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If you run a GatherBoard calendar, chances are you do a good portion of your work online. So what if you could do that same online work, but from any location in the world? This is called working remotely, and it is becoming increasingly popular as more and more businesses shift to internet-based models. Currently, GatherBoard has both a CEO working from Mexico and an intern in Spain, and the power of technology allows everyone to stay connected! Check out the Traveling Intern Series of blog posts to learn more. Telecommuting has incredible benefits (you really could work from the beach if you wanted to), but a remote worker needs to have certain traits to be successful. It may also be best for people with certain types of jobs and life circumstances. Read on to find out if remote work is right for you! Desplázate hacia abajo para leer esta entrada en español. PERSONAL QUALITIES: Do you work best independently? Working solo requires a drive to take initiative on your own projects, and a comfortability with reduced social interactions. This may be a dream come true for those of us who enjoy breezing through to-do lists without interruptions, but others may miss the support and culture of office life. How good are you at problem solving? When working remotely, everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Whether it is issues with the Wi-Fi, misplaced passwords, or noisy surroundings, you will have to solve these problems on your own. If you have the patience and creativity to work through challenges, they won’t hold you back for long. Does communication come easily to you? You will need to be able to stay in contact with your co-workers, even if you are on the other side of the planet. It may be more difficult to get quick answers to simple questions, but you can engage with your team through email, video conferences, phone calls, and chat software like Slack. Frequent communications will help you feel more connected and keep everyone on track. How hard is it for you to manage your time? No one will be there to make you get to work, so you must stay focused. You will have the freedom to plan your entire day as you wish, but this requires an ability to stick to your own schedule, and to not get distracted online. Many remote workers find it beneficial to set aside certain hours for working every week, and to use time tracking software. Do you have the tech skills to maintain a digital office? When your work depends entirely on your computer, you will need to be able to solve your own tech issues. These might include problems with your Wi-Fi, chargers, software, and cloud storage platforms, especially if you plan to travel internationally. Though you won’t need a computer science degree, it is important to have some basic knowledge of common fixes for technological mishaps. Are you drawn to non-traditionalism? Remote work is perfect for individuals who seek a non-traditional approach to work, and it gives you the ability to create the work environment you want for yourself. Get ready to experience the future! LIFESTYLE QUALITIES: Have you always wanted to travel? Now in the age of the internet, it is possible to work remotely from anywhere in the world you can find a Wi-Fi connection! It is important to travel slowly, since your work still has to be the main focus of your weekdays. Then you can be free to explore the amazing locations you have chosen on the weekends. This travel style works best for people who don’t have dependents, but there are also many digitally nomadic families! Do you have life circumstances that require working from home? Not all telecommuters are traveling the world; sometimes certain life circumstances can be a trigger for remote work, such as having a child, a sick relative, or an illness or injury. Remote work allows you to maintain your income and continue your career development while going through life’s twists and turns. Do you have a supportive business model? Of course, your ability to work remotely depends on whether your work can be done from a distance, and if your boss will agree to it. If you are your own boss, then it is up to you to decide what is best for your company and employees. There is always the option to have partially remote workers, where routine tasks can be done online, and the rest are completed in-office. Do you seek a healthier work/life balance? It is important to maintain a balance between your work and free time, which is something workers of all kinds struggle with. The great thing about remote work is that you often have much more time in the day without a daily commute or social distractions, which allows you to dedicate time to other pursuits. There is also the danger of working too much if you don’t leave your house, so it is important to create a schedule. Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint? Don’t forget that one of the great benefits of telecommuting is that you can reduce your carbon footprint by skipping a long drive to and from work every day. Even if you can’t work remotely full time, occasional telecommuting can be a great way to live a little greener. If you can answer “yes” to most of these questions, then remote work may be a great choice for you! You can get started on your journey by reading this guide to transitioning to location-independent lifestyle, or this detailed guide for businesses to set up remote teams. The world awaits! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trabajo remoto: ¿Es adecuado para ti? Si ejecutas un calendario de GatherBoard, lo más probable es que hagas una buena parte de tu trabajo en línea. Entonces, ¿qué pasa si pudieras hacer ese mismo trabajo en línea, pero desde cualquier lugar del mundo? Esto se llama trabajar de forma remota, y cada vez es más popular a medida que más y más empresas cambian a modelos basados en Internet. Actualmente, GatherBoard tiene una directora trabajando desde México y una pasante en España, ¡y el poder de la tecnología permite a todos mantenerse conectados! Echa un vistazo a la serie de entradas de blog sobre nuestra pasante itinerante para obtener más información. (https://gatherboard.com/category/traveling-intern-series/) El teletrabajo tiene increíbles beneficios (podrías trabajar desde la playa si quisieras), pero un trabajador remoto necesita tener ciertos rasgos para tener éxito. También puede ser mejor para personas con ciertos tipos de trabajos y circunstancias de la vida. ¡Sigue leyendo para averiguar si el trabajo a distancia es adecuado para ti! CUALIDADES PERSONALES: ¿Trabajas mejor de forma independiente? Trabajar solo requiere un impulso para tomar la iniciativa en tus propios proyectos, y una comodidad con menos interacciones sociales. Esto puede ser perfecto para aquellos de nosotros que disfrutamos de la concentración sin interrupciones, pero otros pueden desear el apoyo y la cultura de la vida de la oficina. ¿Cómo estás resolviendo problemas? Cuando trabajando de forma remota, todo lo que puede salir mal, saldrá mal. Ya se trate de problemas con el WiFi, contraseñas perdidas o entornos ruidosos, tendrás que resolver estos problemas por tu cuenta. Si tienes la paciencia y la creatividad para superar los desafíos, no te detendrán por mucho tiempo. ¿La comunicación, es fácil para ti? Tendrás que estar en contacto con tus compañeros de trabajo, incluso si estás al otro lado del planeta. Puede ser más difícil obtener respuestas rápidas a preguntas simples, pero puedes interactuar con tu equipo a través de correo electrónico, videoconferencias, llamadas telefónicas y software de chat como Slack. Las comunicaciones frecuentes te ayudarán a sentirte más conectado y a mantener a todos en el buen camino. ¿Qué tan difícil es para ti manejar tu tiempo? Nadie estará ahí para hacerte empezar a trabajar, así que tienes que mantenerte concentrado. Tendrás la libertad de planificar todo tu día como desees, pero esto requiere la capacidad de seguir tu propio horario, y no distraerte en línea. A muchos trabajadores remotos les resulta beneficioso reservar ciertas horas para trabajar cada semana y utilizar software de seguimiento de tiempo. ¿Tienes las habilidades tecnológicas para mantener una oficina digital? Cuando tu trabajo depende totalmente de tu computadora, tendrás que ser capaz de resolver tus propios problemas de tecnología. Estos pueden incluir problemas con tu WiFi, cargadores, software y plataformas de almacenamiento en la nube, especialmente si planeas viajar internacionalmente. Aunque no necesitarás un título en ciencias de la computación, es importante tener algunos conocimientos básicos de las correcciones comunes para los percances tecnológicos. ¿Te atrae el no-tradicionalismo? El trabajo remoto es perfecto para las personas que buscan un enfoque no tradicional para trabajar, y le da la capacidad de crear el ambiente de trabajo que deseas para ti mismo. ¡Prepárate para experimentar el futuro! CUALIDADES DEL ESTILO DE VIDA: ¿Siempre has querido viajar? Ahora, en la era de Internet, ¡es posible trabajar de forma remota desde cualquier lugar del mundo se puede encontrar una conexión WiFi! Es importante viajar lentamente, ya que tu trabajo todavía tiene que ser el foco principal de tus días de semana. Entonces puedes ser libre de explorar los lugares increíbles que has elegido durante los fines de semana. Este estilo de viaje funciona mejor para las personas que no tienen dependientes, pero ¡también hay muchas familias nómadas digitalmente! ¿Tienes circunstancias de la vida que te requieren trabajar desde casa? No todos los teletrabajadores están viajando por el mundo; a veces ciertas circunstancias de la vida pueden ser un desencadenante del trabajo remoto, como tener un hijo, un pariente enfermo, o una enfermedad o una lesión. El trabajo remoto te permite mantener tus ingresos y continuar tu desarrollo profesional mientras pasas por los giros y vueltas de la vida. ¿Tienes el...

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