If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re a digital native and more than likely have a great job or own a business that gives you the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere. Whether you live in Cape Town or not, remote working is a fantastic opportunity to build your career. It means you’ll be able to balance your work and personal life better. But how do you go about it? Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is an excellent choice for your next remote work location. This blog post will give you all the information on finding that perfect work life balance as a digital nomad in Cape Town. Let’s get started!
The benefits of remote working
Remote workers generally have a more positive experience in their work life, as they are not held back by the daily commute and have a more flexible schedule. It also provides the opportunity to fulfill meaningful bucket-list and lifestyle goals. This means the overall productivity is higher and the work culture is more collaborative. Remote workers also have an easier time managing their work-life balance and are better able to manage health conditions.
Explore all that Cape Town has to offer
There are plenty of amazing spots to stay at and visit in Cape Town, where you can get the most out of your day as a digital nomad. The V&A Waterfront is a great place to start if you are looking to meet other remote workers and you can always find great coffee shops to work from. There are also plenty of coworking spaces where you can work from as well. If you work in the creative industry, the Cape Town Creative Hub is a great place to find like-minded people and some inspiring events. If you are looking for more of a quiet spot, the South African Museum of Human Sciences is a beautiful place to visit and get some work done. There are also plenty of small cafes dotted around the city that are great for getting work done. If you are an avid reader, there are several libraries around the city, where you can work in a more peaceful environment.
Exclusive Accommodation and Location
One of the first things you need to look at when looking at remote working opportunities is the location of your accommodation and office space. You want to be in a place that has easy access to transport links, so that you don’t have to worry about your daily commute. There are also plenty of co-working spaces in Cape Town where you can work from.
The O’Two has an unparalleled mix of the ultimate luxe lifestyle with its sea-side location, views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Lion’s Head, the most instagrammable rooftop pool in Cape Town, a day Spa, a stone’s throw from Metropolitan Golf Course, as well as being 5-15 minutes away from all the best attractions and co-working spaces.
Excellent WiFi & Gym
If you are working remotely, you are going to be spending a lot of time in your hotel or co-working offices. When you’re looking for remote-working opportunities, check out the WiFi. Is it reliable? What speeds does it have? How many people are using it? What else do the offices hold? What about the office culture? Is there a happy, inviting atmosphere? How many people work in the office? Are there other remote workers? What about the management? Are they approachable? What is the dress code? Would you be able to grow in this company?
The O’Two Hotel has a reliable 100MBPS fibre line, and a state of the art gym, so you can get your work-life balance right and have time to sight-see in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
What About Loadshedding?
South Africa experiences occasional outages in its electricity grid, which are generally referred to as loadshedding. These periods of “loadshedding” — when the government and/or electricity providers temporarily shut off power to certain areas of the grid because they are over capacity for a few hours at a time. While it is definitely inconvenient, it is easy to plan around and you can still be successful at working remotely in Cape Town.
The O’Two Hotel is fully prepared for loadshedding and experiences no loadshedding due to our industrial scale generators. You can expect the AC in your suite will be fully operational and the WiFi to remain fast and stable!
Final words
Remote work is growing in popularity and is a great option for people who want to travel or move abroad. With new remote job platforms popping up all the time, there are more opportunities than ever to find work that you can do from anywhere in the world. In order to succeed in a remote job, you need to be self-motivated, accountable, and able to communicate well both in writing and verbally. Remote work is challenging, but the rewards are worth it.
Contact us today to arrange your luxe stay at The O’Two Hotel, and our team will help you plan the most exciting itinerary the Mother City has to offer.
