It's Not All Sunsets and Sand
Recently, I had the opportunity to work remotely from Singapore for an extended period of time, which allowed me to gain insight into some of the challenges and benefits of working remotely from abroad. Since the pandemic, remote work has become the new norm for many people and companies. For some employees, it's no l onger just a perk, but a non-negotiable part of their job. Companies are embracing and expanding remote work policies, even allowing their employees to work from abroad. It's not uncommon to feel a twinge of jealousy when seeing digital nomads working from exotic locations like South America or Southeast Asia. When you hear the term 'digital nomad', you may imagine someone working on a laptop while enjoying a beautiful beach or a picturesque mountain view. While this idea is certainly alluring and may motivate you to change your usual workplace, it's important to recognize that working remotely from a holiday location is not always as simple as it s...