6. Housesit. Housesitting usually means you’re working for free, but sometimes you do get paid. If you aren’t getting paid, it’s a free place to stay and you may stay in some very nice homes as well. This can be a great way to make money while traveling or at Read more…
This leads to my next tip… Have a plan. Having a plan is a good idea if you want to travel and work at the same time. Some of the things you will want to think about if you want to learn how to become a digital nomad include: What will Read more…
How it has worked out so far: I only went to a coffee shop on the first few days. It turned out to take too long to go to a coffee shop, do an hour’s work, and then come back. So I’ve been waking up a bit early and doing Read more…
… Great remote workers have a few traits that make them successful: Propensity towards action: This is the type of person that devoid of a task list given to them, they’ll find something meaningful to do. Able to prioritize: Often times, important tasks can be unclear when working remotely (especially Read more…
Where you work can affect your physical health. When you’re looking for your perfect setup there’s plenty to choose from: exercise balls to sit on, treadmill desks, standing desks, ergonomic chairs and keyboards, laptop stands, second screens… you could spend hours (and a fortune) putting together a setup that works Read more…
For me, part of what makes telecommuting work is that I am able to mentally flip a “work switch” in my head. There are times where I let go of the idea that I’m at home and instead I view myself as being wholly at work. The things I need Read more…
Finding a job that allows for remote work or telecommuting on a regular basis can be difficult, but here are a few tips to help you land one.