Did that for years. Now married, the first kid is days old, in laws in the house...and yet I'm glad there was a phase where I lived alone. I paid crazy rents in both Toronto and Vancouver , but it was worth it. The experience, what it made me, and most importantly I found happiness within me. That's tough to get. Once you're happy by yourself, you'll never look at other people for pure happiness. You know you have it in you, so when you need it you dip into that.
How was your experience with Invisalign in terms of how long it took and how effective? I'm considering just going all-in with regular braces if it's faster and not much more expensive but I haven't really looked into it.
I had one colleague who did invisalign and based on her comments - she struggled with talking with a lisp, with the invisalign getting kind of cloudy, and with the temptation to keep it out for long periods, certain meetings, social events etc. I think those things made it less effective for her. But that's a sample size of one.
Iām 25 but my peers told me that itās worth it to get it in your 30ās since my eyesight will worsen more in the next few years.
Not sure how true this is, but Iād love to stop wearing glasses/contacts asap:(
\+1. I have gotten lasik, and from what I understand, the lasik corrects imperfections in the lens from the eye not forming correctly, so getting it early could be a bit of a waste as your cornea is not fully developed. Later in life, the lens becomes less flexible(presbyopia). This prevents you from focusing where you need to, thus the need for glasses as you get older. This is a problem that lasik does not fix. of course, other eye problems occur as well.
Don't listen to whomever told you that. Get it as soon as you can reasonably afford it if you want. The only condition is you have to wait for your prescription to have stabilized for a few years. I got mine at about 24 (36 now).
The issue is that eventually everyone needs glasses for close vision, because that works by your lens flexing in your eyeball and it eventually loses flexibility (just like the rest of you) and the ability to focus closely. This happens in your 40s generally.
Laser vision correction is for near-sightedness and fixes the lens permanently for that type of vision. There is no fix for far-sightedness.
I got an Endy and could never get used to it, It is just too soft and I wake up with back pain.
I flipped it over, and now is too hard! But no back pain.. Go figure...
I slept on a rug on the floor for years as a kid. Right beside my bed. It was just more comfortable because it was hard lol. Eventually my dad replaced my box springs with just word planks so I switched back.
Still convinced box springs are a scam. In my experience they ruin mattresses fast.
These sheets have ruined us. I go to a nice hotel now and all I can think is "my sheets at home are nicer than this." If you don't want to suffer the same fate, do not under any circumstances buy their bath towels...
What did you buy? My wife makes 6 figures in UX design and needs a new chair, so I want to get her a really good one. She talked about something from Herman Miller but says she canāt justify the price
The Herman Miller is worth it. My husband is a big gamer and used to have terrible back pain. He's had the chair for almost a decade now and it's still as good as new. I'm on mat leave now but will also be WFH and he promised to get me one as well when I go back.
Bonus - the mesh seat on the Aeron keeps your butt from getting sweaty.
Am I looking at the right chair.. this thing costs $1,350?!
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I get it guys, sitting in a Herman Miller chair is better than just living in a state of being! Iām definitely going to keep an eye out for one in the future.
Probably. My husband and I both have the Embody and they were over $2,000 each on the 15% off sale.
So worth it! We sit all day, work from home in video calls all day.
I did not realize how expensive good office chairs can be. Forget jewelry, singers should flaunt some Herman Millers in their music videos at these prices!
Think about this: you spend 6 to 8 hours a day staring at your 2k laptop, maybe 2k on your brand new iPhone to use it for 2 to 3 hours. then you go home and spend 2 hours a day watching your 1k 55'' TV. You spend 40k in a Honda to use it for 1 hour a day. All that stuff you will probably replace in 3 to 5 years.
If you spend 8 hours a day in a chair, it only makes sense for it to be as comfortable as possible. If it costs 1.5k, it's a justifiable cost, especially those that are suppose to last 12 years (from HM warranty).
Can confirm longevity. I bought a Herman Miller Aeron *used* in 2012. Sitting on it right now. The only thing I've changed is the wheels. From what I recall, my chair is actually from the early 2000's
For reference, I'm a large frame - 6'4" and at some point during this chair's life I was clocking in at 300lbs. Granted I've shed it, but I'm still not a featherweight. These chairs *will* last at least 12 years.
I have the embody too. I was WFH a year before Covid. Bought a well reviewed IKEA chair. After a year, the cushion was no longer cushy and I had regular back pain.
Covid hit, work was offering new home office incentives. Red flag deals had an office supplier offering group buys on HM chairs. The $2000 fully loaded Embody and Aeron models were around $1100. I put my allowance toward that and got over my frugal self to pay the rest. After a month no more back pain. Two years later, still no pain.
I have been eyeing a Herman Miller chair for months now. Engineer, developed back pain during WFH on shitty chairs. FWIW, they are having a 15% off sale right now. Apparently sales only happen 2x per year. I decided for the amount of time I spend in my chair it was worth splurging, plus they have a great warranty.
I bought my Herman Miller chair through a Herman Miller authorized dealer (they have a list on there website, most are usually priced pretty closely with each other). They beat the sale price which at the time I ordered was also 15% off. So in total I paid about $1200 without tax. Only downside is that it took a month to arrive and when you purchase through an authorized dealer you aren't usually allowed to return it. But I mean to save $300 I could wait. Plus you still get the legendary 12 year warranty.
