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Pandemic or no pandemid, digital nomads on Instagram continue serving us with pictures at exotic locations and meetings at the beach. Who wouldn t want that? Well, we are sorry to burst your bubble, but the reality is not as glamorous as the pictures you see on social media. In this article, we answer all your burning questions about digital nomads and delve into what it really means to be one.
Who is a digital nomad?
The term digital nomad refers to freelancers and entrepreneurs who choose to work remotely and are constantly on the road. The emergence of modern technology and communication channels like Slack and Trello have made this lifestyle possible.
Published on May 13, 2021 - By Jamie Orr
Government agencies are doubling down on remote work for the long term, even after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Large firms like Google are backtracking on plans to have workers return to their offices, and are implementing permanent flexible work options.
Likewise, government agencies are doubling down on remote work for the long term, even after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Their reasoning is that remote work offers huge savings for taxpayers as well as reduced carbon emissions and greater resiliency, in the case of future emergency office shutdowns.
Last week, Google continued to backtrack on its initially strict plan to have workers return to their offices by this September.
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At a time when many of the world s events continue to be plagued by COVID-19, making plans even a week in advance may seem difficult, much less 10 years into the future. Nearly overnight, the dialogue shifted from "where to for lunch?" to "can you hear me?".