Why I HATE Being A Digital Nomad
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Thinking about becoming a digital nomad? Before you take the plunge, watch this video! I break down the top reasons why you might end up hating the digital nomad lifestyle. Based on my personal journey, I share the harsh realities and challenges that come with living and working on the road.
I HATE Being A Digital Nomad. Here's Why.
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I've been a digital nomad for years. I'm naturally introverted so I don't mind being alone. There are certainly pros and cons with the lifestyle.
This is so true! I did the digital nomad life for the past two years....I'm back home now. I bought a house, have a dog, and live in a quiet boring city. I still have the itch to get out in the world again and that experience has forever changed me. I think I will keep my home base and venture out only a few months a year since my current job is remote.
I’ve been to 79 countries Wes, you stay taking the words out of my mouth, great video mate 🍻 as always
I agree with you, especially regarding the age factor. I am 35 years old and I just finished a master's in the Netherlands. As a Colombian, I've always been open to new people and new connections. Before coming here, I wanted to date a girl from another culture with a different mindset, but after a year of experiencing this master's journey full of people in their 20s, I just want to go back to my country, settle down, and meet a lively Spanish-speaking Latina. I want to continue creating memories with my parents and friends. I should have done this master's 10 years ago; maybe I would have had the energy and boldness to experience it in a different way.
Thank you for this great video 🙏
I experienced the exact same thing that you are talking about in the video. I've been traveling for almost one year (doing workaway) and I came to the same conclusion as you: Find yourself a place to settle down, stability, deep and meaningful relationships... Then it becomes a completely different feeling to travel for a few weeks in a year to a foreign country and do some tourist activities. Full time traveling is mentally and also physically very exhausting after some time. That's what every traveler told me honestly, after we knew each other for a while.
By the way, expats experience sometimes the same, when they are not able to adjust themselves to the new country, culture and people. So they will always be an outsider.
I am 37 and I have a sabatical at the moment and can work remote. So I have one year of being a digital nomad. I am extremely grateful for the experience but I am looking forward to go back to my country and have my day job again.
I've been a nomad for 3 and a half years and a lot of what you said resonates with me. Oddly enough, I'm polish american, so lived in poland for a bit like you are now. I'm in the process of finding my new home base. I think the lifestyle has taken a toll on me mentally for sure. I feel blessed to have gotten to see so much of the world and delve deeper into a handful of cultures.
My dating life is a mess though haha. Wish you luck on your journey to stability and thanks for putting this out there.
If you take the path least taken, its more interesting but also more lonely. I joined the Navy, dropping out of college after 1 year. It was an awesome time, got to do a lot of cool things, travelled the world, met a lot of really great people. The thing about the Navy is that your path is unique to you, so you are always alone whenever you go to your switch duty stations. I learned to make friends real quick knowing I'll only be with these guys a few months to a couple of years.
Whenever I go back home either Philippines or Las Vegas, my friends who never left are in awe of my adventures. But then I hang out with them and realize they've created very deep roots, and that is something I have not done. Wherever they go its like Cheers, everybody knew their name. I kind of envied that and realized I only had a few moves left before I'd like to grow roots as well.
That so real. That's why I like boxing so much. It's a great way to build a community in every country I go to. And I find people who box all have smiliar (great) mindsets!
That's some fantastic insight. Thank you for that.
100% agree, I thought being a digital nomad would be a dream. The adventures are fun, but now I have no sense of community or belonging
Thank you for your time and posting. I've lived in Germany and Australia, both for ten years. I never hang around Americans. Yes, I'm American. I'm checking out Vietnam for two months in Oct/Sept to see if I want to retire there. I checked out Ecuador, and most Americans there complained so much, they wanted it to be a little US. Many complained about not being able to get the drugs they got in the US in Ecuador, for free.
I did it for a short time, good luck dating when they find out you're only there for a few months, lots of heart break. Yes, moving around is annoying, so is renting cars, and flying. I'm no longer travelling to travel, just shopping to find a country that suits my values and lifestyle.
Love your content and your perspective with traveling, culture, life, dating etc.
Wes, I like how open you are. I agree with you that the key is choosing a place to settle down. For me, it was Mexico City, where I've been able to build roots.
The loneliness and always feeling like an “outsider” is so true… this could lead you into a dark space if you’re not aware it’s creeping in
I 100% agree with you. Most of the people pitching the DN life have a financial incentive to do so. It is fun for a year or two max but then you realize that what's important in life are the connections and relationships that you have in your life. And being a DN makes it nearly impossible to build any meaningful relationship with people.
I am looking to settle down and leaving this DN life forever.
As you age so do the circumstances. Change is okay. Just keep it moving forward and keep building on your successes. In the military (I’m retired Army) I felt like a nomad moving every few years. At some point I desired to stay put. The U.S. is home base but I do travel out of the country every year to get my travel “fix.” Best of luck.
