Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron chair for work and if so, do you like/love it? nm
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Herman Miller Aeron Chair
It is the best chair money can buy. I have had mine now for 3 years and have never experienced any kind of back pain. In fact, in the last 2 in-house positons I have had, I have taken my Aeron chair with me - and everyone is envious! It is a lot of money up front, but money well spent.
RE Herman Miller Aeron Chair below..
I looked up the Herman Miller Aeron chair on the internet to see what all the fuss was about after reading these posts. I noticed the chair looks a lot like the one I got from Office Max. I'm not sure what the name of mine is, but it is a VERY comfortable, fully adjustable chair. I've not seen anything like it. I paid $79 as it was on sale from about $139. I noticed that this Herman Miller is much, much more expensive. Just thought some of you might like to check out Office Max's line. I love mine!
Nothing better than a Herman Miller Aeron Chair!!! nm
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Aeron chair by Herman Miller
Although it is pricey, I highly recommend the Aeron chair. I bought one a few years back when I was having back trouble and carpal tunnel issues from sitting and working 12-16 hours most every day. This chair really made a difference! It comes in different sizes for different people and will adjust practically any way you want it.
Prices will vary so do a web search for Aeron chair and look for the best price.
If one cannot afford the Herman Miller Aeron chair (wish), can someone recommend a less..sm
expensive chair that has most of the features? I am primarily interested in neck/back support with the ability to adjust as needed. I live in a fairly remote area and the only office equipment stores I have access to are Office Depot and Office Max. I have one from Office Max but it was a cheap one and doesn't offer much. I need to invest in a good one, but don't have the $900 for the Herman Miller. So, if anyone has any suggestions, I would love your advice. TIA!
Love my Ergohuman chair! I had a Herman Miller but did not care for it....sm
it was just not comfortable to me. I sold it and bought an Ergohuman and love it! It is less expensive too...about $600 I think. I do not use the arms though they are adjustable several ways, in and out and up and down. They are not detachable but you can push them out of the way. I bought mine on the web..several places sell them.
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As a side note, for the tailbone pain, I bought a coccyx cushion and I don't have the pain whatsoever anymore. It's wonderful.
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Thanks for the input! That name keeps popping up, so it must be one of the best. Of course, I have to sit in a chair before I'll buy one, but I think maybe one of my upstairs neighbors has one. Maybe he'll let me check it out.
Thanks again for your help!
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herman miller chair that I also love. mine was the middle of the road. I believe something like $630. well worth it.
Herman Miller Mirra Chair help!
Looking into buying one of these and would like to know how good it really is! Anyone out there with one who can help me? Can the arms come off easily as never use them when working? Do you need the loaded version with the tilt limiter? Any help would be appreciated.
That sure beats the $900+ I spent on my Aeron Miller chair ! - nm
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I LOVE my Aeron chair!!!!
I've had mine for a little over a year and I really love it. It's SO comfortable and really helped my back pain. I think I paid a little over $900 for mine but it was worth every penny. I'm quite overweight and I really liked the fact that I could order it in the wider size and it fits my butt a lot better than most other chairs. 
Hayseed - What's the latest on the Mira and Aeron chairs? Did you get to try out the Aeron chair
The butterfly type back support? Can't remember the exact name for it. Do you think the chairs are worth the money? Thanks.
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I got a Herman Miller chair about a year ago and at first didn't like it at all and thought it was extremely overrated and overpriced. I couldn't get used to the lumbar support, kept taking it out and putting it back in again and anything else I could remove, etc. I finally just left it in and adjusted it to where it should be and decided to sell it first chance I got. Well... I still have it. Now I love it! From my experience, you need to use it for a while and get used to it. I have no back problems or aches or pains at all and definitely have no intention of getting rid of it! This is the only chair I expect to be using as long as I'm transcribing!
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Thanks for your advice. Both replies to my email suggested this chair, and one of my neighbors did, as well. I guess I'll have to see if the neighbor will let me come over and sit in it for a while, so I can be sure. I can't afford ANY chair right now (now 'til my production improves, as all my accounts are new to me right now), but I figured in the meantime I'd start shopping around so I'd know what I want someday when I DO have some money.
