Anyone have tips for being the new kid on the block for a wfh engagement? Torn if I should slap time on people’s calendars to get to know them or if that’s cringe lol. Hate feeling like I’m bothering people when they’re busy but want to be included in more discussions. I figure this is the quickest way to get up to speed work wise and social wise?

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You need to get to know these people. Put time on their calendars for intro calls. We all know the drill

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What no definately schedule some time. It would look bad if your colleagues dont know who you are. You have to network

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I would personally not call it “get to know you” time, but I agree it’s good to set up calendar invites for “onboarding.” I’d come prepared with a couple of specific questions regarding their role on the project, what standards have been set regarding communication, etc. - and once you get through that, you can open up the conversation into more informal chit chat to build that initial rapport.

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We actually have those as a "policy" for every new hire - we ask everyone to set up a coffee with everyone in the team. They become a bit monotonous at some point tbh so I only did like half and don't do them often :p, but that's just shitty of me. It's important for you! Additionally, maybe see if you can change some into walking meetings (with distance), for people that live near.

We just call them check-in john & jane
Or: virtual coffee john & jane

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