What are the challenges you face while working remotely, and how do you overcome them?
Johnberg Arslan
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I have been working remotely for about 7 years. I felt "Fear of missing out" when missing meetings. I also felt isolated at some point because I was not able to socialize and only talked about work stuff in meetings. But now, I have a dedicated workspace and I can socialize with family and friends more often.
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soylakate@soylakate
Time management is often one of the significant challenges when working remotely. When working from home or in a remote setting, we may face various distractions, a lack of clear boundaries between work and personal life, and difficulties in staying focused and productive. A time tracker can be a valuable tool to help overcome these challenges and improve time management while working remotely. I've been using TMetric since the pandemic and am happy to recommend it.
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Aside from small health issues (from not moving much, sitting a whole day at the PC and stuff like that), I didn't face any. At least, no work- or social-related challenges.
The biggest challenge with remote working is team culture. I plan to bring my team together at least once a year to build rapport
Proper time management! It is good to balance intensive work hours and efficient resting, remote work can distract you from that
@sandradjajic Yes indeed, I sometimes lose myself in work so much that I forget to rest and rewind my mind. It ends up burning out :)
I work as a freelancer and do not find any challenges in remote work, only advantages. Maybe before, when the children had holidays, but now they have grown up.
Time management: It can be difficult to stay on track when you're not working in a traditional office setting. Overcome this by setting clear goals for yourself each day, using a time tracking tool, and taking breaks throughout the day.
That's great to hear! Working remotely can be challenging, but it sounds like you've figured out a way to make it work for you. It's important to make sure you take time to socialize and connect with family and friends, and having a dedicated workspace sounds like it has been a great help in that regard.
Working remotely can be challenging due to lack of in-person communication and collaboration. I overcome this by asking clarifying questions, providing concise status updates, and ensuring any code changes or documentation is thoroughly reviewed. I also find using tools like video conferencing, messaging apps and project management software very helpful.