What Does It Mean To Be A Digital Nomad?

Being a digital nomad means you can perform your employment duties with the same efficiency and flair from any location around the world rather than being stuck in the office. A job that allows you to be location-independent is key to making it work long-term. So you’re probably wondering if your job could fit that mold. Of course, being a freelance or contract worker might be the first job that comes to mind, but Lonely Planet reports that 84% of workers suspect their current role could be modified to suit a digital nomad format. The outlet says that “digital-based industries” are best suited. So if you work as a consultant, in IT, interior design, or even in public relations, you could probably make the switch. 

The great news is that, even if you don’t have a fancy degree, you can still transition to the digital nomad lifestyle. Some remote jobs don’t require much schooling or training, like transcriptionist or virtual assistant, while others can easily be finessed to the remote life, like an accountant, per Monster. In addition, Forbes reports that jobs like digital marketer or bilingual translator are some of the most in-demand roles for digital nomads. Lonely Planet says a large number of digital nomads earn somewhere around $2000 a month too, so if you’re living in Bangkok, where the cost of living is only around $900 a month, that’s a lot of savings in your pocket.