Anonymous wrote:fed here: didn't need a doctors note to get an adjustable desktop model. I stand for a couple hours a day, then go back to sitting. It's nice to be able to go back and forth.

Same here. Head of my department thought standing desks were the new hip thing and let us get them after the contracting department approved a few vendors. I only stand a few times a day, but it makes a huuuuge difference.

fed here: didn't need a doctors note to get an adjustable desktop model. I stand for a couple hours a day, then go back to sitting. It's nice to be able to go back and forth.

Anonymous wrote:At my workplace (private sector), in order to get an adjustable desk (that goes up and down aka standing desk), you have to have a letter from the doctor saying you need this, or be in cahoots with one of the admins.

This.

I had a doctors note (risk of blood clot...which essentially everyone is at risk of if you are chained to your desk).

Private company, we need a Drs note and its no big deal.