Question 1

What kind of preparation are needed to make a Coworkation a success?

Accepted Answer

In order to create a relaxed and productive Coworkation we compiled a list with recommendations:

1. Plan your working hours! If possible reduce your working hours a bit per day by e.g. using overtime hours in order to have sufficient time to also enjoy the location and leisure time activities or plan to work partly during core times and border times (e.g. 7am – 1pm and 8pm – 10pm). Working a usual nine-to-five day is for sure also possible but will limit your possibility to engage in leisure time activities. 
2. Plan your work for during the coworkation. To be more independently during this period we recommend you to avoid virtual meetings and calls and instead plan work on which you can work individually
3. Block certain times for meetings and, if possible, plan meeting only for the morning or afternoon so that you can have periods off during the day for leisure time activities
4. Communicate with your colleagues and clients early that you are going on a Coworkation and also what this mean for them (e.g. reduced working hours, limited times for calls, different working hours etc.)

Question 2

What are possible challenges of a Coworkation and how to overcome them?

Accepted Answer

People who already went on Coworkation often mentioned that the internet has been a problem as well as the workspace itself. To overcome these problems we recommend you to look for specific Coworkation offers which understand your specific needs as coworkationer and have an according offer. Being connected to a local coworking space can be a big advantage as it not only offers a proper working infrastructure, but also gives you the possibility to connect with local people.

Question 3

How much in advance should I plan a Coworkation?

Accepted Answer

We recommend to plan a Coworkation at least 2 month in advance to arrange everything. If you are not working self-employed a Coworkation will need coordination with your boss, HR department and maybe also your clients or colleagues you are working with.

Question 4

When is the best time to do a Coworkation?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a coworkation depends on different factors and therefore might differ based on your personal requirements and needs. Here are some aspects to consider:

• Deadlines and important events within your company or with clients might limit your flexibility to work remotely. Therefore times without major deadlines and in-person meetings are best suited. This might be during a slow season at your company or also during usual holiday times, when anyway a lot of colleagues are off.
 • Check out the climate table at your preferred location, being somewhere during rainy season might be less enjoyable
 • Prices for accommodation and therefore also coworkation are usually higher during peak season and lower during off-season. If you are not dependant on school holidays, off-season periods might be a good option and can get you a better deal.

Question 5

What kind of people/employees are suitable for a coworkation?

Accepted Answer

A coworkation is suitable for anyone who can work remote at least temporarily. People/Employees leaving for a coworkation should not need any major equipment besides a laptop for their work. In most coworking spaces a printer and second screen is available if needed. Otherwise a portable second screen (https://www.amazon.de/Lenovo-entspiegelt-DisplayPort-Reaktionszeit-66E4UAC1WL/dp/B09CZ591ZV/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1B39X9D95P2GJ&keywords=externer+bildschirm+lenovo&qid=1686660125&sprefix=externer+bildschirm+lenovo%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-3)might be also a good option to improve remote work.