Work Questions

Starting a new remote job soon, and I’m worried about connecting with my team. In an office, you chat over coffee, but online feels so formal. How do you create real trust without face-to-face time? Any specific strategies or tools that help?

My company is trying to do more remote team building but most of the virtual escape rooms and happy hours feel so forced and awkward. Any actually fun and engaging ideas that helped your distributed team bond? Pls share successes (and failures lol).

I’m interviewing for a remote position, but I want specific flexibility—like no meetings before noon or a 4-day workweek. How do you bring this up without sounding demanding or scaring off the employer?

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?

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...

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! 🧾

I’m struggling to switch ‘on’ for work and then ‘off’ again in the evenings. It all just blends together. Used to have a 30 min train ride. Any good fake commute ideas to create that mental separation? Need something simple but effective. 🚶‍♀️➡️💻➡️🚶‍♀️

Back-to-back video calls are wiping me out. Standard advice is ‘shorter meetings, agendas, breaks’ – we try that. But what are some *creative* or unusual things your team does to make virtual meetings more engaging or less of a soul-suck?

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...

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?