Vent: Someone told me my 'work from anywhere' setup was actually holding me back

Honestly, a guy in Chiang Mai last month said my insistence on a perfect cafe with fast wifi and power was making me miss the whole point. I switched to just a hotspot and a battery pack, and I've worked from beaches and parks for the last two weeks. Anyone else get called out for being too rigid with their routine?

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jason737d ago

Understand where that guy was coming from, but a reliable setup isn't about being rigid. For some types of work, you really do need that stable connection and a proper place to focus. Missing a deadline because your hotspot dropped at the beach sounds a lot worse than missing a sunset from a cafe. The point is to get your work done well, not just anywhere.

allen.ruby7d ago

Ugh, I totally get that. It's so easy to get stuck on having the perfect spot and forget the whole freedom part. That guy had a point, even if it stung a bit. My own routine was making me anxious about finding the right table more than actually doing the work. Letting go of some control really can open up better places.