We start with Sean’s New York recap and our upcoming travel plans. Then, we’re joined by Kristie Sullivan from Executive Remote Worker. Her company sets up business professionals with done-for-you workations, so you don’t have to sacrifice paychecks or burn through your PTO. We get into the rise of workations, the perks, and the bullshit fears that hold people back.

The concept of an executive remote worker (ERW) is to provide guidance and support for remote workers who want to travel and work in new locations.

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Takeaways

-Sean recently visited New York and shares his experience of exploring the city.

-Executive Remote Worker specializes in workations and coordinated travel events for remote workers.

-Workations allow people to travel, work, and immerse themselves in local culture.

-Many people are starting to embrace the idea of remote work and workations, but some are held back by fear and uncertainty.

-Executive Remote Worker takes care of all the logistics and provides a safe and organized experience for remote workers.

-Workations offer a unique opportunity to combine work and travel, allowing people to see the world while still being productive. The fear of losing their job is a major concern for remote workers when it comes to traveling.

-Many remote workers in the US are hesitant to travel outside the country due to the distance and unknowns.

-The concept of an executive remote worker (ERW) provides guidance and support for remote workers who want to travel and work in new locations.

-Common worries for remote workers include Wi-Fi availability and the ability to stay focused in beautiful locations.

-Planning and time management are key to maintaining work-life balance while on a workation.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring New York and Detroit

01:14 The Rise of Workations

01:36 Planning and Coordinating Workations

02:36 The Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work and Travel

20:09 Overcoming the Fear of Losing a Job

21:00 The Importance of a Support System

21:45 Navigating Misconceptions and Obstacles

22:44 Workations: Balancing Work and Leisure

27:36 Corporate Workations: Team-Building Experiences