It kinda depends on the domain. Some tools I could buy to make my life easier would be nice, but I can’t justify the cost vs how much time they would save me. On the other hand, certain things that are hard on my back, knees, etc. are bought quickly especially in my mid 40s now.
For travel, anything domestic I will make some sacrifices, but maybe not all of them (night busses are still iffy). International where my but is in a seat for 15 hours (to fly to visit my parents every few years), I go with a decent one.
Bed-related things get priority for money since I’m spending 1/4 to 1/3 of my day in the thing and my body isn’t what it used to be. Office chair is about to be on that list as well, though I’ve been putting it off for ages (and increasingly feeling it for a bad height match to my desk).
I only buy new devices when it really becomes an issue for core usability (from phones to PCs to vehicles to farm equipment). I would rather repair or limp along with it until it dies or I can’t stand it anymore. At that point, I will usually by the newest (PC or phone) or very recent used (vehicle/equipment).
my body isn’t what it used to be. Office chair is about to be on that list as well, though I’ve been putting it off for ages
I found a (used) standing desk was roughly the same cost as a good office chair, and I’m very happy with my choice for the desk. I stand up about 6 hours out of the day, and it’s been great for my back and feet.
My desk raises and lowers but I actually don’t work as well standing for some reason and there’s pain. When I work outside (I’m a farmer as a second job), I don’t typically have pain but I’m also not standing still
It kinda depends on the domain. Some tools I could buy to make my life easier would be nice, but I can’t justify the cost vs how much time they would save me. On the other hand, certain things that are hard on my back, knees, etc. are bought quickly especially in my mid 40s now.
For travel, anything domestic I will make some sacrifices, but maybe not all of them (night busses are still iffy). International where my but is in a seat for 15 hours (to fly to visit my parents every few years), I go with a decent one.
Bed-related things get priority for money since I’m spending 1/4 to 1/3 of my day in the thing and my body isn’t what it used to be. Office chair is about to be on that list as well, though I’ve been putting it off for ages (and increasingly feeling it for a bad height match to my desk).
I only buy new devices when it really becomes an issue for core usability (from phones to PCs to vehicles to farm equipment). I would rather repair or limp along with it until it dies or I can’t stand it anymore. At that point, I will usually by the newest (PC or phone) or very recent used (vehicle/equipment).
I found a (used) standing desk was roughly the same cost as a good office chair, and I’m very happy with my choice for the desk. I stand up about 6 hours out of the day, and it’s been great for my back and feet.
My desk raises and lowers but I actually don’t work as well standing for some reason and there’s pain. When I work outside (I’m a farmer as a second job), I don’t typically have pain but I’m also not standing still