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Hello folks, As remote work matures, so do the rules that shape it—from flexible visas to café laptop bans. While Slovenia rolls out the welcome mat for digital nomads, a Sydney café makes headlines for saying "no" to multi-hour laptop camping. The future of WFH isn’t just about where you can log on, but how shared spaces and social norms are redefining the borders of one’s flexibility. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Brett Bennett/PexelsSlovenia Launches Digital Nomad Visa (TTW)Slovenia opens the doors to its charming towns and beautiful nature with a new visa, launching in November 2025. 👉 ​Learn more​. Boost Focus with the 3-3-3 Method (Lifehacker)A simple framework to or…

Hello folks, Remote work is still full of experiments—and this summer, we’re embracing the chaos (and the charm). From plotting your next digital nomad move to distracting your cat during meetings, and laughing at comics that feel suspiciously accurate—because let’s be honest, remote never means boring. Enjoy the reads. :) -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Photo by Amine Mayoufi/PexelsYour cat’s new favorite coworker (6AM City)Let’s be honest: we all enjoy a little attention from our purring friends — but sometimes, we need to get us off the hook. 👉 ​Find out how​. Hammam Fuad/UnsplashCommunity is Motivation on Tap (Alan Wu)The communities we belong to quietly shape how we wo…

Hello folks, With the rise of AI, individualism has taken on a new dimension. Now that anyone can generate content, the value of original thought has never been higher. And if thoughts were cows, then yes—the chase for the purple one would officially be on. What sparks your most original self, I wonder? Here are four articles that, each from its own angle, encourage exploration and staying true to yourself. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯The Leverage Paradox (Indie Hackers)AI turned the staircase into an escalator—faster, yes, but the leverage paradox means the climb is now longer and more crowded. 👉 ​Keep reading​. The Power of Being an Amateur (HBR)The article argues tha…

Happy Monday! The job market keeps shifting, and it's not just about finding a role, but making sure it fits you. This week, I've pulled together reads on how to stand out, use AI without sounding like a robot, and why flexibility still matters (a lot). Hope it helps you move forward on your terms. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯How to Make Your Remote Job Application Stand Out in 2025 (Remotive)Writing “remote” in your resume header won’t cut it in 2025: here’s what actually helps you stand out. ​Read on​. Illustration by Jennifer Tapias DerchWant to Use AI as a Career Coach? Use These Prompts (HBR)AI can do more than write cover letters—if you know how to ask the right q…

March 10, 2025 Hey folks, Who's watching the new season of The White Lotus? What if you could stay in paradise, minus the murder mystery subplot? Turns out, you can! Keep reading for the latest news on digital nomad visas and more 😉 Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Software Engineers Share Their Best Tips For Landing a Coding Job In Tech (Business Insider)Engineers from Google and Microsoft share strategies to stand out in a crowded job market using creativity and experience. Use Brave to ​read this​ (let me know if you need to know how!) How to Build Your Own AI Assistant (HBR)Learn to build your own AI assistant to, for example, automate applications, track leads, and stay …

Hey folks, It’s been a weird stretch: layoffs, gloomy headlines, AI overload. If your job search feels extra heavy right now, you’re not alone. This week, I wanted to share a few things that might help. Some practical, some uplifting. All worth your time. Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Jamie Wignall/The GuardianHow To Use AI To Get a Job Interview And Nail It – Along With The Salary You Deserve (The Guardian)​This one​'s packed with practical tips: how to use ChatGPT and AI tools smartly (without relying on them completely). These Software Engineers Were Struggling To Find Work. Then They Offered To Pay $10,000 For Their Next Job (Business Insider)A reminder that bold moves …

Hi there, As we look at the year ahead, perhaps the most liberating realization is this: many of our future successes are, in fact, up to us—shaped by our current actions and the choices we make along the way. Today’s reads reflect exactly that. While a bit of luck is always welcome, we hold significant power over how things unfold. If there’s one New Year’s resolution worth keeping, it’s this: the readiness to roll up our sleeves and work toward the things we want. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Try to Take My Position (Andrew Graham-Yooll)A sharp reflection on ownership, accountability, and why actively claiming responsibility is often the fastest path to meaningful progr…

