Within a three month span, I had gotten laid off as a result of COVID, gotten married and moved to follow my husband to grad school. So all of those really big life events really shaped my perspective on things that I wasn’t willing to miss out on anymore as a result of being in the office.
– Haley on the life events that shaped her view on the importance of remote work
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Meet Haley, Program Manager & Community Builder in transition
Haley shares her story on this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast. In a three-month span, Haley faced the uncertainties of COVID, experienced a lay off as a result of the pandemic, got married and moved for her husband’s grad school.
These life experiences, along with the arrival of her first child have shaped her perspectives on the importance of being present and not willing to miss out on experiences as a result of being in an office.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Criticism towards remote employees and the perception these workers are less dedicated to the job.
- Work From Home roles offer broader opportunities for those who may not be located in a big city. Conversely, remote workers bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds to businesses that may not operate in regions outside their traditional headquarters or established office spaces.
- We discuss if working from home stunts professional growth.
- Haley talks about her approach to finding remote-only roles in a landscape where organizations are communicating return to office and hybrid arrangements for their teams.
- During our rapid fire segment, we talk about the work spouse debate, the adoption of the four-day work week and how Chat GPT and AI is perceived by creative teams.
To connect with Haley, you can reach her on her LinkedIn profile.
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Q & A with Haley
Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?
- COVID really opened up my eyes to what was most important to me and the things I was no longer willing to miss due to being in an office. WFH allows me to prioritize my personal life events while still contributing my skills and creating meaningful work. If I can pop in my Airpods and tune into a meeting while feeding my kid and folding laundry, why wouldn’t I?
How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?
- Just over 2 years.
What trade offs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?
- I’ve only had positive tradeoffs, but I’m sure my introverted personality is a big part of that. Since I live in a remote area, targeting WFH roles actually opens up more opportunities than would be available in-office.
How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?
- It’s not always easy. Since I have a baby, the only way I’m able to be successful WFH is if flexibility comes with the role. I love being able to work in the wee hours of the morning or evening. I’ve also learned how to challenge the necessity of meetings so that I could have as much “head down” time as possible.
What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?
- Be honest with yourself about what your challenges with WFH might be so that you can get your systems and processes in place so that you can be prepared and successful.
What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?
- Flexibility, a calm work space, and time set aside to socialize.
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