Remote work is best thing since 2020, only when I brush aside its issues:#1. Feeling disconnected from the team.
Communicating async has a considerable amount of friction. Sometimes I don’t get early responses, then it feels like I might be disrupting others. Or maybe no one has checked their messages yet?#2. Everybody seems to hate meetings, so we talk less.
It’s hard to stay synchronized if there’s little to no talking. Check-ins might seem like a chore but I’m continually amazed at the insights during team huddles and ideas/queries bounce around.#3. Social moments build bonds.
At times I get confused about how to address my teammates because I don’t really know what communication style they respond best to. When we eat together, small talk and maintain close proximity, it becomes easier for me to “get” you. And the bonds grow stronger when we learn more about each other’s inner drive and purpose beyond clocking in and out of work.