You have the skills companies or customers want to buy. And you’ve started planning which destinations you might visit while working remotely. But maybe you’re unsure about how to transfer your skills to an income that can sustain your new life as a digital nomad? Let me teach you how to go remote and work from anywhere.
Don’t have the skills yet? Read the complete guide on how to become a digital nomad
This post contains some easy and useful tips you can use to land that remote position. Or perhaps you want to be your own boss and start a company or go freelance? Then keep reading…
*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you.
If you’re all set with your own company, have all your freelance deals, or managed to persuade your current job or a new employer to let you work fully remote, that’s amazing! Now you can set up your digital nomad “desk”.
Read my previous post to secure all your remote work essentials: Starting your dream remote lifestyle? Here are the essentials you need as a new digital nomad
If not, and you still want to learn how to go remote and work from anywhere, stay here.
How to find a remote position
If you’re looking for set salaried remote position, LinkedIn (not affiliated or sponsored) is a good place to start. If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile, you need to set one up now. Don’t miss out on amazing opportunities while working remotely because you aren’t well connected.
You should also consider joining online communities for digital nomads to connect with new people, make friends and find new career opportunities. There are plenty of online communities on Facebook, and I’ve connected with people over TikTok and Instagram as well.
LinkedIn’s job search bar allows you to filter for remote work, or hybrid work. This way you don’t have to waste your time looking through numerous job ads that aren’t relevant to you.
Keep in mind, that remote work is still a new concept. Therefore, some companies may be open to hiring a remote worker even though that’s not what they’re looking for. So don’t be scared to contact a company that’s hiring to pitch changing a job listing to a remote position. That’s what I did and it worked.
Don’t be scared to contact a company that’s hiring to pitch changing a job listing to a remote position. That’s what I did and it worked.
how to go remote and work from anywhere
I found my current job as an editor in fashion copywriting by simply contacting a company I was interested in. They were looking for an in-house editor, but I asked to work remotely. I was the perfect match for the position, so they agreed to hire me to work fully remote.
You can also use LinkedIn to update your network on your whereabouts and let them know when you’re open to more work.
Consider time differences
If you start in a remote position, consider the time differences. This is important whether your position is full-time or part-time. You’ll most likely have to work within the company’s normal working hours unless you’ve negotiated flexible hours.
This doesn’t determine where you can travel to, but it does impact how comfortable your working hours will be. So, consider travelling to countries that work with the time zone in the country where your work is based. For me, coming from Denmark, Southeast Asia works very well.
You can still visit a dream destination that doesn’t match your time zone. But you just might have to “pay” for it by working early mornings or late nights.
Start a business or consider freelancing
If part of the attraction of a life is a digital nomad is freedom, consider taking it further by freelancing or starting your own caompany.
Being your own employer lets you set your own hours. And that can be a great advantage as a digital nomad. When you’re your own boss, you can decide to increase your workload now to be able to take time off for trips and activities later.
You also have the option of working more when you feel motivated and scaling down when you’re feeling less so.
Don’t know how to transfer your skillset to something that can be done remotely? Consider gaining some new skills. Read more in this post.
Starting a small business as a journalist or copywriter is very straightforward. And even though it can seem scary, it really doesn’t have to be. Many countries have helpful guides of how to start your own business, how to do taxes, and other important topics.
Some countries also offer partial or complete tax exemption for citizens who leave the country for a substantial amount of the year. This can lead to a great amount of money saved and it may be worth looking into if you’re eligible.
How to start freelancing
Maybe you want to start off with some freelance tasks here and there to figure out what works for you. This way you can also figure out how much you need work to stay financially afloat while also having money to travel and have unique experiences. Afterall, that’s why we do it.
To start freelancing within your field, you need to create awareness about you and your skills. The easiest way to do this is by contacting companies you see yourself contributing to. Create a portfolio of your best work to share with companies when you pitch article ideas, offer your editing services, or something else.
I have my own business as a freelance journalist and editor, where I have a few frequent clients. This supports my lifestyle and gives me time to explore, write this blog and share on Instagram and TikTok.
If you decide to become a freelancer, starting your own business might be easiest. And the best way to keep track of your finances, income and taxes. But it’s not always the case – check with your local tax authorities and laws.
Don’t underestimate social media
When starting out as a new business owner or freelancer, social media like Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok can be a great way to be discovered by customers. If you dream of being a travel content creator, it’s essential to have an online presence.
I share my travel guides here, on TikTok, and Instagram – in different formats and styles of course (it’s not one size fits all). And I use Pinterest to drive traffic to my blog and my TikTok.
I hope you’re feeling motivated. And I hope you have come a little closer to an answer on how to go remote and work from anywhere.
If you need inspiration for good skills to develop to work remotely, you can find more helpful posts below.
Read more:
Starting your dream remote lifestyle? Here are the essentials you need as a new digital nomad
How to become a digital nomad (and work from your dream destinations)
Complete guide: how to plan the best East Coast Australia road trip