I get to take 2 Herman Miller chairs to try!
No one in my neck of the woods sells these things, except for a place 200+ miles away. This business supply place, however, regularly makes trips out my way to set up office furniture and said they have demo chairs they would be happy to let me test out for 2 weeks at no charge! So, I have an Aeron and Mirra Chair here in my little office and I'll be putting in a full week's work on each one! So, if you have wanted to try one of these chairs but not pay for it before making a decision, I HIGHLY recommend just asking if you can test drive a demo one for a week or two. I honesly had no idea they did such a thing so I just thought I'd share the fact that it is possible! 
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I went online and found the closest Herman Miller distributor (which happened to be Las Vegas for me) and drove there and picked it up. I have had a few people tell me they have seen them at Costco, but I am not sure if they are authorized distributors and if buying from them voids the warranty. Because it is such a big investment, my recommendation would be to buy from your closest authorized dealer (per the web site.) The shipping is what it is - but the main thing is to get your chair from a reputable dealer. -Dana
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I have one too and they are so worth it! My back used to kill me sitting for 10-12 hours a day. Now I never have that problem. I know they are expensive but if you can at all swing one, buy it! Think of it as an investment in your health.
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I'm not Romey, but I do own an Aeron chair, and it is just as comfortable after 6 hours as when one first sits down. The chair is pricey, though - I bought mine several years ago for $600. Best money I ever spent for equipment, though. Hope this helps.
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Do you dislike your Aeron chair? I have thought about buying one.
Anyone have an Aeron chair/ Worth the ?? NM
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Aeron chair, $1000, online.
This chair was an investment in my back and comfortable, well worth the $$. Link to Ultimate Back Store below; this is where I purchased the chair from.
Aeron chair - never would use any other. About eight years ago my hospital
bought all of the transcriptionists Herman Miller chairs and we always say we are taking them when we leave. Yea right, BUT, I would buy one even if I had to pay for it over time. It is so worth it considering we sit all day. It is made of some kind of a nylon mesh that gives to your body weight and is always comfortable. There is tons on line about it. I love my chair, I love my chair, I love my chair.
Attention: Romey - Question about Aeron chair (sm)
You had answered my previous post concerning the Aeron chair and I am really convinced that I want one. But how comfortable is the seat after several hours? I am sick of foam that packs down. I bought a molded gel cushion that looks like a honeycomb, but even this gets "hard" after a while. Would appreciate your comments.
After years of sitting in "cheap" chairs, I bought an Aeron chair and it was worth it!!
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Love my HM chair!
Got to the point when I could hardly get out of the chair after 12 hours of working, went and ordered me a new Areon HM and love it to death! I have been using this chair for 3 years now, still love it. The arms are easy to remove if you like. I have mine set low so I can type but that they they are still there..it is all personal preference really, but my back is not sore after the long days like it used to be and I can sit forever without needed to get up due to feeling sore from sitting.
I also have this chair and love it !!! nm
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I got a chair at Office Max and I love it.
I only paid $89 as it was on sale, down from around $150. It sits wonderfully and adjusts to any position I want. Even the armrests adjust. I can positions throughout the day if I get uncomfortable with one position. I don't know the brand, I'd have to look on mine at home if you are interested.
I love to sit on my chair it is comfy.
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omigosh yes!!! I love my chair! sm
I bought my chair about 6 months ago or so.. My back was starting to bother me in my cheap $100 office chair. This Aeron chair is awesome! You can adjust it to what's comfortable for you. I will never use another chair. It is well worth the $500 to $1000 you spend. ebay is a great place to buy a used one, or even a new one for huge savings.
Me too! I'd love a new comfortable chair (nm)
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Love my Steelcase Leap Chair (sm)
bought it on-line with free shipping. Went to a local office supply and got a written quote for their bottom dollar then faxed it to an online store and they knocked off another $100. Can't remember the exact name of store, but if you're interested let me know, and I will look it up. It is the most comfortable chair I've ever had; Neutral Posture and Aeron just didn't work for me.
