We live in a day and age where it's never been easier to work from where you want. The freedom to run a business or earn money from anywhere in the world is an attractive one and as such there are more digital nomads than ever. If this is a lifestyle that attracts you, it’s something that’s certainly doable; you just need to be as prepared as you can. The last thing you want is to go abroad to work only to have to come back home as it doesn’t work. From sorting your sponsor licence if you have a job sorted out there, to ensuring you have a place sorted to stay, we’ve put together some top tips for becoming a digital nomad.
Have work lined up before you go
When it comes to being a digital nomad, you want to have work lined up before you start. This makes sure you have a bit more security for your money and don’t need to worry so much about taking on new clients when you are in your new destination. You could speak to people you have worked with in the past to see if they need any freelance work, or look on sites to find new positions ahead of time.
Decide on your destination ahead of time
The place you decide to go can have an impact on the work you do. You need to think about things such as where you will be able to find work, what sort of work you want to do and how much you want to try and earn. If you have clients in other countries, you need to also keep in mind the time difference in case you need to communicate with them. It might be easier to stick to somewhere with only a couple of hours' time difference as this makes it much more simple to keep in touch with clients about work.
Make sure you have enough money to keep you going
Prior to leaving, ensure you have a good savings pot behind you. You want to ensure you can settle into your new life without the stress of having no income coming in and no money behind you. Try and make a plan of how much you need to earn to pay your rent and bills as well as earn some money on the side. This can help you identify how many clients you need and what you need to charge.
These are just a few top tips for becoming a digital nomad that ensures you can do it in a sensible way. When deciding to become a digital nomad you want to make sure it works out and you have a great time somewhere new while making money for yourself. If you are looking to take on this lifestyle for yourself for a while, have these tips helped you? If you’ve done it for yourself recently, what are some top tips you have for becoming a digital nomad? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
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