"Do you think just because you moved to Texas, we'll forget about you at Christmas?" Every remote worker secretly dreams for a message like that from their boss, preferably with a modest gift or gesture of gratitude.

However, if you're …

Christmas lights twinkling on every house and Christmas music playing in every business make me want to remain at home, watch It's a Wonderful Life, and avoid doing work. Is it just me? No, I don't believe so.

It makes …