In this episode, Rich Blumer talks about the many benefits of working remotely, working with teams as a sole developer, and constraining office hours.

Show Notes:

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01:02 – Rich Blumer Introduction

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• .NET Developer Freelancer
• Former FTE (full-time employee)

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01:40 – Working Remotely – Benefits

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• Commute
• Spending Time with Family
• Working Out
• Taking Breaks

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05:45 – Company Cooperation

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• Trust and Communication

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06:40 – Working With Teams

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• SCRUM Meetings
• GoToMeeting
• Skype
• Google+ Hangouts
• join.me

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09:21 – Transitioning Into Remote Work

11:31 – Constraining Office Hours

13:03 – Keeping With the Remote Lifestyle

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• Peer Interaction
• Battling Loneliness

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