Working remotely

Especially since the beginning of the corona pandemy working remotely has become a very important topic. The foomo team has extensive experience working remotely as we are a distributed team.

Disclaimer: we are almost exclusively working in one timezone.

Requirements

• fast and reliable internet connection
• a proper workplace

The good parts

• no commute
• less distractions from team members

The bad parts

• harder to separate between work and your private life
• less informal communication with teammates
• less human interaction

When working from home

• make sure, that you have a routine, that still takes you to work
  • fixed working hours
  • "go to work" and "leave work" even if you do not leave your home
  • if possible use a room, that is for work only
  • have clear rules for your family / roomates, when at work
• when communication with teammates use video calls
• take time for your teammates and have a virtual coffee break with someone at least once a day
• invest half the time, that you save by not communiting to exercise