Tag: remote worker
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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 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 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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Is This The Best Benefit Of Remote Work?
The availability to your kids with remote work can be a parenting game changer. Over a year ago, we had some major headwinds hit our family. One of my children received a medical diagnosis that will alter the rest of his life. These challenges seemed insurmountable at the time. I remember driving to work, day…
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How to Commute To Work When You Work Remotely
The move to remote work had me rethink my morning routine. Here is what my daily commute is like now. For nearly all of my career, I have worked within about 20-30 minutes of commuting distance from my workplace. I could even ride to work on some days which was really great for getting your…
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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…
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3 Lessons Learned About Time Savings With Remote Work
With remote work, small amounts of time add up to large chunks of time. I had always heard that time savings with remote work was one of the biggest bonuses you could get. After working remotely for about a month, here are my initial thoughts on the time savings that comes with remote work. Commute…
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Is This The Greatest Benefit To Remote Work?
“You are now free to move about the country.” One of my favorite marketing slogans would have to come from Southwest Airlines. A few years ago they would run their commercial and you would hear the overhead light chime. You would then hear the captain say over the loud speaker “You are now free to…
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Top 5 Benefits Of Being a Remote Worker
Working from home sounds fantastic! Let’s look at the best benefits. If you are late to the game of Remote Work like I was- there is a fair amount of research you are doing about it to see if this is a good next step for your career or not. I had to really weigh…