Rapid Fire: Brittany McMillen
11 burning questions for the people of Remote Wing
Every few weeks, we’re getting to know the people of Remote Wing with a little Q&A. Let’s jump in!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An actress or a teacher.
What was your first job?
Daycare worker.
When did you first start working remotely?
About 3 years ago.
What’s your favorite part about remote work?
The flexibility, staying in my PJs, hanging out with my dog.
What’s the hardest part about remote work?
Feeling isolated or bored, plus the lack of collaboration.
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Honestly as of the past few months, going to the gym.
Biggest pet peeve?
Bad spelling.
Guilty pleasure?
Reality TV shows.
Where do you see remote work being in 5 years?
I think it will become even more common than it is today, at least I hope! And I think there will be more groups like Remote Wing to support those people.
One piece of advice for the remote community?
Make sure to be plugged into some type of community so that you don’t feel lonely or isolated! I believe being involved in a solid community of people is so important for our well-being.
Let’s hype you up! Something you wanna promote?
I’m a graphic designer at Bluleadz in Tampa. We are a HubSpot agency that specializes in inbound marketing. We have an amazing office, but also are allowed to work remotely. There’s a lot of flexibility which I appreciate, and really awesome people. Check us out @ Bluleadz.com :)
About Brittany
Brittany is a graphic designer living in sunny Tampa, FL with her husband and their cute pup. She discovered her love for design in high school yearbook class; to this day, her favorite type of design work is layout design. She loves to travel, spend time with friends, and discover new music.
Remote Wing is a Slack and content community advocating for better mental, emotional and physical health for remote workers.
