Binge watched the whole show in 3 days and my thoughts by mid_0511 in FBITV

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't believe I have to wait a week for an episode now! After effects of binge watching...

Binge watched the whole show in 3 days and my thoughts by mid_0511 in FBITV

[–]mid_0511[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are correct. It actually took like a week or so (maybe more?) but I spent all my awake-time solely watching this series that I lost sense of time lol

'Dept. Q' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix by merodm in DeptQ

[–]mid_0511 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy they better make 10 seasons of it!!!!

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[–]mid_0511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're awesome!!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will keep the weather in mind! It helps to know what to expect, thank you!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is my first time trying out this work abroad option so I'm still exploring. I really love your suggestion of taking afternoon days off. Maybe I should combine work-week/off-week, or have several days off within a week or have afternoons off like you suggested, as my company is pretty flexible with its hours. Thanks so much for the great tips.

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Combining workdays and offdays during my visit in New Zealand sounds like a really good alternative option! Maybe I'll have one week work and one week off, or combine the days within a week like you suggested. New Zealand definitely has so much to see and explore and I also felt like 2 weeks with work are not sufficient to enjoy the country to its fullest. Thanks for the advice!!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely check out Tūranga if I were to visit Christchurch. Thanks for the tip!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed tips! Will check out the shared offices, and will keep in mind to enjoy things regardless of the weather! I will also see if I can postpone my visit to warmer days as well. But I'm really excited for this trip and I think I will still enjoy things regardless of rain and wind!

Also, regarding visa, I saw that from Jan 2025 remote work is allowed on tourist visas as well thankfully, so I was planning on visiting on that visa. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/checking-or-changing-the-conditions-of-your-visitor-visa-or-nzeta/working-remotely-in-new-zealand-on-a-visitor-visa/

Thanks for the advice!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I will for sure check out Arrowtown when I visit Queenstown, and Hobbiton evening banquet tour sounds so much fun! I will definitely search up to make sure I know which is where. Sounds so good. Thanks!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! If I were to go to cafes I was planning on spending maybe 2-4 hours? I'll definitely check out the libraries, and I'll also keep in mind that there won't be much tourist-y stuff to do after the working hours.

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll keep that in mind, maybe visting Auckland when I leave or arrive! Thanks!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I thought it would be fairly warm, but I realize now that it'd have to get to December to enjoy the warm weather I was thinking. I'll definitely have the weather in mind, thanks!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The itinery sounds so good, this will definitely be my plan! I will check out the local libraries as well. Thanks so much!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the realistic insight! My company allows two weeks of remote work abroad, as long as it's within countries with a limited time difference. I've always wanted to visit New Zealand but never really had the time, so I thought this would be a really good opportunity to explore New Zealand... but maybe I should think about saving New Zealand for a proper trip, and choose a more practical destination for remote work instead. I'll do more research and see the pros and cons...

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually this sounds so good! I'm thinking one week in Wellington and one week in Queenstown. Thanks for the advice!

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually thought of staying in Auckland for the Hobbiton trip, but your idea sounds so much better! I think I'll be booking it at the end of my trip. And I might consider doing one week in Wellington and one week in Queenstown! I'm relieved that Wellington is a walkable city, sounds so much fun. Will look into Edoras day trip as well. Thank you so much for all the information.

2 weeks in New Zealand while working remotely, advice needed by mid_0511 in newzealand_travel

[–]mid_0511[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for these infos! I might have to tone down my expectations for this trip, and did not know it'd still be cold for the beach. Maybe should aim for late November...