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I’m 37, I work in tech, and my back hurts. I'm getting a manual treadmill. TL;DRI’ve worked remotely for 10+ years and tried everything: expensive chairs, standing desks, and ergonomics consultants.Still, I was stuck with low-grade, chronic discomfort—until I started testing a manual treadmill desk.It’s silent, fully manual, requires no maintenance, and arrived fully assembled (at 130kg, including device+desk).Yes, it starts around $3,000—but it feels like timeless furniture than a gadget.After a month of use, I can see myself walking at this desk for the next 30 years.The slow creep of too much sittingBack in my 20s, I could sit for hours in the worst possible positions—…

Hello folks, Remote work can be freeing. But it can also be isolating, uncertain, and messy, because life doesn't get easier just because you're not commuting. This week’s reads are here to help you feel a little more seen and a little less alone in it all. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Work Didn't Kill Office Romance, It Just Looks Different Now (Vice)Turns out Slack crushes are a real thing. This piece explores the new shape of relationships in distributed workplaces. 👉 ​Read it here​. How Do You Talk About Past Jobs You Regret In Interviews? (Hacker News)It happens—you’ve taken a job you wish you hadn’t. This thread offers smart, thoughtful ways to talk about it…

This week’s reads are all about alignment between what we do and what matters to us. Remote work gives us more options. But the real challenge? Choosing what fits. We're diving into purpose, values, freedom, and the kinds of roles that support the way you want to work. Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Real Talk: Andrew Gobran (Doist) on Career Values and Remote Job Search Strategy (Remotive)Andrew shares what it means to work with intention, not just flexibility, and how job seekers can shift their mindset to stand out. ​Read it here​. Remote Work Wasn't The Goal. Freedom Was (Reddit)A quiet reminder from the digital nomad community that it's not the laptop life we're c…

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Welcome to Remote Real Talk, our monthly Q&A series where we share honest, thoughtful conversations with members of the Remotive community who are building meaningful careers in remote work. This time, I had the chance to speak with Andrew Gobran, Senior People Business Partner at Doist and a longtime member of the Remotive community. Andrew’s thoughtful approach to people-first practices, intentional career choices, and remote hiring gave me a lot to think about, and I hope it will for you, too. Below are six highlights from our conversation, lightly edited for clarity and readability. 🧭 What made you want to join Doist?I have many reasons! I wanted to work for a co…

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Happy Monday! The job market keeps shifting, and it's not just about finding a role, but making sure it fits you. This week, I've pulled together reads on how to stand out, use AI without sounding like a robot, and why flexibility still matters (a lot). Hope it helps you move forward on your terms. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯How to Make Your Remote Job Application Stand Out in 2025 (Remotive)Writing “remote” in your resume header won’t cut it in 2025: here’s what actually helps you stand out. ​Read on​. Illustration by Jennifer Tapias DerchWant to Use AI as a Career Coach? Use These Prompts (HBR)AI can do more than write cover letters—if you know how to ask the right q…

It's 2025. You've applied to 97 remote jobs, optimized your resume (you think), and still—crickets. No interviews. No replies. Just endless "We've decided to move forward with other candidates." You're not alone if you're tired of sending applications into the void. The remote job market is more competitive than ever, but the good news is that a few clever tweaks can make your application rise to the top of the pile. Here's how to stand out this year, without rewriting your entire life story. 📌 1. Use the job description as your SEO cheat sheet from Imgflip Meme Generator Hiring managers and recruiters are busy people. And whether or not they're using applicant track…

Hey folks, It’s been a weird stretch: layoffs, gloomy headlines, AI overload. If your job search feels extra heavy right now, you’re not alone. This week, I wanted to share a few things that might help. Some practical, some uplifting. All worth your time. Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Jamie Wignall/The GuardianHow To Use AI To Get a Job Interview And Nail It – Along With The Salary You Deserve (The Guardian)​This one​'s packed with practical tips: how to use ChatGPT and AI tools smartly (without relying on them completely). These Software Engineers Were Struggling To Find Work. Then They Offered To Pay $10,000 For Their Next Job (Business Insider)A reminder that bold moves …

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March 24, 2025 Hey folks, Kicking off the week with a quote from James Clear: "Sometimes all you need for exceptional results is average effort repeated for an above-average amount of time." When the job search feels like a grind, consistency is your secret weapon. You've got this! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯US Executives Predict Work From Home Is Here To Stay (HBR)Forget the return-to-office panic: leaders are betting big on remote. ​This Stanford brief​ breaks down the numbers behind the shift. Illustration by Sandra NavarroYou Don't Need a Mentor to Get the Career Advice You Need (HBR)Mentorship is great but not essential. ​This article​ offers smart ways to get care…

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March 10, 2025 Hey folks, Who's watching the new season of The White Lotus? What if you could stay in paradise, minus the murder mystery subplot? Turns out, you can! Keep reading for the latest news on digital nomad visas and more 😉 Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Software Engineers Share Their Best Tips For Landing a Coding Job In Tech (Business Insider)Engineers from Google and Microsoft share strategies to stand out in a crowded job market using creativity and experience. Use Brave to ​read this​ (let me know if you need to know how!) How to Build Your Own AI Assistant (HBR)Learn to build your own AI assistant to, for example, automate applications, track leads, and stay …

March 3, 2025 Hey friends, Working remotely is a journey: some days, you're in full productivity mode, and other days, you wonder if sending an email counts as a major accomplishment. 😅 So settle into your office (aka the couch), grab your favorite beverage, and let's jump in! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯 WFH Has Made Everyone NSFW (Business Insider)It turns out that remote workers have developed some very specific habits—some productive, some questionable, and some that probably should stay off Zoom. What are yours? ​Read on​ (use Brave to get full access 😉). How to Get Hired When AI Does the Screening (HBR)Learn practical strategies to stand out in job applications when…

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …

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