Hi everyone, There’s one aspect of human life we prefer not to remember, mention, or, heaven forbid, celebrate. Yet October 13 is known as the International Day for Failure. Isn’t that an amazing concept? To celebrate failure: the unwanted result of our thoughts and labor, yet the essential companion of every beginner, learner, changemaker, and big dreamer. This issue is here to remind us of those oh-so-splendid failures that turned into great successes, and to encourage anyone who needs it to keep thriving, one failure at a time. – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Embracing Failure for Career Growth (Forbes)Learning how to fail: intentionally, reflectively, and repeatedly, ca…

Hello folks, The more I read about AI, the more I’m torn—am I becoming AI-ffectionate, or just AI-nxious? One thing I’m sure of: AI isn’t just changing how we work. It’s reshaping our language, the way we communicate, what we need to be cautious about—and in the world of remote work and hiring, even how we prove we’re actually human. Now that AI can do the thinking, is it possible that the most human thing left… is waving? -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Hiring Meets Its Deepfake Era (HR Brew)By 2028, 1 in 4 job applications could be deepfakes. To tell who's real, recruiters are asking some very unusual questions.👉 ​Keep reading​. The Hidden Damage AI Can Do at Work (ACM)AI…

Hi there, remote workers! 🎄December is here—the Friday of the months. A time full of festivities and end-of-year catch-ups. And yes, research shows remote workers tend to work a bit less (and feel less productive) on Fridays… so our to-do lists, managers, and clients are probably already sensing a quiet wobble at the first sound of holiday jingles. But fear not. Remote workers always find a way to balance slower days with smarter ones, and, like anyone else, deserve this month to relax a little more, reflect a little more, and set the direction for the year ahead. ☺️ Enjoy today’s reads and December. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Focus Enemies (Just Off By One)Tiny interru…

Happy Monday! With summer on the horizon, I can't help but daydream about sunny destinations where I can work from. In this issue, discover how one country is breathing life into its rural heartlands by welcoming digital nomads, uncover the portable Wi-Fi solution that keeps you online no matter where you roam, and explore the unexpected perks—and hidden pitfalls—of work flexibility. – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Spain’s Ambroz Valley Pays $16K to Remote Workers(Condé Nast Traveler)Longing for a Mediterranean climate? Pack your bags and work remotely in Spain! ​Read on​. Life priorities are constantly changing (HR Brew)In a bold “Would You Rather,” some employees picked …

Hi there, Did you know that most of the U.S. remote workforce is made up of white men—yet research shows that women are the ones who benefit the most from remote work? Or that not going to the office doesn’t just shape our daily routines, but can influence things as big as air pollution and climate change? Many of these insights are explored in our State of Remote Work 2026 report, alongside two additional articles and a quiz designed to test how much we really know about office life. My score surprised me—now I’m curious… how did you do on the quiz? -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯State of Remote Work 2026 (Remotive)Fresh data reveals where remote work is headed, and what’s…

This week’s reads are all about alignment between what we do and what matters to us. Remote work gives us more options. But the real challenge? Choosing what fits. We're diving into purpose, values, freedom, and the kinds of roles that support the way you want to work. Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Real Talk: Andrew Gobran (Doist) on Career Values and Remote Job Search Strategy (Remotive)Andrew shares what it means to work with intention, not just flexibility, and how job seekers can shift their mindset to stand out. ​Read it here​. Remote Work Wasn't The Goal. Freedom Was (Reddit)A quiet reminder from the digital nomad community that it's not the laptop life we're c…

Hi everyone, In today’s world of well-established systems, it’s often the smallest changes that leave the biggest mark. From the English-Italian interpreter who knows that “raining cats and dogs” doesn’t call for an animal rescue, to the mindset shifts that reshape business culture, all the way down to the everyday tweaks that make work easier: small things matter. Enjoy this week’s read! – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Irreplaceably Human (Hegemon)It’s the human mind that gives meaning to facts. This piece explores why interpretation, context, and nuance remain uniquely ours. 👉​ Keep reading​. Gen Z & Career Minimalism (Glassdoor)Climbing the corporate ladder isn’t th…

Hi there, People love routine. It brings predictability, a sense of control, and a framework for our hopes, aspirations, and expectations. Every 365 days, we get the chance to close one chapter and begin another—celebrating what went well, letting go of what didn’t, and setting intentions for what’s next. Whether that means a new job, a lifestyle change, or a move to a new place, I hope the year ahead meets your wishes with a bit of luck and a lot of possibility. In the meantime, enjoy today’s reads. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯The Salary Reality Check (Levels.fyi)This report brings much-needed transparency to career decisions. 👉 ​Check here​. Nomad Summit 2026 (Jan 16…

