Jobs that will allow you to travel the world
The biggest problem that a lot of millennials have with the traditional concept of 9 to 5 job is the fact that it restricts one’s freedom in more than one way. Fortunately, in this day and age, it’s quite easy for one to find a job that would allow them to work while traveling the world, thus avoiding all the pitfalls of the traditional workplace. Here are five such options for you to consider.
1. Teaching English
The first great idea that will allow you to travel the world is perfect for all those who are native speakers. You see, all over the globe, there’s a need for native speaking English teachers, due to the fact that this international language is also the language of the internet and the business world. This means that in virtually any part of Asia, you can easily get a job as an English teacher, even if you don’t have any kind of certificate, just as long as you’re a native English speaker.
2. Online freelance work
If you decide to follow a career path of a digital nomad and pursue a career of the online freelance worker, you won’t be restricted by your location. This means that you can keep doing your job regardless of your location, as long as you have an internet connection. Providing online services is a growing trend and, at the moment, as much as 1 in 5 people in the world telecommute (at least part-time). Keep in mind, however, that the turmoil of this “exciting” lifestyle may leave a toll on your productivity, which is why you might need to make a routine.
3. Working in a hostel
Chances are that one of your target destinations would be a popular touristic hotspot like Sydney and, if that’s the case, it shouldn’t be too hard for you to find a work at a local hostel. Who knows, in time, you might even decide to stay there for good. In one of the previous sections, we’ve mentioned a scenario where one is an English speaker, however, what if you’re from a non-English speaking country. In a country like Australia, you would have to undergo a PTE test in order to be allowed a permanent residence in the country. The simplest way to acquire this certificate would be to find help in the form of PTE coaching in order to properly prepare yourself for the test.
4. Travel blogging
While the rest of the list was mostly jobs that you can do while traveling, when it comes to travel blogging – travelling is your business. This means visiting interesting locations and writing about your experiences. Just remember that this isn’t for everyone. For this to work, you need to be daring enough to experience all that the location in question has to offer, including engaging in extreme sports, abiding by local customs and trying the local cuisine (even if it doesn’t agree well with you).
5. Working with a tour company
Another great idea is for you to start working at a tour company. This will allow you to travel the world and get paid while you’re at it. The problem is, however, that you’ll return to the same locations over and over again, which might not be what some people had in mind. Also, you might be too busy working (especially if you’re a tour guide) to relax. Still, the life of a tour guide is much more glamorous than the majority of professions, which is why it’s more than worthy of a place on this list.
6. Become an artist
One last thing you need to consider is the career path of an artist. Look at it this way, constant travel can be a continuous source of inspiration, seeing as how people you meet on your journeys might become characters in your stories. For a photographer, different landmarks, landscapes and occurrences are pivotal in order to keep your content fresh and the same goes for video creation and editing. In the case where you’re making music, you need to be aware that some of the world’s greatest compositions were inspired by different ambient noises.
As you can see, there are some professions that you can do on the run and there are some that you can only do on the run. Either way, choosing the career path of a digital nomad will give you a chance to break off from a daily routine and live the lifestyle of your choosing while being constantly on the run. Moreover, it gives you a chance to see many different places and experience many different things, discovering, along the way, a place of your potential, permanent settlement.
