Work loudly

This article discusses the challenge of making work visible in remote environments, where the ambient visibility of an office is lost. It argues that invisible work, no matter how valuable, often goes unrecognized in performance reviews and promotions. The solution is to 'work loudly'—sharing progress, reasoning, and dead ends in real-time through public channels, issue trackers, and pull request descriptions. This approach builds trust, prevents surprises, and ensures contributions are seen. The article uses the metaphor of a 'bear bell' to emphasize the importance of signaling early to avoid defensive reactions from stakeholders. It provides practical advice for developers and tech professionals to increase their impact and visibility without adding extra reporting layers.