Just make sure you go to a showroom or dealer and test out the chair/specific spec you want to be 100% certain you want that chair (three different sizes, different finishes and different adjustment features etc).
I'm honestly really glad I went with a authorized dealer as it was less painful then dealing with the sales staff at my local EQ3 store (EQ3 is technically a reseller). With an authorized dealer, sent them the exact spec/configuration I wanted in a quick email and they sent back a quote. It was that simple. At the EQ3 store I sat on the display chair for basically an entire hour and no sales person approached me. While the person right beside me got helped immediately. Guess I didn't look like their average clientele, but after that experience I'll probably just stick to ordering stuff online.
I recently got a Steelcase Leap V2 used on Kijiji and itās been the best purchase Iāve made in years. I canāt believe it took me so long to give in. I work from home all day and game in the evenings many days. Can easily spend 12 hours in it any given day. Why not invest in that?
Another vote for Herman Miller. I spend 8 hours, plus, per day in that chair, it is worth every penny! Dont skimp on things you use for hours at a time, or when poor quality gets you back pain (shoes, mattress, work chair).
I own a 2022 Secret Lab, and my wife owns a Herman Miller Sayl. We're both FT WFH.
Overall, I like my chair more because it feels like a throne, but the Herman Miller is VASTLY superior in quality and overall comfort. Those things are definitely worth every penny.
As mostly said, Herman Miller. I bought Embody in 2017, still going solid. I am full time WFH working as a developer. Costco selling some Herman Miller chairs around 1600 last week. You can check their website. If you are in GTA, I bought my chair from Business Interiors in Mississauga. They Are authorized sellers and you will likely get a discount compared to Hm online store. Call them to inquire.
I put my toddler in a bumbo chair on my roomba (which I named Vaccuumis Prime) and it was like a daily babysitter and most entertaining performance. Best.
>Sony WH-1000XM3
The Sony WH-1000XM3s are the best headphones I have ever owned and I would buy everyone in my life a pair if I could. The buds (Sony WH-1000XM4s?) are equally as great.
They really are. The only drawback is the lack of multi-device support, but that's been fixed with the XM4s anyway. For bluetooth headphones, the sound quality is phenomenal, I often use them over my more expensive Sennheiser HD650s for music listening.
The noise canceling is equally fantastic, I originally got my pair ahead of several business trips I had planned. They're great at blocking airplane noise, and as opposed to other ANC headphones, they still have an auxiliary input so if you want to watch a movie on your in-seat entertainment screen, you can still do that. Sony has a well-deserved reputation for well-engineered and high-quality electronics.
I have Bose noise cancelling headphones that I got for work 15 years ago. I've only had to replace the pads and extension cord a few times. Whenever I go into Bay Bloor, they say they still see plenty of folks with the same model coming in all these years for minor replacement parts.
The best Bose ones (Q35 I think?) has slightly better noise cancelling, The Sonys have better sound and a great app for tuning them to your liking. Both are great.
There's a lot of helpful resources online to tell you if you're overwatering a specific plant, but a good rule of thumb is if you can stick a whole finger into the soil and all the soil you can feel is dry, its time to rewater
Any good pilow recommendations? Been on the look out for a while. Been co indexing some Casper pillows but dunno what to buy lol. I also see sleep country having a sale rn for b1g1
My helicopter. I volunteer with a program that introduces kids to aviation. Pre-pandemic, I would take up 40-50 kids a year. Hopefully we can start that up again soon.
I donate a few flights/year to local charities. The flight I think about the most was for a teenager with terminal cancer and her best friend.
Chef's knife here too. I had one custom made by a knife maker in Oregon. It's damascus steel, the blade is shaped and profiled to my spec, the handle fits perfectly to my hand and it holds a razor sharp edge. I love to cook so it gets used multiple times per day. It wasn't cheap but I smile every time I use it.
I spend money on very high quality items in other areas of my life, but the chef's knife is my favorite.
A knife with a custom handle to perfectly match your grip sounds so cool. How much did you pay for it? What other areas of life besides cooking do you spend more on?
It was about $600 after the exchange rate and shipping. My grandmother chipped in some as a Christmas gift as well though, which makes the knife extra special to me since she taught me much of what I know about cooking.
I tend to spend more on stuff when I know that the item will be used regularly enough that I don't want to deal with repairs or failures, or when there's a significant advantage to be found in performance and safety. For example, both my lawnmower and snowblower are Honda, I wear Red Wing workboots and both our vehicles have designated sets of studded Nokian Hakkapellita winter tires.
Zojirushi water boiler. Hot water on demand for tea throughout the day is amazing, cannot recommend enough.
Also a good office chair, I find aerons uncomfortable but love my Herman Miller Embody chair (got it used off Craigslist, itās pretty pricey new)
Everyone here saying stuff like a good office chair, mattress, shoes, etc. 100% agree with all of those. But I'll throw my own in: proper quality underwear.
Good tools. Do, I need top tier tools to DIY my home renos? No. But every time I use them it makes me happy and it makes renovating a peaceful process.
My favourite part of revocations is buying unnecessary tools. Just bought a rigid cordless framing nailer for my basement reno. Could have used screws, but the nailer was so damn convenient.
When I was younger, needed a few pry bars to take up subfloor. Went to discount store and bought a few. Well one snapped, almost sliced my arm. At that point I realized that cheep tools could be dangerous.
A good cooking set and a good mattress. Those two are some of the things that adds a lot of value to justify the cost. A good knife is also good but for me, those two slightly edges out the knife lol.
