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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to effectively lead classroom discussions over Zoom for college students?
I’m a new adjunct professor teaching literature seminars that rely heavily on group discussion. When I taught in person last semester, discussions were lively and engaging. Now that we’ve moved...
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What’s the most unusual skill you’ve acquired while balancing remote education and work?
I’ve been simultaneously attending online university and working remotely for over a year now. In the process, I’ve accidentally become weirdly good at time blocking and have developed an almost...
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What is the evolutionary advantage of bioluminescence in deep-sea creatures?
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...
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Tools & Etiquette for Remote Teams?
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...