If you are already telecommuting, you also know that you can drag your laptop almost anywhere and still be at work.
But what about a tropical beach or a long weekend at a favorite fun spot?
It can happen — if you prepare.
First, prepare your plan. It's easier to start small. Maybe you need to travel to the next state for a family function. Normally, you might take the time off, but this time, you think you will have plenty of time to work.
Prep for the worst, says Skill Crush.
– Make sure your workcation is in a place with great Wi-Fi. Know how to set your phone up as a hotspot.
– Know how to secure your connection. Maybe you want to talk with IT.
– Have a hard drive large enough to store big project files as a backup in case you can't access files in the cloud.
– Carry chargers and extra chargers for everything.
– Clean your laptop of sensitive files that will be irrelevant during your workcation.
– Firm up your game plan for meetings. Know what apps and hardware you will need for meetings and when.
– Draw up (and keep) a strict work hours schedule. Make sure you never have to talk to a customer or colleague if there are loud noises in the background.
– Make absolutely sure you have a list of contacts.
Next, discuss your first workcation with the boss. If this will be a unique request for your supervisor, make sure you present your whole plan, along with a reasonable explanation of why this will be beneficial to the boss and the company. For example: I have to go to this family function. Since the function will be in the evening, I will have plenty of time to work during the day at my hotel. I don't want to take time away from my project, etc.
Explain how you have planned the logistics and drawn up a work schedule.