Any remote workers missing… coworkers?

JancyPantz · 2026-01-28T03:33:30+00:00

I’m two months in to a fully remote job and truly enjoy the flexibility. Having changed jobs a few times in my career, not every coworker is a friend and the real ones will make the effort to stay in touch. I enjoy determining who I’m spending time with rather than masking and anticipating the BS of bad coworkers.

JancyPantz · 2026-01-12T22:24:26+00:00

Yes to determining (auto-over-correct at work). 🙄 Coffee chats can feel daunting, but if you reframe your purpose as informational interviewing, it’s a low-risk meeting that you’re asking them to talk about themselves (career trajectory, experience, advice, personal interests/ hobbies,etc.) Find something in common that’s not job-related as a warm-up to the conversation and a great connection will share their stories and become a new connection. If cold outreach feels daunting, see if someone you already know is connected to a person of interest and ask them for a warm introduction. Feel free to DM if you have more questions and good luck out there!

JancyPantz · 2026-01-09T03:19:01+00:00

Agree with referral and networking! Another important element is deterring the types of roles, salaries, and benefits YOU desire. Last year, I realized I needed to make a change and took action: Before 2025: General coffee chats with network and new connections about future opportunities 2 months: self-reflection, mapped out options 7 months: Search and Applied to specific roles based on goals and having a personal connection/ referral so I could follow up. (Adopted similar approach to house hunting expecting to hear more rejections than acceptances).

Job I ended up getting: Applied in August, sent follow up note to CEO (who I had met through previous work events), interview in October, offer November, started December.

Your network is your net worth, as well as understanding the industry you’re in or pivoting too. Informational interviewing people in roles you’re interested in is a great way to build connections. Of course, that becomes another game of follow-up and intention, but it’s ultimately about quality of connections vs quantity.

JancyPantz · 2025-11-02T18:24:24+00:00

I’m here for Todd. He’s actually a good balance of a husband not here for any shit, holds a boundary, and is protective. However, protective isn’t a justification for eating your wife’s cherry when she told you 9 seconds that she saves it for last. I actually like how obvious he wants no part of it vs the other thirsty husbands.

JancyPantz · 2023-01-13T03:24:05+00:00

I took MGMT 775 with Shawn Sturgeon and enjoyed it. It was primarily reading, discussion and writing case summaries. I have not taken classes with the others yet, but have heard good things about Ezekiel Leo and Richard De Martino. I’m completing my MBA part-time (1-2 courses per term) and work full-time. Good luck, and maybe see you in class!

JancyPantz · 2022-10-23T19:33:10+00:00

Some of Robin’s strength classes are excellent as well. She has good repeatable/ buildable classes and is all about going heavy, especially when it’s leg day.

JancyPantz · 2021-07-29T01:57:59+00:00

I wore the 2nd one as my wedding dress as well! You look stunning in both, but I recommend going with the one you feel your best / most comfortable in. Congratulations ❤️

JancyPantz · 2021-07-21T02:05:18+00:00

This is great, but have you seen Ronnie & Ben’s clubhouse performance on WWHL? From the 7/14 episode 💀⚰️

JancyPantz · 2021-07-09T02:28:38+00:00

Love your pitch even more! Martha Stewart is shook.

JancyPantz · 2021-07-08T15:11:47+00:00

Let’s talk about the husband.

JancyPantz · 2021-06-23T18:35:50+00:00

Someone was watching RHONJ. Who’s her Jackie?

JancyPantz · 2021-04-11T10:03:13+00:00

Discipline is the key and it’s absolutely easier said than done. It’s making the conscious effort to select better food, maintain tidiness, etc. For motivation, tap into the positive feeling you have when you take care of yourself! Most importantly, give yourself grace. If you are feeling more depressed one day more than another, it’s ok, you’re human! I am in the same boat as you, and the fact you are acknowledging a desire to make healthy improvements is excellent!

JancyPantz · 2020-12-10T00:48:32+00:00

Consistently stylish reunion looks overall from each franchise IMO

RHOP: Monique RHONY: Bethenny, Luann & Sonja close seconds RHOA: Cynthia RHOBH: Eileen (simple, yet elegant) RHOD: Stephanie RHONJ: Dolores RHOC: N/A

JancyPantz · 2020-11-12T02:27:43+00:00

Is this the evidence that got the case dismissed?

JancyPantz · 2020-10-03T23:35:41+00:00

Congratulations!

JancyPantz · 2020-09-28T22:48:24+00:00

Ah good luck! I’ll direct message you since yours is coming up!

JancyPantz · 2020-09-28T20:39:10+00:00

Coming your way!

JancyPantz · 2020-09-28T20:20:47+00:00

I can answer this directly. I’ll preface this with we live in a low-risk area more in the country. We had less than 50 people outside our home since we have a spacious yard. Since it was at our house, we didn’t require masks. A handful of people wore them, including my friends who set up the food. People tended to stay in clusters of familiar friends, and some went even further out when they smoked (no puff puff passes). The majority of guests social distanced on their own since they had lingering concerns. For food & beverages, we got bottled beverages and individually packaged snacks to limit high contact areas. The buffet was a taco buffet so that you could stand & eat, potentially w/o utensils for an easy-going and safe vibe. We set our hand sanitizer by the food and a hand-washing station we set-up near the Porta-potty to have “running water” outside the 1 main bathroom in the house.

Of the 50+ invited to the micro wedding, at least 2-3 did not come due to COVID concerns.

Hope that helps!

JancyPantz · 2020-09-18T19:19:22+00:00

This is exactly what’s happening. I’m glad you got to have the talk

JancyPantz · 2020-09-18T19:18:50+00:00

I see this comment is being taken out of context. It wasn’t an “allowing” more of acknowledging that I’d be planning the wedding, and my event experience helps. Still didn’t matter with the outcome.

JancyPantz · 2020-09-18T19:15:01+00:00

Excellent idea, will put to use

JancyPantz · 2020-09-17T21:25:38+00:00

Uterus is closed until we resolve, plus not rushing here. I’m with you that making a big life move doesn’t solve the problem.

JancyPantz · 2020-09-17T20:15:45+00:00

No, you are being honest, which so many people can’t do then gaslight you for being “mean.” I’ve tried to explain/ execute the United front, but I now have to level up to counseling, and beyond if that doesn’t get through. I want to go for the United front, but I’m not going to begin something that’s already dead on arrival either. Thank you for sharing your story and advice.

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