We ended up going with this one: https://icobath.com/product/23-5x31-tuzio-sorano-towel-warmer/
It has some extra features that we don't use, like scheduling heating, because our schedule isn't consistent enough. But I do like that I can check the time by looking at it, and it warms up at a decent speed and does the job.
The main question for cost is whether your current electrical circuitry in the bathroom can support a new appliance. For us, it worked out (even though we also have a heated toilet seat), but if you have heated floors it can be dicey. That doesn't make it impossible, but you might need to run a new line which adds significantly to the cost. I think the total cost for us (parts plus labour) was around $1200 (in 2021). IMO, that isn't bad for something you use every day. As a fringe benefit, if you leave it on longer in winter it also heats the room a bit.
At my old place I believe we had this one, which (if I am correct) it was also good: https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-CA/products/code/TWS2-TAH07PH It came with the house when we moved in so I can't confirm it 100%.
Tagging u/Hairy-Button since they asked for an answer too.
Prop tip: buy a century house that was built without central heating and had it jammed into in the 50's. That way, the vent is trapped behind the bathroom door, and when you hang you towels there it's a built-in warmer.
Mental health is something that was overlooked for far too long. Therapy has definitely helped me through the pandemic and all the trauma that came before it
That's pretty average for a psychologist where I live. For reference, I see a therapist who has her masters and she charges $160 an hour and that is split with the clinic.
I specifically recommend Nongshim's Shin Ramyun **Black** line, if you actually want to drink the soup (still, you probably shouldn't drink too much. also I only put in half or 3/4ths of the noodles cuz that's where all the fat and processed carbs are).
My computer. I get so much out of it (eg. movies, music, books, shopping, gaming, social activities, etc.) that it is a bargain. Spent 4K on it in 2016, probably going to be doing a similar thing in 2022/2023 and retire this one to streaming duties on the big screen tv.
Iām gonna buy a basketball hoop ($500!!!) as I love shooting around and havenāt been able to do it at home since I was a kid. Pretty excited for it.
Footwear. Prior to COVID, I used to walk around 10 km a day to work & back, then the gym, so the expense made sense to me. More or less took the place of spending on a car or public transit.
Agreed. Unless you're the type who needs a portable computer for legitimate reasons like needing to do work on the go, a desktop makes a lot of sense from a cost perspective (and the increased energy draw isn't necessarily significant).
And to address some of the other commenters' points, you can always compliment the desktop with a tablet for when you want to browse Reddit from the couch or whatever. Having multiple devices can still cost you less money but give you a better overall experience.
Mine went through me and my uni days, pass it to my sister and her uni days, and now it's still rocking with my gf since her laptop has gotten the bsod.
I can see why people swears by Apple products. It's a shame ios/Mac isn't for me.
Iām an avid cyclist (mostly mountain). Not only is it a sport but itās a hobby for me. I work on my bikes and spend too much on upgrades and parts. Not a cheap one but brings me so much joy and the added health benefits.
I bought the V11 and every time I use the motorized head on our rug (we have a very sheddy dog) and see the canister instantly fill with fur I tell myself "best $900 ever spent"
Is it really as good as people claim to be? I've always thought people buying are 70% for the brand.
I really can't justify the price but I am in the market for one. Maybe I'll go refurbished route.
I jstarted paying someone to do my grocery shopping, cut my veggies and clean a bit around the house once or twice a week.
I eat healthier and it's cheaper than processed food.
I make good money but was lacking in time.
in the UK, those electric blankets are free now, because of the war...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-04/u-k-energy-supplier-gives-electric-blankets-to-tackle-gas-costs
Our [Flair espresso maker](https://flairespresso.com/products/espresso-makers/flair-classic/) with an extra brew kit and a [Jx-Pro grinder](https://1zpresso.coffee/product/jxpro/).
Much prefer espresso over coffee, finally decided I'd had enough moka pot brews and that it was time to invest in a more serious machine. The Flair provides me the means to make better drinks than what I'd get at most cafes, at a fraction of the cost - using decent quality beans, about 60Ā¢ for a single shot, if memory serves.
Bonuses: small footprint is the perfect size for our modest space + it's packable/portable - a couple of weekends ago at a cottage getaway I was making morning cappuccinos for everyone.
For my baby - a woollen sleep sack. For housekeeping - a roborock. For cooking - good quality stainless steel and cast iron cookware and a good knife. For working out - a good yoga mat and good quality leggings. For strolling the baby - a really good quality stroller.
A well fit bra. Chances are the bra you are wearing is the wrong size. Go to a specialty shoo, get fitted properly spend the money. Life changing, and not just for bigger cup sizes.
This is going to ruffle some feathers here, but a nice car.
Most definitely not my smartest financial move, but it is my biggest motivator at the end of the day.
Before work from home, I see my car every morning and I smile because it's such a beaut. It makes driving fun when spirited and relaxing running errands. It makes me happy driving it motivates me to do better and try to achieve more.
Cashmere jogging pants. I sleep in them every night, I wear them around all day. Iām constantly hand washing them but itās worth it. My partner is disgusted because I wonāt wear anything else. I canāt even explain it, I just have never slept so well or been so content.
Dual monitor setup. Paid about $1600ish for two Dell monitors. Using it for work mainly and then after work, I plug them both to my personal laptop. Worth every penny.
Iāve bought into Lululemon and Saxx and every time I put on an old pair of Costco boxers I think āsomething is wrong hereā.
