A woman posing in front of mountains and the sea
Marcus works from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for an American company while living in Spain. It's not that bad, she said.
  • Olivia Marcus is over the lack of work-life balance in the US, so she tried working from Spain.
  • Her 9-to-5 on the East Coast is a 3-to-11 gig in Mallorca, giving her all day to explore.
  • After the successful trial run, Marcus wants to move to Spain and has a few big takeaways.

Olivia Marcus moved from New York City to Hoboken, New Jersey, in February in an attempt to distance herself from city life. The next month she distanced herself even further — by booking a month-long stay in Mallorca, Spain.