How can I avoid going on webcam with my teams? I really don’t feel like changing out of my pjs

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Tell them video conferences slows down the internet for critical places like hospitals and labs.

Then remind them that Netflix was asked to reduce streaming to SD for the same reason.

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Don’t change. Just wash your face. I’m usually post workout and not showered. I just make sure face is washed and no makeup. And hair doesn’t look crazy

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I use a bunch of apps: BBS, Alexia Clark, beach body videos, core power yoga. And then I try to close out the day with a long walk

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Just mention your video is turned ON, and ask if they can see you

They shouldn’t be able to as you really haven’t turned it on, and then Mention seems like the video system is broke, might need a laptop replace

Lol

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right? then say, "I don't see you either...what's going on with this system"

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Don't, I always have my camera blocked

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Just block the Webcam with a sticker or something.

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Also they can’t smell you, thank god for that

Just...don’t

My teams are requiring all zoom and videos on.

🤣sadly “not optional”

You should change either way. Consider just going on at the beginning to say hi and then turning it off - especially if you’re just listening.

I pace around on calls to stretch my legs so i usually end up doing this.

My clients are prohibiting cameras due to
Bandwidth issues. Just use that

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