A Quick Note on Virtual CoWorking

We are here when you need us

Hey everyone.

If you’re receiving this email, it is because you’re a free subscriber to Vertical (thanks, by the way!).

I wanted to give you a heads up on what is on your calendar. I’ve written about this before but as a part of our Mental Health Program, but we started hosting virtual coworking hours every couple of weeks.

They are simple.

It’s just a place to come together and get some quiet work done.

It’s one hour every two weeks (or so).

Our cameras are on, mics are off, and the chat is active. I have quiet music playing.

Come and go as you please. Or never show up to any of them. I have no expectations other than this - someone will need this and need it badly.

As we continue to deal with the fallout from COVID and our increased isolation, some digital camaraderie can be balm for the soul for some of us who struggle being disconnected from our team/employees/peers/industry.

So, I’ll host an hour of shared quiet work. Simple as that.

Now, I realize it’s not a fit for all of you. And some of you may have more time for it later.

Feel free to decline an event or decline all the events (I made it recurring through year-end because Google gives you the useful option of “declining all future events”). Or you can simply respond to the invite via email and tell me to take you off the list. No need to clog your calendars needlessly.

But for the 85% of you who will find value in it, pop in whenever you want. We’ll be there.

And if you are struggling with the weight on your shoulders, feel free to utilize our free, anonymous mental health hours at FIRE. We have your back.

See you guys on Zoom!

-Matt