Author: Missy

Hi! I’m Missy and I’m a Technical Account Manager on the WordPress.com Special Projects Team. When I’m not working, I’m mom to a teenager and three doggos, volunteer in dog rescue and transport, volunteer with American Cancer Society events, and contribute to support groups for parents of special needs kiddos.
happiness engineering, remote work

5 Tips for Working Remotely

Before joining Automattic in 2019, I worked as a freelancer (remotely) for about 12 years. During those years, I learned a great deal about managing my time, creating systems, and staying motivated while working from my home office and all of the distractions being at home brings. Of course, I’m still learning new ways to be effective and organized (never stop learning!), but I thought … Continue reading 5 Tips for Working Remotely

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happiness engineering, trial

3 Tips to make the most of your Happiness Engineer Trial

The Happiness Engineer trial is not easy, particularly if you’re already employed full-time or have other responsibilities to balance. The trial is intense, and there will almost certainly come a time when you’ll feel that it’s just too much. It’s been more than two years since my trial, but I still vividly remember sitting in front of my computer giving myself a pep talk before … Continue reading 3 Tips to make the most of your Happiness Engineer Trial

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