Shauna makes a living working in web application development, but outside of work, her interests and passions are varied. You’d be just as likely to find her enjoying a virtual reality experience as you would be to find her making soap or working in her garden. Below, she shares a photo of her home office–where …
America may be having a love affair with the idea of remote work, but staying focused and productive while working from home can be difficult. Over 20 percent of Remoters surveyed said they struggle to remain focused while working from home. When there’s always laundry that needs to be folded, dishes to put away, and …
“The best parts of working at home are the obvious, no commute, being closer to my kids, and not having to buy expensive office appropriate clothing. The lesser known benefits people don’t talk about are things like being able to fart, pick your nose, clip your finger nails, having access to your own bathroom after …
After working in customer-centric leadership roles for over 10 years, Wendy got a taste of working remotely and decided to launch Untethered Success, where she encourages women get out of the cubicle by helping them secure remote careers. Wendy doesn’t just help others find remote work, she loves and lives the remote work lifestyle. Working …
When you work from home there’s no one to see–or judge–your home office. You can work from the kitchen table, the couch, the bed…whatever. But when you work remotely day in and day out, there’s something to be said for having a built out home office. It’s where you’re expected to think big. It’s where …
“Automated big task of the day and spent the day watching YouTube videos.” Concerning, yet impressive. We have no idea how one would go about doing this, but this Remoter was able to outsmart the system and was rewarded for it. Anonymously share your funniest, most embarrassing, darkest, and most relatable remote work confessions, here.
Emily and Wheeler are a couple, world travelers, and co-owners of Made By Latitude, a creative studio that offers photography, web design, graphic design, and branding for businesses of all sizes. The duo was inspired to start Made By Latitude while kicking it on a beach in Bali, and that start is reflected in their …
It doesn’t matter if you own your home, rent, or live in a yurt, if you work from home you can probably include a home office deduction when filing your 2018 taxes. The thing is, taxes can be scary and confusing. Especially when you work from home or are freelance. We’re here to help. Below …
When you work from home, sometimes pants are optional and the dog needs exercise.
Felix is a life coach and the author of Personal Branding: Master Your Digital Presence, so it makes sense that he and his brother own Felix Digital Lab, a company that teaches online entrepreneurship and personal branding. Felix clocks in from his dining room table in Ankara, Turkey, where he makes sure to take short …
After lots of research, we compare the top remote work programs so you can determine the best way to travel and work remotely in 2019.
“We’ve been remodeling for over a year and sometimes will leave the door open for long periods while construction supplies are getting in or out of the house. Over the summer, a garter snake snuck in and hid in our bedroom for a couple days, always slithering away when we spotted him. I was on …
Felicia works as an instructional designer with New Leaders, an organization that trains educational leaders to build great schools that help prepare kids for careers and college. New Leaders’ mission is to ensure high academic achievement for all children, especially students in poverty and students of color. Felicia is still new to working from home (just …
Over the past few months remote workers have shared the pros and cons of working remotely with Remoter. Over 85 percent of those surveyed say that travel and schedule flexibility are the biggest pros, with better work-life balance and a less stressful work environment coming in not far behind. Most of us can agree that …
“My wife and I work from home and tend to start work early, around 5:30 – 6:00 a.m. We also have our own happy hour around 3 p.m., regardless of having calls in the evening.” Anonymously share your funniest, most embarrassing, darkest, and most relatable remote work confessions, here.
