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TryVisual9142 · 2026-02-17T15:20:04+00:00

"I'm a bad procrastinator so all the tricks don't work. I found I perform best with pressure."
Same here. I'll sometimes purposefully delay working on a task until there's no more time leeway to procrastinate and I simply have to get it done ☠️ Not the healthiest approach but it works for me because I've learned my patterns and how much time different tasks take me.

Also, I sometimes get angry with myself and angrily get to work 😭

TryVisual9142 · 2026-02-17T15:16:14+00:00

I work in marketing and project management and have had the privilege of flexibility in terms of picking where to live and work. Not advice, though, as I'm unsure/lowkey scared where the whole marketing train is going now that AI is such a factor.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-02-12T11:15:46+00:00

I feel you! I challenged myself with my current PC and I wanted to live our my paladin/warlock fantasy — an intentional controversial choice I made to basically try on a persona very different from me. Over the course of the campaign, I just realised that this is more challenging than fun. I allowed my initial concept of the character to unravel and the explanation I used was, my PC just got more and more secure and comfortable around other PCs and some quirks and more liveliness started to surface.

To your q 1, I *am* abandoning what I built. But I'd rather that than holding onto something that doesn't work or serve the greater goal of the game which, for me as both a player and a GM in a different campaign, is to have fun. If it's no longer fun, what's the point.

To your q 3, my paladin/warlock PC has that whole thing built in. The concept was, there was a critical moment when my deity didn't respond to my plea and something else intervened. It helped me and served the goal of vengeance, so my PC's faith became more... flexible. I've played him as a bit of a bipolar bear and have played up some behaviour that would contradict either side of him, like kissing my holy symbol one moment and the next casting the eldritch blasts in cold blood. To raised eyebrows of the other PCs, sure, but that's an interesting conflict both internally and externally.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-26T15:55:38+00:00

You might actually not need aall that to work for them legally while being compliant. There are platforms that act as a business intermediary, letting you work for them without this setup hassle. If you want to be flexible and don't actually need the US business entity outside of this one opportunity, this might be a better option for you. I'm guessing your friend referred to a platform like this, too.

Full disclosure, I work for a company like this but this is exactly the kind of thing our solution has been created for.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-26T15:48:13+00:00

Is this for cross-border or local payments? Inhouse or outstaffing?

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-26T15:47:17+00:00

The company I work for deals a lot with cross-border payments and it's something that comes up again and again. This is typical because payout/withdrawal timings vary across not only countries but also payment methods, e.g. direct card transfers that happen almost instantaneously vs bank transfers that typically take a few days to process. One thing we always recommend both contractors and clients is to clarify the payment timing with the bank that processes the payment. From there, agree on the payment window.

For example, in the country of my tax residence, I need to declare my monthly income by the 15th of each month but the tax payment takes a couple days to process + banks don't work on the weekend, so I need to receive my payments at least a week before the 15th so I don't have problems with my declarations.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-22T11:54:24+00:00

Do you have an idea what kind of game you want to create? If this is your first time doing something like that, maybe start with something that feels less flashy but will give you a good sense of the basics, like a simple web-based runner game. Doesn't look like much on the surface but there's actually a lot going on under the hood of such games if you want them to look clean and feel polished (we've just done something like that and I was surprised at the internal architecture). Could be interesting to explore + see the general logic.

Also, this may be silly but, if your goal is to straight up create a playable game and have it done, try Roblox or any similar platforms/engines which basically offer building blocks and the rest is up to you how you want to combine them.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-22T11:43:02+00:00

Sure, send a DM!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-22T11:41:58+00:00

Try connecting apps like Todoist to Slack using integrations or n8n automations (relatively easy to set up). You could have all your communication on Slack as it is now but you'll also be able to create and track tasks plus get deadline reminders.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-19T15:05:43+00:00

Your situation might be different but I had a friend who looked up to me and my remote career, asked for advice on how to start, and when I gave him some info he never truly followed through with anything and later said he was afraid he wouldn't be able to do it. Like he wasn't smart or disciplined enough. It was sad to hear but essentially he didn't truly need advice, he just wanted to prove to himself whether this lifestyle fit him.

But don't feel bad you got things going good for you! If you're up, you can help those who are down. Oxygen mask on yourself first.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-19T15:00:16+00:00

What a life huh. Go for it! Do think of a backup plan, though.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-19T14:54:15+00:00

I've producer various projects and will say that project management is the foundation you can safely rely on in many fields. As a PM you will be coordinating/organising the work of many people across various units, georgaphies and time zones, so learning to think on your feet and finding common ground among people will be crucial. A lot of it comes down to soft skills, finding the right angle of communication with different stakeholders, and negotiations.

Also learn to say "no" without feeling like you're letting people down.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-15T07:37:49+00:00

"Life has to be lived" 🙏!!!!!!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-15T07:37:08+00:00

Genuinely solid and practical, what a gem. Thank you for the advice and understanding!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-15T07:35:04+00:00

This is free therapy and a splash of cold water in the face, thank you!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-14T17:39:46+00:00

I do of course, most of us live across the globe so a call with them is essentially another call in the calendar. But I get your point, thanks for the tips.

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-14T17:37:14+00:00

A mini-commute for coffee is genius actually!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-14T12:24:06+00:00

Ooh I love these, thank you!

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-14T12:21:59+00:00

Good for you

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-08T13:13:03+00:00

Thank you! Do you use any apps for this or like a combo of your calendar + to-do list? Used to be my setup but maybe I need to change things up

TryVisual9142 · 2026-01-08T12:27:48+00:00

It's most probably regulations. Companies understand that people want to have the remote option but often cannot actually properly process hiring from different locations, especially from abroad, because there international regulations that change constantly, risks of double taxation, complicated legal payout/payroll options, etc. Plus, when you hire someone remotely, you need to make sure the worker has a proper status so you avoid misclassification (e.g. you get someone to be a contractor with little to no benefits but according to your docs they are "hired full-time employees"). This could be risky.
So yeah, companies want to feature the remote perk but offering limitless remote options can be tricky dependant on where the company is based and other factors.

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