Category: Remote Work
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Should I Work Hybrid? Here are 5 Pros and Cons.
All in person and all remote work have their challenges. What if you could combine them? Our work cultures have experienced massive changes since the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, remote work was not unheard of, but not the typical offering. After the pandemic it was very common and often used to entice workers. With…
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This Is How My First Day Being Remote Went
Surreal. Strange. And actually, kind of good. To say I was a little nervous about not actually going into an office on my first day on the job is an understatement. I had been stressed for weeks. My spouse was stressed about how this could affect her and the family. My son was not warming…
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Is Time The Biggest Benefit Of Working Remote?
If time is the most valuable commodity, then yes. What is most valuable to you? Is it how much money is in your bank account? How much bitcoin you have? How big of a truck you drive or how fancy your car is? Does it matter to you that you have the latest fashions or…
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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 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…
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Why You Need To Find Your “Why” To Work Remotely
Switching jobs is hard enough. But switching jobs to work at home could become a minefield of unexpected setbacks. Finding your “why” to pursue remote work can help you navigate it. I have often said to myself and to those close to me that last year was the worst year of my life. My family…