<aside> ⌨️ Let's get you set up for technical success! We want to make sure you are set up with the best equipment to maximize your productivity.

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• For most roles, the most basic Apple MacBook Air or Windows laptop (max ~2 years old) will be sufficient
• If you have an older laptop or want to get a laptop for work use, you can purchase any Mac or Windows laptop of your choosing. You can also get good headphones if you don't have any.
  • We will reimburse up to $1,200 USD (and up to $2,000 USD for Developers per Ben's approval on specs) within 5 days of you submitting receipts for us via our expense management system Abacus
  • Some team members have received good discounts from Apple through their Educational program that includes free AirPods!

• After 12 months at HigherMe, the laptop is 100% yours and you own it. Until then, each month you stay with the company, you'll earn 1/12 towards the full cost.
  • If for some reason you decide to leave us before 12 months, we will invoice you for the amount leftover. So let's say you leave us in Month 8, we will send you an invoice to remit payment for the $400 due back to the Company to pay for the laptop
  • If for some reason we have to let you go before 12 months, we'll be responsible for the full cost and you don't have to worry about any deductions
• The Equipment Policy resets after 2 years for Developers and 3 years for all other roles. If you need to purchase a new laptop before then please have your Manager or MJ approve this before buying and expensing it.
• Annual Equipment Stipend for additional items such as a monitor, headphones, standing desk, mouse/keyboard upgrades, etc. is $250 USD/year. This additional stipend becomes active 90 days of your start date and purchases can be expensed through Abacus as well. This refreshes for everyone on January 1 for the preceeding calendar year!
• Software Subscriptions:
  • All individual subscriptions for software should be approved before submitted for reimbursement or please check with Samantha before purchasing an individual seat.
  • We have company accounts for many tools used across teams such as Google, Slack, Calendly, Zoom, 1Password, and more - so there’s no need to purchase your own standalone seat if we can provide one for you.
  • If you need something else in addition to all the items listed above, just ask! Additional subscriptions and extras can be approved based on team budget by the People Leadership Pod.

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