Working and traveling, or simply working whenever from wherever you want still seems to be a pretty abstract concept for many people, since the traditional system still rules our world and only now more people are starting to realize how much they should appreciate and take advantage of the age we live in...
As a result of the digital revolution it's possible for anybody with a dream and wifi to manifest their vision, with the right idea, strategy and commitment. If you want to for example travel the world as a digital nomad, it's like you're married the internet. You cannot live without it, but gladly it's everywhere!
Enough talking, I did a first episode already. Here are some suggestions on how to work and travel:
6. Social Media Management / Brand Building
This is just one example of a skill that many businesses today need and you could help at least a hand full of business owners with. You could be helping traditional businesses adapt to the modern world, the internet, social media and new technologies like the blockchain. I am listing this, because it's one of the things I started with. It's not very complex to do this and mainly requires some market research, some aesthetic sense and a lot of common sense. Before you go into online marketing, make sure (also for yourself) to understand the basics of brand building, know what social media channels you will use to communicate what and before offering this as a service to others, make sure to create some brands of your own for testing. The great thing.. it doesn't cost to build a social media based business. Often business can't keep up with the rapid rate at which the online environment is changing. If you are good at catching trends for example, working in this space would be fitting.
7. Online Marketing
One of the hottest markets right now, and in today's world an essential skill. Whatever business you're going into, a big hurdle most people struggle with is plain marketing, which includes establishing a brand, consistent clear and specific communication and driving traffic. Online marketing, if you don't want to use it as a skill to sell, is necessary for you as a digital entrepreneur, and can be learned like vocabulary. Yes it does requires some creativity if you want to take it to the next level, but marketing is mainly plain logic. When you develop this skill, I personally suggest to use it for yourself first, then be your own case study, and then consider selling your skill at an appropriate level, instead of learning the skill to sell it right away, but that's up to you. One advice I can give, from personal experience... DOING and KNOWING is always better than hearing and assuming. There are a lot of opinions on anything, from Branding to SEO and the only way you'll every truly know what works and what doesn't is by trying it all out.
8. Coding
Becoming a good coder requires time, experience and patience. But once you have learned a few languages and got some clients, it is one of the best location independent jobs to work from anywhere world, because not only are wages in the field rising and will be among the few jobs carried out by humans in the future, which gives you the security most people are looking for, but it also enables you to create what you want.
As stated by Fast Company, half of all programming openings are in industries outside of technology. Among them:
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Health Care
As a result, coding has become increasingly popular and the demand for the skill is just at the edge of getting started, (especially in the crypto-space). Researchers found that jobs that require coding skills pay up to $22,000 per year more, on average... and nearly half (49%) of all jobs that pay more than $58,000 require some coding skills, but what’s most in demand? The report found that the highest demand was for programming languages with broad applicability, among them: SQL, Java, C++, Python etc. Obviously, positions in IT require more specialization, yet positions in science that use mathematical computing programs such as Python, don’t need them on a daily basis.
And the best part: You can learn it online, take courses from teamtreehouse or any other teaching site.
9. Traveling on a Budget
There also is a less fancy way, if you're not simply seeking freedom, but travel-lust, that works for any passionate traveler and just as good as any of the previous suggestions, however it involves more sacrifice for some people, a passion for adventures and I believe either requires a whole lot of personal strength. Traveling "the budget way" like @budgetbucketlist (check out how she does it here). Stephanie's philosophy: "I wish I could have a life like that, if I only had the money..." Well if I get a dollar (peso, real, boliviano...) for every time someone told me that, I WOULD have had an endless travel budget. Reality-check: Na-ah. And still, I can travel, easily... endless maybe. Before you ask me how, I have some questions for you: Do you have a house... or apartment (rental, with a mortgage or bought)? Is there furniture in there, or something as fancy as 'decoration'? Do you have a smartphone? Do you have a computer, laptop or both? Do you have a car or any other mode of transport besides your feet and thumb? Do you have a child? If you answered 'yes' on one of these questions, you DO have money to travel around the world, you just decided to spend it differently.
