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The author shares their travel tech setup, highlighting the use of an iPad Pro with cloud-based MacOS access via MacInCloud, reliance on Wi-Fi and power banks, and the importance of eSIMs and VPNs for connectivity and security while working remotely in Spain. They also discuss their gear choices, mistakes, and tips for efficient mobile work.
A growing number of people in their 30s are opting for a nomadic lifestyle by becoming full-time house-sitters, saving thousands of pounds on rent and utilities. By using websites like Trusted Housesitters, they roam the country, staying in strangers' homes and caring for their pets while building up savings for a future home. The rise of remote working during the pandemic has made full-time house-sitting more viable, and the surge in pet ownership has increased the demand for house-sitters. While this lifestyle has its downsides, such as feeling homeless and living out of a suitcase, many find it enjoyable and financially rewarding, with some estimating savings of up to £60,000.
A growing number of people in their 30s are choosing a nomadic lifestyle, living in other people's homes and saving tens of thousands of pounds by house-sitting and caring for pets while building up savings for a future home. The rise of remote working during the pandemic has made full-time house-sitting more viable, while the surge in pet ownership during lockdown has meant there are more pets that need looking after while their owners go on holiday. Despite the savings, there are downsides to living in other people’s homes, but many find the experience rewarding and plan to continue house-sitting for the foreseeable future.
The effects of remote working in the US are extending to Japan, as companies in Japan are beginning to adopt more flexible work arrangements in response to the global shift towards remote work. This shift is challenging traditional Japanese work culture, which has historically emphasized long hours in the office. As remote work becomes more prevalent, companies in Japan are reevaluating their approach to work and considering new ways to accommodate employees' needs for flexibility.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun has been commuting to work via private jet while encouraging employees to return to the office. Calhoun has taken over 400 private jet trips from his homes and is rarely seen in the office, while only 30% of the company's job postings allow for remote working. In an effort to entice employees back to the office, Boeing has organized events such as happy hours and alpaca visits. The CEO and CFO have also chosen not to relocate to the company's headquarters, with the CFO having a small office opened near his home instead.
Elon Musk's recent comments on remote working being a "moral issue" have been called into question after he admitted to completing the video game Elden Ring in its entirety, despite claiming to work 20-hour days. The author calculates that Musk would have had to spend around 25% of his non-working time playing the game to complete it in the same time frame as the author. The contradiction raises questions about Musk's work-life balance and productivity, and whether his comments on remote working are hypocritical.
Sightful has released Spacetop, an "augmented reality laptop" that projects tabs across a 100-inch virtual screen. The device is a hardware deck and full-size keyboard with a pair of tailored NReal glasses. Spacetop is running a Snapdragon 865 paired with an Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is only available to buy for 1,000 early adopters through an application-based program.