diff --git a/home/modules/bspwm.nix b/home/modules/bspwm.nix
index 3530c20..efe8402 100644
--- a/home/modules/bspwm.nix
+++ b/home/modules/bspwm.nix
@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@
     '';
 
     startupPrograms = [
-      "polybar primary &"
-      "polybar secondary &"
+      "polybar primary"
+      "polybar secondary"
     ];
   };
 }