«Как эффективно работать из дома, если нет опыта удаленной работы?» – Яндекс.Кью

Удаленная работа — это совсем не страшно, хотя есть несколько особенностей в организации своего рабочего дня. Если вы в целом самоорганизованны, то практически не почувствуете разницы между офисом и удаленкой. Разве что появятся плюсы в виде комфортной обстановки и отсутствия необходимости тратить время на дорогу.

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Вот несколько базовых принципов удаленной работы:

1. Ничего личного

Удаленный сотрудник не занимается личными делами во время работы. Он объясняет своей семье, что не может отвлекаться даже на пять минут. Работать и одновременно следить за детьми — практически невозможно. Это первое, что обязательно надо решить.

1. Выделенное рабочее место

Если вы живете не один, то в идеале работать из отдельной комнаты, где никто не будет вас дергать. Если такой возможности нет, организуйте хотя бы рабочий стол с компьютером/ноутбуком, за которым не будут рисовать дети и вы не будете обедать и т.д.

1. Четкое рабочее время

Причем оно должно быть едино по компании (минимум шесть часов пересечения). Удаленка не значит, что каждый работает когда захочет — это не фриланс. В графике обязательно учтите время на обед, а также несколько коротких перерывов (минут по 10–15).

1. Планирование дня

При дистанционной работе как никогда важно обдуманно планировать и контролировать свое время. Для этого можно завести таск-трекер (например, todoist), который будет отслеживать, сколько времени потрачено на выполнение той или иной работы, а также онлайн-календарь.

1. Видеозвонок — основной способ решения всех рабочих вопросов

Не переписка в чатах, а именно видеозвонок. Это эквивалент любому рабочему совещанию или планерке. В чате вы можете максимум договориться об удобном времени созвона, но нельзя там решать важные вопросы, так как это очень снижает эффективность. Звонки можно проводить не сразу после возникновения проблемы, а занести их в календарь — как и обычную встречу офлайн. И обязательно прямо в чате письменно фиксируйте все договоренности после видеозвонка.

1. Окончание дня

Несмотря на то что все работают удаленно и у всех есть круглосуточный доступ к ноутбукам/компьютерам, в конце рабочего дня вы закрываете все рабочие чаты до следующего утра. Время после работы — ваше личное, оно остается таким и при удаленном режиме.

Как работать удаленно

Статья Людмилы Сарычевой, опубликованная в разделе Большие планы компании Мегаплан.

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Я работаю в Мегаплане год. До этого я была педагогом, журналистом и банковским аналитиком. Все прошлые места работы требовали частичного или полного присутствия в офисе. Мегаплан — первая компания, в которой я работаю удаленно и почти не посещаю офис. Благодаря Мегаплану я поняла, что удаленная работа требует большего напряжения, чем офисная. Особенно, если большинство сотрудников работает в офисе.

В сегодняшнем выпуске я поделюсь опытом удаленной работы: чему научилась, как выстраиваю отношения с коллегами, как отчитываюсь о результатах. Рассылка будет полезна тем, кто начинает или собирается работать удаленно.

Планировать

Удаленная работа — испытание на прочность. Она дает преимущества тем, кто хочет вырасти. Самое большое из них — планирование времени.

Обман, что офисные сотрудники тратят на работу восемь часов. Фактически уходит половина дня: восемь часов на работу, время на дорогу, обед, утренние сборы. Хорошо, если хотя бы половину этого времени сотрудник продуктивен. Тогда он справляется с задачами, показывает результаты и несет пользу компании.

Удаленная работа снимает ограничения по графику: если самое продуктивное время для вас — ночь, работайте ночью. Лишь бы это приносило результат.

Для меня утренние часы — самые продуктивные. Я встаю в семь утра и до одиннадцати работаю над задачами, которые требуют максимум концентрации. После одиннадцати продуктивность падает, в это время выполняю мелкие задания, назначаю созвоны и попутно занимаюсь домашними делами.
Часов в пять продуктивность возвращается, и я снова погружаюсь в сложные задачи. Если затянет, сижу до двенадцати.
Конечно, не всегда получается идеально планировать. Но с каждой неделей это удается все лучше. Если раньше я занималась только работой, то теперь два раза в неделю хожу в спортзал и один — в бассейн, занимаюсь английским, читаю книжки, пишу в личный блог, прокачиваюсь в редактуре и готовлю. Когда я работала в офисе, часть любимых дел все время отваливалась.

С удаленной работой другая проблема: она размывает границы между личной жизнью и профессиональными задачами. В офисе работа заканчивается, когда за вами закрывается дверь в здание. Удаленные сотрудники носят работу с собой, как улитки.

Чтобы правильно планировать и разделять работу и жизнь, я использую эти приемы:

Разделяю интернет-браузеры. Для работы пользуюсь одним интернет-браузером, а для личных дел — другим. Личный открыт постоянно, а рабочий после выхода рассылки закрываю на выходные. Это не дает лишний раз заглянуть в почту, читать комментарии к статьям и смотреть показатели выпуска. Я люблю свою работу, и мне все это интересно, но если я не буду отдыхать в выходные, следующая неделя получится непродуктивной.

