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Nadja Ozegovic on Remote working
Nadja's day-to-day routine took a little detour from the ordinary. Get a sneak peek into her routine while working remotely.

Ever since I joined HSO, my remote working adventure has become a defining aspect of my professional journey.
Change views at your workplace for a change
I recently got back from a remote working adventure that took my laptop to new heights – quite literally. Last week, I decided to swap my usual home office for the sandy shores of Morocco. Why, you ask? Well, with a €70 flight ticket and a friend's spare room calling my name, I mean, who wouldn’t hop on a plane right away? (Oh and Randstad friends, sorry to get your hopes up, this flight was not from Schiphol, but from Weeze).




My day-to-day routine took a little detour from the ordinary, here's a sneak peek into my average day:
06.30AM: Rise and shine. You don’t need an alarm clock when you have wake-up calls by the nearby mosque starting it’s morning prayer.
06.45AM: Engage in morning yoga and meditation at the rooftop terrace, while observing the sunrise.
07.30AM: Breakfast featuring a LOT of msemen drowned in Nutella. Warning: Not recommended for those sensitive to sugar-peaks.
08.00AM: Kick off the workday – emails, meetings etc. Usually happening in the co-working space
12.00PM: Surf session! I won't claim to be the next surf pro; this trip marked my first time on a board.
14.00PM: Post-surf, resume work in style at one of the cute coffee bars. Tapping away on a laptop with a panoramic sea view in the background.
18.00PM: Wrapping up the workday, getting ready for dinner and social activities.
Next day: Repeat.
Grateful for my job
This has been my routine for one week. Every morning I would wake up feeling grateful for my job. Being back home and writing this blog, I’m already thinking of my next get-away, which will be a long one: India and Sri Lanka. Even though I love my city, I get the uncontrollable urge to leave every now and then. Finding ways to combine work with travel has been my recurring ‘new years resolution’ (to stay in the December spirit). Which I always managed to accomplish, as basically all you need is good Wifi. No one ever told me my desk had to be stationary. My laptop became my trusty sidekick, accompanying me to safari parks, through bustling markets, and to many beach cafes.


Ever since I joined HSO, my remote working adventure has become a defining aspect of my professional journey. Working from different locations has not only added a unique flavor to my daily routine but has also allowed me to seamlessly explore new cultures and countries. The flexibility offered by HSO has truly transformed the way I approach work, making each day a new and exciting chapter in my working experience.
If you're yearning for a change of scenery during your work hours, consider making your next office the beaches of Morocco. Remote working is not for everyone though, you need to be okay with being that one person always asking for the Wifi password 😉.
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