Remote · Office Not Required by Fried, Jason -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Authors’ Note Introduction The Time is Right For Remote Work

Why work doesn’t happen at work Stop commuting your life away It’s the technology, stupid Escaping 9am–5pm End of city monopoly The new luxury Talent isn’t bound by the hubs It’s not about the money But saving is always nice Not all or nothing Still a trade-off You’re probably already doing it

Dealing With Excuses

Magic only happens when we’re all in a room If I can’t see them, how do I know they’re working? People’s homes are full of distractions Only the office can be secure Who will answer the phone? Big business doesn’t do it, so why should we? Others would get jealous What about culture? I need an answer now! But I’ll lose control We paid a lot of money for this office That wouldn’t work for our size or industry

How to Collaborate Remotely

Thou shalt overlap Seeing is believing All out in the open The virtual water cooler Forward motion The work is what matters Not just for people who are out of town Disaster ready Easy on the M&Ms

Beware the Dragons

Cabin fever Check-in, check-out Ergonomic basics Mind the gut The lone outpost Working with clients Taxes, accounting, laws, oh my!

Hiring and Keeping the Best

It’s a big world Life moves on Keep the good times going Seeking a human No parlor tricks The cost of thriving Great remote workers are simply great workers On writing well Test project Meeting them in person Contractors know the drill

Managing Remote Workers

When’s the right time to go remote? Stop managing the chairs Meetups and sprints Lessons from open source Level the playing field One-on-ones Remove the roadblocks Be on the lookout for overwork, not underwork Using scarcity to your advantage

Life As A Remote Worker

Building a routine Morning remote, afternoon local Compute different Working alone in a crowd Staying motivated Nomadic freedom A change of scenery Family time No extra space at home Making sure you’re not ignored

Conclusion

The quaint old office

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