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...
Re:Life Is Driven by Network Effects
by toomuchtodo on Monday January 20, 2020 @05:58PM
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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.
Re:Life Is Driven by Network Effects
by JMTQp8lwXL on Monday January 20, 2020 @11:47PM
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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.
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.