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Happiness for everyone: working with a disability at Automattic

Have you ever wondered whether you’d ever find a job that was the right fit? Where you’d be able to open your computer and, instead of dread, unhappiness, and a sense of being weighed down, feeling good about being there and excited about digging into your workday? I used to suffer from those same negative feelings… After a long commute, I’d sit outside my workplace … Continue reading Happiness for everyone: working with a disability at Automattic

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Five Tips for Preparing to Apply to the Happiness Engineer Position

The opportunity to become a Happiness Engineer is an exciting one, and with all the excitement comes a lot of expectations as well! You’ve likely read about the work of a Happiness Engineer, and how we’re passionate about helping our customers with everything WordPress. If you share our passions and think you could be a good fit for the position, we would love for you … Continue reading Five Tips for Preparing to Apply to the Happiness Engineer Position

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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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FAQ: Happiness Engineers And Flexibility

Automattic powers many sites worldwide with its large assortment of products, so our support team is available every day of the week to best serve our customers. But what does that mean for our Happiness Engineers’ schedule? Q: What does a typical workday look like for Happiness Engineers? Generally, a Happiness Engineer’s workday consists of eight work hours, six of which are typically spent working … Continue reading FAQ: Happiness Engineers And Flexibility

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5 Surprising Facts I’ve Learned About Working Remotely

Here at Automattic, we have been doing this work-from-home thing for a long time now. This was actually how I found out about the Happiness Engineer position. My family is kind of spread out across three different continents, and I felt like working from home would help me spend more time with them, see my nieces grow up, and also explore the world.  That said, … Continue reading 5 Surprising Facts I’ve Learned About Working Remotely

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What to Expect During Your First Three Months as a Happiness Engineer

Howdy! My name is Stewart, and let me first start by saying how much I have enjoyed this career change! The first three months were a breeze and went by so quickly.  However, I would like to give you a peek behind the curtain to show you what you can expect during your first three months at Automattic. I think you are going to like … Continue reading What to Expect During Your First Three Months as a Happiness Engineer

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Domains: A Cookie Jar Analogy

As Engineers, one of the most common questions we receive is about one’s domain name and how it affects their website. Domain names can look daunting, but you don’t have to worry about it! Grab your favorite cookies and cup of tea or coffee or chocolate (or any beverages you prefer,) and let’s learn more about domain names and why they are similar to a cookie jar. Continue reading Domains: A Cookie Jar Analogy

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned from My Cat

Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace. The Foo Fighters album’s name defines my cat, Hunter, and the ways she has helped me to become a better Happiness Engineer. I adopted Hunter in March of 2011. She was pretty small, full of fleas, and very sick. Her former owner had traumatized her. She was and still is a terrified cat. But she is healthy and happy, grumpy … Continue reading 5 Lessons I’ve Learned from My Cat

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Self-Care when you work remotely

Working remotely can seem ideal for many people. What could be better than working from home, not having to worry about commuting, or even sticking to your pajamas the whole day? When I started working for Automattic almost five years ago, I was quite new to the concept of working remotely. I thought that bringing my laptop to bed to continue working on pending items … Continue reading Self-Care when you work remotely

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