I feel like my employer thinks I’m losing my shit.

I started traveling while working remote and fell in love with the mountains. I’m now applying to be a full time remote employee and fear they won’t approve it.

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How do I pitch that I need to live elsewhere for my happiness and not near an office?

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"Hi, I've discovered that country living is the life for me. Please let me know if there have been any deficiencies in my work product while remote, otherwise I'd like to go remote full time."

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Be willing to find a new employer who can accommodate. You shouldn’t have to defend to someone / an organization that there is more to life than work.

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