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Siddhesh Lokare

What are the pros/cons of working while vacationing?

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I have never tried this but would love to take a long work from anywhere trip and go somewhere far from my place. But would you enjoy? would you be efficient? or would you end up screwing up both?
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Zoya Matin
Ugh you can never really sit back and relax - always so tense about work. But at the same time.. You don't have to worry about logging in your holidays!
Siddhesh Lokare
@zoyamatin You described it so well.
Raouf REMIDAN
Depending on the task it can be pleasant and productive, for instance I never take my laptop with me, however I found myself editing a video on my smartphone on the beach last christmass... I like using my vacation to critically rethink some aspects of my business, brainstorm, take notes, document and educate myself.
Raouf REMIDAN
During my last escape, I had a crazy idea, starting a book... I was surprised by how productive I was! wrote 45 pages on my mobile while chilling with friends and family!
Siddhesh Lokare
@raoufremidan That's such a joyous experience. I feel good after hearing you Raouf!
Chandan Das
you can not enjoy according to your holiday plan. best part is need to work from home
Siddhesh Lokare
@chandan_shopify How do you cope with that?
Andrew Forkner
Lot's to think about - and always prepare for the worst. I'm currently doing it from an RV and here's a few things to consider: 1) Is the timezone difference going to inhibit your work? Are you going to be hosting meetings while everyone else is going to dinner? 2) Are you going with a partner or a large group? Is it fair to the large group to ask them to be quiet while you continue to work? Are you going to be taking meetings while your travel partner is taking a nap? 3) Have multiple failover plans for wifi - don't expect the hotel/airbnb to be up to snuff. Personally, I have hotspots from 2 different providers, including wifi provided by campgrounds. 4) Set expectations with your team - that you may be working off hours but committed to getting your tasks done. 5) Have fun with it!! If you're truly on vacation, ensure that you take a few days truly off, don't work the whole time. 6) Double and triple check you have all your chargers, etc. I use a Mac with Sidecar to use my iPad as a secondary screen and it works wonders, but make sure to test it before you go. If I can think of more, I'll update!
Siddhesh Lokare
@andrew_forkner So well put and explained. Yes, having fun is significant. Finding the perfect harmony between work and fun needs to be talked about. More we are in sync with our routine and habits more we tend to enjoy!
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William M. Peters
fun day everyday hahahaha
Siddhesh Lokare
@williammpeters585 Haha seems like you sarcastically love it :P
Siddhesh Lokare
3 major lessons I perceived from these answers : 1. Work and vacation mean different things to different mindsets. 2. Routines and habits are not restrictive but actually liberating. 3. Not everyone is striving for balance.
Yo Desi
i don't recommend it bcz you will not be focused and its not good
Ahmad Faraaz
Went on a solo-trip to Europe last year. Was relaxing for 15 days. Got an imp work,spent the night completing it with music on. Was the best part of my holiday :)
Siddhesh Lokare
@wittyfarzi Sounds calming. Glad you had that experience!
Harsh Gupta
As an entrpreneur, i find my work to be vacation. so i am working and vacation at the same time (yes, i am a workaholic)
Siddhesh Lokare
@harshguptaproton Do you feel sometimes you lose interest in having fun as you are more inclined towards building fun?
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