The year 2020 has brought on some untraditional work practices. Many people have become remote workers. Some are exploring being a digital nomad. But what’s the difference and which workstyle is right for you?
To start, a digital nomad is a remote worker, but a remote worker is not necessarily a digital nomad. However, both are digital – working through the internet – from a remote location.
According to Global Workplace Analytics telecommuting statistics 2018, there were 4.3 million remote workers in the USA, which makes up 3.2% of the entire workforce.
The typical remote worker may be a freelancer, independent business owner, or work on a virtually distributed team. Remote workers tend to be stationary and mostly work from their home offices, co-working spaces, or coffee shops in the locale of their company.
Things people love about the remote working lifestyle:
Drawbacks of the remote working lifestyle:
A digital nomad is a type of remote worker who travels while doing their jobs remotely. They are not bound to a specific time or location to work. Think of the as a modern-day gypsy.
Things people love about being a Digital Nomad:
Drawbacks of the Digital Nomad lifestyle:
Both work styles have benefits and drawbacks. It really depends on what’s more important to the individual.