What No One Tells You About Remote Work and Being a Digital Nomad

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world and working from anywhere? You’re not alone — increasingly, people are looking for ways to work and live remotely, becoming digital nomads. By 2025, some studies estimate that a whopping 35.7 million Americans, or 22% of the workforce, will be remote workers.

But no one tells you that this exciting lifestyle requires a unique blend of skills, organization, and emotional grit to make it work.

Exploring the world as a digital nomad comes with its own set of unique challenges and experiences. From trying to stay connected with family and friends to hunting down a stable WiFi connection, there’s always something new to explore.

I have been a digital nomad working remotely from various locations worldwide for the past ten years. Although I would never trade my experience or current life for anything else, I’ve learned quite a bit about the remote work world and know that the lifestyle isn’t for everyone.

I packed up my bags and took off, to live a life of adventure, exploration, and self-discovery as I moved from country to country. But as I quickly found out, photos of beautiful sunsets and beachfront cafes don’t tell the full story. Yes, being a digital nomad is an exciting lifestyle, but it’s also much harder than…