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6,000 freelancers talk about money, happiness, and their hopes for the future
More than 6,000 US-based freelancers responded to a new in-depth survey. I dug through the data and pulled out the most …
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The best articles, stories, and big ideas about digital nomads, remote work, and the future of work from across the web, sorted chronologically. Since 2015, we've curated 5473 articles, written by 6008 authors from 1289 publishers.
Quartz
Americans are spending a fortune on finding happiness—and becoming less happy in the process
A series of studies carried out by psychologists at the UC Berkeley showed that paradoxically, the more intensely people …
HappinessThe USA is one of the world's worst countries to be a digital nomad
Honestly, I can’t think of a more expensive – and more problematic – place to be a “digital …
Digital NomadNPR
What's More Distracting Than A Noisy Co-Worker? Turns Out, Not Much
Sounds, particularly those made by other humans, rank as the No. 1 distraction in the workplace. According to workplace …
CoworkingHacker News
To those who became fluent in a second language, what did you do?
I’m overwhelmed by all the options out there. Duolingo, pimsluer, classes, books, etc. What did you do to become fluent …
LanguageHarvard Business Review
Who Wins in the Gig Economy, and Who Loses
As the jobs-based economy gives way to the gig economy, winners and losers are determined by the type of worker you are — or …
Gig EconomyHacker News
What are your passive income sources?
I do affiliate marketing. Just looking for few other options and would love to hear your experience/story of creating passive …
MoneyHacker Noon
Why you should never use Upwork, ever.
I never wanted to write something like this, or expose the people involved. However, I feel that’s it necessary for …
FreelanceThe Year of the Looking Glass
The Sanctity of Your Calendar
Over the years, it has become clearer to me that there is no more challenging and worthwhile task than good time management. …
ProductivityShould I save money or travel abroad?
I’m 22 and am debating whether or not I should be buckling down and saving for more college/life savings or if I should …
TravelBBC
The surprising benefits of a mid-career break
Once considered career suicide, sabbaticals are now not only accepted – but encouraged – by some employers. Here’s how …
CareerHacker News
What are some productivity hacks for remote employees?
I’m working remotely since last year. There’s a major productivity issue, some days I don’t feel like …
Productivity Remote WorkThrillist
I Wore an Expensive Watch While Traveling, and People Treated Me Wayyy Differently
For the traveler whose time is spent making snap-judgment impressions all day, every day, an expensive watch can be a …
Life TravelQuartz
Millennials need to ditch their parents' outdated career ladders and embrace job-hopping
Let’s start treating our careers as a lifelong experiment instead of a preordained slog. Find experiences that allow …
CareerIf I Could Do It Over Again: How I Would Become a Digital Nomad
I would learn to code, and network with other aspiring Digital Nomads. Everything else I tried had very marginal results.
Digital NomadHacker News
Weekend wasted again
I decide to do something over the weekend may be a small project or learn something new or prepare for interview, but …
ProductivityCNN
Seating secrets: How airlines decide what fare you pay
Anyone who’s lost an evening researching flight deals knows that airfare pricing can seem pretty random – high …
TravelBBC
What I learnt from making a plane, ship and train my office
Could working on the move make us more creative? Tiffanie Wen took her laptop on her travels to find out.
Remote WorkImgur
Jobs that no longer exist
A list of jobs that no longer exist.
Future of WorkStudio D
On Crossing Borders
While a truly great journey will leave you feeling three years younger, and two years wiser, a difficult border crossing will …
TravelMotherboard
We're So Addicted to Our Gadgets That 'Unplugged' Tourism Is Booming
Unplugged tourism is like rehab for the traveler whose thumb flicks upward at the first sign of boredom. And digital breaks …
TravelWhat are the first things you do upon arrival in a new city?
We’ve done a “what do you do first thing in the morning” thread, so what about when you arrive in a new …
Digital NomadDNSimple Blog
The Villains of Remote Work
Much like how when a superhero makes their appearance, villains inevitably follow… being part of a small team that …
Remote WorkTechCrunch
The future of work manifesto
Our manifesto for the future of work is to use technology to build a way of working together that is superior in …
Future of WorkHi, I cycled around the world! 36000 miles and 6 years on the road... Ask me anything!
Hi, my name is Thomas Andersen. On the 2nd of October 2010 I left Denmark by bicycle. Six years and six days later I returned …
TravelQuora
How can I stop being average?
Getting out of your comfort zone sounds awesome but the odds are that while this will expose you to new experiences, …
LifeAnyone here a digital hermit?
Or maybe there’s another term for it? My wife and I both work from home and we’re about to move to a 21 acre farm …
Digital NomadShareDesk
What Working While Traveling Taught Me about Productivity
Guest contributor Ansley Sawyer shares what she’s learned about productivity while on the road as a nomadic film …
Digital Nomad ProductivityFinancial Times
There's magic in mess: why you should embrace a disorderly desk
Feeling guilty about being untidy? Don’t. A cluttered space can help you be more organised.
ProductivityBrain Pickings
Be Like Water: The Philosophy and Origin of Bruce Lee's Famous Metaphor for Resilience
“In order to control myself I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.”
Life