5 Essential Items You should Always Carry in your Work Bag

You might need them too.

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As 2022 approaches, I know that some employers are returning back to the office. Time to pick up those work bags again and get them ready for life on the go.

These items will help while you are in the office:

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  1. Pill Pack

A pill pack is a a must. The one I have can be found here. It has a few different compartments which can carry a few different medications with me. Advil and Claritin are must haves for me in my pill pack.

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2. Lotion

Constant hand washing can cause dry hands which is why a good hand cream is essential. Next time you’re at target, stop by the travel section and pick up a small travel lotion for your bag.

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3. Headphones

Sometimes you just need to pop in your headphones and listen to a little podcast while you kick your next deadlines butt.

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4. Tissue

Tissues in your bag can be a lifesaver. You never know when you might have a little spill or a coworker might need one. These have come in handy many times in the past.

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5. Bandaids

You never know when your cute new shoes might give you a blister or a paper cut happens. These bandaids are cute and come in a small case that can be carried in your bag.


There are probably a few things I’m missing. My work bag can quickly turn into a marry poppins bag but these are a few of the things that are must haves for me.

What are you work bag must haves?


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