10. Steeming
Obviously the best comes last. I remember how blown away I was by this concept just a year ago, and I'm excited about witnessing this amazing community grow every day. I love writing and the crypto-space so this combo was just perfect for me, but I know that there are so many people in this world who wouldn't just enjoy Steemit, but it could change their lives. Right now there are so many young people graduating who don't know what to do and eventually will pick up a traditional job because they weren't taught other options. Just recently I met a girl who graduated school and is now doing a year abroad in Bolivia. When I told her about Steemit, you can assume how excited she got. I know I would have loved to blog and share my journey on here in 2012/13 during my exchange year.
I could go on forever, but this list should only serve as inspiration for those who've been asking themselves "how is it possible to travel the globe while working" (and do something you are passionate about).
But what I want to leave you with is the following:
No matter what it is you want, know that it is possible for you. Not just possible, but possible for you. If you are a living being, you have the ability to change. If you are a human, you have the natural ability to add skills to your skill-set, that's a unique advantage not many living beings have. We can make a choice, we can change and we can improve.
Lastly be aware of how you say things, because it's not that we simply speak things into existence by saying them like some magic spell, but because we speak what we believe to be true. What we believe to be true creates our limitations and the space of what's possible. Conscious speaking is something you can practice every day and over time just like with any other skill you develop, you will see your actions change and from your actions your life.
And keep in mind that nothing great has ever been built over night. Find something you enjoy doing every day, and the results will come automatically.
What's your favorite online biz?
Much love,
- Mrs.Steemit
I don't know if you mentioned it in another post, but trading stocks, bonds, currency and now cryptocurrency is a great way to earn a living online. Best thing about it is you don't work for anybody and your successes and failure are entirely up to you.
I did it's in the first part: https://steemit.com/travel/@mrs.steemit/10-ways-how-to-work-and-travel-pt-1
I agree that this kind of responsibility is great and equals freedom
I do like the self-reliance involved with these
Nice nice @mrs.steemit I think you are one of very lucky sweet lady in this platform...bcz you have mare experince with travaling in the diffrence cities.I weish you all the best dear @mrs.steemit I waiting for the your next fantastic post.....thanks...
Thanks! Appreciate it :)
Wel come dear @mrs.steemit
Amazing article. I agreed on coding. I told my 12yo niece to learn coding at early age lol
That's awesome! She'll thank you later :)
what did you recommend her to learn on? I did the same, and got her on code.org - but im not sure you can actually leave them alone on it and expect it to win against girlfriends and gossiping.
Yes I put her to use the code.org and I also planning to enrol my niece on a short course. On the holiday break
Argh. Making money on the internet and travel is my dream. I'm always on the internet, and I still suck at interneting. I can do all the things, except market myself, which is what everything else hinges on. Please do some posts on that.
Sure, would love to help. What have you tried so far, for how long? What worked and what didn't ?
There's really nothing I could ask from other than how to whore myself out to the internet. I used to have a massive following back in the Myspace days. Then I took a decade off from blogging to be an adult and I just got back onto the game. So my only trick right now is writing for the love of it. Other than that, I have a lot of catching up to do.
TLDR: I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks.
Wow that massive MySpace following must have been something back in the day
it sounds comical now, but it was the place to be in 05'.
Hi @mrs.steemit Thank you for your post this is all true. I am a digital nomad from the 3D field and video field. I am based in Thailand but travel all around Asia. Many people are afraid to take the step of leaving their place to go into the unknown but the true is it well worse doing it a better life somewhere or at many place is possible today. Really appreciate your article. I follow you now and resteem your post as it deserve a big audience. Love and Happiness
Thank you! I appreciate it and definitely agree
Love it. I too am living this "laptop lifestyle" except the closest country I travel to is Mexico south of San Diego, California but soon Europe! haha
Yes! Steemfest is around the corner. See you there :)
Love the post very well put together and thank you for the social media cheat sheet.
