Author: Josh
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3 Benefits of Exercising In The Early Morning
Is there more to early mornings than coffee? By nature I have never been an early riser. I’m more of a mid-morning riser. I think if I could have my way I would probably go to bed around 11 and wake up around 7. But life isn’t like that. My job has required me to…
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One Unexpected Benefit of Changing Jobs
How a job change can make us more flexible. When I was looking at changing roles there were certain obvious benefits to look for. Is the pay better? Is the company or department a better fit? Do they offer flexible schedules or the possibility of remote work? However, one expected benefit of having to switch…
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3 Books To Help You In A Career Transition
There’s a lot of advice out there. These books may help. When I was looking at a different position, and considering the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely- I knew I needed to consult with people who are better at change than I am. There are a million different blogs, and even more self-help books…
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3 Pros and Cons Of Wearing A Headset for Remote Meetings
Do I really need these things? Back when I was interviewing for my Remote Work position I wore a headset and closed my office for each interview. The office had paper thin walls and everyone could hear everything. As I wanted to be sure no one knew I was looking at other roles. I kept…
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3 Big Benefits Of Working A Compressed Schedule
Have you considered switching schedules? You might like what you find. A sometimes overlooked option for many workers is the possibility of working a compressed schedule. When I was negotiating my newest role, I was hopeful I would be able to keep a compressed schedule as it had provided a lot of benefit to my…
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Compressed Schedules- What Are They And Why They Are Very Helpful For Work/Life Balance?
An alternative way of looking at scheduling can have big benefits. I used to work a regular 8/40 schedule- 8+ hours a day 5 days week. The weekends are never long enough. The weeks are always long. Fridays are always exhausting. Then, COVID hit. Remember that? My spouse was suddenly homeschooling two elementary aged children…
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3 Ingredients To Building A Better Friendship
Making friends in adulthood can be challenging. These 3 things can help it grow. In my quest to fight isolation which tends to accompany remote workers, I have been doubling down on my social life. Whether its going to F3 two or three mornings per week, or texting local friends to meet up for a…
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3 Ways To Be A Successful Remote Worker
As in life, just being present and showing up is most of the battle. Woody Allen is credited with saying that “80% of life is showing up.” I have had to remind myself of this in transitioning to remote work. Just like at an in-person office I have had to set up a routine, devise…
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3 Rules On How to Dress for Remote Work
How do you dress when you work from home every day? I was used to working in the clinical setting, and granted- times have changed over the years. When I first started in my career I wore a tie daily. This slowly gave way to wearing a button up and slacks, but still kept very…
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3 Myths About Remote Workers That Need To Be Disproved
Are all remote workers sitting in their pajamas and taking bubble baths? Who hasn’t heard the classic refrain when they tell their co-workers that they are taking a remote position- “Oh, are you just going to lie around in your pajamas all day?” I think we all have a stereotyped image that someone who remotes…