Hello folks, Remote work can open doors far beyond your home office—whether it’s a path to living abroad, building a more secure retirement, or even purposefully stepping into a scam to see how it plays out. But before any of that, remote work often has to be negotiated, unless it’s already assured. Enjoy this week’s reads. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯How to Negotiate Remote Work (Forbes)If your manager is still reluctant about remote work, these four negotiation strategies can help tip the balance. 👉 ​Learn more​. I got hired by a scammer (Slate)Plot twist: after spotting a scammer, the writer decided to take the job anyway. 👉 ​Read on​. Working From Home and Retirement…

Hi everyone, Modern work keeps stretching in two directions at once: toward more productivity and toward more humanity. From Japan’s four-day workweek experiment to the shifts remote work has brought to big cities, the conversation is moving from how much we work to how well we work. Because maybe the future of work isn’t about doing more: it’s about doing it better, and living better while we do. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Jeremy Lapak/UnsplashFinding Joy in the Busy (HBR)HBR explores how those who seem busiest stay grounded by protecting meaning, not just minutes. 👉 ​Find out more​. Japan’s Four-Day Workweek (Fortune)Tokyo is testing shorter workweeks to encourage fa…

Hello everyone, Last week, I was working from Naples, Italy - grateful that remote work lets me squeeze a few days in a new country into my schedule. But I know all too well that even freedom can get heavy sometimes. This issue explores the weight of flexibility: what it costs, what it gives, and how to handle the tough bits when they come. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Are RTO mandates just layoffs in disguise? (HR Grapevine)Fresh data suggests some leaders are using return-to-office rules to trigger voluntary resignations. 👉 ​Keep reading​. How to avoid the WFH slump (The Post)One remote worker reflects on how to keep isolation and burnout at bay while working from home.…

Hi everyone, ​ While the job market is slow, it’s slow—and there’s only so much we can do about it. What we can do is keep trying and meet the next hiring surge as prepared as possible, whether that means learning new strategies to tackle those “small” problems or recognizing the quiet value in the skills you already have. What small step could you take to feel a bit more ready for when hiring picks up again? – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯​Nick Fewings​/​Unsplash​The Unfiltered Guide to Getting Hired (Wellfound)Forget the clichés—this guide offers unconventional, honest advice from people who’ve been through the tech hiring trenches. 👉 ​Keep reading​. The Hidden Cost of …

March 24, 2025 Hey folks, Kicking off the week with a quote from James Clear: "Sometimes all you need for exceptional results is average effort repeated for an above-average amount of time." When the job search feels like a grind, consistency is your secret weapon. You've got this! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯US Executives Predict Work From Home Is Here To Stay (HBR)Forget the return-to-office panic: leaders are betting big on remote. ​This Stanford brief​ breaks down the numbers behind the shift. Illustration by Sandra NavarroYou Don't Need a Mentor to Get the Career Advice You Need (HBR)Mentorship is great but not essential. ​This article​ offers smart ways to get care…

March 3, 2025 Hey friends, Working remotely is a journey: some days, you're in full productivity mode, and other days, you wonder if sending an email counts as a major accomplishment. 😅 So settle into your office (aka the couch), grab your favorite beverage, and let's jump in! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯 WFH Has Made Everyone NSFW (Business Insider)It turns out that remote workers have developed some very specific habits—some productive, some questionable, and some that probably should stay off Zoom. What are yours? ​Read on​ (use Brave to get full access 😉). How to Get Hired When AI Does the Screening (HBR)Learn practical strategies to stand out in job applications when…

Hello folks, Remote work can be freeing. But it can also be isolating, uncertain, and messy, because life doesn't get easier just because you're not commuting. This week’s reads are here to help you feel a little more seen and a little less alone in it all. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Work Didn't Kill Office Romance, It Just Looks Different Now (Vice)Turns out Slack crushes are a real thing. This piece explores the new shape of relationships in distributed workplaces. 👉 ​Read it here​. How Do You Talk About Past Jobs You Regret In Interviews? (Hacker News)It happens—you’ve taken a job you wish you hadn’t. This thread offers smart, thoughtful ways to talk about it…

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …