The key to getting work done is being comfortable. Since the office frowns upon big t-shirts, assless chaps and Uggs in the office (even on casual Friday) you’ve got to find other ways to get cozy in the cubicle.

The easiest fix is to upgrade your office or workstation. You’re probably sitting in a cooped-up cubicle with a chair that at one time was used in an OBGYN office (you wanted to work with your feet up didn’t you?). It’s time for the boss to buy some more user-friendly office products.

Money, like your managers twenty-year old suit, is incredibly tight. The company isn’t just going to fork over money just to make your day of filing more enjoyable. You’ve got to go ninja on this assignment (Whoa–throwing stars back in the drawer–thanks).

Here are some easy ways to trick management into a workplace upgrade:

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