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You don't need to complete the work. Your employer needs you to complete the work. If your employer gives you tools that make you work less optimally, they get less optimal work in return.


Exactly. It's entirely employer's responsibility to provide tools and equipment for the work, except perhaps stuff that you can keep, like tables, chairs and screens for home office. Only freelancers/entrepreneurs should pay for something like ChatGPT with their own money.




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