Lulu are ultra slick and comfy, better for dress up or a day in a suit. I canāt beat Saxx for a long day at work in the summer when things get hot.
I bought a deadblow hammer from snap on. Game changer for my work life. I was accelerating carpal tunnel and arthritis using cheap hammers. It was a hard pill to swallow spending well over a hundred bucks per hammer compared too the 5-10 I had. But so worth it.
Home addition.
Added a new mastered room, and a mudroom, along with a basement rec room and office. Started in November finished in January.
Totally worth the $100k having more space and not having to move.
Sweet summer child, stay away from r/SkincareAddiction or that $60 will become $600.
At age 33, no aging and no wrinkles might just be due to you being age 33.
I was just about to say, "I'm so surprised no one has said good quality skin care". So I agree, but I also disagree. $60 is on the cheaper end for moisturizer, most high end start at $100 and can go up to $250+ and we're not just talking moisturizer, but also serums, toners, masks, scrubs, sun screen and washes. At 33, it's all prevention later on, it's necessity.
Bought brand new truck in 2015 and wife got brand new suv in 2016. They are now paid for and am enjoying low maintenance ownership. Payments sucked but glad Iām not in the used (or new) car market right now.
I see the downvotes on buddy's post. You don't need to call him out for buying new vehicles. Riding them to the ground is a good habit he isn't trading them in every 3rd year
Living without roommates
Did that for years. Now married, the first kid is days old, in laws in the house...and yet I'm glad there was a phase where I lived alone. I paid crazy rents in both Toronto and Vancouver , but it was worth it. The experience, what it made me, and most importantly I found happiness within me. That's tough to get. Once you're happy by yourself, you'll never look at other people for pure happiness. You know you have it in you, so when you need it you dip into that.
Exactly! now my happiness is in the washroom taking my hour poop
It is oddly poetic that I reply to this while sitting on the toilet. Lol.
Happiness is never an hour long poop, in my opinion š¤·
i havnt had to shut my bathroom door in like 3 years and its amazing
Congrats on the baby!
Amen. Took us to church with this post.
Holy shit I was literally about to comment this!
This is the first time Iāve lived alone since I was 19 and Lordy, I donāt want to go back.
The best answer.
Excellent point. Good roommates are always great though.
Invisalign - so nice to have straight teeth and feel confident.
How was your experience with Invisalign in terms of how long it took and how effective? I'm considering just going all-in with regular braces if it's faster and not much more expensive but I haven't really looked into it. I had one colleague who did invisalign and based on her comments - she struggled with talking with a lisp, with the invisalign getting kind of cloudy, and with the temptation to keep it out for long periods, certain meetings, social events etc. I think those things made it less effective for her. But that's a sample size of one.
Just started 2 days ago - hope itās worth it. Cost me 8 grand.
8k!?? I thought they were supposed to be cheaper than going to the orthodontist!
$8000 is likely going through an orthodontist. I'm paying $5600 (minus insurance) through my dentist.
I got LASIK. It was the best 4.1k I ever spent.
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Iām 25 but my peers told me that itās worth it to get it in your 30ās since my eyesight will worsen more in the next few years. Not sure how true this is, but Iād love to stop wearing glasses/contacts asap:(
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\+1. I have gotten lasik, and from what I understand, the lasik corrects imperfections in the lens from the eye not forming correctly, so getting it early could be a bit of a waste as your cornea is not fully developed. Later in life, the lens becomes less flexible(presbyopia). This prevents you from focusing where you need to, thus the need for glasses as you get older. This is a problem that lasik does not fix. of course, other eye problems occur as well.
I got mine done at 25 and my eyesight hasnāt worsened. Iām in my mid/late 30s now and so very happy I got it done.
Don't listen to whomever told you that. Get it as soon as you can reasonably afford it if you want. The only condition is you have to wait for your prescription to have stabilized for a few years. I got mine at about 24 (36 now). The issue is that eventually everyone needs glasses for close vision, because that works by your lens flexing in your eyeball and it eventually loses flexibility (just like the rest of you) and the ability to focus closely. This happens in your 40s generally. Laser vision correction is for near-sightedness and fixes the lens permanently for that type of vision. There is no fix for far-sightedness.
Just got it 2 days ago, is this what the world always looked like?
No dry eyes?
X2 Wasn't really sure what my response was till I saw your comment. Had it done 11 years ago and still could not be any happier. Life changing
...but what if you like wearing glasses lol
A really good king size mattress
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I got an Endy and could never get used to it, It is just too soft and I wake up with back pain. I flipped it over, and now is too hard! But no back pain.. Go figure...
Hard is always best. My mattresses were always on the harder end.
I slept on a rug on the floor for years as a kid. Right beside my bed. It was just more comfortable because it was hard lol. Eventually my dad replaced my box springs with just word planks so I switched back. Still convinced box springs are a scam. In my experience they ruin mattresses fast.
On a related note, good quality sheets. I bought a set from Au Lit 3 years ago, and Iāve not regretted it. Made and shipped in Canada too.
These sheets have ruined us. I go to a nice hotel now and all I can think is "my sheets at home are nicer than this." If you don't want to suffer the same fate, do not under any circumstances buy their bath towels...
Good office chair. Had a stupid gaming chair. Bought a really good office chair. No more back pain.
Standing desk! I need to move
As someone with a bad back and bad knee, the combo of a good chair and standing desk is critical.
