Becoming a Digital Nomad

Why work from home when you can make it to the ends of the world through various means?

Digital Nomadism is flourishing and remote work culture is expanding day by day. What once sounded too good to be true is a reality today. But let’s also explore the preparedness one would need as a digital nomad. You truly become a digital nomad only by knowing the good and the downside of it.

Many people have tailored jobs that are fit for a nomadic lifestyle. Not all jobs are the same way. Writing, Design, Bookkeeping, and Coding are all jobs you could do far away from your office. If your job is not that kind, then you have to prepare yourself and figure out what kind of career you could do that does not require your presence in an office space. Many jobs can be done with a combination of a good internet connection and merely a laptop. You could be an entrepreneur with a brick-and-mortar store, maybe thinking of using an online presence for selling your products is a good chance. Switching channels this way helps you to handle your business remotely from anywhere across the globe. So, any career can be tweaked in a way you could make travelling possible without losing your career goals.

One must realise that there are a lot of things to consider when moving abroad for a few months or years. Your finances are really crucial and how you handle and maintain them in a foreign country is important. You must have substantial knowledge about credit cards used elsewhere, net banking facilities outside, payment platforms and how to keep your money secure. You should also have information on tax payments and company insurance in foreign countries. Make sure that you have insurance that is covered not just in your country but also in the country you are planning to travel to.

Be aware of rentals and accommodation facilities that are cheaper. There are chances you might get exploited by people since you are not aware of the nuances of a new place. Always double-check with people in communities to make sure that you do not make avoidable mistakes and join groups to help you understand this beforehand. Always do your research before you move to another country and find cost-effective ways to save your money.

Travelling and working require you to have a great deal of mental preparedness. As fancy as it may sound to swim through the Caribbean or hike to Kilimanjaro, there are pretty much many possibilities of missing the cosiness of one’s home and food, friends, family and cultural atmosphere. Travelling is rewarding, but when you stay for longer periods of time, a sense of loneliness and anxiety might creep in which is what a recent study by a psychologist at Oxford University. Carolin Müller says that you are surrounded by a lot of fresh stimuli and outside your comfort zone. This is a tricky spot to be in. Travel might change your notions, it might even change the whole of you. Most of the time, we hope for it to be positive and full of thrilling adventures. We also have to understand that it’s not always that. You are prone to many mishaps while on the road away from your own space. But Hoverspacians want you to know that it’s alright to stumble or pause during your nomadic journey. We get it too. You Fall, You Rise. We all learn from our mistakes. As a beginner digital nomad, we want you to know it’s alright to have hurdles or make errors. We know the journey is worth all the trouble.

Happy Travelling!