would working walking……………..:)

By: Charlie Park

Charlie Park — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:02:52 +0000

I tried it, half-heartedly, this week. I might try it again. But I found that for most of my working modes, sitting was certainly more comfortable, and didn’t seem significantly less productive.

My shortfalls when it comes to productivity have more to do with distractability and unclear short-term goals.

By: Nick Whitmoyer

Nick Whitmoyer — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:58:38 +0000

Totally! I was actually considering a counter height desk today.

By: Adam Gershenbaum

Adam Gershenbaum — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:52:01 +0000

When I am at work especially when on a call I always tend to pace back and forth and walk around thew room. It keeps the wheels spinning.

If I could work standing up that would not be so bad at all. Especially since sitting for 8+ hours a day is not good anyway. I realized how out of shape I am while helping a buddy move the other day.