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To Seek Some Remote Working Accountability Buddies...

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MakeThatMakeSense · 07/09/2026 18:14

Has anyone heard of an accountability buddy?
For example, someone whose goals align with yours and just by being "in it together" you achieve so much more.

Remote Working / WFH can be lonesome and de-motivating. (Especially in my case where I am self employed without colleagues/employees)

Some days I find it hard to focus. But as soon as I co-work with someone, all of a sudden I can focus without fail.

I wondered if anyone feels the same and would be interested in "teaming up" online via Discord?

i.e. working at agreed times on agreed days, connected via webcam on Discord (with mics off except for scheduled breaks if a short chat was preferred)

I'd just like to establish a few regular faces, perhaps 5 or so, and then shut it off to newcomers. Too many people would dilute the effect I think. There are communities with hundreds of people online and it feels too anonymous to be held accountable.

So if you are interested in joining my discord channel to increase...:
Motivation
Success
Achievement
Discipline
Comradery...By working remotely, together.

...then please let me know. If I get even just 1 person interested that would be a small win for me.

I tried to get some of my real life friends involved but they are either too flakey or their work doesn't lend itself to this.

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ItsABatFaceThing · 07/09/2026 22:27

I think this is a great idea for those who feel a little isolated so giving you a bump!

halfpastten · 07/09/2026 23:39

I have done similar in the past. It's a very good idea. Hope you get some takers. Good luck.

CrowLadyExtraordinaire · 07/09/2026 23:45

I'm interested

MakeThatMakeSense · 08/09/2026 07:56

CrowLadyExtraordinaire · 07/09/2026 23:45

I'm interested

Amazing!
You wanna start with 1 set day/time each week and go from there?
I'm thinking a Wednesday, starting next week if that suits you?

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