If you like to travel and see the world while at the same time work and be able to do it with your family, then maybe the life of a digital nomad is for you.
Digital nomads are persons whose job allows them to work remotely, while traveling to different countries that combines highly skilled work with immersive tourism in the country of preference. They have no permanent address and change their place of residence regularly.
Options for digital nomads
One can choose to be a freelancer. The freelance nomad is a self-employed person who sells a service that can be carried out online. These are usually as advisors or teachers, consultants or coaches. The most popular are the language teacher and teachers of various skills like painting. Other jobs for the freelance digital nomads are web designer, professional photographer, copy writer and web copywriter, web translator, graphic designer, video creators and blogger.
Or one can be a digital entrepreneur who runs his or her own business and earns an income through this business. He or she sells a non-physical product or digital product that can be distributed over the internet at a minimum cost like for example an e-book, audiobook, online course, mobile app, or template. The digital entrepreneur can also build an online store where physical products can be sold and shipped anywhere in the world.
If you would rather be an employee who would like a regular salary, there are many companies that are looking for employees who will meet objectives rather than fill up office space. Many companies have embraced a different concept of work and accepted this work and life alternative. Online advertising or marketing, SEO or search engine optimization specialist, social media marketer, affiliate marketer, customer support representative, technical support representative are just some of the many jobs a company may have for a digital nomad.
The digital nomad lifestyle will allow you to work from wherever you are most productive and be in full control of your schedule. You will meet people from all over the world and possibly learn a new language. You will be introduced to a different culture that may open your mind to different possibilities. In some countries, your cost of living expenses may be less and yet, the standard of living is higher.