In the aftermath of Covid, more people work from home than ever before. Whilst the pandemic was a brutal scuppering of our freedoms, many of us realised that we had more time for ourselves without the commute to work, and that we could enjoy a higher quality of life overall.

And with this new approach to work has come a perceptible rise in the digital nomadic lifestyle, with people realising that they don’t actually need to be in any fixed place to earn money and make a living. So, why not do it on a beach in Bali?! Whilst this sounds idyllic, there are both pros and cons to this lifestyle. Here are just a few.

Complete freedom

The obvious advantage to being a digital nomad is the freedom that comes with it. No longer are you required to turn up at the office to do your hours, even if you don’t have that much work. Instead, you can do your work, regardless of your official hours, and enjoy the rest of the time doing what you love.

You can also be anywhere, which is the ultimate freedom. Whether it’s on a Europe tour or spending time at a dream destination, where you are and for how long is up to you.

Independence

Forget having to wait for your colleague to get out of their meeting before you can discuss your work together. Being a digital nomad often works best for freelancers who work on projects independently and are therefore not required to be in meetings from morning to night.

Your workload is completely manageable by you and needs very little input, leaving you free to complete your tasks with little to no obstacles in the way. This makes time management even easier.

Increased risk of burnout

Yes, the digital nomad life sounds incredible, but there are also some downsides to this lifestyle. A life on the road without work is hard enough. It demands you to be alert and organised at all times, knowing where you want to go next and dissuading you from stopping to rest.

Such a lifestyle, especially if you want to work alongside it, will inevitably lead to you not getting enough rest. With all the upheaval of moving from place to place, with the added stress of not having your own place to work and probably sharing rooms with strangers, there’s a lot for digital nomads to think about at any given time.

Financial instability

Travelling intensely in a different country can be expensive and can lead to some nasty surprises. With all the costs of travelling around plus accommodation, spending money and feeding yourself on a budget, there’s pressure to make enough money from your remote jobs to fund your lifestyle.