About Mehdi Vazirian

Why this site exists

I was bored at work. That's the honest version.

I'm a Director of Affiliates with 9+ years in sales and leadership roles. The work is fine, but like most people in office jobs, I had hours of low intensity time every week. Meetings I didn't need to lead, gaps between deliverables, the slow afternoons.

In 2024, instead of using that time to scroll LinkedIn or refresh the same news sites, I decided to learn AI. Not because I was worried it would take my job. Just because it seemed like the most useful skill to pick up while sitting at a desk anyway.

Boredom at Work is what came out of that decision. The site started as my personal log of AI tools and tutorials, and grew into the topics my brother and I are genuinely curious about: AI tools, 3D printing, e-readers, photography, home office gear, personal finance, and AI travel planning.

The promise & editorial policy

We separate personal hands-on reviews from independent research. When we review hardware or software we personally own and use every day, the article is explicitly marked as hands-on tested. When we write broader buying guides, comparison roundups, or model breakdowns across dozens of options, we verify every price, specification, and release detail directly against official manufacturer documentation and benchmark telemetry.

I'm not interested in the affiliate arbitrage route. That's the kind of site where every product is "the best" and every recommendation is whatever pays the highest commission. I want Boredom at Work to be the kind of site I'd actually want to read.

That means honest pros and cons, real dated prices, photos of our own gear or trips when we have them in hand, and clearly stating when an analysis is based on published specifications rather than pretending we tested fifty devices in a warehouse.

What you'll find here

The content clusters reflect what we actually follow and build with:

• AI learning & tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, live LLM benchmarks, and the working habits that actually save time
• 3D printing: printers, slicers, troubleshooting, and the projects worth your filament
• E-readers and Kindle: comparisons, accessories, sideloading, and reading habits
• Home office: desks, chairs, monitors, and what's actually worth upgrading
• Investing & finance tools: portfolio trackers, stock screeners, and research workflows
• Photography: beginner cameras, lenses, and editing workflows
• AI travel planning: trip reports, itinerary prompts that work, and destination guides

Where to find me

The best place to reach me is LinkedIn. I post occasional updates on what I'm building and what I'm reading. For tips, corrections, or sponsorship inquiries, the contact form below works.