Устанавливаю правила. Говорят, что в офисе коллеги все время мешают сосредоточиться. Это правда, но я не верю, что коллеги намеренно хотят навредить. Они просто не знают, что сейчас вы сосредоточены на важном деле. Чтобы знали, установите время для общения и расскажите о своих планах коллегам.

Например, я предупредила коллег, что в четверг и пятницу занимаюсь рассылкой. Другие задачи беру только в начале недели. Максим объявил о правиле девяти, и я перестала обращаться к нему с рабочими вопросами в десять вечера. Арт-директор Студии Лебедева Людвиг Быстроновский открывает личный календарь на всех сотрудников, чтобы они сами назначали ему встречи на свободное время и не отвлекали в несвободное.

Завершать дела. Это знают все, но не все соблюдают. Сотрудник не успевает выполнить запланированные дела, переносит их на следующую неделю и все выходные держит их в голове. У меня тоже такое бывает: если я до конца недели ответила не на все письма, в выходные думаю, что начну неделю с них. Мне помогает простой прием: все дела я записываю в блокнот и вычеркиваю их по мере выполнения. В пятницу составляю план на следующую неделю. Дело, которое не успела выполнить, сначала зачеркиваю, а потом записываю на следующую неделю как новое.

С письмами помогает метод «пустого инбокса»: во входящих лежат только неотвеченные письма, а отвеченные получатель удаляет или расфасовывает по папкам. Например, у меня есть папка «Отзывы о рассылке». В ней я храню все ваши письма, даже критические. Я рада, что рассылка не оставляет вас равнодушными, поэтому не удаляю их. Но и не оставляю во входящих, чтобы не смешивать с новыми письмами.
Не отвлекаться. Я удалила соцсети из закладок в браузерах и уведомления из приложений на телефоне. Это помогает не отвлекаться. Сообщения — это несрочно. Ничего страшного не случится, если ответить на них на следующий день. Срочный — только звонок.

Планировать по часам. Подруга-маркетолог рассказала однажды, что планирует задачи по часам. Если вы примерно представляете чем будете заниматься на следующей неделе, распишите дела в блокноте и напротив отметьте сколько часов на них уйдет. Планируйте с запасом, чтобы точно успеть. И оставляйте время для незапланированных дел. Когда я стала следовать этому правилу, стала лучше распределять время.
Профессионалов отличает умение планировать. С удаленной работой этот навык приобретает решающее значение. Я пока освоила его не полностью, поэтому буду рада вашим советам в комментариях.

Обустраивать пространство

С удаленной работой вы оказываетесь на рабочем месте сразу после пробуждения. Вы не мерзнете на остановках, не толкаетесь в транспорте и готовы взяться за дело в любой момент.

Удаленные сотрудники жалуются, что домашняя обстановка не располагает к работе, поэтому идут работать в коворкинг, библиотеку или кафе. Я полгода работала из дома на пару с мужем, а летом совместно с друзьями-удаленщиками арендовали офис недалеко от дома. Получился коворкинг для своих. Я хожу туда два-три раза в неделю, потому что дома лучше фокусируюсь на крупных задачах. Сегодня я работаю над рассылкой, и мое рабочее место выглядит так:

Работа из дома быстро надоедает: не хватает общения и физических нагрузок. Если не менять обстановку, продуктивность со временем падает.

Чтобы работать эффективно, сначала найдите самое удобное рабочее место. Если вам кажется, что дома лучше всего, но вы не пробовали других вариантов, не останавливайтесь. Возможно, вам понравится шум кафе. Чтобы это узнать, придется попробовать. Я пробовала и поняла, что утром и вечером лучше работаю дома, а днем — в коворкинге.

Когда определитесь с пространством, займитесь рабочим местом. Если у вас узкий стол, на который не умещаются локти, вы не просидите за ним целый день. Не жалейте деньги на удобное рабочее место, рассматривайте их как инвестиции в продуктивность. Они быстро окупаются.

Сделайте так, чтобы вам приходилось двигаться. Не берите на рабочее место бутылку с водой, лучше сходите на кухню, чтобы размяться.

Если работаете дома, заставляйте себя каждый день выходить на улицу. Идти на прогулку ради прогулки лениво, особенно, если работа затянула. Поэтому не закупайте продукты на неделю, купите на пару дней, чтобы нельзя было не сходить в магазин. Смена деятельности и свежий воздух повышают продуктивность.

Смена деятельности и свежий воздух повышают продуктивность

Понятно, что продуктивность неравномерна в течение дня и недели, но эффективный сотрудник отличается от неэффективного тем, что не дает ей уж слишком проваливаться. График продуктивности неэффективного работника выглядит так:

а эффективного вот так:

Правильно организованное рабочее пространство держит в тонусе и помогает работать продуктивно.

Общаться с коллегами

Удаленная работа повышает ценность живых встреч. Каждое обсуждение получается продуктивным. На моей прошлой работе руководители проводили одно-два собрания в неделю. Любое из них без потерь заменило бы информационное письмо или короткое объявление внутри команд.

С удаленной работой такого нет: коллеги не отвлекают в течение дня, созвоны заменяют собрания, живые встречи проходят продуктивно.

Недостаток в том, с удаленной работой вы не видите коллег вживую, и это плохо сказывается на взаимопонимании. А без взаимопонимания сложно решать задачи сообща.

