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Workers Are Mastering the Art of the At-Home Promotion

Two years into the pandemic, resourceful employees are finding new ways to advance their careers without ever seeing their boss.

Larry Fulton with his foster dog at his at-home workspace in Atlanta on March 9.  Fulton works at a blockchain investing company that doesn’t have an office, allowing all employees to work remotely.

Larry Fulton with his foster dog at his at-home workspace in Atlanta on March 9.  Fulton works at a blockchain investing company that doesn’t have an office, allowing all employees to work remotely.

Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg

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For some, working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic was a boon to their careers. Better pay, better titles, better hours. And they didn’t have to have a bunch of face time with the boss in person to do it.

Princess Pierre, 35, describes herself as naturally introverted and never felt at ease in office settings. While working from home, the communications specialist found that she was able to let her output speak for itself.