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HOKIES AT WORK STORYBOARD

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HOKIES AT WORK STORYBOARD

Alumni Caleb Wilson says one of the hardest adjustments he’s had to make is “learning how to read body language in a virtual setting.”
Alum Morgan Spencer, class of 2021 says "I absolutely love coming into school and working with my students."
Alum Lauren Thompson shared advice to parents working from home..."Let's all support each other...we are all parenting and working with our best foot forward."
Hokies at Work survey to see how alumni are working during COVID - largest percentage of Hokies are working from home.
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Young alum Jordan Mercer says her favorite work from home hack is…"putting my phone in another room."
Alum Louisa Rettew shared she plans her "sit down and think" work when she's working from home and her “talk and catch up with individuals” work when she’s in the office.
Alum Blaire Brown says her self-care is “getting up and having my ‘miracle morning’ daily at 5:30 am.”
Young alum Kaileigh Keller shared a positive effect of the pandemic "I have loved getting to know my coworkers' kids and pets!"
Alum Holly Lakel shared working from home full time "... I feel like I've accomplished something..."
Alum Matt Dillard provides advice on working from home. "Keep physical notebooks for task management..."

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