6 tips for working while on the road

Don’t assume you can carry the same regular workload remotely, Campbell says. Most people vastly overestimate how much work they will get done while traveling. She says that’s because we don’t account for all the little things that eat up our time, such as trying to find a restaurant or dealing with a slow connection in your hotel room. [Images: Fotolia]

You must plan in advance, at least several weeks out, Campbell cautions, adding that if you wait until two days before you’re about to leave, you won’t have enough time to make arrangements. Take care of any assignments that will be due during your travel period before you leave. Let your clients know they shouldn’t expect any work from you that week, and for a day or two after you return, Campbell advises.