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Resolved! Remote Job/work opportunities

Hello community members, my name is Isaac Essuman from Ghana-West Africa. I am grateful and privileged to meet you all.  I currently work remotely as a peer mentor for a US firm called bloom on a contract. I serve students of BYU-Pathway Worldwide. A...

Elton0044 by Weekender
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Strategies for finding remote work?

Hey everyone, I assume most of us here are working remotely or with some sort of hybrid approach, so I wanted to open a question I have been asked a few times recently to all of you and hear your stories and suggestions. The question is: How do you f...

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Gabriele by Deel Team
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What are you currently reading?

For me, there’s nothing better than snuggling under a fluffy blanket, hot cup of tea at the ready, with a good book in hand – it’s the perfect way to unwind after a long day. One of my 2024 bucket list items is to read 35 books, and while I might’ve ...

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Kyra by Deel Team
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Do you take advantage of walking meetings?

Walking meetings are a game-changer for me! ‍There has been a lot said about walking meetings even before the rise of remote and hybrid work, and the benefits of going for a walk while discussing work-related stuff are well-documented and plentiful ...

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Gabriele by Deel Team
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Free Home Exchange Platform for Remote Workers

Hey all! Wanted to share this cool platform I’m a member of/happen to know the founder - its a free accommodation platform for remote workers. Basically, you put up your home and then you can swap it with other trusted people from over 300 companies....

Frankie by Weekender
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The 5 phases of settling back into work after the holidays

January is in full swing and so is “circle back” season. Saying goodbye to the holidays and settling back into work is often met with a lot of mixed emotions (and it doesn’t help that Janu-worry feels 500 days long ).  To remind you that you’re not a...

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Kyra by Deel Team
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What does your workstation look like?

Hey everyone!A photo can be worth a thousand words, so I’m curious to see what your workstations look like! As I mentioned in another post I just need may laptop, so here are two a few pics of my workstation in the past few months.  What does yours l...

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Gabriele by Deel Team
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What’s on your 2024 bucket list?

Happy New Year, Community friends! January is one of my favorite months (unpopular opinion, I know ), mostly because I love the idea of a fresh start and a dedicated time to plan what I want to achieve in the new year.  I recently came across this fa...

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Kyra by Deel Team
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Coffee meet up…

Wishing my Deel family a wonderful new year. Who is up for coffee and conversation let’s plan something and make it happen in 2024.Prudence 

Deel Community Meet & Greet

Hi Deel Community friends,  My name is Cassy and I'm one of the Community Managers here at Deel. We're so thrilled that you're joining us in this dedicated space for members to ask questions, learn, and connect with other remote workers worldwide!  ...

CassyL by Administrator
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Are you a team player, or do you ride alone?

While we are all remote workers, our experiences aren't all the same. Sharing experiences with friends, some striking differences came up, one of the most impactful being the difference in experience between those of us who work closely with other co...

Gabriele by Deel Team
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Looking for great recipe ideas!

The holiday season is in full swing here in Europe, and I will be busy cooking a few dinners in the coming weeks. While I have a good base of dishes I can prepare fairly well and seem to be appreciated, I figured it would be nice to get some suggesti...

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Gabriele by Deel Team
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Resolved! What is your favorite mode of transportation?

Hey gang, I'll start with mine. My favorite mode of transportation is my 2012 FIAT AbarthPros1. 28-34 miles a gallonMy pocket rocket!2. Small mouse-sized car. Squeak squeak!3. Large trunk if you fold down the rear seats.Cons1. Lower visibility in the...

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What remote work related things are you thankful for?

With all my US colleagues out of the office for Thanksgiving, a question popped into my mind.As a community of mostly remote workers, what aspects of this form of working are you most thankful for?For me, it’s the freedom to go back to my home countr...

Gabriele by Deel Team
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Let's share AI hacks to make our work easier!

Happy Monday, everyone! As another week kicks off, I started thinking about ways to make work flow more smoothly and figured I would ask for ideas and suggestions here.What are the “hidden gem” AI tools that have become a daily part of your work? And...

Gabriele by Deel Team
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Happy Halloween and Día de los Muertos 🎃

Hi Community friends,  We hope you had a spooktacular Halloween, and a celebratory Día de los Muertos! We had such a great time spending time with our community members for our first Halloween-special Global Happy Hour, we decided to keep the fun (an...

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Must haves to work on the go

Hi Deel Community Me and @marinaleme are friends that decided to work from wherever. If you haven't had the chance to read more about us yet, check out our intro post here and the travel guide to Itacaré (Brazil) here! @Piero has started a conversat...

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lala by Deel Team
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How to choose an AirBnB when working remotely?

Hi Deel Community, @lala and I are friends that decided to work from wherever. If you haven't had the chance to read more about us yet, check out our intro post here, the travel guide to Itacaré (Brazil) here, and our must-haves to work on the go he...

Deel Community Insurance Knowledge Webinar Questions Thread

Hey there!Thanks for being a part of the first Deel Community Webinar! This webinar will be covering insurance and how you can maximize it in your life. Feel free to comment your questions below in advance and we'll be answering them during the webin...

daryldy by Deel Team
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What is the biggest culture shock you've experienced?

Hey there, adventurers! Moving to a new country isn’t just about sorting out your work and finances; it’s a thrilling journey packed with delightful, often unexpected, surprises. You may be well informed about the tipping culture in the US or about t...

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CassyL by Administrator
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Tips for a Begginer

Hi Deel Community!I have been working remotely with Industrial Design for a US company, but they have official branch in Brazil - I'm still a local employee, even with 90% of my role based in US. Long story short, I would like to leap for a new oppor...

What apps or services do you use for mental well-being?

Hi Community!Throughout the month of May, we've focused a lot on the importance of mental health in the workplace. Did you know that among the many perks and benefits you can access through your Deel profile, there are also services that help promote...

CassyL by Administrator
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Studying as a remote worker: tips and tricks?

Hi there! I've been working remotely for almost a year and a half, and I've discovered that my new job requires a whole new level of skills that I've had to learn over the last year. I love studying and I'm always eager and curious about different pl...

Maru by Weekender II
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How about holidays?

Between planning my next holidays and writing a blog post about the importance of taking breaks at work (which I regularly do), I got to thinking about my habits when it comes to logging off from work.This year I’ve been planning my holidays ahead of...

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Gabriele by Deel Team
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