Working Remotely

I have been working 100% remotely since 2013; yes, you have read correctly, 10 years already working remotely, so I know really good what it means.

With this article, I would like to share what working remotely means for me and what does not. After COVID, when everyone was pushed to work remotely, I have heard many misconceptions based on the bad experience. Working from home during that time was not really the same thing that working remotely when you can go out, work from a coworking or a cafe.

But, first of all, let's define what working remotely means for me:

• The most important fact is that you are location independent, it means you can work from wherever you want. Obviuosly, there are some legal restrictions around the location, so you may be forced to work from specific country most of the time. Companies can not do anything against it, as it is the way countries have for regulating taxes and benefits of living in a country.

• If the company has offices, you can choose to work from there, but you are not pushed to go 1, 2 or 3 days to the office. This is the trickiest thing. I see so many companies pushing employees to work from the office a few days per week, so it completely destroy the first point.

• Working remotely does not mean having complete freedom over your work hours. While some companies offer flexible schedules, there are usually core hours or guidelines to ensure team collaboration. Remote work is about location flexibility, not necessarily about working at odd hours or during weekends.

• A successful remote work setup requires a properly equipped workspace. Whether you're working from home or elsewhere, it's essential to have a dedicated, distraction-free environment with all the necessary tools and amenities you'd expect in a traditional office setting. This includes a comfortable desk, ergonomic chair, reliable internet connection, and a quiet space for focused work.