One of the biggest pros of working remotely is the ability to work from anywhere. This is something Rachel has taken full advantage of since launching her PR and marketing agency Rebel Coast Media. She spent last winter working near Mammoth Mountain in California, integrating regular ski breaks into her work schedule. Then she did …
Take a cue from our Remoter, Jess, who’s home office is full of plants: Adding some greenery spruces up even the simplest of workspaces. Plants do more than add a pop of color to your desk or office, they can improve your mental health. Psychology Today reports that indoor plants boost your mood and help you …
“I had severe morning sickness with my second pregnancy, but was still working from home. I was busy throwing up right before a big interview with a bank president and the source called early. I could not get to the phone fast enough so my 3-year-old son did it for me. I can still remember …
Chris doesn’t just work remotely, he makes a living helping others work remotely. He starts by helping people find their passion through his Align 2 Design program. From there, he coaches people in building their own online business using his personal expertise as a successful digital entrepreneur. Below, Chris shares why he does what he …
There’s no denying that a virtual office saves a company thousands of dollars. When employees work from home, there’s no need for the company to lease a space, pay utilities, or buy things like printers and toilet paper. But how does all this impact you, the employee? Turns out working from home can save you …
“For years I worked in an office, and one day I had to work from home. With no experience WFH, I watched three Denzel Washington movies including Training Day, Malcom X, and The Hurricane. Needless to day, I was reluctant to work from home again but am now an expert since I joined a virtual …
Marcus does a little of everything from his home office in Massachusetts. He has experience with web design and company branding (see his work at Perfect Evolution) and also works in event management for musical artists and venues at Honor Roll. Marcus offers his services to local businesses, musicians, and brands and also works with international clients, …
Whether you’re a newbie to the idea of traveling while working, or you’re a digital nomad looking for the next stop, choosing where to go can be challenging. You’ve got to take into account the cost of living, WiFi speed, and lifestyle, then consider more serious things like safety, healthcare, and air quality. Several of …
“The first summer I was working remotely, I decided to go on several different camping trips all over the country with my laptop and wireless hotspot. One day, I was camped out in a remote part of Yosemite that thankfully had good cell service (how does that even happen?). I was on a really important …
Fabrizio loves to create and tinker. He has 20 years of experience working as a software architect for various companies, but in his spare time the “work” doesn’t stop–he spends it creating apps and robots. When he’s not working from his home office in Italy, Fabrizio is on the road, traveling to large companies around …
Setting up your home office can be liberating, but 60 percent of polled Remoters still say their home office needs work. First, you have to take into account the space you have to work with and how much money you’re willing to spend on your home office. Once you have a home office idea established, …
“My internet blacked out in the middle of a call, with another one to go that afternoon. Resetting the Wifi didn’t work, so I hustled down the street to Dunkin’, which in my neighborhood is the hotspot for screaming tweenagers after school. I had to stay muted for the call, despite discussing my department for …
Leilani is the head of experience at Unsettled, an organization that runs coworking and coliving retreats all over the world. She works with the team of trip leaders to design what living Unsettled looks like. Bangkok is her home base, but pops in on retreats around the world to live, work, and adventure with the …
The tension between work and personal life is a very real thing when you work remotely. And it gets worse during the holidays. A Gallup poll published in December 2017 noted that while 43 percent of the workforce was taking vacation time over the holidays, over half of those workers still planned on checking into …
“I booked a remote work trip to the island of Roatan off the coast of Honduras for two weeks. I thought I was being so clever–I found cheap tickets and made sure the Airbnb I booked had solid WiFi. That “solid” WiFi went out on day 3, right before a work call (of course). Then, …
Like most freelancers, Jessica knows all about multitasking. A freelance writer and content strategist, she manages several clients including a long-term contract with Only In Your State and a gig interviewing Days of our Lives stars (see photo above), but still makes time for frequent family excursions. To make it all work, she says, “I have …
Becca is one half of HalfHalfTravel (we profiled the other half, here), a travel blog filled with guides, advice, and the kind of travel photos that make you wonder what you’re doing sitting at a desk. When she’s not running the blog, Becca is a lifestyle photographer specializing in proposals, engagements, and fashion. Becca checked …
Megan is the head of marketing at No Desk Project, a program that takes remote professionals out of the 9-to-5 grind by immersing them in work and travel experiences in places like Bali, India, and Argentina. In addition to setting up housing and a workspace, each trip has a theme–so you can focus on volunteer …
