Buffalo Networking for Freelancers & Remote Workers: New Hire Social

(Or maybe your actual coworkers just don't get it).

They sleep on the job, they don’t respond to Slack, and their feedback on your latest project was terrible. If you are a freelancer, a remote employee, or running a "Department of One," you know the struggle: You are the Employee of the Month, but you are also the IT department, the janitor, and the only person at the office Christmas party.

It’s time to find a new team.

The Employee of the Month Club is holding its inaugural staff meeting at Third Space. We are building a community for Buffalo’s "Independent Workforce"—the creatives, admins, tech workers, and founders who need a space to connect outside the 9-to-5 grind.

This is not a stiff "networking event." There will be no keynote speakers, no slide decks, and absolutely no awkward elevator pitches. This is a mandatory staff meeting* to complain about clients, discuss the perils of tax season, and remember what 3D humans look like.

We are casting a wide net. If you feel like a "Department of One," you are hired.

• ✅ Remote Workers & Digital Nomads (Get out of the house).
• ✅ Freelancers & Contractors (Find people who understand the hustle).
• ✅ Side-Hustlers & Founders (Meet your new support group).
• ✅ In-Person Creatives (If you work in a traditional office but you’re the only creative/weirdo in the building, you belong here too).

• 4:30 PM - Clock In: Log off your actual job, shut the laptop, and grab a drink/coffee at Third Space.
• 5:00 PM - Onboarding: Mingle with other "New Hires." No pressure, just vibes.
• 6:00 PM - Clock Out: The event wraps up so you can get home for dinner (or keep the party going if you want).

• 🚫 No Sales Pitches: We are here to make friends, not close deals.
• 🚫 No Zoom Links: Put the laptop away.
• 👖 Hard Pants Optional: Jeans are acceptable. Sweatpants are respected.

RSVP is free but required

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