The spring of 2022 marked my transition from full-time college student to full-time remote worker. While COVID forced many people into remote work, companies like Kongregate are choosing to remain remote-first. With remote work comes unique benefits, challenges, and workplace norms. The pandemic changed the way people work. Unlike in-person jobs, relocation and commuting are not required. It was a huge draw for me to live farther away from cities with high living costs and to save time and mone