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As a complete remote company, I wonder if GitLab's business affected much by COVID-19?



People still have kids who’d normally go to school, family to take care of, etc.


And there's the mental health and anxiety issues a pandemic and quarantine bring


I work at GitLab and don't have children. My routine is pretty much... unchanged since COVID-19. That said, my stress is through the roof, as are other members of the team, not because of GitLab or deadlines or work, but life.

Those with kids, I know that it can be even more challenging or exhausting. so in some ways "unaffected" in others "feeling it". Pretty much like everyone else.

I can't comment specifics on finances, but I do count my lucky stars that GitLab raised when it did as it personally gives me a little more reassurance that we may be less affected. That said, obvs anything can happen to me or GitLab.


Our e-team recently sent out a company wide reminder that we are family and friends first and work second. As people start settling into “new normals”, they also encourage team members to take the time they need. My direct manager is reminding me to take the necessary time of to help school my kids during our 1:1's and continuously check if I need any further support.


Thanks for asking! I work at GitLab as Senior Manager, People Operations




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