Remote work means doing your job from anywhere that’s not a traditional office — like your home, a café, a co-working space, or even a hammock in Costa Rica.
The term took off during the rise of the internet, but it exploded globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to laptops, cloud tools, and video calls, millions of people discovered they could work without commuting or being tied to a cubicle. Remote work has become a core part of modern work culture — and for many, a non-negotiable perk.
It can be full-time (you never go to an office), hybrid (some days remote, some in person), or asynchronous (you don’t even work at the same time as your team). Remote work gives people flexibility, but it also requires discipline, good communication, and strong boundaries between work and personal life.
Whether you’re a freelancer in Buenos Aires or a developer working for a U.S. startup from Bogotá, remote work is reshaping how — and where — we get things done.
Want to learn how to thrive remotely? Check out GitLab’s remote work guide.
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