Ahmed
I'm Ahmed from Morocco, and I build things using code, a.k.a a Software Engineer.
I hold an electrical engineering degree, and I'm a self-taught software developer. I discovered my love for building things when I started my first online business at 17.
I blog at elazzabi.com and remote.ma.
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Should you work fixed hours, even if you have a flexible schedule?
The beauty of having a flexible schedule, when you are a freelancer, remote worker, or consultant, is being able to work whenever you like. When traveling, you can spend the whole day touring and working at night. Or maybe working in the morning and night, and enjoying the evenings. Whatever you want, it’s your call. […]
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A calendar or a to-do list? What’s the best time management tool for you?
When you work remotely, time management becomes a crucial part of your day. What needs to be done today? When can I squeeze in my groceries shopping? Can I pick my son earlier from school? etc. All these are questions we ask ourselves on a daily basis and having a central tool to help us […]
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Balancing chores and errands with your daily remote job
You work from home but you feel you work long hours? A few chores here and there drag your work? Working a little longer because you had a few things to take care of during the day?… If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Of course, having flexible hours means you can work whenever you […]
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remote.ma + Commons partnership
As remote workers, we have the chance to work from anywhere we want: our homes, co-working spaces, the beach… You name it. If you’re one of those who like to work from co-working spaces, and if you’re based in Casablanca/Rabat or visiting one of these cities, I have something for you! Remote.ma is excited to […]
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Maintaining your to-do lists
It’s a Monday morning and you have a new resolution: Using a to-do app. You download the best-rated app currently, create projects for each area of your life, add your lists of tasks, reminders, and everything… You are heavily invested and committed to making it work this time! It’s a resolution after all, right? But […]
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5 reasons why your new productivity plan is not working
Creating a productivity plan is hard for sure. The road is filled with trial and error, small wins, and headaches when things aren’t going as planned. So what makes it hard in the first place? And how can we streamline the process? Here are 5 reasons why we fail at creating a productivity plan that […]
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You’ve scheduled time for work, but have you scheduled time for play?
Whenever we think about productivity, we think of it in a professional context: Scheduling work, tasks, calls, focus time, etc. But what about leisure time? Do we spend it productively as our work time? What about attending a cultural event, sightseeing, and social gatherings? Are they scheduled too? I think productivity and personal finance have […]
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The problem with hybrid work
Hybrid work is making the news these days thanks to COVID and lockdown. Some are calling it the future of work, and others started working on software to make it possible at scale. But is it really the future? I’ve been following the remote space for more than 8 years, and I’ve been working remotely […]
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Commons Zerktouni Casablanca – coworking space review
If you’re in Casablanca and looking for a co-working space, this post is for you. Commons Zerktouni Casablanca is a coworking space located in the Mers Sultan district. Commons Zerktouni Casablanca review Price The prices for co-working spaces in Casablanca are the same, more or less. If you want a hot desk, you should expect […]
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KoWork Anfa Casablanca – coworking space review
If you’re in Casablanca and looking for a co-working space, this post is for you. KoWork Anfa is a co-working space located in the Anfa district, specifically the Anfa boulevard. The Google Maps link is a little off, the entrance is in a small street nearby. The space is clean and well located. KoWork Anfa […]