Мне помогает вот что:

Созвоны. Старайтесь чаще звонить, чем переписываться. Переписка — худший способ общения: адресат замечает сообщение не сразу, неправильно понимает интонацию, тратит время на ответ. Переписка создает ложный образ: в письме коллега кажется недружелюбным, а в жизни оказывается обаятельным. Это портит отношения. С созвонами такого не произойдет. Причем, необязательно созваниваться с видео, даже голосовой звонок поможет правильно понять друг друга.

Дедлайны. Если вы ставите задачу, укажите дедлайн. Так вы поможете коллегам спланировать работу. Но дедлайн не должен быть «голым». В задаче опишите, почему поставили такие сроки и что будет, если к ним не успеть.

Приложения на смартфоне. С коллегами я общаюсь в Мегаплане и Телеграме, потому что они интегрированы. Я не отключаю уведомления из Телеграма на телефоне, чтобы оставаться на связи, даже если под рукой нет ноутбука. Чтобы это сработало, договоритесь с коллегами, по какому каналу вы отвечаете оперативно.
Удаленная работа требует больше усилий, чтобы наладить отношения с коллегами. Если вы их приложите, получите преимущество: в рабочих дискуссиях удаленная работа дает время успокоиться, обдумать решение и предложить свое видение без эмоций.

Делиться результатом

Результат — единственное, что имеет значение. Если есть результат, плевать, что вы работаете по три часа в день, спите до обеда и обладаете невыносимым характером. Вы полезны компании, значит, вам платят не зря. Сейчас мой самый важный результат — рассылка. Если сегодня она не выйдет, я зря получаю зарплату. Но так было не всегда.

Результат — единственное, что имеет значение

До конца прошлого года я делилась результатами работы в Мегаплане: каждый понедельник составляла список задач на неделю и в пятницу отчитывалась о проделанных задачах. Такой подход помогает в работе:

показывает пользу. Компания знает, за что платит зарплату и оценивает насколько это важно. Особенно это актуально для крупных компаний, в которых начальник не контролирует каждого сотрудника, но хочет быть в курсе работы;

помогает не плодить задачи. Отметить все дела сразу в недельном плане удобнее, чем заводить задачу по каждому;

показывает прогресс. В начале работы одну рассылку я готовила три-четыре недели. Теперь готовлю за одну, а качество стало лучше. Дневник результатов помогает отслеживать прогресс сотрудника и делать прогнозы на будущее;

мотивирует. Когда вы делитесь планами с коллегами, стыдно их не выполнить. Вы изо всех сил будете стараться закрывать задачи по плану.
Джейсон Фрайд в книге «Ремоут» пишет, что большинство страхов, связанных с удаленной работой, вызваны недоверием руководителя. У руководителя нет повода вам доверять, пока он не видит результат. Поэтому показывайте результат.

Выбирать

В модных айтишных кругах принято ругать офис: мол, он отнимает слишком много времени, мешает продуктивной работе, растит энтропию. Мне этот подход кажется упрощенным. Врачи, строители, учителя, официанты, машинисты, летчики не могут работать удаленно. Но это не значит, что они непродуктивные работники без творческого мышления.

И наоборот, если дизайнер, программист или редактор работают из дома, это не означает автоматически, что они эффективны. Возможно, кто-то не представляет свою жизнь без рабочего коллектива, кому-то в офисе проще собраться, а кто-то работает одинаково хорошо дома и в офисе. Все зависит от человека. Здорово, когда компания не ставит жестких рамок, а дает сотруднику самому выбирать способ работы. Сотрудник работает эффективно в хорошем настроении. Главное, чтобы у него были условия для такого настроения.

