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On the topic of getting up early and finding that time between 6 and 9 when "nothing happens in the tech world": I happen to live one time zone over from most o
by ajlburke 14y ago
On the topic of getting up early and finding that time between 6 and 9 when "nothing happens in the tech world": I happen to live one time zone over from most of my clients (I'm in Halifax and my clients are mostly in Toronto), which means that the emails/phone calls/meetings/etc. doesn't start until at least 10am my time. I never use an alarm clock, usually have a real breakfast, and walk to work.
If you already work remotely, it's worth considering a time zone shift. It's even better if you can live in a place with a lower cost of living than where you bill. If you have a lot of California business, try living in Denver. Chicago business? Try Montreal or Columbus Ohio. Customers in London? Try Berlin.
Obviously, this won't work for everyone - but in certain situations it can be a great way to get an extra hour in the best part of your day.
- polyfractal 14y agoThis works great in my experience as well. I work remote (full time) for my company, but several employees are on the West coast while several are on the East cost (myself included). We find it works great. I can take my time in the morning, having some coffee and reading Hacker News. Then I get started, make some progress and by time I run into needing to collaborate, my colleagues on the West coast show up for work. At the end of the day, I sign off informing them what I've finished and still need to do, and they can keep working without having to to talk to me.