Brittany Joiner reflects on her experiences working in a distributed environment at Elastic, highlighting the personal and organizational benefits of this flexible work model. She appreciates the freedom to travel and work from various locations, which enhances her productivity and allows her to align her work schedule with her natural energy levels. Joiner also notes the cost savings associated with working from home, like reduced commuting expenses and the convenience of having meals at home. From an organizational perspective, distributed work fosters a results-oriented culture at Elastic, where communication is prioritized through digital platforms like Zoom and Slack, enhancing collaboration among global teams. She emphasizes that while distributed work offers numerous advantages, it requires intentional communication and an understanding of diverse working styles to be successful. Elastic's culture supports this by encouraging face-to-face interactions during offsites and annual gatherings, and by promoting a respectful and non-malicious approach to digital communication.