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Have an issue setting up the new project management software? Get help. Afraid that a gap in your kids ‘virtual classes will interrupt that big 2 p.m. meeting? Tell your boss, and try to find a solution together. 90003 90002 I can personally guarantee that you’ll have more issues than you can predict. But when you’re as proactive as possible, you’ll be in a much better position to handle things with stride and to ensure everything goes smoothly.90003 90002 90035 90003 90022 2. Use «playbooks» to keep everyone on the same page. 90025 90002 As you start using new tools and creating new ways of doing things, document them into «playbooks.» Write everything down in a place that’s easily accessible to everyone on the team. This can be in your fancy project management platform or something free and simple like a Google Drive doc or spreadsheet. 90003 90002 When everything is crystal clear in your playbooks, you and your team can be proactive instead of reactive.This means maximum efficiency, instead of constantly going through the same frantic steps of asking and waiting for things to be resolved. 90003 90002 Create as many playbooks as you need, and document as much as possible, including: 90003 90045 90046 The person or role that handles specific types of tasks, projects, and issues 90047 90046 Step-by-step directions for how tasks and projects are completed, delivered, and reported 90047 90046 What do when certain issues arise (document each issue as you identify and tackle them internally) 90047 90046 The protocol for addressing urgent problems, like tech issues 90047 90054 90002 You do not have to be super strict about implementing everything to the T, but having everything laid out in clear detail will help those who need it when they need it.90003 90022 3. Focus on accomplishing goals. 90025 90002 Everyone will need to find their own groove as they learn how to master remote work from home. That means that everyone will naturally vary in how they get things done and how much time they spend on certain tasks. 90003 90002 If you’re managing a team (or even just managing yourself), focus on the end goals and not as much on the path that’s taken to get to those goals. 90003 90002 This leaves leeway when it comes to finding out what works best for each person.It might seem like things are going slower at first, but everyone will thrive with different techniques and habits. Letting people figure out their own path is ultimately the best way to boost efficiency and productivity in the long run. 90003 90002 Of course, you’ll want to make sure people are following playbooks when you have them, but leave some wiggle room to accommodate different personalities. 90003 90067 90002 At most companies, a part of the day becomes «watercooler» time, or time spent socializing outside of work stuff.eIn fact, the watercooler is a sacred place where coworkers can chat, laugh, and get a quick mental break from the day’s to-do lists. 90003 90002 If socializing with your coworkers is something you genuinely enjoy (and not just something you’re forced to endure), try to make sure you still get that team-building time with them. For example, one of my virtual clients actually made a Slack channel called «Watercooler» where we all chat, share articles and memes, and other things that are definitely not part of our job description.90003 90002 This helps us maintain our sense of camaraderie and ensures that we can take our minds off work every now and then when we want some social interaction. 90003 90002 You might even want to consider having a virtual happy hour where everyone brings a drink and catches up via a video conferencing tool like Zoom or Skype. Of course, use your judgment here. Not every workplace is appropriate for a boozy mixer. 90003 90002 90077 90003 90002 Source 90003 90022 5. Pay attention to your workspace.90025 90002 Your workspace can simultaneously be one of the disadvantages and benefits of working remotely. It can be awesome when your commute changes from a 20-minute car or train ride into a 20-second walk from your bed to your desk. 90003 90002 But if you’ve never worked from home before, you might not have all the gear you need to be perfectly comfortable. You might need to work at your kitchen table instead of having a private office. You might need to use a barstool instead of that classy swivel chair your company provided.90003 90002 Even if it’s not ideal, there are ways that you can level-up your workspace to boost your comfort and productivity. At the very least, make sure you’re prioritizing your physical comfort. 90003 90002 Here are a few tips: 90003 90045 90046 90093 Back problems? 90094 Try putting a pillow under your bum, using it as lumbar support at your lower back, or setting up a makeshift standing desk so you’re not sitting all day. 90047 90046 90093 Neck problems? 90094 If your neck hurts from looking down, try propping up your laptop on some books or buying a cheap stand.90047 90046 90093 Declutter your space. Clear off your desk or table so that there are not any immediate distractions. You’ll be surprised at how much this can help. 90094 90047 90054 90016 90017 4 Best Tools for Remote Workers 90018 90019 90002 If you work for a company, chances are that they’ve already laid some groundwork for tools you and your team will use. In some cases, these tools are just an extension of what you used in the office. 90003 90002 But if you’re responsible for managing a team or you’d just like to be more efficient with the people or clients you deal with on a regular basis, check out these awesome tools that can really make a difference in your day-to -day life.90003 90022 1. Videoconferencing tools 90025 90002 If you had regular in-person meetings, it might be tough to quit cold turkey. That’s why so many people are using videoconferencing tools. They’re among the best collaboration tools for remote teams, helping you maintain that sense of cooperation and collaboration even from your own homes. 90003 90002 Plus, most videoconferencing tools include handy features like screen sharing, which lets you easily show others what’s on your screen to walk through presentations or to-do lists.Other features include video recording to send out after calls as well as integrations with your calendar. Some tools like Zoom even have virtual backgrounds if your home workspace is not quite ideal. 90003 90002 Other popular video conferencing tools include: 90003 90022 2. Chat tools 90025 90002 Remote work best practices say to be wary of unnecessary calls. That’s why having real-time chat is one of the best collaboration tools for remote teams — you can still handle issues as they come up but without interrupting each other’s concentration or schedule.90003 90002 Chat tools also help make sure that a five-minute issue does not become a 20-minute call — which you’ve probably experienced the pain of before. 