What you need to know before you start working remotely
Still 44 nights to sleep before we spend 57 days in Greece. I'm counting down together with you. The two months away are divided over four locations. The first and last are not yet fixed, which is nice and casual. For the time I work, there is a house with wifi, which gives me some stability right away. What do you want to arrange just before your departure and what do you want to arrange on location? I'll check the list with you.
1. Take time off consciously
Such a workation or hanging out as a digital nomad sounds very idyllic, but it's a shame if you don't see anything of a destination because you're just working. Block the weeks and locations in which and on which you do NOT want to work very consciously, otherwise you run the risk of just staying busy. An automatic reply in your email does the work for you. If all your clients are aware of your schedule, then there's nothing wrong.
I almost hesitate to say it because it sounds a bit like dirty marketing jargon, but: communication is key. Arrange in advance:
your schedule
2. The internet is your lifeline. It's logical that wifi is less stable in many places than at home next to the router, but make sure there is a signal when you work. The internet is your lifeline.
and the reason why you can work on location. Nothing is as frustrating as planning to work, but not being able to due to a shaky connection. So book accommodation that you KNOW has steady internet.Fix in advance and on location
: your internet
3. Arrange a nice workplace.
I almost hesitate to say it because it sounds a bit like dirty marketing jargon, but: communication is key. On the beach bed, it just doesn't work ergonomically responsible, the labor inspectorate would certainly not agree. In every country, especially the places that are popular among remote workers, you have flex spots. It is of course also an option to ensure a nice apartment, where you can sit at a table for a few hours. But it's nice to already have some addresses in the area where you can easily slide into a desk. It's nice to have that in hand if the above &^%$*#internet refuses to work.
a list of workplaces
4. Adapt to the rhythm.
The country you are going to probably has a different rhythm than home. Combine the two and take advantage of it. For example, get up early, do your work, and plan a siesta halfway through the day, so it's not a problem if you stay up a bit later in the evening. If you often go to a place, then you know how it works. Going for the first time? Take some time to figure this out. In the first week, create:
a nice daily schedule
5. Do the mathIs a destination expensive? Then don't waste your time working there, that's just a shame. Stay longer in places that are cheaper and work a bit more there. If you have the finesse of income and expenses well under control, then you can stay away endlessly (this is how you rent out your house.
). Work with budgets and make it a sport, in that way you at least get everything financially out of what your destination has to offer. Create in advance:
