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Considerations while WFH from overseas (vpn…etc) (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by vm_geek@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
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Hi, i am planning to wfh from overseas for 2-3 months. What are the top tools like VPN, dedicated IP or other considerations I should be aware of? Our laptops already have a company vpn but I don’t think that is safe to hide my location & IP.

Would it work to build a vm at home address and access my device remotely?

Thank you!

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[–] vm_geek@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you! Do I need a Private DNS too? Is there a benefit for a private DNS in this case?

[–] PingasIndustries@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Look in the wiki for chris guide to vpn. You need to get a couple travel routers and make a VPN so you connect to your work VPN from your home network even when you're somewhere else

[–] JackieFinance@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Please read the VPN wiki

[–] South-Beautiful-5135@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

VPN over VPN? I hope you don’t need a fast connection

[–] Embarrassed_Okra_107@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

GL- Inet routers all the way. Use this wiki, it works. Wireguard/OpenVPN works very well over the employer VPN.
https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalnomad/wiki/vpn/

[–] seegers_@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

From my current experience and partially beyond the technical realm (though probably out of scope for your question):

  • Adapters / multiple socket outlets for your devices
  • Maybe a second (portable USB-) screen
  • 2nd phone/sim slot for any MFA/SMS sent to your current number, since you will probably have a local sim card in your current phone then
  • Read up on culture shock theory. There will probably be an emotional low point a few weeks into the experience. Then you know what it is and that it will likely pass.
  • Remember that you are working abroad and that your free time is limited. There is a challenge to set up new routines for your daily life (like where to shop, what to cook, ...). It takes a while to really arrive in a new place.
  • Have something to do after work and after sightseeing. I am happy about my exercise routine. But I also recommend having a hobby for socializing.