Having a full-time job and being at the office from 9 AM to 5 PM every single day sounds like the best thing in the world for some people, but it’s the worst-case scenario for others. If you’re one of those people who love traveling and wish to visit as many different countries as possible, having an office job isn’t right for you. Instead, you should become a digital nomad and do your job wherever you are and wherever you go – but how? If this is something that’s bothering you as well, here are a few career choices for all digital nomads out there.
Become a freelancer
This is one of the most popular choices for all digital nomads out there because being a freelancer means being free to choose your career and doing basically whatever you want and work on your personal development. From designers and accountants to writers and developers, the world is full of freelancers who travel whenever they want and use their current location as their office space. The best thing about being a freelancer is that you usually don’t need any formal education or a degree, but keep in mind that you probably won’t be able to make as much money as all those people working from their offices. That’s why freelancers often do two or three jobs as they’re not in a position to turn something down – instead, they spend all their day working, so try not to be like that and enjoy your life instead.
Become a translator
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This is one of those jobs – just like being a writer, an editor, and a proofreader, for instance – that can be performed regardless of your location. All you need is a powerful laptop and a reliable connection to the Internet, and you’ll be ready to start working in no time at all. Translators are most often hired because of their language speaking skills, which means that you’ll be able to boost these and take them to an even higher level if you spend some time abroad. That makes this idea a win-win solution for all aspiring travelers out there, so don’t be afraid to start doing this right now and keep developing your traveling skills as you go.
Become an app developer
Being a developer is another amazing job that doesn’t require you to stay at home all the time, but it can help you make a ton of money – if you know what you’re doing, of course. If you have some previous skills in this area, you won’t have a problem finding work whenever you go and whoever you want to work with. But, you’ll need to learn the basics first and talk to people who already do this for a living because they might be able to teach you a few tricks. This is especially true if you’re looking for a chance to get into native app development and start working on apps that are made for just one platform, Android or iOS. Choosing this field will give you a chance to focus on your work, but it will still leave you with tons of chances to travel the world and enjoy life, and that’s a win-win scenario all digital nomads are hoping for.
Become a social media manager
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Living in the 21st century and running a business means being ready to embrace new technological developments, and one of the ways to make that happen is by looking into all those options provided by social media platforms. These give you a chance to do lots of different things and mix business with pleasure, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider this idea as something you might be doing as a digital nomad. Managing someone’s social networks and making sure they look amazing for their followers and subscribers isn’t the hardest job in the world, but it’s creative and easy to learn. Also, you’ll be able to learn lots of things that might help you start your own company in the future, and learning those skills – from inspecting someone’s social media presence to developing new marketing campaigns – for free is something you can’t put a price on!
As you can see, being a digital nomad is easier than it sounds, and all you have to do is find a way to make some money while traveling the world – and using these suggestions will help you do that ASAP!
Emma Joyce is an interior blogger from Sydney who likes to explore different styles and learn about home upgrading. She enjoys exploring new places so reading about the world's most beautiful places is what gets her going. She hopes she'll find a great beach house to live in one day. Until then, she likes recreating some of the most amazing coastal interiors.
