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Episode #77: Interview with Elliot Rodriguez

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In this episode, Elliot Rodriguez talks about his experiences on a distributed team, overcoming isolation, and being able to work remotely for as long as possible.

Show Notes:

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00:54 – Elliot Rodriguez Introduction

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  • Software Engineer for 15 years
  • Lives in North Carolina
  • Works for a national cloud services and telecommunications provider based in Atlanta, GA
  • Distributed worker for 7 years

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    02:04 – Wanting to work from home

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    • Beating the commute
    • Pitched the idea to his superior
    • Convenience

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      05:54 – Working with a distributed team

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      • Timezone coordination
      • Facetime
      • Personality

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        12:25 – Video Conferencing

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        • Skype
        • FuzeBox

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          13:15 – Overcoming Isolation
          14:23 – Ideal Work Environment
          16:05 – Sticking with the remote working lifestyle

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          • Recruiter/hiring manager attitudes about remote work

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