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The Struggle to Stay Relevant as a Remote Worker
A playbook for those entering the new world of work
Just when it seemed we were going to be heading back into the office, it turns out that we’re staying home.
I don’t mind; it’s where I’d rather be. I’m much more productive when working in an environment where I can control the volume, temperature, and distractions.
But it’s a new world for many people, a new work paradigm, and it certainly comes with its challenges. The following three things have helped me work remotely with a geographically distributed team and can help you have a more enjoyable work from home experience.
Get your face time
Office politics is a very real thing, and some people will try to take advantage of the remote work environment. You know who I’m talking about too. It’s the guy in your office that will kick someone in the back when they stumble. That is the person that is getting their face time in whenever they can.
The best way to deal with office politics is to engage in them.
Don’t let “Out of sight, out of mind” be your thing.
Stay a step ahead.
Start by getting ahead of the communications curve. Get in front of your boss by setting…
