Staying connected with wifi is a big challenge when working remotely. We decided on Sprint because it has reasonable service internationally and there is no extra cost for using it overseas. Before we became digital nomads, we researched international phone plans extensively so that we could stay well connected while traveling. I have been working remotely for 2 years, mostly in Europe. Lisa Richter, Marketing and Communications Professional and Podcast Host #4 Tether Your Phone to Your Computer So yeah, at some point, you will need to have The Talk with those you care about and let them know that just because you are working from home, doesn’t’ mean you are NOT working. Or, my personal favorite, get assigned messenger duty whereby you are tapped to be held hostage by the delivery guy. Or that relative who figures you have a flexible schedule so you are the perfect person to take them for their colonscopy. You know, that neighbor who sees you are home a lot so therefore it will be no trouble for you to clean their multiple cats’ litter box while they go abroad for two weeks. Maybe it seems obvious, but since I’ve been working from home, I’ve noticed a climb in request creep. My tip for working remotely is to maintain boundaries with family and friends. Riley Adams, Blogger at Young and the Invested #3 Maintain Boundaries with Family and Friends This latter point is also important because I work collaboratively across multiple work teams and need to make myself available despite not being at the office. This usually includes wearing headphones with music as I would at work or regularly exchanging e-mails with coworkers to remain engaged. I attempt to work for specified amounts of time and minimize distractions around me. Because remote work can leave you at home, I need to wall myself off from my personal life. When working remotely, I make a conscious decision to write down my daily to do items to make sure I stay organized and on track for accomplishing my deliverables. I’ve found meeting face-to-face provides for a more productive discourse and better clarity on actions items whereas working alone allows for less distraction and better productivity. Because my commute extends in excess of an hour each way, I attempt to strike a balance by splitting my time between working face-to-face on days filled with meetings and working remotely on more individual tasks. I currently split my time between being in-person in the office and working remotely from my home. Sean Pour, Co-Founder at SellMax #2 Organize Your Work This is mentally exhausting and should be avoided at all costs. You’ll find you are constantly thinking about work, and it will become your whole life. If you don’t do this, it will start to break you down mentally. But, if you do work from home, be sure to create a designated work area and once you leave that area work is finished. I recommend working out of a coffee shop, or a co-working station. It’s easy to let work carry into your personal life, especially if end up working remotely from your home. When you are working remotely make sure you separate your work and life balance. Here’s what they’ve told us: #1 Separate Work and LIfe We’ve asked 21 experts who’ve been working remotely for a long time about their #1 tip on working remotely. Working Remotely: Here are the experts’ tips It all comes down to how you structure and organize your remote work. Sometimes, it can be even worse than working at a traditional office. But often, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Working remotely is the dream of many employees.
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