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Today, remote work is a common occurrence in many industries, especially technology, where companies provide their employees with the opportunity to work from home, or on the road for extended periods of time.
The term "digital nomad" refers to people who work remotely from anywhere.
Unlike people who work from home full-time, a digital nomad works remotely full-time while living wherever they choose.
A typical digital nomad spends a month in Vietnam, a month in Australia, and then a month in Singapore.
He or she lives in exotic locations based on whim.
In some cases, however, digital nomads don't really need to change locations so often.
These are just a few lifestyles that can be described as digital nomads:
Digital nomads come in a variety of lifestyles.
One feature they all have in common is the ability to earn an income while living away from home in a way that isn't limited to one or four weeks of annual leave that most full-time workers get each year.
It allows digital nomads to stay away from their homes for significantly longer periods of time than most people.
This opens up options previously available only to retired folks who did not have to worry about earning a living or working.
A developer is ideally suited to become a digital nomad.
An internet connection and a laptop are all we need to do our jobs.
Remote work has been made easier than ever before as a result of recent changes to the way developers work:
There is no better time to be a digital nomad than when you're a software developer.
Being a digital nomad can be accomplished in a number of different ways.
As a software developer, you can be a digital nomad in three ways.
It is likely that more tech companies will hire developers globally over the next few years.
The majority of remote developer roles are currently available to candidates across the country, but not internationally time zone misalignment remains a concern for productive output and collaborative effort.
Work will become more asynchronous in the future, but for the time being, synchronization is the norm.
To become a digital nomad, freelancing is a popular choice.
Freelancers don't have to adhere to strict business hours or time zones because they have the freedom to choose when and how they want to work.
It is also possible to better manage your workload by taking on more work when you are settled and have a good working environment.
When you're a digital nomad, traveling quickly between multiple locations, freelance work may be a good fit for you.
The life of a digital nomad can appear to be glamorous on the surface. This is sometimes true.
As a digital nomad, you face just as many challenges as commuting to work at rush hour.
You might find being a digital nomad challenging at times, so here are some ways to minimize those challenges.
Juggling three cities in seven days with a full-time work schedule or a roster of clients is a recipe for stress.
As opposed to having 12 hours a day to explore a city, when you work while traveling, you may have only two or three to do so.
Having worked all day, you might want to stay in some nights, leaving only to go downstairs for dinner.
To summarize, as a digital nomad, you will have to travel more slowly.
Instead of spending three days in each city while backpacking across Asia, plan on one to two weeks.
You will have plenty of time to get settled, ensure you have access to stable good internet, and see the sights while also meeting your work obligations.
A common occurrence I've noticed in the digital nomad community is people whose work tools have been stolen while they travel and work as digital nomads.
They're forced to spend their own funds in order to replace the stolen items because they lack insurance or savings.
One of the hardest parts is that they are not able to make the money they would need to replace the tools they lost.
You should have adequate insurance if you don't have enough money to replace a stolen laptop in your savings account.
At some point, almost all travelers experiencing long-term stays will have a valuable item stolen.
Being prepared will make it easier to handle.
It is always a good idea to have a backup plan for digital nomads.
If the internet at the hostel is not working, they can go to the Wifi cafe around the corner.
They know that if their visa for the first country they choose isn't approved, they can quickly get a visa for the second.
It's hard to make a good backup plan when you're on the move, and that's no different when you're a digital nomad.
Keep enough money in your savings to buy a plane ticket to a safe location.
This will protect you in the following scenarios: You may lose your job, have dry freelance gigs, become ill, or face visa problems.
If you cannot afford a flight home, to your parent's house, or to the place of a friend or family member, then you need to be able to afford a trip to a 'safe harbor.'
It is possible to become a digital nomad without a safe harbor but you will require a larger safety net in the event of a worst-case scenario.
Many digital nomads spend their waking hours hunched over a small laptop, seated in a crowded cafe, on a wooden stool.
The break from the office can be fun, but when poor posture and uncomfortable chairs are the norms, your body can begin to suffer.
'Mobile office' should include a lightweight laptop stand, a comfortable mouse, and a wrist rest or mousepad.
If your laptop stand allows you to raise your screen, it will help you maintain a better posture as well as reduce wrist fatigue.
It is easy to forget about home when living the digital nomad lifestyle.
Your life is filled with new experiences and friends.
Your family and friends may seem distant and unrelatable as you're surrounded by new people.
Remember, though, that most likely you will not be a digital nomad forever.
Most people eventually will settle down or take a break.
We all get tired of traveling, and we don't all want to live far away from home all the time.
Upon returning home, what will be waiting for you?
You'll have a much easier time transitioning back to normal if you've been in contact with family and friends back home.
You can also cope with the isolation you may feel like part of a digital nomad lifestyle by keeping in touch with your friends and family.
A video call back home can be so beneficial if you have difficulties meeting people in a new city or if you are sick and unable to leave your house.
As a digital nomad, you should keep a few things in mind when selecting a location.
This information is available on NomadList.
How much is the cost of living?
As a digital nomad, you may struggle to make ends meet if your cost of living is much higher than at home.
Compared to living at home, you could save a considerable amount of money if it's much more affordable.
Is the internet available and reliable? Can you find Wifi cafes, libraries, and co-working spaces, if you need them?
Are you traveling to a place with a big developer community? Does your city have a Python meetup, for instance, if you're a Python developer?
You can meet people while working as a digital nomad by attending industry events and networking.
Developers may have additional concerns regarding security when they travel as digital nomads.
What might someone with high technical literacy be able to do or see if they stole your laptop?
Stolen laptops are bad enough, but realizing that they contain unencrypted copies of your company's production database is likely to worsen the situation!
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