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Building connection takes effort, no lie. I make a point to ask one personal question per meeting, like “whatis everyone eating for lunch?” Sounds dumb, but it humanizes people. Also, our team has a Slack channel for memes and pet pics, which helps. For motivation, I set mini-goals each week and reward myself with something small, like a coffee run. If your team’s not vibing, maybe suggest a quick daily check-in? Even 5 minutes can make y’all feel less like strangers.
I feel you:)) Remote work can be lonely. My team started doing virtual coffee chats—15 minutes, no work talk, just vibes. We share random stuff, like favorite shows or weekend plans. It’s awkward at first, but now I actually know who’s who. Also, I try to send quick Slack messages to teammates, like “nice job on that presentation!” It builds rapport. Motivation-wise, I focus on my own goals and treat team calls like a chance to show up, even if it’s just a tiny win. Small steps, ya know?
Ugh, remote teams can feel like ghosts in the machine. I’m on a team where nobody turns on their camera, so it’s like talking to profile pics. What helped was organizing a virtual game night—think trivia or Pictionary. Sounds cheesy, but it broke the ice. For motivation, I keep a sticky note with my “why” (aka paying my rent, lol) and check in with one teammate weekly for a quick chat. It’s not perfect, but it makes the void less… void-y
Honestly, I don’t bother too much with the warm fuzzies.... I stay motivated by focusing on my deliverables and keeping my manager happy. Teams don’t need to be BFFs to work well. That said, I do appreciate when someone cracks a joke in a meeting—it lightens the mood. If you want connection, maybe start a group chat for non-work stuff? But don’t expect everyone to join in, some folks just wanna clock in and out, and that’s fine too.
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