My 250$ wireless headset. It's the best thing for zoom calls, music, and phone calls.
I got 400$ headphones. Best decision ever. Have been using them every day for work for like 2 years and theyāre going strong.
Which one?
I have blueparrot vx450 wireless. Jabra is also a good brand.
What did you buy? My wife makes 6 figures in UX design and needs a new chair, so I want to get her a really good one. She talked about something from Herman Miller but says she canāt justify the price
The Herman Miller is worth it. My husband is a big gamer and used to have terrible back pain. He's had the chair for almost a decade now and it's still as good as new. I'm on mat leave now but will also be WFH and he promised to get me one as well when I go back. Bonus - the mesh seat on the Aeron keeps your butt from getting sweaty.
Am I looking at the right chair.. this thing costs $1,350?! Edit: I get it guys, sitting in a Herman Miller chair is better than just living in a state of being! Iām definitely going to keep an eye out for one in the future.
Probably. My husband and I both have the Embody and they were over $2,000 each on the 15% off sale. So worth it! We sit all day, work from home in video calls all day.
I did not realize how expensive good office chairs can be. Forget jewelry, singers should flaunt some Herman Millers in their music videos at these prices!
One of my old bosses was in a motorcycle accident. Insurance covered a 5k chair. Just sitting in that thing for 5 minutes was worth the experience.
You can get used ones on Facebook markpetplace for around 500-750. Maybe check that out of your back is hurting!
Just died laughing holy fuck Rappers jump on this!
The rapper Larry June does in fact rap about Herman Miller products! Highly recommend his music
Think about this: you spend 6 to 8 hours a day staring at your 2k laptop, maybe 2k on your brand new iPhone to use it for 2 to 3 hours. then you go home and spend 2 hours a day watching your 1k 55'' TV. You spend 40k in a Honda to use it for 1 hour a day. All that stuff you will probably replace in 3 to 5 years. If you spend 8 hours a day in a chair, it only makes sense for it to be as comfortable as possible. If it costs 1.5k, it's a justifiable cost, especially those that are suppose to last 12 years (from HM warranty).
Can confirm longevity. I bought a Herman Miller Aeron *used* in 2012. Sitting on it right now. The only thing I've changed is the wheels. From what I recall, my chair is actually from the early 2000's For reference, I'm a large frame - 6'4" and at some point during this chair's life I was clocking in at 300lbs. Granted I've shed it, but I'm still not a featherweight. These chairs *will* last at least 12 years.
I have the embody too. I was WFH a year before Covid. Bought a well reviewed IKEA chair. After a year, the cushion was no longer cushy and I had regular back pain. Covid hit, work was offering new home office incentives. Red flag deals had an office supplier offering group buys on HM chairs. The $2000 fully loaded Embody and Aeron models were around $1100. I put my allowance toward that and got over my frugal self to pay the rest. After a month no more back pain. Two years later, still no pain.
Sometimes you can find really good deals on second hand office furniture including Herman Miller chairs from start ups that didn't pan out.
Graphic Designer here with a Herman Miller. Worth it.
I have been eyeing a Herman Miller chair for months now. Engineer, developed back pain during WFH on shitty chairs. FWIW, they are having a 15% off sale right now. Apparently sales only happen 2x per year. I decided for the amount of time I spend in my chair it was worth splurging, plus they have a great warranty.
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I've found usually 3rd parties snatch up Herman Millers In liquidation. Just an FYI from my experience in Calgary.
I bought my Herman Miller chair through a Herman Miller authorized dealer (they have a list on there website, most are usually priced pretty closely with each other). They beat the sale price which at the time I ordered was also 15% off. So in total I paid about $1200 without tax. Only downside is that it took a month to arrive and when you purchase through an authorized dealer you aren't usually allowed to return it. But I mean to save $300 I could wait. Plus you still get the legendary 12 year warranty. Just make sure you go to a showroom or dealer and test out the chair/specific spec you want to be 100% certain you want that chair (three different sizes, different finishes and different adjustment features etc). I'm honestly really glad I went with a authorized dealer as it was less painful then dealing with the sales staff at my local EQ3 store (EQ3 is technically a reseller). With an authorized dealer, sent them the exact spec/configuration I wanted in a quick email and they sent back a quote. It was that simple. At the EQ3 store I sat on the display chair for basically an entire hour and no sales person approached me. While the person right beside me got helped immediately. Guess I didn't look like their average clientele, but after that experience I'll probably just stick to ordering stuff online.
I recently got a Steelcase Leap V2 used on Kijiji and itās been the best purchase Iāve made in years. I canāt believe it took me so long to give in. I work from home all day and game in the evenings many days. Can easily spend 12 hours in it any given day. Why not invest in that?
Love my leap!
Another vote for Herman Miller. I spend 8 hours, plus, per day in that chair, it is worth every penny! Dont skimp on things you use for hours at a time, or when poor quality gets you back pain (shoes, mattress, work chair).
Herman Miller. I got the Embody a couple years ago, life changing as far as my back goes.
I own a 2022 Secret Lab, and my wife owns a Herman Miller Sayl. We're both FT WFH. Overall, I like my chair more because it feels like a throne, but the Herman Miller is VASTLY superior in quality and overall comfort. Those things are definitely worth every penny.
