Not many people are swooned by the idea of 9-to-5 jobs anymore. Unlike the older generation, the new generation has different aspirations, goals, and an altogether different definition of a successful life. Back in the 90s, people spent their time working day and night to get a house, car, and all the necessities you would need to lead a comfortable lifestyle.
People today have a different mindset – they do not believe in materialistic things and would rather focus on spending time making memories on the go.
Digital Nomads in a Digital World
Such people are generally referred to as Digital Nomads, and their lifestyle is unlike any other. These nomads are suckers for freedom and exploring. For them, it’s better to stay on the road rather than to wait a year to go on vacation for a week or two. With technological advancement and the creation of apps like Uber and Deliveroo, people have found ways to sustain this new lifestyle as well.
Pexels | Take your work with you wherever you go
Similarly, ‘Rebel+Connect’ founder Charlie Birch launched this platform to help digital nomads in their conquest to live a free life. She talks about how bounding a traditional job and workplace is, especially for people who love traveling. With the help of this platform, travelers can fund themselves and also achieve professional success while being constantly on the move.
Things to Keep in Mind as A Digital Nomad
There’s no written guide on what to do and how to do it when it comes to adopting this lifestyle. Here are some of the tips shared by digital nomads for people thinking of living the nomad life.
- Take It Slow – You can’t just pack up and head out as you please. Actually, you can but it’ll only cause problems down the road. To pursue this lifestyle, you need to be patient. You may also have to get a job to save some cash for the road ahead.
- Plan It Out – Like any other goal in the world, this would require some planning. You need to be careful regarding your finances and the requirements to keep up with this new lifestyle. Fair warning, the transition will not be easy, and you will have to give many things up along the way.
Pexels | Plan it out and map it out
- Be Realistic – You should know when you need to settle down, whether in light of a pandemic, when you’re short on cash, or when your family needs you. Many travel influencers edit out all the challenges that come with the lifestyle, but you need to be smart enough to know that it’s not all fun and games.
Pexels | Sometimes staying put isn’t too bad either, especially if the people you love need you
Life is too short to be waiting on a 20-day break from your work. The world is waiting to be explored!
