Community Q&A

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.

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?

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? 💰📈

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?

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?

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...

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?

I’ve been working from home for two years, and while I love the flexibility, I’m starting to feel isolated. My social interactions have drastically reduced. How do other remote workers manage their mental health and social connections?

I’ve been working remotely for about 8 months now, and I’m struggling to separate my work life from my personal life. My laptop is always open, and I find myself checking emails at 11 PM or during family dinners. Any strategies to create better work-life boundaries?

Tech industry burnout is real. I’m constantly connected, working long hours, and feeling the mental toll. What sustainable self-care practices have worked for professionals in high-intensity remote roles?

Been remote for 3 years now and love it. But I’m starting to worry about ‘out of sight, out of mind’ when it comes to career progression. My colleagues in the office seem to get more face-time with managers and are often tapped for new projects. Any tips from long-term remotes on how to combat...

I’ve been working remotely for about 8 months now, and I’m finding myself constantly checking emails at midnight and working through weekends. The boundary between work and personal life is getting blurry and I’m feeling burnt out. How do you guys manage to create a clear seperation between work hours and personal time when everything...

Planning a 2-week remote work trip next spring. Need a place that’s inspiring but also PRACTICAL. Key things: rock-solid internet (video calls daily!), amazing coffee scene, and preferably somewhere with decent timezone overlap with EST. Europe? South America? Spill your hidden gems! 🌍💻☕

Hey everyone, gearing up for tax season and wondering what home office expenses people are actually claiming when working remotely full-time. My accountant is a bit vague. Can I claim a portion of my internet? What about that fancy ergonomic mouse? Spil the beans! 🧾