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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 commute ideas to create that mental separation? Need something simple but effective. 🚶♀️➡️💻➡️🚶♀️
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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 make virtual meetings more engaging or less of a soul-suck?
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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 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...
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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. My neck is killing me Halp!
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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 at first but now it’s becoming a problem. How do you create structure when nobody’s watching?
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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 barely ‘see’ your coworkers? Tools, habits, anything?