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by GrayTextIsTruth 2342 days ago
One of the reasons why I think 100% distributed, remote team might not be the best. Which is why a middle ground where you work remote but within 1 hour of a “company hub” so you get to see you team a few times a month.

Ive been remote for a year and a half and I feel I’m not making lasting connections. It’s probably different for single folks but it’s hard to visit coworkers with a family.

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I had something similar, to the point where I didn't really know anything about the people in my team. One small thing that can help a little is to spend more time on the small talk in team meetings and video conferencing. "The weather is good today" is cliche, but a good segway into "I might take my bike out for a ride around town", and maybe a chat about what type of bike you have etc...
I’ve worked fully remote for years, and now have the arrangement you describe, and your suggestion is on point (and my preferred arrangement).

Working 100% remote wears on the soul, which needs and feeds off of in person connectivity. Collaboration tools are no substitute for a meal together.

I hope to build a coworking space (community in general) where I’m at soon similar to that which Mr Money Mustache built in Longmont, CO.

Try moving across the country, then later accepting a remote job. Not only have new connections been minimal, my old networks have largely died after 5 years of 0 maintenance.