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A comment on Ask HN: Are you a Digital Nomad? If yes, what are the pros/cons?.
Pros:
- Cost arbitrage
- You can try different countries/locations if you like traveling and new experiences
- Being tourist and living at a place are two very different experiences. By being digital nomad, you get to experience the latter, somewhat.
- Meeting like minded people, if you are very social.
Cons:
- You might not have all the comforts you may be used to
- The time zone differences may impact your work schedule
- Language, resource availability may be a challenge.
- It can take a while to get used to a new place.
- Loneliness if you are not very social or have odd schedule
Pros:
- Cost arbitrage
- You can try different countries/locations if you like traveling and new experiences
- Being tourist and living at a place are two very different experiences. By being digital nomad, you get to experience the latter, somewhat.
- Meeting like minded people, if you are very social.
Cons:
- You might not have all the comforts you may be used to
- The time zone differences may impact your work schedule
- Language, resource availability may be a challenge.
- It can take a while to get used to a new place.
- Loneliness if you are not very social or have odd schedule