Have you dreamed of traveling the world, using your laptop and a Wi-Fi connection to do all the work you need to do, from anywhere you want, whenever it’s convenient for you?
For years, this has been called telecommuting and more recently, digital nomadism.
Lately, this lifestyle has been called “location independent,” because you can live and work from anywhere. I have been living this life for over five years now and, while I haven’t used my freedom to travel the world, I wouldn’t trade my current life for anything.Living this way seems like a lofty goal, reserved for a few people with trust funds or for those lucky enough to have that perfect, unattainable job. But the truth is, living the location independent lifestyle is probably within your reach. Before diving in, here’s what you need to consider. (See also: 7 Trendy Destinations for Digital Nomads)
Determine what your goals are
Before you make any solid plans to quit your job, decide what you want from a location independent lifestyle. Do you want to travel the world? Or do you want to keep your home and much of your life, but have the freedom to take days off when you want them, or maybe spend more time with your kids or an aging parent?
I chose location independence because I knew that my husband’s job was going to involve at least a couple of moves in pretty quick succession, and because I wanted to spend time with my children while they were young. It’s not quite as romantic as working from a beach in Tahiti, but it has worked quite well for us.
Make a plan
If you like the work you’re doing now, would your company let you work remotely? This can be a toss up, depending on what, exactly, you do and who you work for. But it can be worthwhile to ask around or to approach your boss directly. The worst they can do is say, “No.”
Fine-tune your skills
Consider, too, your skill set. A lot of work…
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