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Re:Ask HN: New employeer not providing equipment by segmondy on Saturday July 04, 2026 @05:15PM (#48789166)
Buy a $50 used chromebook and take it in.
Re:Ask HN: New employeer not providing equipment by gl9 on Saturday July 04, 2026 @05:16PM (#48789183)
If only I still had my Lenovo S10 netbook from 2009 to bring in, I totally would. But if they can't get me a machine to do my job, I am concerned about my paycheck showing up.
Re:Ask HN: New employeer not providing equipment by term333 on Saturday July 04, 2026 @05:33PM (#48789302)
Maybe it's my age talking but if a company pulled that on me here's what I'd do:

Show up on Monday without a computer. When asked, explain that they're the employer, its standard to pay for a work machine for me, and that its downright pathetic that they can't or won't.

Yes, I'd call them out. It's clearly a power move, and I'd put it right back to them. Pathetic.

Re:Ask HN: New employeer not providing equipment by gl9 on Saturday July 04, 2026 @05:39PM (#48789353)
I have considered that. The only reason I will bring it with me is if I need to fill out any other on-boarding paper work, but that is the limit. Maybe off-boarding as well if they don't take it well.
Re:Ask HN: New employeer not providing equipment by doublerabbit on Saturday July 04, 2026 @09:57PM (#48790673)
Why can't they buy a $50 used chromebook what is ponders my mind.