Remotely One - A remote work podcast Remote Work Before It Was Trendy: Anna Burgess Yang on Adapting, and Excelling - ep. 103
Feb 12, 2025
Join Anna Burgess Yang, a seasoned remote work pioneer and freelance fintech writer, as she recounts her unique journey in the world of remote work since 2006. From navigating the culture shifts before working from home was mainstream to sharing hilarious tales of road trips entwined with marriage and conference calls interrupted by potty training chaos, Anna's experiences are both entertaining and enlightening. She reflects on the challenges of proving herself and the evolving norms of balancing work and home life.
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Early Remote Work Challenges
- Anna Burgess Yang worked remotely since 2006, driving eight hours every other weekend to see her husband.
- Her company eventually offered her full-time remote work with a raise and company phone.
Company Culture Shift
- Anna's company initially hesitated to embrace remote work but eventually opened it to everyone.
- This shift changed the work culture, allowing for more flexibility and adaptation.
Locked Out
- Anna recalls an incident where an employee's child locked her out of the house during a customer meeting.
- The employee had to scramble to regain access without revealing her remote work situation.