90003 90002 Here are some popular and proven chat tools: 90003 90002 90130 90003 90002 Pro tip: While these tools can be a true blessing, beware of the point when they can become a curse. Some people are magical unicorns who never get distracted by people trying to talk to them all day while they’re in the zone. Most people can not relate to this.90003 90002 Check to see if your tool of choice has a «Do Not Disturb» functionality that turns off your team’s ability to poke you all day long. They’ll see that you’re not available, and you’ll be able to get those messages and loop back with them when it works for you. 90003 90002 Everybody wins. 90003 90022 3. Project management tools 90025 90002 If remote work from home means that you have to change the way you manage tasks and projects, it’s absolutely critical to make sure that everything stays organized and everyone stays accountable for their share.Otherwise, you’re practically asking for important tasks to be forgotten. 90003 90002 This is how project management tools save the day. They allow you to break big projects into the smallest possible building blocks and assign them out to team members with due dates and all the notes they need. 90003 90002 90145 90003 90002 Source 90003 90002 While there are some hardcore project management tools out there (think tools meant for international corporations), they’re not always necessary to get the job done.90003 90002 Here are a few «starter» project management tools to explore: 90003 90022 4. Time trackers 90025 90002 While our previous items showed some of the best collaboration tools for remote teams, time trackers are really for your own benefit (or something you can share with others for their own benefit!). 90003 90002 These tools can be an immense help for staying productive, especially when you’re still learning how to juggle a million other things in your personal life on top of navigating work, too.You can start small with a simple timer, or use a more in-depth tool that can log time for different projects or track a whole team’s output. 90003 90002 One of my favorite simple tips for working remotely is to set a timer in 30-minute increments, and take five- or 10-minute breaks in between. By breaking up a long day into smaller, more digestible chunks, I can stay laser-focused on the task at hand instead of trying to dip my toes into too many things at once. (Or signing into Facebook to scroll mindlessly through my feed.) 90003 90002 Here are a few time-tracking tools for individuals and groups: 90003 90016 90017 Learning How to Work Remotely Is All About Patience 90018 90019 90002 As you’ve probably figured out by now, remote work from home is a completely different beast than what most of us are used to. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or burned out trying to find your own groove, just remember that your experience is completely normal. 90003 90002 The biggest element of the formula is time — you just need to keep trying until you find the guidelines, processes, and tools that work best for you and your team.90003 90002 And if you’re feeling like you’re not being as productive or efficient as you thought you would by now, that’s normal, too! It’s not easy being thrown into the world of working remotely, especially if you have a big list of personal things to take care of on top of it all. 90003 90002 As you write out your daily to-dos, be sure to add «cut myself some slack» to your list. Good luck! 90003 90002 Discover thousands of products you can start selling online. No commitment, no credit card required.90003 90002 Get Oberlo Now. It’s Free. 90003 90016 Want to Learn More? 90019 90181 90002 Amanda Gaid 90003 90002 Amanda Gaid is a digital marketer and copywriter who helps brands create awesome content that drives engagement and better business. As a seasoned digital nomad, her trusty laptop is her best friend. 90003 .90000 How to Start Working Remotely, From 7 Remote Workers Who Did It 90001 90002 90003 Working remotely is a highly desired way to work. With remote work being the fastest-growing commute method, and 80% of survey respondents reporting that working from home full-time is their most wanted form of work flex, it’s no wonder so many workers are seeking out remote jobs. 90004 90003 If you’re wanting to get started working remotely, we’ve explained six ways to get started on your remote work journey, with tips from seven remote workers who have shared their wisdom.90004 90003 One of the features on Remote.co is a great Q & A section featuring answers from 36 remote workers. These workers run the gamut on their job types and experiences. We rifled through their answers to the question, «How and why did you start working remotely?» to glean some insights into how to start working remotely. 90004 90009 90010 Here is what they had to say about how to start working remotely: 90011 90012 90013 90010 Start freelancing. 90011 90016 90003 Freelancing can be a great way to ease in-or jump in-to remote work.The freelance lifestyle involves finding yourself short-term or long-term projects and jobs that are typically done from home. If your job could be translated to a freelance business, consider ditching the 9-to-5 job in favor of more flexibility. Here’s the story of a couple of remote workers who switched to freelancing: 90004 90003 «I worked in a corporate setting. … While I was making great money, I missed having a life outside of work. After leaving my job, I took some time off to recalibrate.It was then I found out about freelancing. I was intrigued about working for myself as a writer, so 90010 I did some research and then took the plunge 90011. » -Taryn Barnes, freelance writer 90004 90003 «I started working remotely as I quit my job as a development manager for a London agency and 90010 decided to work freelance 90011 as a PHP developer and then iOS developer. This necessitated working from home (initially) and after a few ‘on-site’ projects I decided I preferred the freedom of remote working.»-Ben Dodson, director 90004 90013 90010 Have a niche skill. 90011 90016 90003 Demonstrating your worth to a company is a major part of landing any job. And if you have a niche skill, that can make you even more valuable. Christine Bielak, a programmer, found that companies far away were willing to work with her remotely to take advantage of her skill set: 90004 90003 «I have an odd / distinct skill set; 90010 companies could not find people anywhere near them when they needed someone like me 90011.Knew a project manager from a prior position and when she heard I had changed positions (she was [a] vendor with my old company), she immediately called me to see if I was interested in remote work. » 90004 90013 90010 Ask your current job for flexibility. 