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Coding in Pajamas: The Remote Programmer’s Life 🌟

Mahdi Jazini on March 11, 2025

Opening my laptop in the morning, brewing some coffee, and starting to code without getting stuck in metro chaos gives me an incredible sense of fr...
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Hadil Ben Abdallah

This article perfectly captures the remote work experience! The freedom, the struggles, and the simple yet powerful habits to stay productive, it's all so relatable! The part about losing time to distractions hit home, and the 6 PM shutdown rule is pure gold. Thanks for sharing these insights! 🙏🏻

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Mahdi Jazini

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback..!
I’m really glad to hear that the article resonated with your experience and was helpful to you.
The 6 PM shutdown rule is one of my personal favorites as well it really helps me stay focused.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me...! 🙏😊

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Hadil Ben Abdallah

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Pouyan Jazini

I went through your text, and it was super interesting—I wanted to jot down my own experience. Funny thing is, whenever I worked remotely, those lines always got all mixed up. Being at home meant no one really believed I was actually working, and that led to my family constantly needing me for something. They never gave me any real time to just focus on my stuff—even though I was in a separate room, I could never get into that deep concentration mode. I really hope others can figure out how to set those boundaries, ‘cause for me, it’s always been a struggle. Good luck to you!

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Mahdi Jazini

Thanks, Pouyan, for sharing your experience....!
I totally get it setting those boundaries is such a challenge for so many people.
What do you think could help convince family that even when we’re home, we’re still in work mode ?
Thanks again, and wishing you the best too...

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Hassan Rezaali

While I love skipping traffic, I sometimes miss casual office chats. Online communities and virtual coworking spaces help fill the social gap!

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Mahdi Jazini

I totally agree!
Casual office chats have a special vibe that can sometimes be missed in remote work.
It’s great that you’re using online spaces and communities to fill that gap.
I think it’s also a skill to maintain social connections even from a distance!

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Hassan Rezaali

Remote work is amazing, but without discipline, it can turn into a productivity nightmare. Setting clear work hours and sticking to them is a game-changer!

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Mahdi Jazini

Thank you for your positive feedback! Setting clear work hours and maintaining discipline in remote work can truly have a huge impact on productivity. I’d love to hear about your experiences or any tips you might have on this topic! 🙏

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Hassan Rezaali

Working in pajamas is great until you realize your posture is suffering. A dedicated workspace (and occasional stretching) keeps me sane!

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Mahdi Jazini

Absolutely true! Working in comfy clothes might seem great at first, but having a proper workspace and paying attention to posture is so important. I also try to take short breaks every few hours and do some stretches. It’s great that you pointed this out...!

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👏👏👏👏👏

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Mahdi Jazini

🙏

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BrowserCat

Good for use!

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Mahdi Jazini

🙏

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Interesting to read