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How to be a Digital Nomad is an interesting read with a lot to think about and useful tips. I enjoyed it. Thank. you for the advanced copy
Genuinely useful and wide ranging book covering the hows (and whys in some cases) of being a digital nomad. Found it did not cover the downsides enough / needed a few examples of those that struggled, but does have some gems of advice. Recommended
Would recommend to anyone interested in becoming a digital nomad
Thank you to Kayla Ihrig, NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of this book.
Extremely accessible, written in a very conversational flow. The real life scenarios and stories built into the narrative help to reinforce the messages - the section at the end recapping where the individuals in each story are now was an interesting end to the book.
This is a quick easy guide to some of the things people will need to consider when contemplating taking on life as a digital nomad. It gives a good balance of the pros and cons of such a lifestyle, as well as useful tips about being ready ahead of deadlines that I guess most of us could take on board, regardless of where and when we work.
For me, a couple of things were missing completely or not covered in enough depth. Clearly, the author has been able to continue doing the sort of work she did in the USA whilst she's on the road but I would have hoped to see more advice on the type of work that other people should consider or skills they need to develop to make the most of this style of work-life. There's also not much about how a person might navigate their way back to the 'real world' after a stint of nomadic life.
It's a lot easier to take off around the world with the security of a fully remote job that accepts you working from anywhere, than trying to find work whilst you're already on the road.
I enjoyed the book but felt it could have offered more advice about finding work.
How to Be a Digital Nomad is a hugely useful how to guide - comprehensive, encouraging and detailed. Written by a woman who left her corporate job in 2017 to travel and work, she's therefore someone writing from personal experience, and that shows.
Covering a myriad of topics including banking, how to work in the digital world while roaming and travel days, the detail is comprehensive but also inspiring. As someone who would like to take the plunge and join the nomad lifestyle, the book has prepared me well for that step and is one I will return to again and again,
I appreciated that Ihrig is honest about a few of the potential downsides of the lifestyle and doesn't pretend that everything is easy or perfect. I highly recommend the book as a bible for anyone considering becoming a digital nomad.
“How to Be a Digital Nomad” by Kayla Ihrig had good ideas and things to think about. It was good because there was a bunch of good information. I do think I felt like some of it was out of touch with some people’s skills pertaining to what jobs and careers they need to be doing while being a digital nomad. 3 out of 5 stars.
It didn't bring naything new to the tavle for myself but many will find it very interesting and useful to pursue this life
This offered a lot of interesting insights into how to create and maintain a career while travelling!
In "How to Be a Digital Nomad," Kayla Ihrig takes readers on a transformative journey, challenging the notion that a successful career requires sacrificing one's desire to explore the world. With over 35 million digital nomads already embracing this lifestyle, Ihrig's book serves as a beacon of inspiration, offering practical insights and guidance to those yearning for a work-life balance that spans the globe.
Each chapter is a well-crafted blend of information and application, featuring exercise questions that encourage readers to reflect on their own goals and aspirations. The book is structured with a logical flow, from understanding the motivations behind becoming a digital nomad to creating a practical plan for sustained success.
For someone who works on the go I’m so happy to read and share this guide to help make our lives digitally a lot easier.