Remote Work Realities: A Deep Dive into the Freedom, Flexibility, and Hidden Challenges
Working remotely offers unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and the chance to craft your ideal work-life balance. Since 2015, my journey from corporate event planning to remote work has shown the incredible changes this lifestyle brings—from spontaneous coffee breaks by the Adriatic Sea to the simplicity of a laptop. For those considering remote work, understanding the trade-offs, like reduced job stability and potential sacrifices for freedom, is crucial. But for those ready to dive in, the rewards—freedom, flexibility, and time savings—can be life-changing.
Embracing the Outsider Within: Self-Confidence as a Foreigner
When I arrived in Split last year, I was already comfortable with who I am. I was battling grief, so it would tend to throw me off at the most inopportune times, but at no point did it make me feel less than. I also quickly realized I looked like I wasn’t from Split.
It was a strange feeling. I had spent just under two weeks in Split months earlier and several more in other parts of Croatia. Even throughout my travels last year in Turkey and in Italy, I knew I looked like a foreigner, but I was travelling, so obviously I would look different - like a tourist. However, once I moved here, I quickly became hyper-aware of societal nuances, style, and lifestyle—and it became clear I wasn’t like anyone here.