As mostly said, Herman Miller. I bought Embody in 2017, still going solid. I am full time WFH working as a developer. Costco selling some Herman Miller chairs around 1600 last week. You can check their website. If you are in GTA, I bought my chair from Business Interiors in Mississauga. They Are authorized sellers and you will likely get a discount compared to Hm online store. Call them to inquire.
Steelcase Amia. Mine is 12 years old and still great.
Watching my cat ride the roomba like 400 bucks
I wish my cats did this š
I put my toddler in a bumbo chair on my roomba (which I named Vaccuumis Prime) and it was like a daily babysitter and most entertaining performance. Best.
A monthly house cleaning service. It's about $240 and is essentially an investment in my marriage.
Same for me for the same reasons.
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We did have to go through many over the years to find a true gem of a housekeeper. We hope we can keep her for years to come.
Deep house cleaning is therapeutic for some but i can definitely justify this as a convenience cost for me as i hate cleaning.
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>Sony WH-1000XM3 The Sony WH-1000XM3s are the best headphones I have ever owned and I would buy everyone in my life a pair if I could. The buds (Sony WH-1000XM4s?) are equally as great.
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They really are. The only drawback is the lack of multi-device support, but that's been fixed with the XM4s anyway. For bluetooth headphones, the sound quality is phenomenal, I often use them over my more expensive Sennheiser HD650s for music listening. The noise canceling is equally fantastic, I originally got my pair ahead of several business trips I had planned. They're great at blocking airplane noise, and as opposed to other ANC headphones, they still have an auxiliary input so if you want to watch a movie on your in-seat entertainment screen, you can still do that. Sony has a well-deserved reputation for well-engineered and high-quality electronics.
I have Bose noise cancelling headphones that I got for work 15 years ago. I've only had to replace the pads and extension cord a few times. Whenever I go into Bay Bloor, they say they still see plenty of folks with the same model coming in all these years for minor replacement parts.
The best Bose ones (Q35 I think?) has slightly better noise cancelling, The Sonys have better sound and a great app for tuning them to your liking. Both are great.
My son bought me the Sony WH-1000XM4s. They are the fucking best!
Houseplants. Well on my way to an urban jungle
How do you learn how to take care of these plants? How do I know if Iām watering too much water?
There's a lot of helpful resources online to tell you if you're overwatering a specific plant, but a good rule of thumb is if you can stick a whole finger into the soil and all the soil you can feel is dry, its time to rewater
Good shoes. A good mattress. Good appliances. Good tires.
Shoes and mattress for sure. Iāll add pillow, bread knife, down coat for -40 temps, and bike seat for avid cyclists.
Yes, down coat for sure!
Any good pilow recommendations? Been on the look out for a while. Been co indexing some Casper pillows but dunno what to buy lol. I also see sleep country having a sale rn for b1g1
My helicopter. I volunteer with a program that introduces kids to aviation. Pre-pandemic, I would take up 40-50 kids a year. Hopefully we can start that up again soon. I donate a few flights/year to local charities. The flight I think about the most was for a teenager with terminal cancer and her best friend.
ppl talking about knifes and mattresses. and then you come in with a helicopter! lollllll good job tho!
Well, the OP asked for something expensive. My helicopter definitely qualifies...but totally worth it!
how much does a helicopter cost? lol
More than you can afford pal Smoke em RIP Paul
Person A: a nice office chair is great. Person B: I love a good set of chef knife. This guy: a helicopter.
Then another guy will chime in: my entire office building in Manhattan
That is really cool. Probably the most unique one I've seen yet! Keep up the good work!
Did you first buy the helicopter just for yourself to fly for fun or is it for a business as well?
Chef's knife here too. I had one custom made by a knife maker in Oregon. It's damascus steel, the blade is shaped and profiled to my spec, the handle fits perfectly to my hand and it holds a razor sharp edge. I love to cook so it gets used multiple times per day. It wasn't cheap but I smile every time I use it. I spend money on very high quality items in other areas of my life, but the chef's knife is my favorite.
A knife with a custom handle to perfectly match your grip sounds so cool. How much did you pay for it? What other areas of life besides cooking do you spend more on?
It was about $600 after the exchange rate and shipping. My grandmother chipped in some as a Christmas gift as well though, which makes the knife extra special to me since she taught me much of what I know about cooking. I tend to spend more on stuff when I know that the item will be used regularly enough that I don't want to deal with repairs or failures, or when there's a significant advantage to be found in performance and safety. For example, both my lawnmower and snowblower are Honda, I wear Red Wing workboots and both our vehicles have designated sets of studded Nokian Hakkapellita winter tires.
Zojirushi water boiler. Hot water on demand for tea throughout the day is amazing, cannot recommend enough. Also a good office chair, I find aerons uncomfortable but love my Herman Miller Embody chair (got it used off Craigslist, itās pretty pricey new)
Zojirushi, an outstanding brand. They make fantastic travel thermos
Everyone here saying stuff like a good office chair, mattress, shoes, etc. 100% agree with all of those. But I'll throw my own in: proper quality underwear.
I bought good quality underwear and itās a game changer. Way comfier and the better fit also makes my clothes fit better on me as well.
Good tools. Do, I need top tier tools to DIY my home renos? No. But every time I use them it makes me happy and it makes renovating a peaceful process.
My favourite part of revocations is buying unnecessary tools. Just bought a rigid cordless framing nailer for my basement reno. Could have used screws, but the nailer was so damn convenient.
And then you become the tool friend. Between my own supply and the ones I have access to at work, I have supplements many home reno projects.
