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  1. Why you should never use Upwork, ever.

    4D AGO

    Why you should never use Upwork, ever.

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-you-should-never-use-upwork-ever-5c62848bdf46. Note. I never wanted to write something like this, or expose the people involved. However, I feel that’s it necessary for something to get done for my own ends, and also for those thinking of foraying into the world of freelancing and in particular, using Upwork’s platform, to seriously reconsider. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #freelancing, #travel, #productivity, #bitcoin, #finance, and more. This story was written by: @shadwrote. Learn more about this writer by checking @shadwrote's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.

    12 min
  2. Remote Work Reality Check: Malta, Madeira and the Canaries

    09/17/2025

    Remote Work Reality Check: Malta, Madeira and the Canaries

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/remote-work-reality-check-malta-madeira-and-the-canaries. Remote Work in Paradise? 4 Years, 3 Islands, 1 Honest Guide. Discover the real trade-offs of Malta, Madeira & Canary Islands for digital nomads. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #digital-nomads, #travel, #remote-work, #work-from-anywhere, #review, #digital-nomad-guide, #social-discovery-group, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @socialdiscoverygroup. Learn more about this writer by checking @socialdiscoverygroup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Elizaveta Semenova has spent four years conducting an experiment: can island life really work for remote professionals? She tested three distinct island cultures, each offering unique advantages and challenges for digital nomads.

    7 min
  3. 4 Reasons Why Email Is Obsolete, and You Should Move On

    09/15/2025

    4 Reasons Why Email Is Obsolete, and You Should Move On

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/4-reasons-why-email-is-obsolete-and-you-should-move-on-0v1k3tpu. Chances are, your business’ primary mode of internal communication is email. And you’re using instant messaging (IM) apps for virtual meetups and updates from the team, thanks to the coronavirus. Don’t get me wrong, email is great and all for internal communication (if you lived in the 20th century that is). But did you know your email to your teammates gets lost in a sea of unimportant emails? And irrelevant emails account for about 62% of the total emails in an average inbox! Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #remote-work, #collaboration, #productivity, #email, #insant-messaging-solutions, #bots, #business-application, #data-security, #web-monetization, and more. This story was written by: @santhoshkumarramesh. Learn more about this writer by checking @santhoshkumarramesh's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. 4 Reasons Why Email Is Obsolete, and You Should Move On: Because email, as you know it, has become obsolete. Instant messaging apps enable you to interact with an employee in real-time, with you getting instant replies. Integrating all existing business apps is nearly impossible with emails. Email is slow and tedious, but with instant messaging apps, it’s a whole new world. Integrating existing apps with emails is almost impossible with IM apps, but they perform better than emails, they don’t offer the seamless user experience.

    6 min
  4. 10 Common Mistakes That Can Prevent You from Landing a Remote Job

    08/02/2024

    10 Common Mistakes That Can Prevent You from Landing a Remote Job

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/10-common-mistakes-that-can-prevent-you-from-landing-a-remote-job. In this blog, we'll explore the most common mistakes that candidates make when applying for remote positions. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #remote-jobs, #job-hunting, #interview, #remote-work, #work-from-home, #remote-work-tips, #career-tips, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @daniel_dr. Learn more about this writer by checking @daniel_dr's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. In this blog, we'll explore the most common mistakes that candidates make when applying for remote positions. One of the worst things a candidate can do that holds them back from getting remote jobs is failing to demonstrate their ability to work independently. You can stand out as a strong candidate in the competitive remote job market by presenting yourself professionally and tailoring your applications.

    5 min
  5. Balance Is Killing Your Ambition: How to Become World Class

    07/25/2024

    Balance Is Killing Your Ambition: How to Become World Class

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/balance-is-killing-your-ambition-how-to-become-world-class. Why Work-life balance is BS, and how to become world class. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #work-life-balance, #productivity, #self-improvement, #entrepreneurship, #lifestyle, #balancing-work-and-life, #how-to-be-the-best, #growth-mindset, and more. This story was written by: @praisejames. Learn more about this writer by checking @praisejames's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Everything the best athletes do is to improve their game performance. If you play several distracting sports, you will end up mediocre at them. Create a sport that's so tied and unique to you that nobody can replace or compete with you. When there's an intersection, you can be the best at XYZ.

    3 min
  6. 5 Home Office Setup Ideas for Productivity and Work-Life Balance

    07/13/2024

    5 Home Office Setup Ideas for Productivity and Work-Life Balance

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/5-home-office-setup-ideas-for-productivity-and-work-life-balance. From furniture essentials to interior design solutions, these tips will help you organize an ergonomic workspace and create a favorable working atmosphere. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #work-from-home, #home-office, #work-from-home-tips, #remote-work, #remote-work-advice, #work-life-balance, #career-advice, #remote-working-tips, and more. This story was written by: @nastyakuchur. Learn more about this writer by checking @nastyakuchur's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. A home office should be both functional and visually pleasing. Arrange your work from the home area in a minimalist style. Invest in an ergonomic chair with good lumbar support, adjustable height, and armrests. Place a freestanding or wall-mounted shelving unit behind your work desk.

    5 min
  7. My 3-Year Freelancing Journey: How I completed 1200 Projects and Earned the Big Bucks

    07/12/2024

    My 3-Year Freelancing Journey: How I completed 1200 Projects and Earned the Big Bucks

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/my-3-year-freelancing-journey-how-i-completed-1200-projects-and-earned-the-big-bucks. Freelance tips and tricks, latest project: tradingview code generator getpinescript Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #freelancing, #solopreneur, #fiverr, #pine-script-programming, #gig-economy, #freelancing-tips, #upwork-tips-and-tricks, #freelance-platform-strategies, and more. This story was written by: @kriswaters. Learn more about this writer by checking @kriswaters's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Kris is a full-stack web developer with a 12-year professional work career. In 2017, he got tired of working in the same field, so he started looking for other ways to enjoy his life while working on projects that needed professional help. He decided to leave his corporate job and continue his career as a freelance programmer. He shares his tips and tricks about freelancing.

    21 min
  8. You’ve Got Mail… Subject: Brain Science, Not Just Computer Science, is the Future of Work

    07/01/2024

    You’ve Got Mail… Subject: Brain Science, Not Just Computer Science, is the Future of Work

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/youve-got-mail-subject-brain-science-not-just-computer-science-is-the-future-of-work. Exploring the future of work by integrating brain science with digital tools, highlighting the need for intuitive, human-centric computing environments. Check more stories related to remote-work at: https://hackernoon.com/c/remote-work. You can also check exclusive content about #future-of-work, #brain-science, #computer-science, #you've-got-mail, #improving-emails, #becoming-productive, #staying-ahead-of-the-pack, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @reframejeff. Learn more about this writer by checking @reframejeff's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The future of work hinges on integrating brain science into our computing environments. Our brains are evolutionarily wired to understand spatial relationships far better than abstract tags or folders. Modern software can notify us about new messages or changes in documents, but it doesn’t understand the context of why these updates matter.

    5 min
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