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How do you negotiate flexibility in a remote job offer?
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...
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How do you maintain professional boundaries when your home is your office?
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...
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How do you stay visible for promotions?
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...
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How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance when your home becomes your office?
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...
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Tax Deductions – What’s Legit & What’s a Stretch?
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...
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What’s your go-to ‘fake commute’ ritual to start/end your WFH day?
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...
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Creative Ways to Make Virtual Meetings Less Draining?
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...
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How to effectively negotiate permanent remote work when your company is pushing for ‘hybrid’ return-to-office?
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...
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Beyond the fancy chair, what actually saved your back?
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....
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Does anyone have tips for maintaining work discipline when there’s no external structure?
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...
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How do you stay motivated when your remote team feels disconnected?
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...