Described as “the same job with more sand and better coffee”, the global searches for ‘working holiday’ have soared by 82.66% since April 2021 to July 2022.
Workation is a move, for several weeks or months. Therefore, it is worth taking care of many things in advance.
The team at William Russell have prepped their 7 workation tips for you:
- Schedule it in advance and do your research properly to know what to expect. What are the risks? And how can you avoid or minimise them? Calculate your budget: living in another city or country can be unpredictable and unexpectedly expensive. Be prepared to save money for housing, coworking (if needed), food, insurance, and other options.
- Set a routine and declutter physically and digitally. Work requires stability, and moving every two or three days will be more exhausting than energising. And you also need to see a new area.
- Be aware of culture shock and cultural sensitivities to avoid finding yourself in tricky situations.
- Define boundaries with colleagues and family members, so they respect your work time if you have a workation with them.
- Make sure you have all the vaccinations you need for your destination, including your COVID-19 vaccination.
- Schedule your free time to explore the new country and stay productive.
- Have a safety net in case things go wrong – international health insurance will enable you to access private treatment if you’re injured or become ill.
William Cooper, Marketing Director, at William Russell says: “Combining work and vacation time is a clever way to extend your stay in a destination that benefits both you and the local people. More places are setting up coworking spots, beefing up wifi, and changing legislation to attract remote workers.
The workation trend emerged in 2012. Then large corporations introduced this option as one of the bonuses for their employees. However, the format of a workation was a little different: several teams travelled together out of town or to another country for a week to work, relax and unite.
Remote work is here to stay. In fact, an estimated one in four Americans are doing it. The flexibility of working wherever and whenever you want means it’s finally practical for families to take extended workations away from their primary residence — whether that be on an extended cruise, road trip or even a vacation home.
By learning to balance work and play within your home — or second home — you can have a more fulfilling career as well as a more rewarding lifestyle.”
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