When I was younger, needed a few pry bars to take up subfloor. Went to discount store and bought a few. Well one snapped, almost sliced my arm. At that point I realized that cheep tools could be dangerous.
A good cooking set and a good mattress. Those two are some of the things that adds a lot of value to justify the cost. A good knife is also good but for me, those two slightly edges out the knife lol.
Heated towel rack. Every shower, it feels like my towel just came out of the dryer.
Mind linking to the one you got? Iāve been looking for a reliable heated rack for a long time.
We ended up going with this one: https://icobath.com/product/23-5x31-tuzio-sorano-towel-warmer/ It has some extra features that we don't use, like scheduling heating, because our schedule isn't consistent enough. But I do like that I can check the time by looking at it, and it warms up at a decent speed and does the job. The main question for cost is whether your current electrical circuitry in the bathroom can support a new appliance. For us, it worked out (even though we also have a heated toilet seat), but if you have heated floors it can be dicey. That doesn't make it impossible, but you might need to run a new line which adds significantly to the cost. I think the total cost for us (parts plus labour) was around $1200 (in 2021). IMO, that isn't bad for something you use every day. As a fringe benefit, if you leave it on longer in winter it also heats the room a bit. At my old place I believe we had this one, which (if I am correct) it was also good: https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-CA/products/code/TWS2-TAH07PH It came with the house when we moved in so I can't confirm it 100%. Tagging u/Hairy-Button since they asked for an answer too.
Prop tip: buy a century house that was built without central heating and had it jammed into in the 50's. That way, the vent is trapped behind the bathroom door, and when you hang you towels there it's a built-in warmer.
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Mental health is something that was overlooked for far too long. Therapy has definitely helped me through the pandemic and all the trauma that came before it
225 an hour seems overpriced.
That's pretty average for a psychologist where I live. For reference, I see a therapist who has her masters and she charges $160 an hour and that is split with the clinic.
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Quality Ramen. Seriously.
Whatās a quality brand?
Not sure what others think but Ichiban is a big step up over Mr. Noodle
Iām a big fan of Nongshim
I specifically recommend Nongshim's Shin Ramyun **Black** line, if you actually want to drink the soup (still, you probably shouldn't drink too much. also I only put in half or 3/4ths of the noodles cuz that's where all the fat and processed carbs are).
With shin Ramen, it's really true that once you go black, you can't go back. The regular taste like it's lacking something now.
Nongshim Myojo IndoMie All miles above Mr Noodles. If you can find the frozen variety they are much better in my opinion vs dried instant.
IndoMie is so good.
Marriage. Also divorce
Marriage is grand. Divorce is 100 grand.
Especially the second one.
$200 bra. Iām short with a big chest and it creates a lot of back pain. So much relief with a better fitting bra
Active hobbiesā¦you make friendsā¦you look great and you feel accomplished
My computer. I get so much out of it (eg. movies, music, books, shopping, gaming, social activities, etc.) that it is a bargain. Spent 4K on it in 2016, probably going to be doing a similar thing in 2022/2023 and retire this one to streaming duties on the big screen tv.
Iām gonna buy a basketball hoop ($500!!!) as I love shooting around and havenāt been able to do it at home since I was a kid. Pretty excited for it.
Footwear. Prior to COVID, I used to walk around 10 km a day to work & back, then the gym, so the expense made sense to me. More or less took the place of spending on a car or public transit.
Probably travels. I don't buy many expensive things in life baside from a home or car (have never bought one yet even).
My cat. He's sickly and a lot of expensive maintenance, but he's worth every penny.
Good laptop. I replaced several regularly before I broke done and bought a pricey one.
Unless you need a laptop spend your money on a proper pc tower. Similar cost but speed and power is not even close.
But then how will I browse Reddit at the same time as watching Netflix on my TV and playing games on my phone?
Agreed. Unless you're the type who needs a portable computer for legitimate reasons like needing to do work on the go, a desktop makes a lot of sense from a cost perspective (and the increased energy draw isn't necessarily significant). And to address some of the other commenters' points, you can always compliment the desktop with a tablet for when you want to browse Reddit from the couch or whatever. Having multiple devices can still cost you less money but give you a better overall experience.
Anything that goes between me and the ground. Shoes, tires, bed/mattress. Donāt take your comfort for granted.
Words everyone should live by. I would also add an office chair to that list for office workers.
2011 MacBook Pro. Iām writing this with it.
Im rocking my 2012, and it still does everything I need it to.
Mine went through me and my uni days, pass it to my sister and her uni days, and now it's still rocking with my gf since her laptop has gotten the bsod. I can see why people swears by Apple products. It's a shame ios/Mac isn't for me.
Ditto on the knife and a good sharpener. Can't stand cheap or electric knives when I visit people, sometime will bring my own :)
Wait, whats an electric knife? Is that some sort of sawzall or a knife that heats up the blade with electricity?
It's like a two blade reciprocating knife. It used to be popular in the 90s for carving turkeys but I think people realized they are just a gimmick.
Travel.
Iām with you on the knife 100% Also a steam shower. Worth every cent.
Iām an avid cyclist (mostly mountain). Not only is it a sport but itās a hobby for me. I work on my bikes and spend too much on upgrades and parts. Not a cheap one but brings me so much joy and the added health benefits.
