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Yes, Being a Digital Nomad is a Legit Lifestyle
Last Updated on 25 April 2024
by Jack
3 min read
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Youโre here because youโre wondering if being a digital nomad is legit.
A lifestyle of traveling and living in exotic places all while working a digital nomad job from your computer sounds too good to be true, right? Thereโs got to be some kind of scam behind this.
You see influencers on Instagram posing with their laptops on the beach with a beer in their hand. They post photos of incredible food and admirable destinations. We understand where you may think that the digital nomad lifestyle is fake.
Living a digital nomad lifestyle is completely legitimate and is actually increasing in popularity.
Now, there are two types of digital nomads out there. The first type is the social media influencer who shows the beauties, benefits, and good times. They make a difficult (yet worth every effort) lifestyle look easy.
The second type of digital nomad consists of people who are more down-to-earth about the lifestyle. (Thatโs us here at Nomads Embassy!) We know the struggles of becoming and being a digital nomad, but our mission is to make it easier and more recognizable as a legit lifestyle.
The truth is that to achieve a legit digital nomad lifestyle, you must work hard, be creative, and be self-disciplined.
By the end of this article, weโre going to show you just how legitimate the digital nomad lifestyle is, how you can make a generous salary from your computer, and even save for retirement.
What is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Actually Like?
The digital nomad lifestyle consists of two things: working remotely and traveling full time. Thatโs it!
This is a what-you-make-of-it kind of lifestyle. As long as you meet these two requirements, youโre living a legit digital nomad lifestyle.
Digital nomads are constantly moving from place to place unless they applied for a digital nomad visa and are living in a foreign country for a year or two. They see many parts of the world and embrace new cultures and relationships.
They also experience unique problems that most people never encounter such as border-hopping when their tourist visas expire, paying taxes while living outside their home country, and always learning different languages to communicate.
The beauty of living a digital nomad lifestyle is that you can really make it your own. There is so much freedom that comes along with it. You choose where to live, when to work (most times), and how you spend your days.
Check out our blog, What Do Digital Nomads Do – A Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad for an example of just one digital nomadโs lifestyle.
So, as you can see itโs a legit lifestyle. It just comes with some freedoms location-dependent workers donโt get to experience. It isnโt all rainbows, sandy beaches, and cocktails at sunset.
Can You Make Legit Money as a Digital Nomad?
Absolutely!
Believe it or not, your digital nomad friend could actually be making more money than you are sitting in an office for 40 hours a week. Some of the most skilled professions, such as programmers, graphic designers, and web developers, are extremely popular amongst digital nomads.
Now, you may be thinking that making a generous income from your computer isnโt legit. Youโve seen too many network marketing scams and online jobs that pay pennies at a time.
Weโre here to tell you that there are legitimate jobs for digital nomads! Most work as freelancers and entrepreneurs, but others are actually employed by a company. The only difference is that they donโt have to go into an office every day.
Still not convinced?
There are even beginner jobs for digital nomads that you can start to make some legit money and start your new lifestyle.
Now, we promised to let you in on a secret about how to save for retirement (or other things) while living a legit digital nomad lifestyle.
Many digital nomads choose to live in countries with a very affordable cost of living. So, they are spending less to live and can put more money away in their savings or investments.
Is it Forever?
Yes and no.
The digital nomad lifestyle can most definitely last forever! However, it isnโt always as easy as it sounds. The number one reason people stop living the digital nomad lifestyle is that they didnโt budget well and ran out of money.
Fortunately for you, Nomads Embassy has created an interactive budget spreadsheet just for digital nomads, so you can stay abroad longer.
Download the Digital Nomad Budget Planner
You can live the digital nomad lifestyle for as long as youโd like. This is truly a lifestyle of happiness and choosing your success.
Do You Have Questions About Digital Nomads?
Are you still wondering about the digital nomad lifestyle and want some answers?
Join Nomads Embassyโs exclusive global digital nomad community or take our online course How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2021.
Youโll get answers from experienced digital nomads plus tips and strategies for how to live a successful digital nomad lifestyle.
Nomads Embassy also makes it even easier to become a digital nomad and live a legit lifestyle. With an interactive platform, innovative step-by-step process, and one-on-one assistance youโll have full support as you make this transition.
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