Loneliness is a real problem. I traveled for work a lot in the past and everyone would love my travel stories. But the best stories were when I traveled with a friend. Wes you are a great content creator to mention this. Great channel btw
Great topic, Wes! I travelled Latam and SEA for a few years, but eventually I met my lady and slowed down for many of the same reasons; it's good to have a "home base". Put down some roots. We still travel, but less frequently.
Thanks for discussing such important topics! I think TV/ media consumption in 🇺🇲 has created a grand illusion in people's mind that they how the world works and that their pov is the only correct one...
People always think the grass is greener on the other side but it isnt. I think people need to come to terms with the fact that no one is going to love you as deep and as well as you can love yourself. Chasing this idea that you can fill the void inside you with going to different places or meeting new people is retarded to me.
So true...
I have been traveling fulltime for a long time and the loneliness is real having a base and family is where its at...I was much happier then
Thanks for keeping it real bro.
I'm in Medellín, imma do the digital nomad thing but make here the base
I have a remote job and I just recently went on a 2 month trip to Europe and got to visit 8 countries, I must admit I got exhausted quickly and just wanted to stay in one place. I am 34 and I should have traveled more in my 20s
I would add one more thing to that: difficulty to create a daily routine.
To those of you thinking that you want to be spontaneous every single day… you don’t.
You can also be lonely in 1 spot, accepting loneliness is key
Hi Wes, I really appreciate your videos. Not only are they informative and educational, but you also really put yourself out there. It really sounds like you've given each one a lot of thought before putting it together. My question is, how are you able to stay in Poland for so long? It's part of the Schengen zone. Thanks!
USA passport.
@@mgtowski395you can only stay 3 months in Poland 🇵🇱 with a US Passport though 🤔 although if you go visit a non Schengen country like for example Ukraine 🇺🇦, Turkey 🇹🇷, Albania 🇦🇱 etc. for vacation and then go back to Poland 🇵🇱 you probably get another 3 months 🧐
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_States_citizens
I'm not a vlogger. I'm an M.D. / diagnostic radiologist working remotely. Work on average 15 hours a week, many times Ill have someone over when Im working.
I guess i'm still a digital nomad and have never been less alone than i have now since moving to the Philippines.
Extremely active and robust social/travel life. Never going back to live in the Western world!
Aye shoutout to your friend in Houston! If you’re in town, please let us know!
I quite agree on dating someone of a similar background to you. It just makes things a lot easier, family easier and overall life easier. The issue with dating someone from a completely different culture from yours is that, at the end of the day either one person has to go or commit to one or the other. If the other person doesn't commit then the relationship won't work out.
I surprised how you have been able to do it money wise for last 5 years. CZcams can't be paying that much to live
I have 7 different income streams, diversifying is key
@@WheresWes nice! You are a good business man
The biggest problem with the digital nomads is that they only show the pros and not the cons of the country they are at.
For real
Agreed, most of the content is sugar coated. I visited a few destinations early in my travels based upon blogger content, only to be a bit disheartened with the destination after arriving.
Some of the deepest friendships I have are from experiences in university and growing up together. Meeting other travelers is fun but tbh it gets old having the same beginning convos all the time
Spot on 🎯
I had ideas to be a digital nomad, but the one thing that stops me is being away from my family for too long. Mom dukes not getting any younger as well as my sister so I would like to be around them because tomorrow is never promised.
Real talk
Thats an important vid. Yeah roots.
Lmao 🤣 I’ll never become a digital nomad it seems too difficult. And wondering if it’s easier to be a language teacher to live abroad…
i like the loneliness. 5 years strong.
Who’s the girl on the left in the thumbnail
Israeli girl he met in Thailand?
His new wife!
Yo mama
What happened with the last 2 videos?
Totally agree!
It's overrated and the reality is tiring. I prefer to find somewhere to live, rather than living like a nomad.
pa ya estas viejo y serio
Is everything okay? You seemed you needed to get something off your chest.
Can you plz make a video about Pakistani girls ??
Massive difference between Pakistani girls as there is like 4 types , 1- those who wear hijab from religious families 2- The ghetto ass ratchet type from UK Birmingham etc who hang out with the trappers and fuckboys 3- The normal type one who is a bit westernised and goes university. ( does not wear hijab , dresses normal and not too ‘slutty’ ) Go for the third type obviously if your a normal guy. Alot of daddy issues which is the same type from other asians ( dads usually work alot so absent , or the daughter is seen as less value and very strict upbringing in a annoying type way ) , also sports , athleticism, and health is basically non existent for the average household so keep in mind if your a fit healthy guy , look for the one who goes gym and does not eat garbage like naan , parata , biryani , foods cooked in seed oils etc on daily basis. Same can be said for Indian girls of course
Your future Asian wife is waiting for you in Panama, and she speaks Spanish fluently too.
Haha valid option
DO WE REALLY DIGITAL NOMADS IN TODAYS TECHNOLOGICAL ARENA CERTAINLY NO GO GET A DEGREE AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY
I understand your point. Most people contribute positively in some way to society. Digital nomads have some good things to contribute. However, having steady traditional income and therefore, the ability to travel for leisure, is my preferred choice.
you speak to fast