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How to design an ergonomic WFH setup in a small space?
How to design a truly ergonomic yet still aesthetically pleasing home office setup for long remote work hours, especially when you don’t have a dedicated room and it needs to blend into your living space without taking over completely?
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How to encourage remote employees to take breaks/vacation?
How to genuinely encourage remote employees to take proper breaks throughout the day and actually use their vacation time to prevent burnout, especially when an ‘always on’ culture can easily creep in with WFH setups?
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Best way to learn a language for remote work abroad (beyond Duolingo)?
Eyeing a move to either Spain or Portugal in the next year to work remotely. I’m doing Duolingo daily, but I feel like I need something more robust to actually converse and handle daily life/some work interactions. What are your most effective (and maybe less obvious) strategies for learning a language to a decent conversational...
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How to make virtual holiday celebrations connective for remote teams?
How to make virtual holiday celebrations actually feel genuinely connective for a remote team, especially when some people might be celebrating alone while others have big family commitments? Looking for ideas beyond another Zoom quiz.
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How to build a professional network remotely?
How to effectively build a strong professional network and find mentors when you’re working 100% remotely, especially if you’re relatively new to your industry and not meeting people organically at an office?
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How do you keep kids (and yourself!) motivated?
My two elementary schoolers are doing hybrid learning and the remote days are a STRUGGLE. They’re losing focus, I’m losing my sanity trying to juggle work and their ‘school’. Any creative ideas for keeping them engaged with online classes? And how do parents stay sane?! 🤯SOS!
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How do you stay motivated to learn new skills when remote work feels so isolating?
I have been working remotely for a year, and I love the flexibility, but I feel disconnected from my team and industry trends. I want to keep learning new skills (like coding or design), but it’s hard to stay motivated alone. Any tips for staying inspired and connected while upskilling from home?
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How to explain gaps in remote work to clients?
I took a year off remote freelancing to study and travel, and now clients keep asking about the gap in my portfolio. How do you explain breaks without sounding unprofessional? I don’t want to overshare but also don’t want to seem unreliable.
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How do you stay motivated when your team feels like strangers online?
My remote team is super talented, but we barely know each other outside of work chats. It’s hard to stay pumped when it feels so impersonal. How do you build connection and keep motivation up?
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Best way to ask for a raise when you’re fully remote?
I’ve been killing it at my remote job for over a year, consistently exceeding expectations. But it feels weird asking for a raise over Zoom or email. How have others navigated this successfully? Any tips for making a strong case when you’re not physically in the office? Timing? Wording? 💰📈
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Is it just me or are online courses WAY harder to finish than in-person?
I’ve signed up for like 5 online courses in the past year (coding, marketing, etc.) and have finished exactly ZERO. 🤦♂️ With in-person classes, I always saw them through. What’s the secret to actually completing these things when you’re learning remotely? Discipline tips? Motivation hacks?
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Best strategies for negotiating remote work arrangements?
I’m about to enter salary and work arrangement negotiations for a new job. How can I effectively discuss flexible working conditions without seeming demanding or unprofessional?
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How to prevent eyestrain and back problems from long remote working hours?
Since going remote last year, I’ve been getting terrible headaches and my back is killing me by end of day. I’m 34 and never had these issues at the office. I guess the company-provided ergonomic setup was better than I realized. Working from my dining table on a laptop isn’t cutting it anymore. What’s your...
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What skills should I develop to stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market?
With AI and automation transforming industries, I’m feeling anxious about my long-term career prospects. I’m currently in marketing, but I want to future-proof my skillset. What skills would you recommend focusing on?