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by chandrew 3720 days ago
Very valid points. I've been a remote worker for a year so I can understand many points. I haven't tried some things yet (travel) so hearing about it is insightful.

- Although my work permits being flexible, I'd rather have a normal person's schedule too! There's just too many real life things to take care of that require normal hours.

- After spending a lot of time alone, I have to find a friend to meet up with. I made another remote working friend so we meet up 2 times a week. It's odd but it does feel like there is some sort of pull towards human interaction embedded somewhere. I also enjoy the busy and loud cafe background.

- Taxes suck :( They have been very confusing since this is my first year. Still working on them :'(

2 comments

Anything particular about taxes that sucks for you?

Are you working for yourself or remote for a company?

I'm about 5 months into a remote job for a health company and I love it so far.

Hey,

I am a co-founder and employee of a company so while salary stuff is clear, things like dividends + fiscal residence + tax treaty makes you crazy to be short.

Just working remotely for a company and being in a specific location all the time is certainly way easier to handle.

Agree, getting out and working with friends that work remotely too makes a huge difference, meeting them for lunch, etc.