STAFF INTRODUCTION OF eLife EMPLOYEES
STAFF INTRODUCTION OF eLife EMPLOYEES
As the head of eLife's Singapore office, I am primarily responsible for global projects. eLife is a company with a deep understanding of diverse work styles, and I work in a nomadic style, visiting two to three countries a month.
I was interested in the fact that this company values a flexible work style. Additionally, as I talked with the CEO and CMO, I was captivated by their personalities and visions. I felt that it would be interesting to work here and was emotionally drawn to the company, so I decided to join.
I have always loved to travel, but after the Corona disaster, I realized that you never know what life has in store for you, so I consulted with my company and began to do nomadic work. My goal in life is to visit all countries.
I need to work while anticipating time differences, Wi-Fi environments, and problems overseas, and this has helped me develop habits of efficient use of time and advance risk management. Since I am mainly in charge of marketing for overseas markets, I am able to gain insights from different countries. I have also adopted the habit of exercising daily to accommodate my physically demanding lifestyle. I feel that this has improved my physical condition and my work efficiency.
When you arrive at the local airport, first exchange money and purchase a local SIM. When you arrive at your accommodation, check the Wi-Fi environment and power supply, then check Google Maps for hospitals, police, Japanese embassies, and Wi-Fi spots just in case. I walk to the nearest supermarket and bank (money exchange), and try to communicate with locals while walking around the area around my accommodation.
To learn about the culture of the country, make friends for a day, explore urban areas, and experience activities that are famous in the country (e.g., samba in the case of Brazil).
I usually work from morning to evening/night according to Japan time. After work, my daily routine is to go for a run to see the local sights.
We also enjoy famous local food for dinner. On Fridays, I enjoy the local nightlife and drinks and try to interact with the local people.
To gain a deeper insight into traditional cultures, we may visit the countryside and villages of the country. There, we may negotiate accommodations with locals with whom we have become familiar and have the opportunity to experience real-life living conditions.
The most important factors are Wi-Fi and power supply; for Wi-Fi, we check the status of the hotel or guesthouse where we will be staying through reviews in advance and purchase both an eSIM (SIM card that can be purchased online) and a local SIM to be prepared for any eventuality. We are also prepared to go to high-end restaurants and hotels where stable Wi-Fi is available at any time.
The next most important thing is schedule management and communication with the team. Regarding time differences, we basically adjust to Japan time on weekdays, so there is no problem, but we take care to maximize the use of schedule free time when traveling. I inform team members and clients of travel and schedule adjustments in advance to ensure smooth operations.
In order to increase productivity, it is important to make the most of any free time you have, such as while traveling or waiting at the airport. We also find it effective to play or sleep when we feel our work productivity is low, and to concentrate on our work when productivity is high. I plan time for rest and relaxation, and strive to finish my work in advance during other times. Furthermore, I believe that I am able to maintain a sustained level of concentration by ensuring that I get enough sleep and moderate exercise.
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