Premote Hub – Prep Phases

Each Premote’s to-do list is going to be unique to that specific person. The framework below will be relevant to a majority of you, but you’re welcome to iterate on this, adding or eliminating items as you see fit.

We’ve split your Remote Year prep into six phases, starting with action items that may take a bit longer or be more cumbersome than others. Depending on how far out you are from your Arrival Day, you may have months to get all this done, or perhaps just a few weeks. The suggested to-do list below is based on a three-month-long prep timeline, and is not all encompassing, but should be a solid list to start.

10 – 11 weeks out

– Plan for leaving your home for 4 – 12+ months
– Do you need to sell, sublease or set up Airbnb?
– Determine what you’re doing with your belongings
– Arrange for storing, selling or donating
– Create plan for selling, storing or leasing your car
8 – 9 weeks out

– Research CDC resources for travelers
– Visit a travel clinic, doctor or pharmacy
– Determine if you need prescriptions while abroad
– Discuss with your doctor + insurance company
– Research your options and choose coverage
6 – 8 weeks out

– Choose how you’ll keep your phone connected
– Fix or upgrade your computer if necessary
– Determine other tech needs and order gear
– Research your options and choose coverage
– Discuss your work schedule and communication norms with employer stakeholders
– Schedule a few “practice” remote working days

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5 weeks out

– Do you need new cards? Research and apply.
*Avoid all cards with foreign transaction fees!
– Contact all of your financial institutions and provide the details of your travel plans
– Download necessary finance apps to your phone
– Analyze your finances and create a budget
– Speak with an accountant about your tax situation
4 weeks out – Arrival Day

– Research and make a list that works for you, and order any items that you need
– Choose luggage or purchase new if necessary
– Complete a “practice pack” and evaluate weight and setup
– Set up a forwarding address or enroll in an electronic mail service
– Take photos of important documents (passport, license, etc.) and safely store digital copies