Go to the lance: they need to know, giving up work in the office
Work And Study Motivation / / December 19, 2019
Freedom on the job - a dream that can become a reality. Today we bring you a guest post internet entrepreneur Laukaitis Jacob (Jacob Laukaitis), co-founder ChameleonJohn, SEO-specialist and web journalist. It has long dreamed to go to the free swimming? Hopefully this article will make you a good source of inspiration.
Jacob refused to spend time sitting in the office, visited 25 countries, calls himself "online nomad" and works wherever there is a computer and Wi-Fi. He recently wrote on Medium column about the advantages of a nomadic way of life for IT-specialists. Especially for community members Layfhakera freelance translators SmartCAT Laukaitis asked additional questions, he produced five tips for those who also want to become the "online-nomad".
1. If you do not like to sit in the office from nine to five - it's time to freelancing
I think most people are opting for the free bread for the sake of freedom. If you do not like to sit in the office from nine to five - it's time to freelancing. If you prefer to work at home - it's time to freelancing. If you like to travel - it's time to freelancing. As soon as possible find a way to earn a living remotely.
Engage the first that comes to mind: if you do not like it, you can always switch to something else. Go to the South-East Asia - in my opinion, is a great place for 'online-nomads ". Life in these countries amazingly interesting and very cheap (what is important in the first stage, when earnings are low). Even if the work will develop is not very good, you will be happy simply because you will always have something to do.
2. Control yourself and your time
In some countries, where they live "online nomads", such as in Myanmar, the Internet is very slow. The freelance issue should be resolved by yourself: if you went to work, have discussed the timing and results, it is necessary to overcome the difficulties and to keep his word.
Another common problem that many - especially traveling - freelancers are not able to stay in touch. Mail they check once a week, calls on Skype and the phone is not answered. Even if you do a good job, the client must be sure that you have correctly understood the task and meet deadlines.
In the relationship with the client everything is determined by two things: the ability to show results and maintain a dialogue.
If the freelancer achieves a result, customers will not worry about its location, age, education, origin, gender, experience, and everything else. Customers need reports, explanations and assurances, and the wise freelancer will keep the employer informed.
It is important to find time each day to ensure that the work planned to do. Arriving in a new country, people crowded impressions and often put off things for tomorrow, day after tomorrow, or even next week. The more often it is done, the sooner will end your career 'online nomad ". Put the work in the first place - in fact it allows you to maintain such a lifestyle. If you do not want to go back to the office, do not postpone things for later.
The most productive time for me to - night. When I'm in Asia, I prefer to work with colleagues from Europe. The beginning of their working day coincides with mine, as I sit at the computer about 5-6 pm. I try to always stay online, as in any business it is important to be in touch. I respond to e-mails every day.
3. Select the case of the soul, and that's enough excuses
The best project from a business point of view - the one that makes a profit from day one and does not require large financial or time investment.
Who is the most profitable area for freelancing - Programming, especially if you work on a large start-up hubs in London, San Francisco or New York, but to live in developing countries.
There are many other professions that can be practiced remotely: translators, copywriters, designers, consultants and other professionals can work with clients over the years, which have never met personally.
4. Technology - your friends
To be honest, I rarely use the phone while traveling, but technology plays an important role in my life. I can hardly do without the Internet, computers, analytical software and a lot of useful applications: Gmail, Facebook, Skype and so on.
5. Do not waste time on bad customers
Throw away the bad customers (those who do not pay, for example)! Life is too short to spend it to work with people who do not respect you and do not keep their word.
Whatever life for yourself you choose, its meaning is to be happy. If like most to live with his family in one place, it is necessary to do so. If you can not imagine life without travel - forward. Personally, I would never have traded my life for anything else.