diff --git a/dots/bin/startup.sh b/dots/bin/startup.sh
index 5a5bd58..3c394d9 100755
--- a/dots/bin/startup.sh
+++ b/dots/bin/startup.sh
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ source /home/poq/syncDir/secrets/toBeSourced/secretsAsEnvVariables.sh       # se
 hypropolkitagent &                                                          # authentification
 hypridle &                                                                  # idle management deamon
 hyprpaper &                                                                 # wallpaper
-sleep 1 && nwg-panel &                                                      # status bar | sleep to avoid racing condition
+sleep 3 && nwg-panel &                                                      # status bar | sleep to avoid racing condition
 
 nm-applet &                                                                 # network manager applet
 nextcloud &                                                                 # nextcloud file sync