In people's minds, Europe seems to be full of a "relaxed" feeling. But are workers in Europe really in less trouble? Let us follow the blogger’s perspective and enter the life of remote workers in Vienna to find out.
Last September, while traveling in Europe, the blogger stayed at an Airbnb in Vienna hosted by remote engineer Alan. Allen performs business analysis for two clients and also considers himself a software developer. He lives with his roommate Thomas, a yoga and math teacher. They all work from home, which gave the blogger the opportunity to interview them.
Allen said that while remote working hours are free, work-life balance is not easy. Since there is no clear deadline, everything needs to be pushed forward on your own initiative. Not only should you take the initiative to report your work results to colleagues and bosses, but you should also determine the direction in which you still need to learn and improve. At work, he often faced procrastination. Sometimes he felt like his brain was stuck and he didn't want to do anything. Only by completely eliminating distractions such as phone calls, text messages, and social media can you enter a productive working mode, but this also consumes a lot of energy.
Career anxiety often plagued Allen. Whenever you feel like your time is not being fully utilized and your work is not accomplishing your set goals, you will fall into depression. Repeated tasks and frustrations during the programming process can also cause him to have self-doubt, wondering whether his time investment is worth it. But he understands that he must learn to balance, leave time for himself, get in touch with nature, and avoid losing himself.
Life in Vienna has many attractions. The health protection here is good, public transportation is convenient, it is close to nature, the city is highly internationalized, full of diverse possibilities, and the public security is good. Housing in Vienna is relatively affordable compared to some other cities, making it a good choice for remote workers.
However, arriving in Vienna was not easy. The people here don't feel friendly and open enough at first, and it takes time and opportunity to integrate into the local crowd. For example, in a bar, people talk but don't share too openly. At the same time, the cost of living in Vienna is not low. After the war in Ukraine, rents, energy prices and bills all went up. For renters, it’s best to limit rent to no more than one-third of your salary, and rental laws are strict. If a non-European citizen moves to Austria to work without a work permit, the employer must provide relevant certificates.
Remote working life in Vienna is full of freedoms and opportunities, but also full of challenges and worries. This allows us to see that what Europeans call "relaxation" is not as simple as it seems. The problems faced by migrant workers are similar around the world. But as Allen says, it all starts with a dream. Although the process of growth is accompanied by mistakes, as long as you believe in the good, you can achieve more. I hope everyone can draw strength from Allen’s experience and find work-life balance. If you are interested in digital nomad life in Vienna, you may want to watch the original video to learn more. Everyone is welcome to share your opinions and experiences in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and share, so that more people can see this real “European workplace life.”
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