Guest Article by Nadine Reid
5 Ways to Build a Remote Career for Work-Life Balance
You’re passionate about golf, but you have a demanding job that requires you to work on-site, leaving you little time to play. Now, you’re wondering how to find a new position involving travel, open your own online business, or even secure a remote role that will allow you to live as a digital nomad. Once you have read this article, you may be interested in reading another article in Astoria Magazine; we outline how to find a remote-friendly career by engaging in the Creator Economy.
Become a Digital Nomad
As a digital nomad, you’ll be able to work while traveling to amazing golf destinations worldwide, and you can design your own schedule to make more room for golf! Keep in mind that if working online isn’t for you, it’s still possible to get some of the benefits of the digital nomad lifestyle while working a job that involves lots of travel to different locations.
Use Free Online Resources
Free online resources can greatly enhance preparation for a career as a digital nomad, particularly in fields like software development. Many platforms offer comprehensive guides, coding exercises, and community support to help you develop and refine your programming skills. These resources are invaluable for anyone looking to build a foundation in coding or expand their existing knowledge, providing the tools necessary to succeed in a remote software development role.
Explore Nomad-Friendly Careers and Consider Going Back to School
It’s easy to assume that your career options are limited if you want to work remotely or travel for business. While it can be easier to launch an online business or find a remote job in niches like marketing, software engineering, or consulting, you can also find nomad-friendly opportunities in a variety of surprising fields!
For example, there are remote job openings for insurance adjusters, counselors, and legal advisors. Some engineering firms also hire remote employees. You could also check out jobs like editing technical content, working as a geographer, or even becoming a TV analyst. If you’re interested in traveling and working in the medical field, you could look into becoming a remote teacher. You can earn your teacher certification online to earn the credentials you’ll need for this job. Combined with one of many available bachelor’s degrees, this can enable you to teach almost anywhere in the US!
Although nursing is not a remote career, becoming a traveling nurse can allow you to travel.
Visit Great Destinations for Golfers
Once you’ve secured a job that allows you to travel or opened up a remote business, you’re ready to plan your itinerary! Build your travel schedule around golf destinations that you’ve dreamed about visiting. St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in California, Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, Jasper in Canada, and Lahaina in Hawaii.
Optimize Your Schedule
By sticking with an organized schedule while you’re on the road, you’ll be able to dedicate plenty of time to golf. Freaking Nomads suggests prioritizing the most crucial tasks on your to-do lists, staying away from distractions, automating tasks whenever possible, and outsourcing projects and processes to experienced independent contractors.
If working long hours at an office job prevents you from spending more time on activities you love, such as golf. By pursuing a career that allows you to become a digital nomad or work in various locations, you can spend more time on the golf course and become a better player. With these tips, you can weigh different remote-friendly career paths.
Although you plan to work remotely from your current home or for a month or two in various other states or countries, it is important to plan ways to keep your property and belongings safe while you are away from your permanent home. You can do this effectively by asking parents or other family members to keep your things while you are away. You can also place your personal belongings in storage remotely or in a section of your home that you can lock. This way, you can rent your living space while traveling and living a nomad lifestyle.
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Nadine Reid, the guest blogger, is the founder of YoungMom.org and is a young mom herself. Through YoungMom, she has created a platform to connect with other moms and do her best to provide them with the support they need to succeed in motherhood. The website offers advice on everything from pregnancy and childbirth to parenting and self-care.
