Computer Ergonomy – I reccomend people to get computer ergonomic equipment
I am the assistant of a financial analyst for a big technological company, so you can imagine how much I have to type. I type all sorts of documents, reports, and many haves I type hand written stuff he has, and needs it I the computer. So I really needed a good computer ergonomy. Because I work for this big company, they don’t have economic problems as to give employees the right equipment for them to work as comfortably as possible. Such was the case when I solicited a Computer Ergonomic Workstation.
It is a computer ergonomy environment because it has a special keyboard, which allows me to have my hands straight and not have to bend my wrists. It is also a little bigger so I don’t have to bend my fingers as much. Also, a characteristic of having a computer ergonomy in the monitor is easy to adjust so it is eye level. This way, I don’t have to bend or tilt my head to be able to see the computer, and this helps me keep a good posture.
My computer ergonomy also has a mouse that it is the same height as the keyboard. The way I hold the mouse also is important because the repetitive motion of moving the mouse and clicking it can be bad for my health. This is why I have to hold it loosely, with all my fingers and move it with my shoulders and arms not just with the wrist.
The computer ergonomy concepts I follow also means I have the monitor light set so that it is not too bright on my eyes. Monitor lights can cause many eye problems is you have to stare at one for so many hours a day, which is why I recommend people to keep the monitor glare as low as possible.
It is also important, to have an effective computer ergonomy, that you have the appropriate workspace. The desk and chair influence in this also. You should have a chair that allows you the correct posture and a desk that is spacious enough to move the mouse around. Also, when using a computer ergonomic I learned that I should put the papers I have to type into the computer at the same level as the computer so that I don’t have to bend my head every time I am going to type in it. Computer ergonomy allowed me to do my job better and to be healthier. I recommend everyone should use one.
You can find more info at: http://www.computer-posture.com/

Also, you may want to make sure your cash is safe. Most US banks are in extremely perilous conditions. With my businesses I keep my cash at safe offshore banks and draw down on LoCs for operating expenses.

I heard a nightmare story about a small business with 70 employees up in Pasadena, CA. When IndyMac went down they lost their account. The business basically imploded as the owner could not meet payroll and had no access to cash. The time to take precautions is early and because they had not made sure their cash was safe and secure by reducing counter-party risk they paid the price.

I also applaud you for sharing your decision out in the open. Hopefully, other startups can benefit from your insights.

I am happy to take a look at the resumes of your folks and see if I can help them find something else here in town – have them send them over to me in email.

Drop me a note if you’re back this way … would love to get caught up.

Cheers.
Scott

But looking to the future, this puts all of this great talent (yours, ours, whoever else falls during the downturn) back into the startup pool for Atlanta, ready to organize into new teams.

I take heart in the cyclical nature of startups and the economy. It compels us to look at these “failures” as progress and always look to the future with optimism.