Tag: remote worker
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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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5 Great Quotes On Failure, And One For Hope
We all fail at some point in life. These quotes can help you refocus. I used to be scared to death of failing. In my mind, failure was equal to me actually being a failure. What I didn’t realize was that failure was actually the best teacher. We not only learn so much more about…
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4 Alternatives If Your Home Office Isn’t Working Out
What To Do If Home and Work Life Aren’t Blending Well Ideally, working from home would create now problems to you, your partner, or your kids. But the reality is that it is not a set up that works for everyone. Some partners love having a little more time together. Others find it stifling and…
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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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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…