I'm currently working from home for a company that mandates I stay in the United States. My family and I are considering moving to the Dominican Republic, but I need to keep my job. The computer I use is company property, and they have visibility on my location. I log into a VPN to access the company database. Is there any way I can make it look like I'm still in the U.S. while I'm actually on an island?
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What company are you working for? They might have a solution that allows some flexibility. It sounds tricky, but it never hurts to ask before doing something that could put your job in jeopardy!
I’m in the same boat! I work in customer service for an insurance company that doesn’t allow overseas employees, but I’ve heard rumors about ways to make it seem like you're in the U.S.
You really should talk to your company first. They might have policies or forms that you don’t know about, and sneaking around could put both you and them at risk. For example, we have to submit forms for anyone working outside the country to maintain our insurance and contracts.
What you're thinking about could seriously violate your employment terms and security protocols, potentially getting you fired. If your company is reputable, they are likely to notice if you're accessing their network through a VPN from a questionable location.
If you’re set on this risky path, you might consider getting a router that allows VPN tunneling. This way, it could look like you’re connecting from the U.S. as long as the VPN termination is done correctly. However, be careful because they could still spot you using a datacenter IP address. A safer option would be to have a friend in the U.S. set up the VPN from their home. That way, you seem like you're connecting from a residential address.
You should read the original post again! The OP clearly mentions their company requires them to be in the U.S. and they want to bypass that requirement.