Versatile software engineer with a background in .NET consulting and CMS development. Working on regaining my embedded development skills to get more involved with IoT opportunities.
Random tips I have found while readjusting to working from home (my employer has suspended in-office work until further notice):
In video meetings, turn your camera on. It helps make it a little bit more of a personable experience and motivates people to pay attention.
Try to stick to a structured schedule. Personally, my life devolves pretty quickly if I don't stick to a schedule.
Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call a coworker! A five minute call can accomplish thirty minutes worth of Slack messages.
My office feels like a family, so it can be lonely working from home. I make an effort to meet the coworkers I am closest to for lunch or social events so we can stay connected.
I have to find new ways to take breaks. At work, I might go get a cup of coffee and get five to ten minutes of socializing in while doing so. I have to find small activities I can do at home when I need a break.
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Great post, I especially agree with the having a separate place and the task list, both help a lot, to measure and control work time vs leasure time.
On the comment above, there are amazing tips also, but This is so important:
"Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call a coworker! A five-minute call can accomplish thirty minutes worth of Slack messages."
When people don't see what you are saying, misconceptions can happen, since writing does not give the sensation of mood, most of the times if you feel the conversation is being too confused or taking too long, or you already know it's a subject you guys don't agree, do a call!
Marketing Specialist at Dreamix nurturing audience engagement through content, with a passion for technology, new software, and gadgets that revolutionize the working experience.
I absolutely agree with this. If I have a lot to discuss with a colleague, I tend to outline it in an email and then call to discuss it. This gives the call structure - doesn't let me forget something important. And later on, if I wonder on what we agreed upon once read the email/agenda I am quickly reminded.
I also try to add notes on things we settled on since I am managing various types of tasks so they can be easily mixed up if not tracked properly.
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Random tips I have found while readjusting to working from home (my employer has suspended in-office work until further notice):
Awesome tips!
Thank you so much for adding them to the topic. Everyone could benefit from them!
Greetings,
Great post, I especially agree with the having a separate place and the task list, both help a lot, to measure and control work time vs leasure time.
On the comment above, there are amazing tips also, but This is so important:
"Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call a coworker! A five-minute call can accomplish thirty minutes worth of Slack messages."
When people don't see what you are saying, misconceptions can happen, since writing does not give the sensation of mood, most of the times if you feel the conversation is being too confused or taking too long, or you already know it's a subject you guys don't agree, do a call!
Ty
BR
I absolutely agree with this. If I have a lot to discuss with a colleague, I tend to outline it in an email and then call to discuss it. This gives the call structure - doesn't let me forget something important. And later on, if I wonder on what we agreed upon once read the email/agenda I am quickly reminded.
I also try to add notes on things we settled on since I am managing various types of tasks so they can be easily mixed up if not tracked properly.
Thank you for adding to the discussion! I am really glad you found something helpful in the article and in the comments!