Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Extreme working



I think I've invented a new concept: extreme working. The idea is similar to extreme ironing (check out www.extremeironing.com), which works along the idea of combining high thrills with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt. My idea of extreme working combines exotic locations with the satisfaction of a job well done.



Having done a couple of work-related emails in Kuching, Borneo and Pattaya, Thailand, as well as a full month of hard-core work in Chiang Mai, I decided to push the envelope a little and try out the Aleenta beach resort (Also in Thailand). Absolutely lovely and the first time I've stayed in a "boutique" hotel. Possibly the last, too, unless someone decides to give me a major salary increase :-( While the hotel had a nice, fast internet connection, their "total relaxation" policy meant they banned phones, tvs and alarm clocks at the resort. I had to hide inside when I needed to take phone calls, and my mobile phone bill is going to be really nasty!

Current status

Death. The Dundee Expat met his demise in Hong Kong, where he was subverted as a concept by the rise of the Wannabe Gentleman.