Why I’m Done With Amazon

I love going on road trips, especially through the varied landscapes and contrasting cultures of Europe!

I took my first European road trip when I was 17, buying a second-hand car with some friends and driving it from Holland to Hungary. It's still one of my favorite adventures. In the two decades since I've taken many more European road trips, particularly in southern Europe and the Balkans.

Why I used to love Amazon

Some companies are already remote-friendly, or they're smaller companies with flexible policies. And if you work for yourself, then there is also nothing stopping you.

Managers' next shock will be when they realize many of their employees have been working from all over the place … without them even knowing it

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To the surprise of managers around the globe, their companies did not spontaneously implode the moment they sent employees to work from home. In fact, the opposite may have happened: productivity went up while company costs went down.

Peloponnese peninsula, Greece

If you're staying in a B&B, hostel, or Airbnb, make sure they have good WiFi. Sadly, online listings don't always give you any assurances about this. What I usually do is check the reviews for any mentions of bad WiFi, or ask the hosts what their internet bandwidth is like.

1. Ensure reliable internet. If you're not 100% sure your WiFi connection will be reliable, buy a portable hotspot that takes a data SIM card. That way, you always have a back-up, which takes away a lot of potential stress.
2. Be online on time. Punch in on slack, email, or whatever, exactly when you're expected to. Be visible and complete your tasks.
3. Respect security policies. Some companies prohibit using public WiFi or have special rules for handling confidential information outside the office. Make sure you're aware of any such policies so you won't needlessly get into trouble.