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> What is best from an ergonomics standpoint?

That's hard to say. I use Workman, because the focus on digraphs really meshed with me, and I like the feel of it.

It definitely took a solid effort to learn another layout, especially since I spent the time choosing a favorite. I feel like it's absolutely worth it, though.

> but I'm concerned about being productive at work.

I'm honestly not sure what to say to that, considering you will be very slow at the beginning. You may be able to keep using QWERTY at work, and practice a new layout in your free time, though.

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akor8y ago· 1 in thread

Thanks Thomas. I really appreciate hearing your experience. I looked up Colemak / Dvorak last night and it seemed from the articles / discussion I found like it was a mixed bag [1][2]. I think you've inspired me to at least dip my toes in so we'll see how it goes. As far as productivity I guess it is what it is but I've been struggling with Carpal Tunnel for a bit so was already at reduced productivity and now with the keyboard switch and possibly completely layout change it will be reduced even further. I think at least initially I'll do QWERTY layout and as you suggest do an hour or so a day of some other layout. Again thanks for your input.

thomastjefferyOP8y ago

> I really appreciate hearing your experience.

You're very welcome.

As a last note, I would like to mention that I am not any faster (maybe a bit if I focus on speed) with Workman than I was using QWERTY. I am, however, much more comfortable. I don't have to contort my hands at all (except to accommodate the popular staggered physical layout, which your new keyboard explicitly fixes).

So far, thankfully, I don't have any carpel tunnel, so I don't really know what that is like, but I can imagine a better layout helping about as much as a better keyboard.

> I think at least initially I'll do QWERTY layout and as you suggest do an hour or so a day of some other layout.

Good luck! I hope things go well for you.

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