> Freedom to work from anywhere > Better productivity / fewer interruptions or distractions > The comfort of working from a space you’re comfortable in DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
effects; or that promotes well-being” - Some benefits are nice to have; they make your life better than it would have been otherwise - Some benefits are things you need; they make it possible to do something you wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
right thing to do! > It will make your team stronger - Having different perspectives represented will make you better at anticipating problems and having empathy for users - You will land talented people who are often overlooked and will be great additions to your team DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
out of the house/to work > A tangible need for flexible working hours > Energy conservation worries > A desire to keep their health issues private DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
in major urban areas - Can’t afford it - Family obligations - Visa issues > These are factors that may disproportionately affect URMs DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
people working in tech is growing > I believe the reason for that is because: remote work is possible in tech, and remote jobs can be attractive to trans people for unique reasons DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
use? > The existential horror of being perceived in my physical form > People learning your new name/pronouns > Time off for surgeries Transitioning At Work Challenges DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
go back to them in the future > More time to think about what you’re going to say > Tone is really hard to convey > You have to be more explicit about expectations > Give as much context as you can for your messages DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
- Otherwise remote people can miss out on opportunities - Which is something URMs already struggle with! > “We should include X on this…” > Video calls w/ everyone on separate videos DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
video calls > Allow people to keep their video off, at least sometimes > Correct others if they use the wrong name/pronouns for a trans coworker DevConf 2023 - @jameybash
of people recently tried working remotely for the first time… > during the most stressful era of modern history… > and I’m not shocked that they didn’t all like it!!!
https://youtu.be/rPtUR4kDXeY > “Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Remote” - https://youtu.be/nUQ41-vBtdg > “Trans Eye for the Cis Ally” - https://youtu.be/EtouMNnLIzM DevConf 2023 - @jameybash