The new generations do not have the same concept of life nor the mentality of previous generations. They have different ideas of life, of change, of the absence of possession, of discovery, and of living intensely each day. In addition, technological advances offer other new living conditions. As a result, young people are attracted to a more adventurous and flexible lifestyle; working while traveling has become a role model for them.

Types of digital nomads 

There are two types of digital nomads. 

• Freelancers. They are those who work for one or more companies and send their work through the Internet. 
• Online entrepreneurs. People who have their own online business. 

What are the characteristics of digital nomads? 

• They are independent. They plan their working day themselves and decide how much time they dedicate to their work. The power of personal self-growth is in their hands. 
• They are digital. They require Internet all the time, so they look for countries and accommodations that offer good Internet connection. Because their livelihood comes from it. 
• They are nomads. They do not usually stay more than six months to a year in any one country. As a result, they either pay no tax or set up in a country with lower corporate taxation. 
• They are adventurers. Their main purpose is to learn about the world and its cultures. That’s why they spend most of their time discovering the world. 
• They are backpackers. As already mentioned, their main passion is traveling. For this reason they move only with a backpack for comfort and ease of movement in any environment. There are also others that have their own transportation such as a caravan or an adjusted wagon . 

How to achieve it? 

In order to become a digital nomad, it is recommended to first identify the skills and virtues that you have and then train in them to get the most out of them. It is also important to start jobs as a beginner in order to acquire the experience required to become a specialist or a manager for better job options. 

To accelerate the learning process, it is advisable to carry out your own projects or work independently on other people’s projects to gain more experience and improve your skills. After complying with these recommendations, you are ready to launch into the world and start being an online entrepreneur or a digital nomad as a freelancer. 

UNIB (Puerto Rico) offers the Master in Strategic Management with a specialty in Management.  

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