90011 90016 90003 Asking your current job for flexibility is a great way to start working remotely. Suggesting a trial run or a few hours per week can help a reticent employer see that remote work is a productive way to work, and not an excuse to evade work duties.Kelli Neely, an IT program manager, did just that when she became a single parent: 90004 90003 «When I first separated from my husband, I made arrangements with my manager to allow me time to leave mid-afternoon to pick up the kids from school, and then I could log on from home and finish my work. This arrangement worked so well, that I was able to keep this schedule throughout the kids ‘school years. 90010 Once I was able to demonstrate productivity while working from home, each manager that followed was supportive 90011.»90004 90013 90010 Start small. 90011 90016 90003 Sometimes starting small can lead to bigger things. Taking on a remote side gig or one-off project can earn you some extra money and get your feet wet in the world of remote work. As Shannon O’Donnell found, trying out a remote job went from a way to earn money to a lifestyle: 90004 90003 «Originally, I began working remotely as a way to facilitate my goals to become an actress in Los Angeles. … The remote work gave me the funds and the location independence to pick up and move to LA, while also attending auditions once I was there…. At the time, I did not see the remote work as a career move, but more as a chance to leverage online work to afford a lifestyle that I enjoyed. Over the years, my travel website has also become a part of my work and a portion of my income. 90010 My work and life melded as the years wore on 90011. It’s an odd combination of work, travel, life, but I would not change it for all the world. » 90004 90013 90010 Work while traveling. 90011 90016 90003 Sometimes the itch to travel can encourage workers to take the plunge and start working remotely.The key is finding remote work that will fit with your nomadic lifestyle and that can be done from the locations you plan to visit. In the case of digital nomads Mike and and Anne Howard, a website is what supported their traveling: 90004 90003 «After working the 9-to-9 in New York City for over a decade we decided that the world was too big, and our vacation time was too short. So we 90010 quit our traditional jobs 90011 and set out on a 500-day honeymoon around the world. Halfway through the journey our travel site HoneyTrek.com had gained a loyal following and enough acclaim (90066 Conde Nast Traveler 90067, 90066 Daily Mail 90067, 90066 LA Times 90067, etc.) that we were able to continue traveling (today is day 1,703 on the road) and 90010 run it as a business from the road 90011. » 90004 90013 90010 Be open to networking anywhere. 90011 90016 90003 Connections can be made anywhere and your remote work opportunity could come from an unlikely place. Be open to networking and talking about your skills and interests with a variety of people.Take Randle Browning’s story, for example: 90004 90003 «I started learning to code online via Skillcrush, 90010 really clicked with Adda, the CEO, and a few months later was hired 90011 to kick the blog into shape and take over the newsletter. From there I quickly took on more hours and went full-time building the content marketing team. » 90004 90003 90066 Photo Credit: bigstockphoto.com 90067 90004 90089 90003 90091 By Rachel Jay | October 29, 2018 | Categories: Work Remotely 90092 90004 90089 .90000 How to Work Remotely From Spain 90001 90002 Due to the characteristics of the new digital era, more and more individuals are becoming remote workers. The 9 to 5 in an office chair is no more a reality. Nowadays, workers from all around the world operate from countries that are completely different than those where their companies are located. That is what gave rise to the term 90003 digital nomad 90004. And 90003 Spain is the perfect place to become a remote worker 90004. No surprise that many of those workers choose it as its new working destination.But which is the exact process? How can you transition from working in your home country to becoming a digital nomad abroad? 90003 How to work remotely from Spain? 90004 90009 90002 In this article, we are going to lay out 90003 everything you need to know in order to move abroad and start working remotely 90004 in the Spanish territory. 90009 90002 We want to help those of you who are tired of working in an office and would like to enjoy as much as possible their working routines in a wonderful country such as Spain.And that is why we will cover the 90003 main steps you need to follow and the considerations to be made 90004 in order to enjoy this amazing experience. 90009 90002 90009 90020 90003 Why is Spain the Perfect Country for Remote Workers? 90004 90023 90002 90009 90002 It is not a coincidence that many individuals who want to start working online and abroad choose Spain as their new residence. 90009 90002 The country has everything you need in order to become a digital nomad or a remote worker.But, why exactly? What does it make Spain the perfect spot for remote workers? Let us give you 90003 5 reasons so you will be convinced forever 90004. 90009 90002 90033 90009 90035 90035 90035 90035 90035 90035 90035 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90054 90003 1. Ideal economic atmosphere 90004 90057 90002 As we have mentioned, many expats who want to start working remotely choose Spain as their destination. And this can only mean one thing: 90003 more people like you 90004.Spain enjoys an 90003 90062 e 90063 conomic ecosystem full of entrepreneurs and digital nomads 90004. Tons and tons of events are held every single week for people within different industries: online marketing, graphic design, investment … You will find your sector covered for sure. Just go on meetup.com, type your industry and see how many results pop up. 90009 90002 Furthermore, 90003 tons of networking events are also organized 90004. The result? You will not have any trouble in meeting other people in the same situation as you which whom you can create strong ties and positive synergies when it comes to working.90009 90002 90009 90054 90003 2. Supportive work / life balance 90004 90057 90002 The Spanish rhythm is much different than that in any other country in the world. Do people work? Yes, for sure they do. But always 90003 saving time to enjoying life 90004, 90003 meeting people and having social interactions 90004, and relaxing. 