I have regular clients so I am lucky. I would freak out if I had nothing lined up.
I currently have 2 years worth of living in savings because it's the requirement for my current European visa.
I think it all depends on your own personal circumstances.
It's easier as an independent than as an employee.
The definition of employee is they own you and your freedom.
It also makes more sense as an American abroad to be independent. Depending where you live you can get health insurance for less than 2000 a year.
Why pay for US healthcare when you can get way cheaper private health care elsewhere.
I pay 1200 in Spain, dentist included, 0 co-payment.
Ya I've been working remotely for 20 years
15 years into it. Not bored. Not lonely. Then again, I had left home years before to go study in the city where I also had to meet new people and I was never close to my family so no one to miss there.
I know people love back packs, but I swear by my roll on luggage with the zip right in the middle. You can open and see all of your stuff. No more emptying the whole bag to find that one thing that's hiding at the bottom.
Clarity!
Wise since Revolut doesn't serve people from my country
Maybe complete your degree online while traveling? Many university now have complete online currículums. You could work at hostels and restaurants as you travel. Just make sure you get a work permit. Many countries offer student visas with work permits too, so you may want to try studying abroad.
These are the digital jobs though. Plumber won't work.
There is no digital nomad certification. If you work online and roam around and identify with the term, use it
I actually have a car at my current location because it's a remote island with bad bus service and I wouldn't be able to travel by bus with my surf equipment anyway.
To each their own.
If you want good bus service, you could also change city within your country or be an expat.
I make the same I was making at home, but spend 30% less according to surveys about standards of living. However these surveys don't account for winters in my home countries that requires 2 sets of tires for your car, clothing for different seasons, sports equipment for different seasons, etc. Hence, I save more than 30%.
I've been at it almost 20 years and I have a sustainable retirement plan.
You must be younger than me. Lol. I used to pay way less, but age!