RWW Roundup: Rethinking Cities, Digital Nomads In Lisbon Calling, & Autumn Vibes 🍂

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Hi there!

Welcome to the October edition of the #RWWRoundup bringing you the latest community news, partner updates, trending topics and more.

Grab your favourite brew and let’s get into it! 👇🏽

R-Map Project EU x Remote-IT: Rethinking Cities For The Future of Work

Earlier this month, R-Map participated in the REMOTE-IT Final Conference in Dubrovnik (Croatia), represented by Mandy Fransz, who returned to the city where she previously served as a Dubrovnik Digital Nomad Ambassador in 2022. 

In the panel session “Cities as Enablers: Supporting Ecosystems for Remote Work & Digital Nomads”, Mandy joined experts including Jean-Yves Huwart and Tracey Johnson to discuss how cities and regions can move beyond short-term digital nomad trends and actively build sustainable ecosystems for remote professionals.

Drawing from both research and personal experience, Mandy’s key message for cities and regions looking to build sustainable, remote-friendly destinations: “Think beyond digital nomadism – focus on turning digital nomads into remote work residents instead.”

Got curious? Read the article here or click here to watch the full session replay!

* R-Map Project EU is a three-year Horizon Europe project funded by the EU, dedicated to exploring how remote work affects the urban-rural gap in Europe and beyond. Learn more.

👀 Trending Member Topics

Here's our top pick of trending member topics this month:

📚 The best part of remote work: having mornings that feel like yours. When I worked in an office, I usually started at 8 AM. Since I'm not good at morning routines, I woke up, needed a couple of minutes to see clearly, and ate breakfast. After [...] Read more.

📚 The 4-day workweek isn’t just a trial anymore — it’s becoming the new normal. Imagine it: Thursday evening becomes the new Friday. Sunday scaries? Delayed until Monday. We used to measure dedication by hours logged — now it’s by outcomes delivered. A [...] Read more.

📚 Hi all! I am new to this remote work thing but I’m looking forward to learning the ropes. I have been working for the .gov in one capacity or another since I was 19, now I’m taking the head first plunge into the world of remote work. My ideal place to work [...] Read more.

💛 #RWWCommunity Hero Spotlight: Irena P.

Every month, we introduce an #RWWCommunity member who has shared their story, tips, and/or support to showcase our valued members around the world. 

Meet Irena:

This is my 4th(!) year of working remotely. Not gonna lie, this year autumn vibes got me - the quick temperature drop, and cold, foggy mornings.

Remote work (especially the flexible kind like mine) has a lot of perks - I don’t have to wake up when it’s still dark, and it’s often still light out when I finish work and take my dog for a walk. Not having to be around people is both a blessing and a curse.

On the plus side, it’s easier to stay focused. On the downside, there’s less natural social contact during the day. And when it gets colder, we tend to plan fewer activities and isolate ourselves more.

I don’t think there’s a golden rule for dealing with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) beyond the obvious “eat and sleep well” - it’s a very personal thing. If you ever feel overwhelmed, please don’t hesitate to see a therapist.

Some small things that make my autumn days better:

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Click here to read her full story.

🌎 100% Remote Jobs Highlight

Are you searching for your dream remote job? We've got you covered!

Here's our top pick of 100% remote jobs we've seen across our network this month:

• Remote Sales Manager Higher Education, Talentus (Worldwide)
• Remote Talent & People Ops Manager, Mongoose (Worldwide)
• Remote Senior Compliance Operations Specialist, Ethena Labs (Worldwide)

Did you successfully land a remote job? Publish a post to share your success story, top tips, and lessons learned with #RWWCommunity members—we’d love to celebrate with you! 🥳

Last but not least...

Calling all digital nomads in Lisbon!

As part of the WinWin4WorkLife and REMOBIL research projects, researchers from IST and the University of Lisbon are exploring how digital nomads live, move, and interact with the city. Your input will help inform urban planning and policies that support both remote workers and local communities. The survey takes just 15 minutes — share your experience here.

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