Comments on: Ten Reasons To Live The Nomadic Lifestyle http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/ Straight Talk About Your Writing Career Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:45:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-3513 Sharon Hurley Hall Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:36 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-3513 There are lots of good resources if you're planning a life change, Ivan, such as the Location Independent group of sites and Thrilling Heroics, but you can also follow the hashtage #LIP on Twitter. There are lots of good resources if you’re planning a life change, Ivan, such as the Location Independent group of sites and Thrilling Heroics, but you can also follow the hashtage #LIP on Twitter.

]]> By: Ivan http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-3505 Ivan Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:13:47 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-3505 I have lived in Suburbia for 50 years and I HAVE TO ESCAPE. My job was like a 26 year prision sentance. On top of that my anxiety disorder does __NOT ___ respond well to this deathstyle we live in in our society. The two best weeks of my life was a spontanious 8,000 mile van trip in 1978. I need freedom before I kick the bucket. Just before my father death in 2003 he confided to me that he was always responsible and hardworking but now he realized that he had never enjoyed life and had enough fun. I have lived in Suburbia for 50 years and I HAVE TO ESCAPE.

My job was like a 26 year prision sentance.

On top of that my anxiety disorder does __NOT ___ respond well to this deathstyle we live in in our society.

The two best weeks of my life was a spontanious 8,000 mile van trip in 1978.

I need freedom before I kick the bucket.

Just before my father death in 2003 he confided to me that he was always responsible and hardworking but now he realized that he had never enjoyed life and had enough fun.

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2613 Sharon Hurley Hall Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:28:43 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2613 Having that flexibility is wonderful, Becca (and I love the bonus too). :) Having that flexibility is wonderful, Becca (and I love the bonus too). :)

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2600 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:48:09 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2600 For me it is the freedom to work to my own schedule, set my own hours. My external environment matters far less then having the flexibility to do more on a good day and less on a bad day. Because of my Bipolar I needed a way to earn an income without structured hours common in most jobs. I've learned that I simply cannot hold a job that requires me to turn up at 9am every weekday. A location independent lifestyle means on bad days I DON'T get out of bed. On good days I might get started at 6am and work till 10pm. Instead, of working 8 hours, 5 days week. I have seven days a week working anything from 0 to 20 hours. Being able to do it from anywhere in the world is just a bonus. ;-) .-= Rebecca Laffar-Smith´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/07/wra-talks-with-maanna-stephenson.html" rel="nofollow">WRA Talks With MaAnna Stephenson</a> =-. For me it is the freedom to work to my own schedule, set my own hours.

My external environment matters far less then having the flexibility to do more on a good day and less on a bad day. Because of my Bipolar I needed a way to earn an income without structured hours common in most jobs. I’ve learned that I simply cannot hold a job that requires me to turn up at 9am every weekday.

A location independent lifestyle means on bad days I DON’T get out of bed. On good days I might get started at 6am and work till 10pm. Instead, of working 8 hours, 5 days week. I have seven days a week working anything from 0 to 20 hours.

Being able to do it from anywhere in the world is just a bonus. ;-)
Rebecca Laffar-Smith´s last blog ..WRA Talks With MaAnna Stephenson My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2547 Sharon Hurley Hall Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:05:09 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2547 I was reading a post today, Brooke, where someone suggested working from the coffee shop a few days a week to get started with location independence. Taking the first step may be the hardest, but it's amazing how close you can get even if everything isn't perfect. I was reading a post today, Brooke, where someone suggested working from the coffee shop a few days a week to get started with location independence. Taking the first step may be the hardest, but it’s amazing how close you can get even if everything isn’t perfect.

]]> By: Brooke Ferguson http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2545 Brooke Ferguson Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:23:45 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2545 Sharon, great points. I think my decision to go global was a mix of all of these. And, a realization that once I had the 'American Dream' the stress that went along with it all (keeping up the house, the car, the payments, the image) was not worth it. It took me awhile to identify the "something's wrong here" feeling that I had and to break out of the mentality that I had to wait until I had enough savings to live the life I actually wanted. I have been working remotely now for almost seven months and the freedom is amazing... I would encourage all your readers to Take The Leap of Faith, and follow your promptings. There is never going to be a perfect time to cut the cord and go location-independent.... But in the risk is the reward :0) It's not the easiest path, but freedom never came without sacrifice!! Cheers, Brooke .-= Brooke Ferguson´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.businessbackpacker.com/lifestyle-design-walking-your-path/" rel="nofollow">Lifestyle Design: Walking Your Path</a> =-. Sharon, great points. I think my decision to go global was a mix of all of these. And, a realization that once I had the ‘American Dream’ the stress that went along with it all (keeping up the house, the car, the payments, the image) was not worth it. It took me awhile to identify the “something’s wrong here” feeling that I had and to break out of the mentality that I had to wait until I had enough savings to live the life I actually wanted.

I have been working remotely now for almost seven months and the freedom is amazing… I would encourage all your readers to Take The Leap of Faith, and follow your promptings. There is never going to be a perfect time to cut the cord and go location-independent…. But in the risk is the reward :0)

It’s not the easiest path, but freedom never came without sacrifice!!

Cheers,
Brooke
Brooke Ferguson´s last blog ..Lifestyle Design: Walking Your Path My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2510 Sharon Hurley Hall Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:15:24 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2510 So many of us feel that way, Liz. I have never been happier than since making the decision to leave office life behind. So many of us feel that way, Liz. I have never been happier than since making the decision to leave office life behind.

]]> By: Liz @ Extreme Telecommute http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2500 Liz @ Extreme Telecommute Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:46:32 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2500 When the mere thought of going into the office made me frown, and when I arrived home each night with a tension headache and aching muscles, I knew it was time to escape. :) I'm only in the first phase of designing my perfect life--moving from the office to telecommuting from around the world--but even that step has had amazing results. No more headaches. No dreading work. I love it! And Wendy and Sharon, the working in PJs is wonderful, too! Sometimes, when I'm running a conference call in sweats and a ponytail, I can't help but grin at the situation. :) .-= Liz @ Extreme Telecommute´s last blog ..<a href="http://extremetelecommute.com/?p=160" rel="nofollow">Extended Travel is Good for Your Wallet</a> =-. When the mere thought of going into the office made me frown, and when I arrived home each night with a tension headache and aching muscles, I knew it was time to escape. :) I’m only in the first phase of designing my perfect life–moving from the office to telecommuting from around the world–but even that step has had amazing results. No more headaches. No dreading work. I love it!

And Wendy and Sharon, the working in PJs is wonderful, too! Sometimes, when I’m running a conference call in sweats and a ponytail, I can’t help but grin at the situation. :)
Liz @ Extreme Telecommute´s last blog ..Extended Travel is Good for Your Wallet My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2483 Sharon Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:10:28 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2483 You are a great ambassador for the lifestyle. I'm more of an occasional nomad, but I love being able to pick up my laptop and take a trip whenever I want. You are a great ambassador for the lifestyle. I’m more of an occasional nomad, but I love being able to pick up my laptop and take a trip whenever I want.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/ten-reasons-to-live-the-nomadic-lifestyle/#comment-2484 Sharon Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:09:24 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/?p=1015#comment-2484 Wendy, working in PJs is the perfect dress code for me, so I can relate. :) Wendy, working in PJs is the perfect dress code for me, so I can relate. :)

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