90009 90002 This means that you will be able to hustle hard for 8 hours a day (or more), but then you will also have many opportunities to disconnect and recharge your battery for the following working day.What else would you need? 90009 90002 90009 90054 90003 3. Fantastic Weather 90004 90057 90002 90003 Fantastic weather all the year around 90004. Summers that invite you to enjoy the Mediterranean sea, and winters that are not really cold. And there is no denying that enjoying this weather conditions will positively impact your mood. 90009 90002 Because it is not the same waking up in a dark rainy day than waking up on a sunny morning that invites you to work in the terrace of a cafeteria in the middle of the street.The quality of your working hours will drastically improve in Spain! 90009 90035 90054 90003 4. Affordable cost of living 90004 90057 90002 Many digital nomads choose Spain because they 90003 can enjoy a more than decent life with less than 1.000 € per month 90004 in many Spanish cities. Yes, for sure it is not the cheapest country in Europe. But everything from food to rental prices (if you do your research) is more than affordable. 90009 90002 Just to mention a few statistics, Barcelona and Madrid, the biggest and most important cities in the country, are 90003 way cheaper than London, Paris or Amsterdam; 90004 just to mention a few.90009 90002 90009 90054 90003 5. Food and culture 90004 90057 90002 And, finally, what most enjoy. The Spanish gastronomy and culture. No matter where you go in the country, north, south, east or west; 90003 there is one thing that is certain: you will get delighted by the cuisine of the country 90004. Paella, Spanish tortilla (tortilla de patatas), tapas … If you are kin on eating, you will be in paradise. 90009 90002 And that, for sure, is supported by a culture that puts the emphasis on the collective group.Eating is a really important facet of the Spanish life because it is the mean to get in touch by your family and friends. 90009 90002 90009 90002 90124 90009 90002 90009 90020 90003 The Main Steps to Work Remotely from Spain as a Digital Nomad 90004 90023 90002 90009 90002 We hope that with those 5 reasons you are now more than convinced that Spain is the perfect spot for continuing your career . 90009 90002 But now we face another important issue. How does the whole process work? 90003 How do I become a remote worker in Spain? 90004 What’s next is a step by step guide on how to start your digital nomad career in the country.90009 90002 90009 90002 90143 90144 90009 90002 90009 90148 90003 FIRST OF ALL, FIND A JOB 90004 90151 90002 90009 90002 That is the first step, 90003 finding a stable source of income. 90004 Even though we said that the cost of living in Spain is more than affordable, our advise is not to risk it and enter into the country with the homework done. And that homework means having a job that enables you to work online. 90009 90002 But do not worry. You will not find any problem here.Many companies nowadays hire remote workers, and many others accept that their employees start working abroad. 90009 90002 Furthermore, there are 90003 tons of online websites in which you will be able to rump up your freelance career 90004 doing multiple jobs for different companies. The most important ones are Freelancer, Fiverr or Upwork. Those are perfect solutions if you would like to 90003 get hired for your freelance services online 90004. You just need to publish your offering or search for someone looking for the services you can provide, and match! 90009 90002 Which are the most demanded jobs nowadays? Everything related to online marketing (SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media management, …), graphic design, web development, and programming.If you publish your offers for that, you will have work assured. 90009 90002 Just to give you some extra ideas, you can find here 90003 great business investment opportunities to start in Spain with nearly no budget 90004. Furthermore, here you will find some useful tips to find a job in Spain. 90009 90002 90009 90148 90003 CHOOSE THE CITY THAT WILL BE YOUR NEW BASE 90004 90151 90002 90009 90002 90181 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 90009 90002 You have found a job or you are planning to offer your services as a freelance online.Furthermore, you know that Spain will be your new country of residence. But now it is time to make another important decision: 90003 where exactly are you going to live? 90004 90009 90002 Our advice is simple. 90003 Choose one of the biggest cities or its metropolitan area 90004. This is, Barcelona or Madrid. 90009 90002 And the reasoning is simple. If you start working remotely, you need to be well-connected. Not only in terms of resources, internet connection or infrastructures. But also in terms of people.90009 90002 Madrid and Barcelona, ​​as the major cities in the country, harbor the 90003 biggest expat communities 90004. This means that you will not find any problem in meeting likeminded people there. 90009 90002 But, something that may be even more important, they are business hubs. Barcelona and Madrid are regarded as one of the major startup capitals in Europe. This means that those two cities are the perfect spot for making new connections that can dramatically accelerate your career. 90009 90002 Yes, it is certain that the cost of living is more expensive there.But you do not need to live in Barcelona or Madrid itself to enjoy its benefits. They are really well-connected, and all the cities and towns that surround them (which are much cheaper) can be the place in which you are based. And that without losing the possibility to be in the capital center in a few minutes. 90009 90002 90009 90148 90003 APPLYING FOR THE VISA THAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO WORK REMOTELY 90004 90151 90002 90009 90002 This is the headache for many. What is the visa or residence permit that you will need in order to work remotely from Spain? And the answer to that question is crucial in order to have the legal part solved.90009 90002 But, in fact, the process is really easy. Because there is a visa in Spain that will allow you to work remotely without any problem, the non-lucrative visa. 90009 90002 Even though this residence permit does not allow you to work in Spain for a Spanish company or to open a branch of your business in the country, 90003 you can work remotely for other companies that are located abroad or do you freelance work. 90004 90009 90002 And the application requirements are really easy to meet.You just need to 90003 prove that you have more than 26.000 € euros in a bank account 90004 and to 90003 contract private health insurance 90004, and this visa is yours. 