Many people dream of becoming digital nomads – images of a sandy Christmas on a beach somewhere in Australia were carved in the young minds of school kids around the world, that is, of those who greeted Santa in a snowy ambient. This image became the representation of everything some later on wished from life: to live and work not being constrained by a stuffy office.
Childhood dreams aside, if the adult in you gets goosebumps at the mention of the word ‘travel’, then Australia’s awe-inspiring nature and employment opportunities will hold great appeal for someone who would like to connect work and the pleasure of traveling. If you fall into that category, here are some essential tips on how to find your way through this amazing land of Oz.
Choose your starting point
If you are a hopeless adventurer, you could choose your destination by simply closing your eyes and pointing a finger at a map of Australia. However, although that sounds exactly like something a passionate traveler would do, it is still, at least in most cases, better to do some research first before you buy a one-way ticket to Alice Springs.
Perhaps the wisest thing to do is include the cost of living into the equation. Even though you will start this journey with some savings, you need to keep in mind that you will most probably spend more money on renting a flat and the basic provisions than you would do in your native country. This is because the cost of living in Australia is higher than in most countries. Be that as it may, if you dream of living in Sydney and that currently is a bit above your financial possibilities, you can make a plan on how to earn extra or choose another more affordable city as your temporary dwelling place.
If in doubt, prioritize work
This might not sound like something you would like to hear but let’s be realistic, unless you are a wealthy heir or heiress and you are working from Brisbane just for fun, you need your job to survive and to be able to afford such a mobile lifestyle. So, ensure that you always notify your clients on time in case you need to postpone a video call or change the deadline because freelancers have a lot to lose if they act unprofessionally – the word might get around that you are failing to deliver what you promised.
Also, since your livelihood depends on your laptop, make sure you do some research and build a bookmark portfolio of trusted resources to keep your equipment in perfect condition. For instance, click here to fix your computer in Brisbane, and you’ll get in touch with local experts who can come to your rental for the repair or help you remotely if you are not at home. Regardless of your seemingly breezy lifestyle, you still have projects to finish and responsibilities you need to shoulder to make this nomad life possible.
Don’t forget to tend to your health
Your devil-may-care spirit might lead you to think that you don’t need health insurance because you rarely get sick. Although that last part might be true, it is also true that you can never know with these things and if you don’t think about them in advance, you might be paying a hefty sum for a simple case of cold that worsened.
Even you have graduated from an education institution in Australia, and you are now planning to stay in Australia and work with your 485 Visa for a limited period, you still need to tend to your insurance to be eligible. So, it would be prudent to explore the available private health insurance schemes to choose one that you can afford and which will cover basic checkups simply to ensure your peace of mind.
Final thoughts
The beauty of Australia is immense and professional challenges are plentiful for those who dream of joining work and pleasure. With some research into the options regarding living conditions, you would be able to choose just the right settings for your working tasks, whether it is Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Australia has a little something for everyone and the only danger for digital nomads lies in the possibility to fall in love with it and stay.
Guest Author, Raul Harman, s a B.Sc. in Innovative entrepreneurship and has a lot to say about innovations in all aspects of digital technology and online marketing. While he’s not enjoying travel, football and great food, you can find him on Technivorz.com.
