How to Take Your Job Anywhere in the World As A Freelancer

Lots of freelancers travel abroad to take up new jobs leaving their digital freelancing activities behind. Digital nomads are an ambitious bunch who love to travel and work hard to make that lifestyle possible by conducting their work online.

Intermixing travel and work at affordable rates while enjoying yourself and leading an independent life isn’t a pyramid scheme -- it’s you taking your life back in a realistic way. People of all ages see this lifestyle as a viable choice that you don’t want until retirement to enjoy. From remote jobs and freelance life to entrepreneurship, here’s how to take your job anywhere in the world.


THE FREELANCER

Often referred to as the “gig economy,” the freelance lifestyle could encompass 50 percent of the workforce by 2027, and it’s multiplying. Many who lead the digital nomad life are freelancers and among the self-employed, using their talents in UI/UX design, graphic design, writing, sales and more to make a living.


To go freelance, you pick a niche and specialty that you have a passion for and provide a list of services. You should have a portfolio to demonstrate your skills and work history. Check with old business contacts and those inside your network to gain new clients. Reach out to related businesses to combine forces and increase your chances of winning clients.


The more you pitch your services, the better at it you will get. You may need to start at lower rates than you would like to as you build your portfolio, but don’t underestimate your skills. Account for costs in your fees, so you don’t end up in the negative. If pitching services as a freelance writer, you should demonstrate your knowledge on the subject, provide a brief outline of your well-thought-out idea and why it fits the audience. Follow editors on social media because they’ll sometimes post a call for submissions on a hot topic.


Soon, you’ll travel to a destination and see twenty potential stories while sitting in a restaurant. When your work takes you to a foreign country, use a company for asset management, such as managing your property, so you don’t have obligations weighing you down and impeding your business and travel goals. You can also pitch businesses for reviews and interviews in exchange for staying at a hotel or experiencing their services — remain ethical at all costs. Your reputation and livelihood depend on it.


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TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOVE

You need to strategize for taking your work on the road. You can pick up and go, letting it all unfold with trust in the business and prosperity gods, but the more realistic option for success is planning before you make a move. Here are a few tips to get started.


Set a buffer time

Give yourself a buffer time to adjust to your new lifestyle and make the necessary plans. You’ll need a just-right amount of clients to pay for things back home, your taxes and travels.
Having a buffer time allows you to catch mishaps in advance before they happen while you’re away and have a more difficult time addressing issues from afar.


Save up money

Start setting aside money now to work toward your goals. Include mini goals, such as getting your passport/green card, but also add a bigger goal of having a safety net in case you get stuck in a foreign country with a buck to your name.


Secure your working base

Will you buy, rent or sit in a space to get your work done? Renting a space through a monthly or annual membership is now an option at many coworking initiatives.
You share a space with other entrepreneurs and freelancers and have access to software and small business resources you might not be able to afford on your own, especially if you only need them on a short-term business. Collaborate to build your network and list of clients.


You can also set up at internet cafes or coffee shops but watch your expenses. Two lattes easily become four, and your take-home pay suffers.


Do it

Once you have your new work life and travel destination arranged, it’s time to bite the bullet and do it. Pack your bags and go.


Take your job across the world

You’re about to embark on an unforgettable digital nomad lifestyle where you choose your schedule and lead a better work-life balance. Taking your job with you across the world will lead to a more fulfilling life filled with work you care about and powerful experiences.




contribution by: Sarah Landrum