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After 5 years as a digital nomad, I've learned to negotiate with my company for 'time zone blocks' - basically I'm only available during certain hours that shift gradually as I travel. This gives me 2-3 weeks to adjust when I move continents instead of forcing immediate adaptation. I also use f.lux religiously and take melatonin for the first week after a big move. The key is setting boundaries - your team needs to understand that you cant be functional at both 3am local and 3pm local on the same day!
I'm work for an Australian company but I'm based in Europe most of the year. What works for me is being super honest about my capacity - I block out my calendar so nobody can book meetings during my sleeping hours (9pm-5am my time). For the occasional urgent meeting outside those hours, I make sure to take comp time the next day. Also - invest in good blue light blocking glasses and a travel humidifier. Game changers for sleep quality when your on the road!
Honestly the whole 'digital nomad while maintaining full work schedule' thing is kind of a scam imho. I tried it for 6 monhts and ended up miserable and exhausted. Now I do 3-month stints in one location before moving, and I makes sure my accommodation has blackout curtains and good AC. The constant jetlag while trying to work is just not worth it for me.
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