How to work remotely from anywhere, even when you have a full-time job - with Ali Greene of Remote Works

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#138 - Ali Greene is a full-time remote worker who helps people and companies make their work more freeing and flexible. She explains the difference between working from home and working remotely, what the digital nomad lifestyle really looks like, and how to find remote components in any job.
What you'll learn

• [2:06] How Ali became a remote worker and the benefits of being a digital nomad.
• [6:37] The difference between remote work and working from home.
• [11:34] How aspects of almost any profession can be done remotely.
• [14:40] Surprising professions that can be done remotely.
• [15:50] The drawbacks of working remotely.
• [16:38] The importance of building a community as a new remote worker.
• [20:09] Challenges for full-time remote employees.
• [22:48] How to get spontaneous socialisation and interaction as a remote worker.
• [28:10] How to gain influence and respect in an organisation as a remote worker.
• [34:50] How to approach your employer about becoming fully remote.
• [40:45] How to find companies that offer remote work positions.

Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):

• Sun and Co
• Hacker Paradise
• Remote
• Deel
• Oyster
• Remotive
• Growmotely
• Running Remote

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
https://changeworklife.com/how-to-work-remotely-from-anywhere-even-when-you-have-a-full-time-job/

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