Thanks to the famous inventiveness of the sector players, tourism has expressed many other new words similar to “workation”, which deserve to be examined, albeit briefly, to show similarities and differences. A near - synonym is “bizcation”38, possibly intended for entrepreneurs, who are at any time involved in business, albeit their own. A little different is “flexcation, meaning flexible vacations that combine remote working with a holiday”. In this case, work should be carried out not during leaves, but in pleasant places, where, in the normal daily free time from work, workers can enjoy themselves, for some hours. This word lacks the reference to “vacation”, replaced by holiday, and the contrast is intended. Prevalence of work or rest is not a problem, because it is not during days off; work must be carried out remotely, but without impairing the normal efficiency levels. A self - standing concept is that of “working holiday, which allows someone to visit a country for longer than the average tourist with the opportunity to take on short - term jobs to save money or at least help fund the trip. Many people seek short - term jobs in multiple regions as a way to explore that country in – depth”. With no association with days off, this is a holiday experience, but for a longer period of time, and gives the opportunity of some quick interaction established in the place of destination. A concept that falls within ordinary remote work is that of “hush trip, which refers to the practice of remote workers working from a location they have not informed their employers about. These trips epitomize freedom for remote workers who are digital nomads”. On the other hand, this practice has seldom something to do with tourist services, as there would be high risks that workers might leave their habitual residence, without the employer being aware of it, for leisure. Reasons are mostly personal, first and foremost to go covertly to see spouses or partners. In accordance with the Italian law, legality depends on the clauses of the related individual contract on “smart working” permitting this work method, as the contract may delimit the place from which the employee shall connect, but it may disregard the problem and accept the aforementioned nomadism, as it mostly happens, simply laying down the duty to work up to normal standards of efficiency. A similar category (and a romantic one) is that of “slowmad, someone who is 38 A some technical and advertising publications read, “the term ‘bizcation’ is formed by blending the words ‘business’ and ‘vacation’. By combining business and leisure travel (also known as b), people can combine work trips and vacation as a chance to explore new and exciting places whilst being away for work. Example: the office sends you to Spain, and you invite your family along to get the most out of your corporate - paid hotel room”. 109 “WORKATION” AND THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
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