"For most of my career, I did what many budget-conscious business owners do: I bought my office seating from the local big-box office supply store. And it's not like I bought the cheapest either-I avoided the $89 special and honestly thought I was going higher-end with the various $200-$300 chairs I bought every two to three years. And therein lies one of the problems: these chairs never lasted."
"The other issue is one of comfort and ergonomics. Listen, I don't want to lecture you too much on ergonomics, because that's a deep rabbit hole filled with a million opinions. But I will say that these cheap chairs I was buying did not hold up in terms of cushioning, support, materials, etc. I often found myself constantly compensating because my chair's cushioning and support just didn't last. Sitting crooked is no way to sit."
Many budget-conscious remote workers routinely buy mid-priced chairs from big-box stores and replace them every two to three years. Those chairs often fail in cushioning, support, and materials, causing users to compensate with poor posture. Poor chairs contribute to discomfort in the back, hips, and shoulders over time. Higher-end manufacturers such as Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Humanscale produce chairs designed for long-term comfort and ergonomic support. Spending more upfront on a durable, ergonomically designed chair can reduce physical strain and likely outlast repeated purchases of lower-quality seating.
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