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More and more Belgians are buying a place in Spain as a second home or as a second home office for telecommuting. Fast internet and a view of the sea, the ideal conditions for working from home. According to the Flemish newspaper it Nieuwsblad it is busy with the real estate agents in the country who specialize in Spanish real estate. Belgians who have daydreamed about photos of houses and apartments in warmer regions in recent months, and now want to seal their deal on the spot after the travel ban.

Stop, think, plan

Don't just grab the laptop, sit back in your favorite chair and think that's it. A special workspace means you can leave it, close the door, close your drawers, cover your work and end your day. Do you have a spare room? Awesome! If not, what about finding a space under the stairs or in a closet? If several roommates need a space in a small house, what about dividing the dining table into zones? Then use painter's tape to mark boundary lines.

"Buy a comfortable chair. These will be delivered at work, but since we have no idea how long we will be working from home, it is worth making a small investment in your back. Check out who is open online and leave the home work chair. to deliver."

Teleworking from Spain is perfect. “There is no law stipulating that Belgians must work in Belgium,” says labor economist Stijn Baert (UGent). Everything depends on what the employer and employee agree on. Working from home is not new. Now everyone is a 'home worker' - also in public transport, the taxi sector, target group transport and in the coach sector. There are 'incidental' teleworkers and then there are 'structural' teleworkers. Since 'The New Working 'attracted attention from 2000 onwards, it is customary to go home from the office with a laptop and smartphone. To manage this easily, workshops and tools have been developed to ensure that you can work effectively at home and still have a productive day. 

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According to Katie Challans Thanks to COVID-19, the peace and tranquility of working from home has drastically changed. Even if you are alone and don't have children who are at home all the time, it will still affect your productivity. If you have a dog they will be happy, although they may not appreciate too many 'alibi walks'. If you have cats, after a while they ask to leave 'their' house and give them some rest. And when you are alone do you get lonely?

Also read: Working from home requires smart software for taxi companies

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"With a view of the sea, teleworking is a bit more pleasant."