Remote work discussion thread

I actually wrote down some issues I've been wanting to talk to my manager about

  • Why did you chose to work remotely?
    • Started 50% and now 100% - junior IC
  • What was the transition like?
    • Messier than it should've been. Team of junior devs (incl. me) and manager that is MIA a lot of the time
  • Are you happy at your remote job?
    • Surprisingly, not as happy as I thought I'd be. It is the 'dream' for many here including me but I've noticed my skills diminish considerably and it's only been a month. I was highly motivated working on projects that interested me from home but when you are working for someone else and following their rules/tech/legacy without communication can be really unfulfilling. I would be a lot more happier if I were able to travel and not stuck inside these walls but that doesn't look very promising.
  • What are some potential red-flags in remote job postings (or what are some things to look out for)?
    • Lack of self development
    • Lack of mentor-ship
    • Hard to motivate yourself to exercise (and easy to put on a lot of weight)
    • If you are single it can be extremely isolating
    • Lack of promotions (especially for contractors but goes for employees too, people are much more likely to get promoted/raises/opportunities if interacting in person)
    • Very long hours most of the time (can't charge for most of them)
    • Short hours if there's not much to do (can't charge for this)
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