Digital nomad lifestyle on the rise
5 February 2014
Do ‘digital nomads’ work for you?
Thu, 6 Feb 2014Do ‘digital nomads’ work for you?
Today’s advanced technology means that people can take their work with them as they travel.
Digital nomads are people who have cut all ties to a traditional workplace, and are free to travel wherever they like, however they like.
A recent international survey from oDesk, a marketplace for online work, has identified a surge in the digital nomad lifestyle: 74% of those surveyed have recently made a change to be less tied to a physical workplace.
In addition to generally earning a higher income and being happier, results also showed that those who had made a change to be less tied to a physical workplace became more productive (79% said they were more productive vs 13% no change and 9% less productive).
Matt Cooper, oDesk VP of international, says: “People are ditching their desks rapidly, but they’re by no means neglecting their careers. I meet Digital Nomads as I travel the world myself and it’s clear that these people are thriving and more productive than ever.”
Today’s advanced technology means that people can take their work with them as they travel.
Digital nomads are people who have cut all ties to a traditional workplace, and are free to travel wherever they like, however they like.
A recent international survey from oDesk, a marketplace for online work, has identified a surge in the digital nomad lifestyle: 74% of those surveyed have recently made a change to be less tied to a physical workplace.
In addition to generally earning a higher income and being happier, results also showed that those who had made a change to be less tied to a physical workplace became more productive (79% said they were more productive vs 13% no change and 9% less productive).
Matt Cooper, oDesk VP of international, says: “People are ditching their desks rapidly, but they’re by no means neglecting their careers. I meet Digital Nomads as I travel the world myself and it’s clear that these people are thriving and more productive than ever.”
