The horror of the first wave of the pandemic might be long gone, but COVID-19 changed the world forever. With the majority of us suddenly working from home, many employees started to realise that they suddenly had so much more time to themselves and could keep on top of household chores and avoid hours of commuting.

The same goes for employers who could reap the financial benefits of renting less office space and spend that money elsewhere. The result? Many people still working from home and enjoying a higher quality of life. And who says you need to stay in one place? With WFH, you can work and see the world at the same time! Here’s how.

Investigate your company policy

Before hitting the road with your laptop and mobile hotspot, you need to check that everything is above board. You definitely don’t want to be caught doing something you shouldn’t, as that could harm the future of your employment.

Ensure that you’re not breaching any regulations by checking whether you need pre-approval from your manager.Look into other details like core hours, whether you can manage your hours flexibly or how long you can stay away without being in the office.

Remember it’s not a vacation

It’s tempting to think that once you’re on the road you can relax, but remember you have a job to do! Yes, you can see some pretty awesome things along the way, but your professional duties still remain the same. If you start failing to meet deadlines, you could risk losing your job.

And whilst a vacation can be very relaxing, juggling travelling and work can be really exhausting. You’re likely not going to be able to see as much, but that’s the price you have to pay if you want to work whilst travelling. It’s up to you to make the absolute most of your weekends and days off.

Prioritise safety

Avoid your holiday getting interrupted or even postponed by getting your mode checked professionally before you leave, investing in motorhome insurance, and making sure that your car or van can be securely locked to limit robberies.

Create a comfortable workplace

Say goodbye to double monitors and espressos on tap; working whilst on the road comes with its fair share of discomfort and inconvenience if you’re not properly prepared. The bare minimum you need is a laptop; other extras like a mouse, webcam or keyboard is up to you.

When booking accommodation, make sure that there are quiet spaces for you to concentrate in. Some hotels offer printers and scanners to their guests (if that’s something you need), or you can investigate co-working spaces in the area.