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I once had to join a Zoom meeting from a parked car during a road trip. Got me thinking—what’s the strangest place you’ve worked from remotely? How did you make it work?
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LOL, I win this one. I took a client call from a public restroom at a gas station—only place with decent signal during a camping trip. I muted myself whenever someone flushed, which was… often. Kept my camera off, obviously, and just nodded along like I was in a boardroom. It was chaotic, but I pulled it off. Pro tip: always have noise-canceling earbuds and a good poker face. Never told my team, tho, they’d never let me live it down!
I once did a team meeting from my kid"s treehouse. Long story, but I was hiding from a delivery guy who wouldn’t stop knocking, and the treehouse had Wi-Fi. I propped my laptop on a pillow, kept my background blurred, and prayed no squirrels showed up. It was fine until my kid started yelling for snacks—had to mute real quick. Honestly, remote work makes you a master of improvisation. Just roll with it and laugh later
One time I had to take a client call while waiting in line at a busy coffee shop. The trick was finding a quiet corner and using earbuds with a built-in mic to block out the chatter. I started the call with, "Thanks for your patience; I'm currently on location but fully focused on our discussion." Being upfront helped set expectations and kept the conversation professional despite the background noise. Sometimes you just have to adapt quickly without letting your environment dictate your confidence or clarity during negotiations.
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