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Name: JayLocation: California, USOccupation: Power Plant OperatorRoom size: 13 m² (140 ft²)Cost of the setup: $5,1K (doesn’t include free sponsored items, Apple items, room upgrades)Social media: InstagramHey, Jay! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, world!My name is Jay, I am a hobbyist photographer and part-time content creator based in California. You can find me on Instagram where I post my desk setup and tech photography.As for my main job, I am a power plant operator for one of the biggest multinational energy corporations.Basically, I babysit turbine/generator units and make sure the plant isn’t on fire or anything.In 2019, I decided…

Name: AlexLocation: Chicago, Illinois, USOccupation: Product Manager (Cloud computing software)Room size: 11,6 m² (125 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$6,2K with both laptops and monitor; ~$1,7K without laptops and monitorHey, Alex! Tell us a bit about yourselfFirst, to whoever is reading this, I hope you are well! And if you aren’t — that’s okay, too.The past few years have been challenging for everyone. I can guarantee you that things do, and will, get better over time.My name is Alex and I lead a Product Management function at a cloud computing software company.In short, my team designs, develops and releases cloud-based software…

Watching someone study for hours might sound dull. Yet that’s exactly what millions of students across the globe do every day.Much like other trends in recent years, “study with me” streams started in South Korea, then swept the world. And there’s a good reason for it.These videos are more than just a trend. With study streams, students that learn from home feel connected, stay focused, and subsequently get better grades.What are “study with me” videos?“Study with me” videos show people studying, taking notes, or working on their laptops at home, in a café, in a library, or in other quiet…

Avoid these common mistakes while planning your shared home office, and you’ll each have a peaceful space to work from.Cramped WorkspaceWorking in a confined home office is less than ideal.It makes the work harder than it needs to be. Especially if both of you are constantly moving things around to make space for a notebook or keyboard.But it’s not just about the size of your workspace. The question is whether your home office actually meets your needs.The Fix:A well-thought-out workspace for two can make a world of difference to your level of comfort.Start by identifying the tools each of you…

SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free A dedicated home office, even if it’s just a tiny nook, has been directly linked to productivity in several studies.Working from a bed or sofa might seem comfortable but actually, it’s not a good idea. This area is normally associated with sleep — and our mind is trained to expect relaxation rather than work.That’s why even in small spaces, an area designated for WFH leads to increased productivity. The reasons being that there are fewer…

Name: Roland AustriaLocation: Saitama, JapanOccupation: Government employeeRoom size: 13 m² (140 ft²) — living space & home officeCost of the setup: $2,7K including all the tech (¥300,000)Social media: Instagram, GuruShotsHey, Roland! Tell us a bit about yourselfKonnichiwa, I’m Roland. Born in the Philippines in the late 80s, a kid of the 90s, and in my teens by the early 2000s.I am of a generation that witnessed the transition of everything going from analogue to digital. The change fascinated me constantly and ultimately sent me to pursue a degree in software engineering.After college, I found an opportunity to work in Japan.…

Name: Conor ButkovicLocation: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Graphic DesignerRoom size: ~18,6 m² (200 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$8,8K (includes everything)Social media: InstagramHey, Conor! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a recent college graduate who studied graphic design. Currently, I’m available for both freelance and in-house work.To be honest, it was somewhat of an accident that I became a designer. After high school, I struggled to figure out what I wanted to do, and “graphic design” just stood out to me. In the end, I’m thrilled I chose this career path because it surrounds me with creativity and technology.Out of these two…

Name: Olja Lobkis (Andotherlawstories)Location: Nordfriesland, GermanyOccupation: Law StudentRoom size: 11 m² (118 ft²)Cost of the setup: $1,4KSocial media: InstagramHey, Olja! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a 29-year-old law student from Germany. I live by the seaside in a Swedish-style cottage with my boyfriend and my pug Bella.Until August 2015, I had been working as a full-time paralegal in a large firm specialising in intellectual property.Despite my love for the legal profession, I felt unchallenged as a paralegal. I was hopelessly bored and didn’t enjoy my job at the time.Other “Study With Me” accounts have rarely resonated with Olja. As…

Name: Bogdan PatrauceanLocation: Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaOccupation: Software EngineerRoom size: 25 m² (270 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$4,5KSocial media: InstagramHey, Bogdan! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a software engineer for a private company in Romania. We do a lot of things, from apps for banks to factory automation, AI, etc, mainly for the German market.To be more precise, I’m a full-stack web developer. Full-stack means that I’m dealing with the frontend part (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, Angular, etc.) and also the backend part (.NET platform in my case). I create complex web apps that are both good-looking and processing…

Name: Ulrich EschLocation: Cologne, GermanyOccupation: Communication ConsultantRoom size: 15 m² (161,5 ft²) Cost of the setup: $2,7K including a MacBookSocial media: InstagramHey, Uli! Tell us a bit about yourselfThanks for having me! I’m a communication consultant by day and content creator by night (or, more precisely, after my children have gone to bed).For three or four days a week, I spend about 2-3 hours creating new content. One evening is usually reserved for shooting new content, another one for editing the shots, and then, on the third evening, I prepare posts.Uli works for an agency that helps companies with their…