Happy June, co-remote workers of the Triangle!

Hope you're all enjoying what's probably those last few weeks where it's pleasant to do some outdoor remote working before it gets brutally hot. If you're ever in the market for some new coffee shops to try out, you can always check out our spreadsheet of good remote work spots around the Triangle. Some of my personal favorite venues with outdoor seating are Namu, Guglhupf, Caffe Driade and Duke University.

Just a few bits of news from us this month. Reminder that we have our upcoming retreat in Asheville next month, July 16-20. You can get all the info here and sign up by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.

Also, a few cool milestones for us: We recently hit 2,000 members on Meetup, making us one of the largest remote worker groups in the United States. And this month will be our 4th anniversary. Started just after vaccines were hitting the market in 2021, it's been awesome seeing this group grow and evolve while meeting so many of you who are wanting to get the most out of your location independence. Thanks for being part of it!

And to that end, reminder that we're always looking for more leaders around the Triangle -- folks to host events like co-working, happy hours or pretty much anything you can dream up that remote workers and digital nomads might be interested in. So if you have any interest or ideas, drop me a line at eric@thriveremotely.io

Our upcoming events

Reminder that these are only the events already confirmed, and they are subject to change. We often post new events less than a week ahead of time, so be sure to follow us on Meetup to stay up on them as they're posted or adjusted.

• ​Co-working in Raleigh: Black Ivory Cafe - Monday, June 2, 9:30am-12:30pm
• ​Digital Nomad Happy Hour at Vicious Fishes - Wednesday, June 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm
• ​Mid-Year Reflection & Planning Workshop + Coworking @ Cary Founded - Monday, July 14, 12pm-1pm
• ​Asheville Co-working Retreat - Wednesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 20

Other events of interest

In the Triangle

• ​Free Co-working Day at Spaces Magnum Street in Durham - Wednesday, June 4 - 9am-5pm
• ​Free Co-working Day at Innovate Carolina in Chapel Hill - Friday, June 6 - 8:30am-5pm
• ​First Fridays at Raleigh Founded (free breakfast, lunch and office hours) - Friday, June 6 - 9:30am-3pm
• ​Friday Co-working and Social at Glass Jug in Durham - Friday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 - 12pm-5pm
• ​Defining Productivity for Today's Workplace at the Loading Dock - Wednesday, June 11, 3:30pm-5pm
• ​Free Co-working Day at Blush Cary - Wednesday, June 18 - 8am-5pm
• ​Open Co-working Day at Durham Bottling Company - Thursday, June 19 - 9am-5pm
• ​Frontier RTP's On the Menu free lunch & learn event - Beyond the Algorithm - Wednesday, June 25 - 12pm-1pm

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Outside the Triangle

• ​Hacker Paradise Co-living Trips - Check out the many 2-4 week trips around the world, where you live and work with other remote workers and digital nomads in locations including Mexico City, Oxaca, Budapest, Cape Town, Sri Lanka, Kyoto, Brazil, Spain and more. Use code TRIANGLEREMOTE150 for $150 off any trip.
• ​Bansko Nomad Fest - June 22-29, 2025 - One of the largest annual events for digital nomads, entrepreneurs and industry leaders, held in Bansko, Bulgaria.
• ​Swiss Nomad Fest - August 31-November 7 - Connect, learn, and experience the great outdoors in the picturesque Swiss Alps together with up to 80 digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and freedom seekers.
• ​Athens Nomad Fest - September 12-21 - A week-long celebration of work, travel, and culture, designed to inspire, educate, and connect remote professionals from all over the globe.
• ​Minoma Retreat 37 - September 21-28 - A mindful nomad retreat in Morocco that blends introspection, collaboration, and stunning scenery.
• ​Nomad Cruise 15 - October 12, 2025 - November 9, 2025 - Embark on the ultimate 27 day paradise island adventure with 300 nomads and entrepreneurs, with stops in Seattle, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and Sydney.
• ​Nomad Island Fest - December 4-10 - A retreat on Madeira Island, Portugal where business meets personal growth, a soulful community, health & balance.

Know of an event you think should be included next month? Let us know!

June remote work reads

• ​The death of the digital nomad - Business Insider
• ​Remote Work Isn’t an Option, It’s an Evolution - Inc
• ​Why the argument for WFH could get a big boost from AI - ZDNet
• ​Meet the Americans secretly working multiple remote jobs to afford early retirement--and making up to $300k - Business Insider
• ​Employers are ditching remote work. Experts worry that’s shortsighted - HR Dive
• ​RTO is driving up requests for remote work accommodations—and HR stress - HR Executive

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Happy working!

Eric Fish
Founder, Triangle Remote

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