Should you trade your workspace for a hammock? Or how about dipping your toes into a swimming pool while you nurse a refreshing summer drink keeping your laptop gingerly nursing in your nook.
While the idea seems appealing to most of us, it also seems pretty skeptical. However, many people don’t prefer to go about living the nine to five jobs.
Well, everyone would like a workplace like that and get the designation of a digital nomad, right? Also, who would not like to throng through the heavy city traffic to reach their office on time. Instead, you can relax with your laptop on the balcony looking at the calm azure ocean. Let’s find out about the chief tenets of a digital nomadic lifestyle.
How Do You Describe a Digital Nomad?
Digital nomads use technology with the internet to work remotely without choosing a house base or, for that matter, an office base. Are digital nomads the same as remote workers? Well, not really! Digital nomads are remote workers who are not based in the city and do not have regular office meetings.
They often go from one city to another and from one country to another. Nomads try to find a sustainable way of life. The modern-day nomads earn their living via digital means. They start earning through online businesses or work, which involves online selling and filming.
Ease into the Lifestyle
Although it is not always easy to leave behind the assurance of a steady job to go for a job that may not provide that stability you are looking for. The transition should happen gradually because, on some days, things would seem especially unchartered and uncertain.
However, the only way to sail the boat, move ahead and take the uncertain head-on. Also, there would be others who would question your career choice and may shake your confidence, but then you still have to move on and make your own decision about your career.
Join Social Groups
There are special digital nomad communities that you can connect with to help you when you are finding it difficult to steer through. Some functional and reliable Facebook communities are Digital Nomads Around the World and Matthew Kepnes’ Nomadic Network.
If you are new to digital nomadism or just trying solo traveling solo in general. The pros of these communities are that they are handled by people belonging to the same industry and function as private groups. You may have to answer certain questions if you want to be accepted as a member. They can act as a sounding board and know all about the views and updates. You will also learn about travelers who have been on this journey before. They may share their viewpoints on this lifestyle.
Testing Waters
Sometimes, digital nomads may book one-way flights to a city of their choice and spend some time there for a long duration and change their base as often as they like. However, you may get sold by the very idea of embracing this lifestyle. You may want to test the waters and find out whether it is the right decision for you.
For a beginner, you need an organized journey to find a more stable approach. You can start small and begin with a short vacation with a hotel or try with B&B booking. You can pack in a few things in your bag and begin your digital journey with a WiFi connection and a portable charger, so you don’t have to choose any internet connection at your chosen spots. You can interact with as many people as possible, mostly for experience and help with your business.
Another Source of Income
There couldn’t be anything better than living your dream on the one hand and managing the work on the other hand. The other thing that can impact you and your lifestyle is your fluctuating income. Since you have to pay for many things from your pocket, evaluate your monetary situation before you try and jump into the lifestyle of a digital nomad. This will help you find out whether you can sustain your lifestyle with the money you earn. Prepare yourself well so that you get into it with both eyes open.
A digital nomadic lifestyle may not be for everyone, but there are innumerable perks to this form of lifestyle, and shall we say it’s a stress-free lifestyle, one that you can enjoy to the hilt.