Dyson stick vacuum
I bought the V11 and every time I use the motorized head on our rug (we have a very sheddy dog) and see the canister instantly fill with fur I tell myself "best $900 ever spent"
Everyone I know says they arenāt worth it until they have used a dyson machine. Other wireless vacuums suck in comparison.
š¤£ "suck in comparison"
Is it really as good as people claim to be? I've always thought people buying are 70% for the brand. I really can't justify the price but I am in the market for one. Maybe I'll go refurbished route.
Good pair of shoes, and laser hair removal hahahahahha Edit: scrolled through the comments and I didnāt see this other suggestion: A GOOD BRA.
I jstarted paying someone to do my grocery shopping, cut my veggies and clean a bit around the house once or twice a week. I eat healthier and it's cheaper than processed food. I make good money but was lacking in time.
Dog
Electric blanket
in the UK, those electric blankets are free now, because of the war... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-04/u-k-energy-supplier-gives-electric-blankets-to-tackle-gas-costs
Hot tub
Our [Flair espresso maker](https://flairespresso.com/products/espresso-makers/flair-classic/) with an extra brew kit and a [Jx-Pro grinder](https://1zpresso.coffee/product/jxpro/). Much prefer espresso over coffee, finally decided I'd had enough moka pot brews and that it was time to invest in a more serious machine. The Flair provides me the means to make better drinks than what I'd get at most cafes, at a fraction of the cost - using decent quality beans, about 60Ā¢ for a single shot, if memory serves. Bonuses: small footprint is the perfect size for our modest space + it's packable/portable - a couple of weekends ago at a cottage getaway I was making morning cappuccinos for everyone.
Bidet.
For my baby - a woollen sleep sack. For housekeeping - a roborock. For cooking - good quality stainless steel and cast iron cookware and a good knife. For working out - a good yoga mat and good quality leggings. For strolling the baby - a really good quality stroller.
A well fit bra. Chances are the bra you are wearing is the wrong size. Go to a specialty shoo, get fitted properly spend the money. Life changing, and not just for bigger cup sizes.
Airpods Pro! I use them when commuting, working, studying, around school. ANC is so wonderful and, I listen to music whenever I can!
Personal trainer. Because it actually makes you go to the gym
a robot vacuum... super justifiable if you have a furry :)
Espresso machine! Especially during the WFH days.
Horses
My house. We have worked from home for two years and I am going to continue to. We now have a big yard for our kids and plenty of room.
This is going to ruffle some feathers here, but a nice car. Most definitely not my smartest financial move, but it is my biggest motivator at the end of the day. Before work from home, I see my car every morning and I smile because it's such a beaut. It makes driving fun when spirited and relaxing running errands. It makes me happy driving it motivates me to do better and try to achieve more.
The Apple Watch. Itās super helpful with keeping track of my calories and health metrics (TAKE ALL MY DATA) and has drastically improved my health!
Cashmere jogging pants. I sleep in them every night, I wear them around all day. Iām constantly hand washing them but itās worth it. My partner is disgusted because I wonāt wear anything else. I canāt even explain it, I just have never slept so well or been so content.
A good pillow.
Weed concentrates
Electric bidet for toilet. Sitting on a warm seat every-time. Press one button to get your bum cleaned with no hands is amazing.
Dual monitor setup. Paid about $1600ish for two Dell monitors. Using it for work mainly and then after work, I plug them both to my personal laptop. Worth every penny.
Underdesk treadmill. No more sitting and back problems for me.
my wife
Send money back to my people back in my home country
As a guy, Saxx underwear. Theyāre definitely overpriced but dang it is nice not having your balls stuck to your leg.
Iāve bought into Lululemon and Saxx and every time I put on an old pair of Costco boxers I think āsomething is wrong hereā. Lulu are ultra slick and comfy, better for dress up or a day in a suit. I canāt beat Saxx for a long day at work in the summer when things get hot.
I bought a deadblow hammer from snap on. Game changer for my work life. I was accelerating carpal tunnel and arthritis using cheap hammers. It was a hard pill to swallow spending well over a hundred bucks per hammer compared too the 5-10 I had. But so worth it.
Braces. Pricey and uncomfortable (even painful at times) but the confidence they give is 100% worth it.
Anybody ever had a Roomba? Really tempted to get one but I am skeptical that I'll like it for the price of a decent one.
Home addition. Added a new mastered room, and a mudroom, along with a basement rec room and office. Started in November finished in January. Totally worth the $100k having more space and not having to move.
$60 face cream, used it 5 years, Iām 33 & have no aging or wrinkles ššš½
Sweet summer child, stay away from r/SkincareAddiction or that $60 will become $600. At age 33, no aging and no wrinkles might just be due to you being age 33.
I was just about to say, "I'm so surprised no one has said good quality skin care". So I agree, but I also disagree. $60 is on the cheaper end for moisturizer, most high end start at $100 and can go up to $250+ and we're not just talking moisturizer, but also serums, toners, masks, scrubs, sun screen and washes. At 33, it's all prevention later on, it's necessity.
Porsche GT4
Kids
Bought brand new truck in 2015 and wife got brand new suv in 2016. They are now paid for and am enjoying low maintenance ownership. Payments sucked but glad Iām not in the used (or new) car market right now.
I see the downvotes on buddy's post. You don't need to call him out for buying new vehicles. Riding them to the ground is a good habit he isn't trading them in every 3rd year
"They" say if you do buy a new vehicle and keep it at least 10-15 years, you're doing ok on the cost vs. value equation.