It’s long been a dream of mine to live and work freely in different cities in the world. And with pandemic now making moving between borders more difficult and dangerous, living abroad long term (or living in a domestic travel destination!) is increasingly a viable alternative to hopping around like we used to.
Remote working from a tropical paradise or in a picturesque mountain hideaway always seemed like a dream that could never come true. But the pandemic has opened my mind to the many options available to be able to work and live where you want, even for at least a few months. It’s more than possible with the right mindset, skillset, and job.
I hope these ideas can inspire more of us to leave our cities and take that leap! Here are five remote jobs that you can do anywhere in the world.
Content creation
First on the list is, of course, what I do! Whether you are a budding photographer, writer, filmmaker, etc., you can do these jobs anywhere from a sofa or a cafe. Aside from practicing your skills, you need to find a strong, sellable niche, build your portfolio around that, and then work extra hard to get regular clients. If you have the client base and the right mindset, you can work from anywhere. I can attest that traveling from country to country is part of the job.
Online trading
For those who prefer working with numbers and have a passion for the markets, online trading is another option. For example, Forex Trading is increasingly popular due to the accessibility to trading online, even for newbies. You can become a trader via online courses and pursue your passion for the trading industry. The beauty of trading is that you can trade anywhere at any time and always have access to your work through your phone.
Data analyst
While this may not sound like the most exciting job title, it can be done from pretty much anywhere in the world. There is a huge demand for data analysts in virtually every field now. You will need an understanding of how to use Excel and similar tools, as well as strong organizational skills. Although this type of work can often be intense, the clear upside is that after a hard day you can kick back and enjoy a well-deserved cocktail or beer at the end of the day.
Online tutor
To teach English abroad you usually have to go and live in a different country anyway, but by becoming an online tutor you can be in the country of your choice while teaching to someone in a different country entirely. Teaching English online has become very popular and each company has different prerequisites e.g. minimum bachelor’s degree or a minimum of seven hours of teaching a week. While this space is already very competitive, it’s certainly a viable and even fun way to monetize your skills and help people out while having plenty of time to travel or explore your new home.
Digital marketing manager
If you’re addicted to social media anyway, why not try to monetize it? There are hundreds if not thousands of companies out there who are looking for people to help manage their content. For many companies keeping their social media pages up to date with new relevant information is more important than ever due to rise of online selling and booking during the pandemic. Sadly, though, this is something they often treat as an afterthought. You can deliver tremendous value to a company while having a lifestyle job if you’re able to create a proven track record of helping companies manage and grow their social presence.
Conclusion
It’s always my hope to inspire you (and myself!) to open our minds to possibilities to live our dreams that are just lying in wait for us to pursue them. Once you realize they’re there, give yourself permission to try, and then commit to putting in the work to make it work, you may be surprised that in time your dreams become very real!
So if you’ve always dreamt of that digital nomad life, I hope these get you started. Any other great ideas for remote careers? Share them with me in the comments! Thanks for reading, and safe travels.