Worked in tel aviv for a few weeks in "remote work for a customer , from a nice environment". Here's your schedule : walk along the beach to go and pick up your breakfast, back to your place or stay at the terrasse for some work, then grab a sandwich at lunch, go for a swim. Work a few hours again, then swim before the sun goes down.

It's a very addictive schedule. The only downside is that you'll be alone pretty much all day because not a lot of people can work like that.

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Yes... mostly.

Jealousy factor can't be beat. But beyond making your friends/acquaintances drool on social media, yes the ergonomics stink for classic development.

However, I think variety is nice. Just like in an office situation, sometimes a breakthrough idea comes when sitting alone in an uncomfortable meeting room (and without secondary monitors). At home, I do some work on my back deck (partially remote worker here) but it's only when I'm in that mental place where I need to crawl out of a box and get a fresh look on things. It's also nice during meetings, so long as you prevent outdoor audio from distracting the conference call.

Not all beaches are that hot and many have small pebbles instead of sand. Shade also does wonders.

I find it relaxing and easier to concentrate. Probably related to how I stare out the window when thinking about a problem.