Digital nomads

Digital nomads are nothing unusual or special these days. Nevertheless, question marks appear in most people's minds when they hear the term digital nomads.

Who or what are Digital Nomads?

The so-called Digital Nomads are entrepreneurs or employees who work and live location-independently. They usually lead a multi-local life, which means that they are usually at home in more than one place or change their location often.

However, constantly traveling and changing location is not mandatory to be a Digital Nomad, because whether you work as a Digital Nomad from home, in a café or at the beach is up to you.

Which professions are suitable for Digital Nomads?

They mostly work in the online sector, such as in online marketing, as an influencer or blogger. To be able to do these jobs, it is essential to have a stable internet connection. However, even as the CEO of your own company, many people can work location-independently and be considered a digital nomad.

Digital Nomads are nothing new for a long time, if you suspect that this term finds its origin in the 21st century, you are wrong, because already in 1997 this term was coined. Decades later, the number of digital nomads is increasing strongly, estimates now amount to about 35 million people.

However, this is less of a way of working than a lifestyle to which these people have committed themselves. The following lists show the top 5 professions in Digital Nomadism and a top 5 selection from us.

Top 5

• blogger / influencer
• e-commerce
• distribution of digital products
• consulting / coaching
• affiliate marketing / online marketing

Top 5 choices

• photographer
• author
• journalist
• artist
• podcaster

How do I get started as a digital nomad?

Before you start as a Digital Nomad you should consider some points that will make your start much easier. 

• start your business already in your home country
• build up your customer base before you go on the road
• make sure that you are able to advise and serve your customers in the best possible way without personal contact
• make sure that you can sell your products or service exclusively online
• build a stable supply chain so that there are no unsightly delays in your absence
• network with other digital nomads

Once you have taken all these points into consideration and established a well-run business, you should proceed with the following points to prepare for your trip or move. 

• find a place to stay or rent or buy a mobile home
• dissolve your lease in due time to avoid useless expenses
• involve your family and friends in your plans to have a secure back-up in case of an emergency
• rent a container or storage box if needed to safely store your belongings that you cannot take with you on your trip. (you can check out storage options at the link).
• inform yourself about the political situation and about the legal conditions in your new domicile
• make sure that you have a stable internet connection in all places of your trip

If you have considered all the points, you are ready to start your new lifestyle and start your life as a Digital Nomad.

But what are the advantages and disadvantages of life as a digital nomad?

We have compiled a list of advantages and a list of disadvantages for you below. 

Advantages

• free time management
• independent of location
• meet new people
• work more creatively
• work more productively
• get to know new cultures

Disadvantages

• responsibility for your salary
• leaving friends and family behind
• no protection (e.g. in case of illness or loss of earnings)
• no stable income
• stable internet essential

There are certainly other advantages and disadvantages, but our compilation are probably the most important. 

You should inform yourself well in advance and weigh whether you can be happier with the life as a digital nomad. Because it is certain that you enjoy less security as a Digital Nomad than in a permanent employment, but there are of course also many positive aspects, because who would not like to wake up in the morning on the beach and work.

As a self-storage company, what role do we play in your decision-making process?

It's obvious that as a digital nomad, you'll have to live more minimally, at least for a while. So, many items of your household goods you can't take with you on your trip, but you have to either dispose of them or put them into temporary storage. 

Since it is difficult for everyone to part with their belongings for good, temporary storage is the perfect alternative, so you have the opportunity to dispose of your items at a later date or bring them back to you. 

Another issue is documents & files - these can be tax records, picture albums or other memories that you don't want to throw away. At our outdoor self-storage park, you can store any items in a wide variety of box sizes. Even a motorcycle that you might have to leave behind can be stored with us without any problems. 

Despite being an outdoor facility, our containers are safe, dry and climate resistant, so you don't have to worry about your items. You have access to the site at any time of the day or night, so you can always get to your box, even on Sundays and holidays.