22 posts tagged with "remote-work"

The silence hits you around 2 PM on a Tuesday. You've been heads-down in code for hours, solved a tricky algorithmic problem, and want to share the breakthrough with someone. But there's no one there. No impromptu hallway conversations, no quick desk drop-bys to celebrate small wins. Just you, your monitor, and the faint hum of your development machine.

If this sounds familiar, you're experiencing one of the most underestimated challenges in remote work: professional isolation. It's not just about missing social interaction — it's about losing the informal knowledge transfer, spontaneous collaboration, and psychological safety that comes from being part of a physically present team.

As someone who's led distributed teams and worked remotely for years, I've learned that isolation isn't an inevitable side effect of remote work. It's a systems problem that requires intentional engineering solutions. The key is treating human connection like any other critical system component — it needs architecture, monitoring, and proactive maintenance.

Relax. You've got this​

You're busy. Work, home, and everything in between compete for your attention. Staying productive isn't about hustling harder; it's about structuring your day so your energy, focus, and attention work for you. Let's make this less brittle and give you a simple system you can actually keep.

De-stress your mess​

Interviewing is stressful enough without wrestling with tech issues or wondering if you're coming across clearly on camera. The good news? Most interview stress comes from things you can control with a bit of preparation and the right mindset.

Whether you're interviewing for a fully remote role or a hybrid position, these strategies will help you show up confident and prepared. Let's streamline your approach so you can focus on what matters: showing them why you're the right fit.

When I transitioned to full-time remote work ten months ago, I thought I'd simply swap my office chair for a home desk. What I discovered instead was a complete reimagining of how productivity actually works.

First came the necessity - helping my medically fragile son required flexibility that traditional office life couldn't provide. Then Covid-19 hit, and suddenly everyone was navigating this new landscape. Through trial, error, and plenty of late-night reflection, I've distilled eight core strategies that transformed not just my output, but my entire relationship with work.

Find your routine​

In a typical office, you are naturally forced into a routine. I need to wake up early, shower, and drive to the office in order to ensure that I am at my desk from "9-5".

Without a forced schedule a typical day can become much less regimented, and you can find yourself working odd–longer hours to overcompensate. That little voice in your head starts whispering, "Since you're saving commute time, shouldn't you be working more hours?" Ignore that voice. It's lying to you.

Surviving Remote Work​

I have been a developer for almost 20 years. During that time I've wandered through countless office environments—from sterile corporate skyscrapers to chaotic startup lofts. I've navigated cubicle labyrinths that would make Daedalus proud and fought for "hot-desks" like they were the last lifeboat on a sinking ship. But starting in December 2019, I began a new chapter—100% remote work. Not by choice, but by necessity. And sometimes, the most profound changes in our lives come from circumstances we never anticipated.