There are many of us that grind away at a keyboard in order to make money. There are also those of us that travel to far flung destinations for work. Then there are the lucky few of us that are able to grind away at the keyboard in far flung destinations. These digital nomads work deep in the Costa Rican rainforest, the Steppe region in Russia, and the mountains of Patagonia — but the thing is, you cantoo.

In general, when we think of someone who works remotely we picture a surfer, hanging out on a beach barely getting anything done and wallowing in a laid back attitude. While that may be true in select cases, it is far from the actual picture. In reality, it requires a great deal of preparation and organization to successfully work in the wild.

It takes a special individual to successfully work remotely and there are many things to consider if you are thinking of working off the grid. As beautiful as some of the locations frequented by remote workers can be, it still takes quite a bit of effort to perform successfully. Most of these people are not working from a van down by the river, but in terms of infrastructure it may be close to that analogy.

At Outfitter Satellite Phones we are proud to supply all the satellite broadband internet and satellite phones a remote employee would need. If this sounds like something we can help you with, contact us with any questions. Keep reading to learn more about working remotely and how you can make it happen.

Choose A Destination

Choosing where to work can be a fun experience, and depending on the company, it does not have to be a permanent destination. There are thousands of prime locations all over the world to work from. The only problem is, many other remote employees also want to work from the same spot.

Depending on the company you work for, the destination could matter. Without getting too wrapped up in the specifics (and because I am not a lawyer), it all has to do with pay and the schedule your employer is currently following. Your HR department can help you narrow down the locations that will work for your payroll department and legal team.

If there are no restrictions or you primarily do freelance work, the map is pretty much wide open. Traveling to your chosen destination is greatly advised beforehand as it can be quite different in person than in pictures. But if adventure is part of your game, a roll of the dice is what may work the best.

One simple way to ensure you have a solid base camp is to utilize vacation rental sites like Airbnb, especially if you are not planning on staying for just a few months. It is entirely possible to find a reasonably priced home for three to six months in some spectacular destinations. Generally, these rentals are set up with everything you need to work from home and, in many cases, they are an incredible launching point to explore the area.

Self-Sufficiency

Most of the time, when working remotely, you will need to provide everything yourself, and there is no guarantee that you will have what you need. When working remotely, it is critical that you are able to remain self-sufficient.

Contrary to popular instagram posts, living in a foriegn country is not as easy as visiting for vacation. Depending on the accommodations you choose, amenities we generally take for granted here at home can be non-existent.

Power outages are common in some areas of the world and can directly affect your ability to work. Resources can be hard to come by and you need to be prepared to actively have a solution on hand, or simply have the patience to wait it out.

No matter which destination you choose, preparations should be made to handle pretty much anything. From natural disasters to substandard plumbing, you never know what you are going to run up against, especially when working in a country that does not have the same infrastructure you may be accustomed to.

Staying Connected

You need the means to transmit your work — and we are not talking about sending a package through the mail. Internet connectivity is the key to successfully working remotely and is the main reason that so many are able to sustain the remote lifestyle. In order to truly have the freedom to work where you want, you need broadband internet that will work anywhere.

No matter where you are, local internet can be a problem. You could have outages, carrier issues, or problems with your personal computer. Any one of these could have a serious effect on the completion of your work.

With satellite broadband internet solutions from Outfitter Satellite Phones you can be covered no matter where your job takes you. We can make it easy for you to work remotely, the hard part is up to you.

If you are considering a satellite internet connection for working remotely, please contact us and we can get you set up with the perfect solution. Working remotely can be incredibly rewarding — make sure you are properly prepared with Outfitter Satellite Phones.

Pack Your Bags!

So have we convinced you to throw caution to the wind and find a beach somewhere to work from? Working remotely is extremely easy with the right preparation and there is a whole big world out there to explore. Break free from the cubicle and see what is out there!