Shane is the director of programming for Make Life Skate Life, an organization that builds skateparks and develops grassroots skateboarding. With projects around the world, from Iraq to Myanmar to Bolivia, Shane spends a good chunk of time communicating with the teams on the ground and thinking ahead to the next project. Shane shares what …
Nichole is a therapist and certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, who runs her own business, Mindfulness Based Interventions. Working remotely allows her to travel to the communities and people she works with, making her services more accessible. When she’s not on the road, she works from her home office where she gets her …
Pablo works for Sourcefabric, a nonprofit that develops software for independent news organizations, from his home office in Spain. His main job is working on the frontend of Sourcefabric’s Superdesk app, a newsroom tool that manages the journalistic process. Pablo works mainly from his home office, but when he works somewhere else or travels, he likes …
Hannah is a freelance content writer and community-builder, whose currently on a multi-year journey around the world. Since leaving her home in England in 2016, she’s made her way across four continents to her 18th and current home base: Melbourne, Australia. For most of 2018, she worked in the passenger seat of a camper van, but …
Jonathan is the co-founder of Unsettled, a remote working community that facilitates work-based experiences in destinations like Bali, Peru, and Argentina. The team at Unsettled makes working and traveling abroad easy by organizing participants’ housing, workspaces, and activities. Even when he’s not traveling with the Unsettled community, Jonathan truly lives the lifestyle. He’s visited over …
Whether she’s collecting vintage pieces for her jewelry collection, Jennifer Elizabeth, or working with clients as a graphic designer, Jenn’s specialty is her high level of creativity and developed sense of what sells. Jenn is based in NYC, but is currently on Remote Year‘s four-month program traveling around Central and South America. She checks in with …
Elizabeth (Liz) works for Infor, a global software company that builds products for industries, as a manager in their education group. It probably sounds like a big job and it is, which is why working from home is essential. When things get too stressful or she needs to step away, Liz has two furry excuses–her cats …
Dave works in user experience design (UX design) and product management, but he also has a wife and kids. To maintain focus and a separation of work and personal life, Dave fixed up a stand-alone building behind his home and made his own sitting and standing desk (because if you haven’t heard, sitting is the …
Hansa started her jewelry business, No Mind Mala, in 2009 when she started collecting handmade prayer beads (or malas) while traveling around India. When she moved back to the US, she launched her business from a 10 foot by 10 foot camper before upgrading to a tipi, then a yurt, and finally a brick-and-mortar workshop …
For Dan, it wasn’t enough to clock in from his home in NYC, he wanted to take his work on the road. He joined Remote Year, a work and travel program for people who work remotely and is currently traveling through South America. Travel provides plenty of inspiration for his work as a freelance photographer and …
Gina worked remotely before it was a thing. While everyone else dropped their kids at daycare and slogged to the office in traffic, Gina raised two kids, several dogs, and established herself as a successful freelance writer–all from the comfort of home. Over the years she’s contributed to a variety of news outlets including VICE, …
An Italian expat living in Berlin, Giulia teaches Italian to students from all over the world. Through her site Speak and Travel Italian, she offers online and in-person lessons, publishes a weekly podcast, and provides her students with supplemental listening and speaking exercises. When she’s not chatting with people from all over the world in Italian, …
From 9-to-5, Nadia works as a registered dietitian, but in her downtime, she sews and sells ski masks through her Etsy shop LycraUnincorporated (Note: the “Zombie Catpocalypse” is too good to pass up). Nadia lives the adventure-driven, mountain lifestyle herself; clocking in from campsites and riding her mountain bike over her lunch break. When she’s not climbing, skiing, …
Tracy is the CEO of two fully remote companies–The Cheat Sheet and Remoter–and is one of the biggest proponents of the work-from-home revolution. A true Remoter, Tracy has worked remotely for 13 years and during that time he’s cultivated his dream work space complete with self-made desk, brainstorming whiteboard, and lots and lots of sun. Below …
As a fully remote marketing manager for The Cheat Sheet, Bridget doesn’t stay in one place for long. Whether she’s hopping from her home office to a nearby Panera Bread or trading the cold of upstate NY for the sun of Orlando, FL, Bridget takes advantage of her flexible work from home lifestyle. Below she …
Julia writes about health, fitness, culture, and entertainment for The Cheat Sheet. But once she signs off for the day, her creativity doesn’t stop. She’s a food writer and runs SimplyDeliciousBlog.com, a site where she shares original, simple recipes that she started curating in college. Julia also wrote a cookbook geared toward millennial men. Below, Julia tells …
A central part of Patrick’s #remotelife is his membership at HQ, a co-working space in Raleigh, NC. From there, he clocks in with The Cheat Sheet as the product and operations manager. Patrick gave us a peek into his benefit-studded co-working space and shared his must-have gear items for working remotely. Quick-fire profile: How many years have …