I have problems with low back pain from an old injury and now I work without pain.
Love love love my chair
The arms can be lowered so they won't be in your way, I don't know about the tilt limiter. But I bought my off ebay about 6 years ago and can't do without it. No I do not think you can find another chair that even compares to the aeron, changed my working life completely, no sore back or butt. You won't regret it, but you will if you go for a cheap imitation.
Interesting site, and very organized too. Good work. Mistery can Rape Chair: http://www.adn.com/ , w
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I better switch my computer chair for a potty chair. nm
Herman Munster.......LOL
Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You Have A
it was the first concert I ever went to. I remember a teenage girl behind me crying her eyes out and screaming 'HERMAAAN! HERRMAAAAAN!'
He looked like PeeWee Herman. nm
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Question about Aeron, Please (sm)
What is the chair and back actually made of? I have heard is it reinforced with a type of steel mesh which is what makes it conform to the user yet keeps it from sagging over time.
I live in a very rural area and a dealer would probably be at least 200 miles from me, would you buy one sight unseen? I am so sick of foam chairs that pack down and get so hard. I constantly have "sitting bone" numbness or worse, spasms.
Thanks for any info.
Doesn't John Kerry look like Herman Munster?
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Wow, Aeron is $$$$. I googled, and I think that one is way out of my budget.
It looks like a great chair, tho.
Aeron. Expensive but well worth the $$. nm
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Peewee Herman. That man makes my heart go aflutter ever time!
 
Aeron, Mira, Celle Chairs - Anyone Have One? (sm)
Does anyone use an Aeron, Celle, or Mira chair by Herman Miller and are they worth the price? Many thanks for any info.
I work PT and LOVE it!
I think what you may be looking for are actual experiences from people who have done this on a part-time basis, not as a full-time career. I'll tell you...it is very possible to do part-time to supplement your income, and it can be very enjoyable (and even somewhat rewarding) IF you find the right fit as far as specialty, employer, schedule, etc.
I started an on-line course about 4 years ago, it took me just under a year to finish it at a very casual pace, and I found a position as an IC when I was about half-way through the course. Over the past 3 years, I have applied with about 10 different companies and have received employment offers from the majority of them. I have a very good work ethic and track record, have never been a "job hopper," and it has paid off in this field, as this caliber of employee seems to be a rarity and it is therefore appreciated by employers.
I currently am working about 15 hours a week, make about $350 a week, and I love it. I won't lie, though, and tell you it was a piece of cake to get to this point. I had to work hard and "cheap" for the first year, but now I am so glad I did. It is actually very relaxing for me, and I look forward to working. However, I do not have a baby OR a full-time job. I have a husband who makes good money and supports the family and provides insurance and financial security. However, someday should I ever need or want to work full-time I at least have that option available.
I worked full-time (plus some) in a professional office for about 15 years, but after my first child was born I cut way back and have NEVER regretted it. My kids are now teens and pre-teens, and my time with them has been precious, to both me and to them. They are very well-adjusted, confident kids and have made me very proud.
Good luck with your decision, and I'd say "go for it." You seem like a very level-headed person with a lot of drive and ambition. Sorry about all the "negativity" on this board; you just have to learn to consider the source sometimes and read between the lines. It's really too bad, but there's no use fighting it; some people will just never be happy I guess.
Best wishes!
I would love to proof your work and see how that looks but I am sure you will tell us you are 100%.
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I love the company I work for - sm
MDI-MD. Flexible schedule, wonderful and friendly staff and supervisors, pay always on time.
I also work on eScription and LOVE it.
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because I LOVE transcription work.
I am 60 years old and neither need the $ nor the bennies, I just love doing transcription (of course with the caveat of having all the appropriate demographics provided as well as clearly enunciated dictation). Doubt, though, that you can understand this.
I would love to work inhouse, but...
those jobs are getting scarce. I would like to know how all us newbies are supposed to start in-house when those jobs have all been outsourced.
Can you share who it is? I would love to work for either sm
them or whoever gets their accounts. That way, I know that it will not go offshore. If more health systems do this, we will be in good shape down the road.
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