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My laptop battery died right before a big video call in a library
I was at the main branch of the public library in Springfield, trying to look professional for a new client meeting. My laptop was at 5% and I forgot my charger. The call started, my screen went black, and I had to explain the whole thing from my phone. I now keep a spare charger in my bag at all times. Anyone else have a go-to backup plan for power issues?
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wood.jana6mo ago
Look professional" for a video call is a bit much, in my experience. It's just a call.
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evafoster6mo ago
Just a call" until you're the only one in a t-shirt with a cat filter stuck on your face.
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noahr436mo ago
What if your boss is on the call?
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grantnelson5mo ago
Totally agree with "it's just a call." I once joined what I thought was a quick team check-in, only to find the CEO had been silently waiting on the line for ten minutes. I was in my rattiest hoodie, and my background was a total disaster zone. The panic is so real. It feels like the professional version of a jump scare. Now I'm paranoid and treat every single calendar link like a potential trap.
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