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Lisa Armstrong

Find out what your team uses to communicate and what the expectations are.

Communication really is the oxygen of remote work, without it you die. Your boss wants to see progress, so tell them what you did all day.

I like to outline what I'm working on, then report how it went. It's always great to mark something as done, but don't be afraid to note where you got unexpectedly hung up. Maybe someone can help or they're having the same issue, or maybe it is a tough problem.

  • Do have a separate space for work.
  • Spend the money on a good economic set up.
  • Find the routine that works for you and stick with it
  • Have office hours and stick with those too
  • Be diligent about separating work and personal time.
  • Look after yourself. Get out of the chair and go for a walk. You'll do better work and be a better person for it.