Travel the world without taking vacation time or quitting your job? Though I have to admit that I'm lucky enough to be posting from Taiwan and not New York or Chicago, this is a pipe dream for most. SwapYourShop believes it doesnt' have to be—telecommuting is a common challenge, and being creatively influenced by new experiences through cultural immersion could be a great thing for business, not to mention the connections you might make.
To help creative professionals all over the world get some new perspective on life and their business, the Swap Your Shop team have just launched a beta site where office space and home space can be traded for extensive amounts of time. Last week, they started their first swap ever, between Jose L. Poyatos Puig from Velncia and Andrew Zarick from Brooklyn. You can follow their experiences at the SwapYourShop blog to see if this might be for you.
Oh, and if you're 100% game for a swap, but not sure about your employers, you'll be glad to know that SYS has put together a strong case for you. Send the boss here.
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