Best Of – Empowering Military Spouses: The Case for Remote Work Stability with Catherine Green

When I was working in an office in one town everybody was kind of the same. You know, everybody looked the same. Everybody lived in the same area…Now that I’m working remotely, I get to work with people on my team who live all over the place and they all have different backgrounds and different cultures and different ways of thinking and ideas. And it’s just eye opening.

– Catherine’s view on remote work providing a more diverse workforce

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Unlocking the Power of Remote Work with Military Spouse, Catherine Green

Join us in this compelling episode featuring Catherine Green, an E-Clinical Project Manager and military spouse, as she shares her profound journey of working from home for the past five years. Catherine unravels the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including the stress of frequent relocations, financial strain, and disruptions to long-term career goals.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catherine passionately advocates for remote work as a solution, offering stability to military spouses. She emphasizes the value of long-term relationships with employers, highlighting the stability it provides in the face of relocations.

The episode explores the emotional toll of constant moves, revealing how remote work not only offers professional stability but also alleviates the strain on mental and emotional health. Catherine provides insights into handling challenges during deployments, showcasing remote work as a lifeline for managing responsibilities.

From maintaining a strict nutritional plan to achieving a more streamlined daily routine, Catherine’s story delves into the efficiency and advantages of working from home. Her perspective on the balance between work and home life, the power of control over her environment, and the crucial role of leadership support in fostering a positive remote work culture are all highlighted.

Catherine’s transformative journey exemplifies how remote work positively impacts personal well-being, job satisfaction, and the ability to navigate the complexities of military life. Tune in to discover the powerful intersection of remote work and the military lifestyle, and gain valuable insights for your own work-from-home journey.

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Q & A with Catherine

Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?

• I have many reasons, but to be brief here… I am a military spouse, I am an introvert, I am a morning person, I love to travel, I plan to live in a remote location permanently, I love efficiency and maintaining a level of control, I think fewer cars on the road is a good thing, I eat every 3 hours and its easier to do at home, I hate dressing up…I could probably go on.

How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?

• I have been full time WFH for 5 years. Prior to that I spent 21-2 days a week working from home while spending the rest of the week in the office.

What trade offs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?

• I may need to think harder about this, but I do not feel I made any tradeoffs. Anything that would be considered a “tradeoff” was swapped out for something I would call improvement.

How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?

• Many ways. I am a morning person. I get up early and go to bed 8:30-9pm at night whenever possible. Working from home allows me to maximize my best hours on this schedule. I also set priorities and stick to them. I have a list of priorities in my home/family life that I ensure happen every single day. And working from home allows me to almost never give those things up. Even if they need to occur at different times of day due to work, I am still able to be complete them all every day. For some, they need to draw a hard line when working from home… for me? I like the blurry line.

What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?

• Know yourself. Know your priorities. Make sure you love your job. Know what gives you energy and what takes your energy. Make sure you family treats your WFH as a priority – meaning they don’t interrupt, respect your space/work hours, etc.

What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?

• Healthy work space (whatever that means for you, for me it is windows/light, my dog, big monitors, and a fan), a quality/cordless headset, and giant notepad/dry erase board.

S3 E5 Corey Walker: From Marketing Specialist to Instagram for Dummies – Work From Home Forever

In this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Corey Walker, a social media agency owner and co-author of "Instagram for Dummies" and "Instagram for Business for Dummies." Corey shares her journey from working in a corporate cubicle to running her own successful social media agency from home. The catalyst for her transition was the desire to spend more time with her young daughter, who was in daycare while Corey felt unproductive in her office cubicle. Determined to find a better work-life balance, she began freelancing and eventually established her agency, The Marketing Specialist. Corey highlights the importance of having a dedicated office space at home and setting clear boundaries with clients to maintain a healthy work-life balance. She discusses how the rise of short-form video content has transformed digital marketing, noting the challenges small business owners face in creating engaging videos. Despite the obstacles, she emphasizes the necessity of leveraging platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn to connect with clients and grow their businesses. Corey also touches on the importance of maintaining personal connections and taking breaks to avoid burnout. She shares strategies for managing client expectations and stresses the value of networking and continuous learning to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of social media marketing. Throughout the interview, Corey provides practical advice for those considering a transition to remote work, whether for a company or as an entrepreneur. Connect with Corey: Website: The Marketing Specialist Instagram: ⁠⁠CoreyCWalker ________________________  Do you love the show? Check out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official merch page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support the show! ________________________

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