I've been working from home for about 3 years now using just my laptop screen, and I'm wondering if a dual monitor setup would actually make a difference. My job involves a lot of email, spreadsheets, and switching between documents. Would it really boost my productivity or is it just a nice-to-have?
For what you're doing - email, spreadsheets, documents - a second monitor is genuinely worth it, not just a nice-to-have. You'll stop constantly switching windows and can have your email and spreadsheet visible at the same time, which cuts down on the mental friction and lost time that adds up over a full workday; most people in your situation see a noticeable productivity bump within the first week.
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