Re:Ask HN: Are you a Digital Nomad? If yes, what are the pro...
by LurkingPenguin on Sunday October 24, 2021 @11:26PM
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Don't really consider myself a "nomad" in the sense that pre-pandemic, I would establish a home base in a country and then do frequent regional travel. Personally, I find staying in places a little bit longer to provide a richer experience as you're less of a "tourist". It's also less tiring.
The biggest pro of "nomading"/living abroad is the only one you need: you get to see and experience the world in a way that you will never be able to do if you stay in your home country.
The biggest con is that living/traveling abroad isn't always glamorous. You will encounter situations that are uncomfortable, frustrating and perhaps at times even a bit scary. Not all of these are external. Some are internal, like finding yourself questioning beliefs and values that you developed after years of being in your home country and culture.
The good news is that if you stick with it, these all become positive things. For me, it has allowed me to grow in ways I don't think I would have otherwise, and to realize that I'm capable of things that I assumed I wasn't.
The biggest pro of "nomading"/living abroad is the only one you need: you get to see and experience the world in a way that you will never be able to do if you stay in your home country.
The biggest con is that living/traveling abroad isn't always glamorous. You will encounter situations that are uncomfortable, frustrating and perhaps at times even a bit scary. Not all of these are external. Some are internal, like finding yourself questioning beliefs and values that you developed after years of being in your home country and culture.
The good news is that if you stick with it, these all become positive things. For me, it has allowed me to grow in ways I don't think I would have otherwise, and to realize that I'm capable of things that I assumed I wasn't.