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15 tips for transitioning to remote work

Now I won't be working remotely permanently, but here are my tips if you are!

  1. Make a dedicated work space so you have work and home separation
  2. Be very clear about when you're going to come into the office both with yourself and with your colleagues
  3. Remember you can still take time off
  4. Set solid work hours to have work/life balance
  5. Invest in comfy seating
  6. Invest in things that will help you be more productive (work may even help pay depending on what they are)
  7. Take a walk when you can. At least in my job I'd be walking around the office a bit so try to simulate that
  8. Schedule coffee breaks with people so you can socialize with coworkers
  9. See if there is anything your office with help you pay for (supplies, electric, WiFi)
  10. Think about your background for calls (don't be afraid to use blur or a picture as your background)
  11. Make sure that the meetings you have are scheduled reasonably
  12. Have office snacks. At least my job has them so your home office should too
  13. Be sure to take your lunch break. I feel like at home it's easier to forget to take breaks
  14. Try to have a weekly (or so) social activity with your colleagues so you can still maintain some relationships
  15. Dress however you want (unless you have a meeting). Enjoy working from home!

(Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy)

"Computer keyboard" by J M


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