Ask HN: I'm going to start working remotely soon, what should I know/use/buy?

9 pointshndl12y ago6 comments

I'm going to begin working remotely soon (I joined early and have worked with the CEO and other core folks before, so it wasn't that hard to convince folks). Do HNers have any advice (financial, work-life balance etc)? I'm going to be earning in the US while I live in Antwerp, Belgium.

See original comment and some feedback HNers provided here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7773806

Any particular apps or techniques for working for someone on a different timezone?

9 pointshndl12y ago6 comments

See original comment and some feedback HNers provided here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7773806

Any particular apps or techniques for working for someone on a different timezone?

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dennybritz12y ago

Make yourself a work/free-time schedule and stick to it. It's tempting to say "I can work whenever I want", but this also means that work will always be on your mind. Drawing a clear line between work and play helps you to stay sane and allows you to switch off work-mode.

ddorian4312y ago

That Mitchell and Webb Look - Working from home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co_DNpTMKXk

hsuresh12y ago

Make sure you do some research on shared office spaces nearby. Unless you have already worked from home for extended periods before, that might be one of the biggest challenges you'll face. With a shared office space, you also get to meet and talk to like-minded people.

Also, get some good headphones, for hangouts/skype calls.

skfroi12y ago

Get out of the house. I've been a freelancer for over a year and have a home office and I can't stress this enough. There will be occasions when your brain will just not work and a brief trip to the coffee shop, coworking place, or just a walk can really refresh your mind.

doomspork12y ago

Having a separate office at home has really helped me manage my work-life balance. When I enter my home office I'm at work and I'm focused on work tasks. The other two things that I've found most useful have been a chalkboard (or dry erase) and a nice desk chair.

petervandijck12y ago

Definitely figure out your tax/insurance situation early on.

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