The author shares their experience of transitioning to remote work after moving across the country. They provide nine tips for healthy, sane, and productive remote work based on personal experience and stories from colleagues at Datadog. These include having a dedicated workspace, dressing for the day, showing face in person when possible, taking breaks, increasing face-to-face communication, investing in a comfortable office setup, organizing with fellow remote workers, training oneself to focus, and finding a suitable satellite office. The author also mentions that Datadog is currently hiring for remote-friendly positions.