How To Plan for Success as a Digital Nomad
Only a few years ago, many people were not aware of the concept of a digital nomad. For some, it was nothing more than a misunderstood and strange-sounding buzzword. For the uninitiated, a digital nomad is an adult of working age who combines a love of travel while still working, to generate a liveable income that allows them to fund their worldwide journeys.
Digital nomads tend to be in their twenties and thirties. However, a broader age range is common, with some people traveling to exotic destinations while undertaking remote work in their forties and above. There are a wide range of jobs available that can be undertaken remotely.
The tech sector typically has several roles that can be worked remotely, such as web development, design, and coding jobs. However, jobs such as content creation and working as a travel blogger mean that many types of people can enjoy the digital nomad lifestyle. In this article, some key tips on how to plan for a successful life as a digital nomad will be discussed.
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Travel light but ship essentials
One of the key attributes of many digital nomads is that they travel light. This can make it far easier to move from region to region and country to country while keeping costs low. However, you may find that you need to take essential items with you that are difficult to bring on a flight at the start of your journey abroad. In such cases, it is important to search online for international courier and shipping companies such as shiply.com which have experience of moving goods over distance and offer competitive prices.
By entering a description of the goods that are needed (and specifying the dimensions and weight of the items) you will be able to receive a quick quote on the shipping price. As such courier companies operate online, it is entirely possible to ship essential items from your native country even after you have started your journey, provided you have someone to give the package to the courier when they arrive.
Consider time zones
Many inexperienced digital nomads underestimate the importance of time zones when working abroad remotely. These can be vital in determining the jobs you can comfortably undertake when working abroad. For example, if you are working for an American company that operates on Pacific Standard Time, and traveling in Tokyo, Japan, the difference is considerable as Tokyo is 17 hours ahead.
This would mean if you started work at 9 am in Tokyo, it would already be 4 pm back in the Pacific time zone, making collaboration difficult as the day progresses. Put simply, it is important to choose countries to travel around that have broadly similar time zones to the company you intend to work for or choose a company that allows you to work at a time that suits you.
No traveler wants to be in a position where they must work through the middle of the night or start their working day exceptionally early to comply with their employer’s rules. Take the time to thoroughly understand time zones and investigate companies that offer flexible working hours. This can immensely impact your quality of life as a digital nomad.
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