Being in the field of freelancing, one day I came across the word Digital Nomad. Freelancing is also a common role for Digital nomads. Digital nomads are remote workers who usually travel to different locations. They often work in coffee shops, co-working spaces, or public libraries, relying on devices with wireless internet capabilities like smartphones and mobile hotspots to do their work wherever they want. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and are looking for a change of pace, then becoming a digital nomad might be the perfect solution. Many entrepreneurs & freelancers get creative by balancing their private life with working on projects they enjoy – all while traveling wherever they want. But how do digital nomads thrive?
Setting boundaries between work and play
It can be tempting to overexert your energy without a boss to tell you how long to work for. And while your income correlates to your hard work, it’s important to set clear work-life boundaries with yourself and your clients. For example, answering emails at 3 am is definitely a no-go. After all, what is the point of this nomadic lifestyle if you don’t have time to actually enjoy the places you are in?
Benefits of Being a Digital Nomad
With 34% of remote employees working 4-5 days a week out of the office, the digital nomad lifestyle could be an exciting possibility if you have caught the travel bug and want to break free from the shackles of 9-5 life.
- You’ll be more productive.
- You’ll have more breakthrough ideas.
- You’ll become more adaptable.
- You’ll have more time to do the things you love
- You’ll make lifelong friendships.
Whether you chose to work for a company or yourself, becoming a digital nomad doesn’t mean pigeonholing yourself in a specific role. Your job just has to be fully digital. Listed below are some common roles that lend themselves well to a fully remote lifestyle: Accounting, Customer Service, Design, Editing, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, Project Management, Quality Analyst (QA), Recruiting & HR, Sales, Software Development, Teacher/Tutor, Transcription, Virtual Assistant, Writing.
As you can see, there is a lot of different industries and roles for digital nomads. Remote work is becoming commonplace, which is exciting and beneficial for the workforce. But that doesn’t mean anyone and everyone should be a digital nomad. It’s still a tough challenge. You need to be organized and disciplined, or you won’t be able to enjoy your travels.