tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post1338370918265080466..comments2024-03-25T02:15:58.739-07:00Comments on Just another random technology blog...not!!!: How to use the "Space"-"Time" continuum to achieve your dreamsVikrant Yagnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10996734712057622439noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post-69361437610555504112009-10-05T20:12:51.217-07:002009-10-05T20:12:51.217-07:00Good thought. The way I see, its a catch 22. The i...Good thought. The way I see, its a catch 22. The infrastructure has to improve to be able to make that seamless transition. If and when the satellite cities around super congested metros like Mumbai develop to support that kind of a lifestyle, it will invariably imply an increased cost of living. There is a definite early mover advantage here, but that comes bundled with the hassles of being the first to resolve some of the fundamental issues with adopting this model. <br />This life style also warrants a big shift in perception about work ethics on the part of employers. Especially in developing countries like India, where work is measured as unit of time and not a co-efficient of generated output. Again, this is based on limited knowledge (from friends) about time-card punching, limited VPN access, service companies not willing to trust their employees with designated work and minimum oversight. <br /><br />@Hitesh: To your point about this solving congestion problems in large metros, <a href="" rel="nofollow">Big Apple</a> is a classic example, with all it's satellites well developed and connected. If anything, it will only increase the insatiable appetite of the city to consume more people or to put it optimistically "Fulfill more dreams".<br /><br />Looking forward to future posts on the subject.mindspeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657272465434155525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post-77591569027910271292009-09-07T13:30:26.130-07:002009-09-07T13:30:26.130-07:00Hi Steve,
You should read the book the four hour ...Hi Steve,<br /><br />You should read the book the four hour work week by Tim Ferris. Basically, he talked about guys in a similar situation like yours. One of them an engineer at HP wanted to get married to his Chinese Girl Friend. So, he gets his phone company to route his calls to his phone, flies to China gets married to her all the time without affecting his work. (or as Tim claims, without his boss knowing).<br /><br />But, you are right it will need a lot more of a buy-in from companies. However, many are now realizing the cost saving potential of this. So the movement is catching on.Vikrant Yagnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996734712057622439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post-56896634973871116342009-09-07T02:42:29.506-07:002009-09-07T02:42:29.506-07:00It's thought provoking, but it does require so...It's thought provoking, but it does require some more buy-in from employers yet. <br />About 8 years ago, my previous employer, were looking at the costs of going 24 hour operations. <br />It was looking expensive, however, at the time I was also seriously considering emigrating to australia.<br />I suggested that I would be happy to take the permananet night shift, in UK time, whilst working for them in australia. <br />It should have been a win/win situation, but at the time, they just couldn't quite get their head around it enough to agree to it.<br />Shame really - I think it would have worked well.<br />In our jobs, network connectivity, it the backbone of what we require, and once that is in place, we could be physically located anywhere in the world.<br />I guess peoples general expectations just need to change a little.Steve Bendallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post-89394521551270096542009-08-31T01:02:36.815-07:002009-08-31T01:02:36.815-07:00So when are you moving to the tire 2 city?
Its eas...So when are you moving to the tire 2 city?<br />Its easy to read a book and go blogging, but what sense does it make to mere mortals who abide by the cosmopolitan corporate rules?<br />Nice try.. i am not leaving the city any sooner..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083691701275500891.post-42819548683057922072009-08-26T10:57:56.253-07:002009-08-26T10:57:56.253-07:00Interesting article... People moving out to small ...Interesting article... People moving out to small towns will also solve the problem of people congestion in cities like Mumbai and eventually lead to infrastructure developing in every nook and corner rather than just the metro cities :-)Hiteshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861972151381090720noreply@blogger.com