Hi there!
I’m Ivanha, a B2B content marketer with a full time remote job (before remote was cool — or forced upon us) and some freelance side gigs.
This article is aimed at people working remotely from another country — if you’re remote (but just out of state) this won’t be of much help.
Second disclaimer: I’m in no way a tax expert or lawyer and this isn’t legal advice — just my experience!
Here’s the main thing: remote work is absolutely my favorite way of working.
I’ve done the whole 9–5 office thing and it’s just not for me. I like the trust, independence, and the ability to go out and get a nice cup of coffee whenever I want (or take my dog to the vet, get a 45 minute run in, or just plain old go to the nail salon in the middle of the day.)
That’s not to say I spend my days lounging on the couch, I mean sometimes I do, I’m writing this from the couch right now. But, that’s not it. I work a lot. But, I’m in control of my job. I know what I’ve gotta do and I divvy up my time in a way that makes the most sense for my life.
So yes, remote work is fantastic, especially if you get to work with amazing people (which from my experience remote peeps tend to be), and if you’re living in a place with a low cost of…
