Stay SaaSy·3yThe Future of Remote Work
Some companies are reversing prior decisions to go remote, while others cancel the last of their office space. Debates around the value of remote work have continued feverishly, especially since both sides are incentivized to normalize their own point-of-view. In-person businesses operate with more intensity than remote businesses, on average.
80 LEVEL·3yOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Believes the Era of Remote Work is Over
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the era of remote work is over. Altman: "I think definitely one of tech industry's worst mistakes in a long time was that everybody (thought they) could go full remote forever, and startups didn't need to be together. There was going to be no loss of creativity," he said.
Dhole Moments·3yReturn to Office Is Bullshit And Everyone Knows It
The article discusses the author's experience with forced relocation and returning to the office. They provide advice on dealing with ultimatums and make a prediction about the consequences for companies that implement forced relocation policies. The author also highlights the negative impact on H-1B visa employees.
freeCodeCamp·3yHow to Find a Remote Developer Job in 2023
As the world continues to adapt to the new normal of remote work, the demand for remote developers has never been higher. Companies are now realizing the benefits of hiring remote workers, including cost savings and access to a wider pool of talent. Here are some tips to help you land your dream remote developer job in 2023.
The Verge·3yElon Musk says ‘get off your work-from-home bullshit’
Elon Musk called remote work ‘morally wrong’ and ‘bullshit,’ arguing it was unfair to those workers who can’t work from home. Musk imposed a strict return-to-the-office policy for Tesla in June 2022, warning them they would lose their jobs if they refused.
Ido Shamun·2yEngineering Handbook
Daily.dev is creating an engineering handbook to streamline processes, normalize culture, and improve collaboration among engineers. The handbook includes sections on expectations, decision records, epic owner and individual contributor roles, communication preferences, and project management.
DEV·2y0 to 1, working in a startup as Software Engineer
The article recounts the author's personal journey of working in a startup as a software engineer. It highlights factors to consider before joining a startup, the validation of the startup's idea, and the possibility of work-life balance in a startup.
David Heinemeier Hansson·3yWorking remotely is a competitive hiring advantage again
As more and more companies have started demanding remote workers return to the office, the competitive hiring advantage for remote-first companies is back. But for quite a few people, working remotely or not has become the defining characteristic of a job. This is doubly so for workers who don't live in the few big cities, which most major tech companies settle in.
Community Picks·2y'Return to Office' declared dead
Efforts to convince remote workers to return to corporate offices have stalled. Data shows a flatlined trend in working from home and office occupancy. Some large employers have implemented 'return to office' policies, but there is evidence that they may regret it. Remote work brings benefits for employers, including access to talent, reduced turnover, lower property costs, and greater productivity.
David Heinemeier Hansson·3yHybrid combines the worst of office and remote work
The honeymoon for this reversal plot is known as hybrid work, and combines the worst of in-office and remote work worlds. In the US, that often means either dealing with a soul-crushingly long rush-hour journey by car or a life in the center of cities that are struggling with both high rents and high dysfunction.
Medium·3yBest of Level Up Coding (April 2023)
This post highlights the inequitable reality of being a programmer, the impact of chatbots on software engineering, the state of cryptocurrency, and how ChatGPT is taking over the world. It also discusses solutions to CSS layout issues, demotivating skilled programmers, and the golden rules for remote work.
David Heinemeier Hansson·3yEt tu, Zoom?
The company that literally lives to sell us all on the wonders of remote collaboration wants its own people back into the office again. The balance of power will presumably turn around one day again, and when it does, voting with your feet will be an option again. Until then, I suspect that the likes of Remote work might be receding.
TechCrunch·3yMark Zuckerberg says engineers who joined Meta in-person perform better than those who joined remotely
Mark Zuckerberg says engineers who joined Meta in-person perform better than those who joined remotely. Zuckerberg also suggests younger engineers perform better when they work with colleagues in- person for at least three days a week. The insights stem from a memo sent to employees earlier today, in which Zuckerberg revealed the company was cutting 10,000 jobs.
GitHub Blog·3yHow to communicate like a GitHub engineer: our principles, practices, and tools
GitHub Engineering has shared their principles, practices, and tools for effective communication. They emphasize asynchronous communication, writing things down, making work visible, and using GitHub tools and workflows. They also discuss how they manage the signal-to-noise ratio and suggest experimenting with automation and emerging technologies to improve communication practices.
This is Learning·3yMy Smart Working Experience: Pros and Cons
My Smart Working Experience: Pros and Cons - DEV Community. I’m doing smart working in a full remote company for a couple of years. I'm quite a shy and introverted person and this probably helps me out on that, as long as I don't isolate myself too much.
Community Picks·3yWhy Remote Workers are Increasingly Less Productive, Anxious, Depressed, and Lonely — Deconstructor of Fun
Why Remote Workers are Increasingly Less Productive, Anxious, Depressed, and Lonely. We’d love to know how satisfied you are with your current job. Please spend just two short minutes answering our anonymous work satisfaction survey. We will share our findings in our next newsletter.
TechCrunch·3yAnyplace, a startup aimed at giving ‘digital nomads’ a comfortable place to work, nearly doubles valuation
Anyplace, a startup that provides work-friendly accommodations for digital nomads and remote workers, has nearly doubled its valuation. The company transitioned from a marketplace to an operator model and has seen significant revenue growth. It recently raised $8.27 million in Series B funding to expand its services and reach.
Hacker News·3yReturn To Office Mandates Can Take A Hike
The article discusses the author's preference for working from home and highlights the advantages of remote work, such as flexibility, comfort, and increased productivity. It also questions the loyalty employees should have towards companies that prioritize quarterly earnings over employee well-being and career development.
Community Picks·3yMaintaining Your Sanity While Working Remotely
The Digital Collab Table was created as a way to keep teams connected in an informal setting. It was effortless to do some work, collaborate with others, and socialize casually. For teams a little further away, it may be a little more difficult to connect with them in a meaningful way outside of shared work meetings.
