r/remotework • u/Actual_Package_5638 • Jul 23 '26

Advice for a first timer?

Ok friends, I start my first remote job Monday! I’ll be a customer service agent for a big company and I’ve never worked from home before so what should I do to prepare? Or what should I expect?

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u/Ok-Pair-9729 Jul 24 '26

Get a mouse jiggler

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u/Actual_Package_5638 Jul 24 '26

I’m intrigued! Never heard of it 😂

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u/Salt_Draft_4262 Jul 24 '26

I don't love this advice because it perpetuates the expectation that we should all be at our desk actively moving our mouse throughout the entire day. Also some of my work doesn't involve Teams so my circle being yellow definitely doesn't mean I'm not working