Steemit and Online marketing are the best ways in my case :). Great post
Good choices ^^
& Thanks :)
This is a fun read - I've been working from home for a software company for the past 4 years, so it is interesting to read about other experiences or advice for accomplishing this. I've found that lots of the big, stable software companies are flexible on working remotely, as long as your role and manager support it (and not just software engineering roles allow for being remote). If you don't want to freelance or bounce around, but still want flexibility for working location, it's really helpful to work in the office for some period of time (few years, perhaps?) and then try to shift. Even though I think productivity can actually increase while remote, I do not think I would have been able to ramp up or grow as quickly without the foundation of a few initial years of face-to-face interaction with other teams and the management above me.
I agree with you that there are different approaches that work for different people. There are really limitless approaches, and it's crazy to me that a lot of people still struggle with finding at least one they'd want to try.. but again that's where human psychology comes in and our deeply rooted "fear of the unknown" plays a big role. Great, you found your way :)
What a super helpful list! Thanks, @mrs.steemit. I'm an expat from Chicago in Acapulco, and am always looking for additional income streams that would feel good/fun to try. Will check out Part 1. Appreciate your strong content :-)
Thanks Erika! Keep it up, your blog is looking great! :)
You are so kind to encourage me, thank you!
I've just recently been introduced to Steemit by my brother and it has been an interesting experience so far to date. Thanks for this post, some interesting food for thought, I've been floundering a bit lately with my social media accounts and been trying to get right side up again.
That's good, you're still early. Keep posting :)
Love it! i enjoy following your posts. Thanks for the inspiration to follow dreams!
Thank you! :)
Its amazing how you could put these things in order and manifest in your life.
Exactly! :)
Impressive :)
Hmm... very accurate article.
Where did you learn so much stuff about freelance life? I tried a lot of this things and they can actually give good income and let you travel. I'm impressed that you know so much.
Enjoyed reading a lot! :d
Thanks! I did a lot of experimenting while going to school and I was lucky in a way to have had a mentor from an early age on who taught me a lot of knowledge from outside the system and once I realized that I can do what I want and be who I want, I chose the laptop lifestyle path.
interesting post, thank you
well good work . i like it .keep posting
I am definitely the combo of the digital nomad with the traveling on the budget person. I have no outstanding debts and I owe to my self to travel intentional. Thanks for the reaffirmation. I am going to etch a plan in stone and hustle to achieve this. I know steem will be an avenue.
YoursTruly,
#Theeillgloryfactory 🦄
You got it! Keep it up :)
I teach English online to kids and adults in China. You can do that anywhere :)
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. Languages are definitely a great "skill" to add for travelers
Patience & hard work required for success in any kind of sector.
Jup
Great work. Keep on living working and playing!
i really wanted to do both..... sob sob sob
Nice post thanks for share.
nice post .thank you
great post . thank you ............
@aravindgre
Nice post
This is a nice piece
Love that you saved the best for last:)
Great list, and certainly the way the world's going. There are more and more options and it is not just possible, but often beneficial, to have people working wherever they want... and anywhere in the world! Still trying to get my head around the last one... Steemit looks great to me, learning every day! :)
awesome post........ online earning is best way.keep it up.waiting for your next post.
upvoted you.
one of the best article that i read today so much to know.
So much value in your posts! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
It will be great if I can travel and work at the same time. Steeming is definitely one option that I am exploring.
As the 4th industry revolution is taking place, I found your posting really helpful @mrs.steemit! Look forward to seeing more in the near future :)
I really love your writings and I simply adore this one...
" be aware of how you say things, because it's not that we simply speak things into existence by saying them like some magic spell, but because we speak what we believe to be true. What we believe to be true creates our limitations and the space of what's possible. Conscious speaking is something you can practice every day and over time just like with any other skill you develop, you will see your actions change and from your actions your life. "
This reminds me of how many times I have sabotaged myself by repeating over and over the negative experiences and why I can't get better.
Thank you!
Work and Travel prevents us from distraction of thoughts
the idea of self-employment is something that is really great. thanks for this post and great information and i am sure you wil also talk about currency trades including stocks and bonds in another post. thanks for sharing @mrs.steemit
great,, good luck :)
i upvote
Intriguing and informational post, thank you!! I appreciate your inspirational sentiments and agree with you, that no matter what you want, it is absolute possible for you to achieve it. Putting in the time and diligent work is what it takes, and it is most certainly worth it.