Community Q&A

I work from various Airbnbs, hotel rooms, and cafes, which means I never have a consistent desk/chair setup. My back and wrists are starting to complain. Looking for portable solutions that don’t require checking an extra bag when flying. What’s worked for you all?

After 2+ years of successful remote work during the pandemic, my company is now insisting on a 3-days-in-office hybrid model starting next month. I’ve moved to a different state and have no intention of relocating back. I’m a high performer with good relationships across the company. What negotiation strategies have worked for others in similar...

I’ve been fascinated by deep-sea documentaries showing glowing creatures. From an evolutionary perspective, why would animals living in complete darkness develop the ability to produce light? Doesn’t this make them more visible to predators?

Invested in a good chair, but still getting aches after long hours. Looking for those non-obvious tips or cheap hacks that made a real difference for your remote work setup. My neck is killing me Halp!

3 months into remote work and struggling badly with self-discipline. Some days I’m super productive, others I barely get anything done. My manager has a hands-off approach, which I liked at first but now it’s becoming a problem. How do you create structure when nobody’s watching?

My team’s spread across 5 time zones, and lately it feels like we’re just checking boxes, not vibing. Any tips for keeping the spark alive and staying motivated when you barely ‘see’ your coworkers? Tools, habits, anything?

I’ve been working remotely while traveling through Southeast Asia for the past 3 months, and I’m finding that constantly adjusting to new timezones while maintaining availability for my US team is causing serious fatigue. Some days I’m working at 3am local time just to attend meetings. Has anyone figured out a sustainable approach to this...

My team is spread across several time zones, and we’re trying to rely less on constant meetings. What are your favorite tools (besides Slack/email) for async comms, and any unspoken rules or best practices to make it work smoothly?

I’ve come across theories suggesting that ancient civilizations might have used sonic or acoustic techniques to move and position massive stone blocks in structures like the pyramids or Stonehenge. Some point to ancient texts describing ‘moving stones with sound’ and experiments showing that sound waves can levitate small objects. Is there any scientific merit to...