Poll: How do you feel about working remotely while traveling? Publicador del fil: ProZ.com Staff
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| | | | Lieven Malaise 
Bèlgica
Local time: 11:21
Mebre des-de 2020
Francès a Holandès
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I can't imagine doing my work anywhere but in my office at my desktop computer. When I need to work, I don't travel. If I travel, it means that I've decided not to work for a while. The only thing I do is remaining available through email for questions about delivered translations and new translation requests.
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Me too, i cannot do it outsite my room. Maybe in the kitchen, yes. My laptop is not in good working order and it depends on battery cable more or less.
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It depends on what you mean by traveling. For 9 years (2006-2015) I travelled between Brussels and Lisbon at least twice a month always accompanied by my laptop. So, I worked quite often in the airport while waiting for my flight (a good way to pass the time!). By then, I had a small office in my apartment in Brussels and another one in my apartment in Lisbon (where I am now). I got so fed up with airports that I haven’t flown since…
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Dongwoo Lee
Corea del Sud
Local time: 18:21
Mebre des-de 2018
Anglès a Coreà
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About 8 years ago, I thought I was a genius: I packed my laptop for a winter trip to Fukuoka with my family. My plan? Be the hero who speaks Japanese, keeps the family happy, and delivers for clients. Basically, Superman with Wi-Fi.
Reality check: after driving all day, I was more like a zombie chauffeur. By dinner, my eyes were screaming “please stop!” every time I opened the laptop. When the trip ended, I was so wiped out I begged my PMs for an extra week off — not to explor... See more About 8 years ago, I thought I was a genius: I packed my laptop for a winter trip to Fukuoka with my family. My plan? Be the hero who speaks Japanese, keeps the family happy, and delivers for clients. Basically, Superman with Wi-Fi.
Reality check: after driving all day, I was more like a zombie chauffeur. By dinner, my eyes were screaming “please stop!” every time I opened the laptop. When the trip ended, I was so wiped out I begged my PMs for an extra week off — not to explore Japan, but to explore the art of lying flat on my bed. That’s when I learned the golden rule: vacations are for recharging, not for pretending you’re a productivity ninja.
The funny part? I still bring my laptop on trips. But now it’s less “mission control” and more “travel buddy.” It helps me enjoy the journey — not squeeze in emails while my family wonders why I look like I’m auditioning for a burnout documentary. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Have PC, will travel | Jul 12 |
Hi, looks like I think differently. In 2023 I travelled all over - US, Germany, Dubrovnik, Japan... anyway, I can't imagine leaving home without my laptop. It's always there, just in case. I don't mind integrating it into my travel / lifestyle plans. It's also a good excuse to get away from a loud group of people No problem, whatsoever. I do try to keep any potential workload light if I know if advance that I will be out of town. ... See more Hi, looks like I think differently. In 2023 I travelled all over - US, Germany, Dubrovnik, Japan... anyway, I can't imagine leaving home without my laptop. It's always there, just in case. I don't mind integrating it into my travel / lifestyle plans. It's also a good excuse to get away from a loud group of people No problem, whatsoever. I do try to keep any potential workload light if I know if advance that I will be out of town. But two-three hours of work per day, even while traveling, is certainly manageable. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Vincenzo Di Maso
Portugal
Local time: 10:21
Mebre des-de 2009
Anglès a Italià
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I use to travel every 2 months. I have no other choice but working while travelling. When I work during travels my wife helps me with our son. I have been doing it for 20 years
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...so when I travel, I don't work. I will answer urgent e-mails, but that's it.
I also need some proper screen real estate to work properly. In the VERY RARE cases that I even take my laptop with me, I am still not willing to work on its single, tiny 17-inch screen.
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Thayenga
Alemanya
Local time: 11:21
Mebre des-de 2009
Anglès a Alemany
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I used to work while traveling, though only emergency projects from longstanding customers. However, about two years ago I stopped doing this. Time off is quality time that I like to fully enjoy without any work.
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