90009 90002 It will allow you to live for one year in the country with the possibility of renewal for 2 and 2 additional years. Then, you will be able to 90003 get the permanent residency 90004, provided that you had not left the country for the 5 past years. 90009 90002 90009 90148 90003 BE AWARE OF THE SPANISH SCHEDULE 90004 90151 90002 90009 90002 Let’s now start focusing on the day to day operations.And, in that sense, there is one thing you will need to keep in mind. 90003 The way Spanish citizens schedule their days is completely different 90004 than how they do it in other European countries. 90009 90002 Just so you can understand, here is a brief summary of how a normal day goes: 90009 90265 90266 The working day starts at 9.00 am. 90267 90266 At around 11.30 people tend to do a break in order to have a snack 90267 90266 From 14.00 to 15.00 it’s lunchtime 90267 90266 At around 17.00, another snack 90267 90266 The working day usually ends at 19.00 90267 90266 21.00, time for dinner 90267 90278 90002 And, if you can make room for it … 90003 siesta 90004! It is a quick nap usually taken after lunch to get more energy for the rest of the day. It is worth a try! 90009 90002 But, apart from the usual schedule, there is one more thing every remote worker must understand. The 90003 timezone differences 90004, something that will have an impact on your meetings and emails.90009 90002 Spain shares the same time with nearly all of Europe. But, if you happen to do business with Asia, for example, then bear in mind that you will share just a tiny amount of the working day, and you will need to plan in advanced. When it comes to America, the time differences is around 6 hours, something more manageable. 90009 90289 90002 90009 90148 90003 PLANNING YOUR DAY: CHOOSING YOUR WORKING DESK 90004 90151 90002 90009 90002 90299 One of the positive things about being a remote worker is that 90003 you can work from wherever you want to 90004.It does not matter if you work one day from one and the other one in any office. That is completely up to you. 90009 90002 Nevertheless, having routines is good. And 90003 having different spots in which you feel comfortable to work is also really positive 90004. 90009 90002 That is why clearly defining the different options you have as offices will be important. In that sense, you can: 90009 90265 90266 90003 Work from home 90004. If you have a good internet connection and you are one of those that want to get up from bed and jump straight away to work, this option is perfect.You just need to make sure to have a good internet connection, and you are set to go. Nevertheless, you must bear in mind that, on the long-run, 90003 the lack of contact with anyone else can be detrimental for your performance 90004. We are social beings, and working isolated from home may not work for everyone. 90267 90266 For those who need to see more people … 90003 go to a cafeteria 90004. If you have chosen Madrid or Barcelona, ​​you will find one in every single corner. Cafes are the perfect spot to enjoy a good cup of coffee while you go through your working hours.Just make sure to choose one with a charming environment and with a good Wifi connection. Here you will find a list of recommendations for the best cafes to work in Barcelona. 90267 90266 90003 Enroll in a coworking space 90004. Finally, the options for those who want to network and meet new people with whom to create positive business synergies. Every year more and more coworking spaces are being created. And its success its something completely understandable: they create the perfect atmosphere for those remote workers who need to be in touch with other individuals.You will pay a really small fee for having your table and internet connection. And you will be surrounded by other digital nomads with whom you can meet and hang out. 90267 90278 90002 90009 90020 90003 DO YOU NEED HELP WITH BECOMING A REMOTE WORKER? 90004 90023 90002 90009 90002 Now you know all that is important when becoming a digital nomad in Spain and working remotely. 90009 90002 But maybe you do not want to focus on the legal part, or you want help with starting your new life in Spain.Well, we are here to help you with that. We have already assisted hundreds and hundreds of expats worldwide with their immigration, tax and business issues in Spain, and now we want to help you out. 90009 90002 It is simple: 90003 send us an email detailing your situation and we will answer all your doubts 90004. Your delighting life in Spain as a remote worker is waiting for you! 90009 90002 90009 90002 I WANT HELP WITH MY NEW LIFE IN SPAIN AS A REMOTE WORKER 90009 90002 90009.90000 How and why did you start working remotely? 90001 90002 90003 Early 90s, even before I started to live abroad, I became location independent … I started a ‘press clipping’ and communication business, going around with my floppy disk between my apartment and a little office I had rented. So all I needed was a computer, a phone, a photocopier, and a fax.90004 90003 Then, when I left my home country in 1994 I had set up a little telemarketing organization with 2 people taking phone appointments … and I had arranged to manage everything by fax, providing them with prepaid phone cards so that it would not cost anything to communicate with me. 90004 90003 I also started my ‘life potentials’ and ‘business strategies’ consultation business, also all managed by phone and fax. And eventually, word of mouth, I had clients all over the world. At the beginning, It was costing me a fortune in long distance phone calls (like 60 cents / minute from Asia), but I still took my chance as I had the vision that it would cost less and less over time … (and wow, it sure did!) 90004 90003 Following those experiences that I could deal with my clients from distance … from wherever I was, to wherever they were … I really felt freedom, and the unlimited potential of that way of life! So from that time, I decided that whatever I would do, whichever business I would start, projects I would get involved in, or investment I would make, it would have to be completely mobile and manageable from distance, no matter where I was in the world.90004 90003 Then in 1998 when I was living in Bangkok, I had my first email and launched my first websites … 90004 90003 All and all, I would say freedom and unlimited potential were always my main motivations. In terms of freedom of movement, it’s wonderful to feel that I am wherever I am, always by choice … and for as long as I want (only limitation being each country’s regulations. But even this does not feel oppressive as it’s just part of the things we need to accept). And also being able to leave whenever I feel it’s time to go, whether it is for personal or external reasons.90004 .