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Remote work isn't career kryptonite. It's actually your secret weapon for intentional, authentic professional growth

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Rayana Starre & Jason Alexander
June 19, 2025

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Thrive Remotely is your weekly inspiration to leverage working remotely and live life to its fullest.

Hey friends,

Just because you work from anywhere doesn’t mean your growth has to stall everywhere.

Let’s be honest—career visibility shouldn’t require hallway chatter or logging “face time” in a break room. Growth today is about intention, not location.

This week, Jason and Rayana are pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to grow—personally and professionally—while working remotely. Spoiler: It’s not about pretending to be online 24/7.

You don’t need an office to stand out. You need a plan.

Let’s grow on purpose, from wherever you are.

— Ric & Shellie

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Climbing the Virtual Ladder: My Guide to Remote Career Advancement

By Jason Alexander

Think remote work kills career advancement? Jason's staffing company experience reveals the opposite. 

Remote professionals who master intentional relationship-building often outpace their office-bound peers by developing tomorrow's essential leadership skills. 

The secret isn't working harder—it's working strategically across departments in ways office workers can't replicate. But there's a specific communication rhythm that separates the promotable from the overlooked.

QUICK TAKES

Staying In-Sight

✅ 5 Strategies for Remote Workers to Grow a Visible, Vibrant Career

✅ How to get noticed (and promoted) while working remotely

✅ 9 Career Development Strategies for Remote Workers

LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS

What's your biggest remote career advancement challenge right now?

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The Secret Weapon for HR

The best HR advice comes from people who’ve been in the trenches.

That’s what this newsletter delivers.

I Hate it Here is your insider’s guide to surviving and thriving in HR, from someone who’s been there. It’s not about theory or buzzwords — it’s about practical, real-world advice for navigating everything from tricky managers to messy policies.

Every newsletter is written by Hebba Youssef — a Chief People Officer who’s seen it all and is here to share what actually works (and what doesn’t). We’re talking real talk, real strategies, and real support — all with a side of humor to keep you sane.

Because HR shouldn’t feel like a thankless job. And you shouldn’t feel alone in it.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Climbing the Career Ladder in Slippers? How to Make It Actually Work

By Rayana Starre

Worried about becoming "out of sight, out of mind" in your slippers? 

Transformational coach Rayana Starre reveals why visibility theater is overrated and intentional career planning trumps cubicle face-time. Remote workers who master strategic value communication often leapfrog their office-bound peers. 

The real game-changer isn't logging hours—it's overcommunicating your wins in ways that make you unforgettable. But there's a specific clarity framework that separates career climbers from career drifters.

THE VIBE

News to Use

💡 More office space is being removed than added for the first time in at least 25 years. 

CBRE data shows 23.3 million square feet slated for demolition or conversion this year, while only 12.7 million square feet of new construction will come online. This isn't just about square footage—it's about America fundamentally rethinking work itself.

💡 Remote Work Isn’t The Problem—The Way We Work Is

The future of work isn’t about dragging employees back to the office. It’s about rethinking how we work. Companies that embrace this shift will be more likely to attract top talent, boost engagement and drive productivity.

💡 Three Things to Know About Employee Attitudes Toward Flexible Work

Workers’ needs vary, and so do their preferences about where and when they do their jobs. Leaders should consider finding ways to give employees more autonomy and flexibility to set their schedules and working locations, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

POLL – NEXT WEEKS TOPIC

Next week: Lifestyle Variety: Remote work isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you crave stability or thrive on chaos, learn which remote lifestyle truly fits your goals and sanity.

Which remote work style best matches your sanity level?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thrive in the Mountains: Our Epic Asheville Co-Working Retreat

July 16-20, 2025: Work, play, and connect in one of the South's most vibrant mountain towns. ⛰

Your IRL Antidote Awaits

Staring at Slack all day? Time to touch grass, people.

This week's lineup: birthday parties in Asheville, brewery hangs in Chattanooga, and coworking that doesn't involve your kitchen table. From Knox to Vancouver, your fellow remote rebels are gathering.

Pick your poison—coffee, beer, or actual human conversation. Your houseplants will survive without you.

đŸ—“ïž Check out the Community Calendar!

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