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Hi everyone, ​ While the job market is slow, it’s slow—and there’s only so much we can do about it. What we can do is keep trying and meet the next hiring surge as prepared as possible, whether that means learning new strategies to tackle those “small” problems or recognizing the quiet value in the skills you already have. What small step could you take to feel a bit more ready for when hiring picks up again? – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯​Nick Fewings​/​Unsplash​The Unfiltered Guide to Getting Hired (Wellfound)Forget the clichés—this guide offers unconventional, honest advice from people who’ve been through the tech hiring trenches. 👉 ​Keep reading​. The Hidden Cost of …

March 24, 2025 Hey folks, Kicking off the week with a quote from James Clear: "Sometimes all you need for exceptional results is average effort repeated for an above-average amount of time." When the job search feels like a grind, consistency is your secret weapon. You've got this! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯US Executives Predict Work From Home Is Here To Stay (HBR)Forget the return-to-office panic: leaders are betting big on remote. ​This Stanford brief​ breaks down the numbers behind the shift. Illustration by Sandra NavarroYou Don't Need a Mentor to Get the Career Advice You Need (HBR)Mentorship is great but not essential. ​This article​ offers smart ways to get care…

March 3, 2025 Hey friends, Working remotely is a journey: some days, you're in full productivity mode, and other days, you wonder if sending an email counts as a major accomplishment. 😅 So settle into your office (aka the couch), grab your favorite beverage, and let's jump in! Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯 WFH Has Made Everyone NSFW (Business Insider)It turns out that remote workers have developed some very specific habits—some productive, some questionable, and some that probably should stay off Zoom. What are yours? ​Read on​ (use Brave to get full access 😉). How to Get Hired When AI Does the Screening (HBR)Learn practical strategies to stand out in job applications when…

Hi there, When the pandemic broke out, one of the key ways to keep people safe was working from home. Now, as energy crises emerge, WFH is once again being called upon. It’s not just a perk—it’s a powerful work model shaping our world. This caught my attention this week, along with some exciting developments in AI and an article that sparks dreamy thoughts of living in rural Italy, Spain, or Switzerland. I’d love to hear—what stood out to you in today’s reads? -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯When Energy Crises Push Us Back Home (The Verge)As fuel shortages loom, experts suggest remote work as a solution, showing how WFH can extend far beyond convenience into global necessity…

Hello folks, Remote work can be freeing. But it can also be isolating, uncertain, and messy, because life doesn't get easier just because you're not commuting. This week’s reads are here to help you feel a little more seen and a little less alone in it all. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Work Didn't Kill Office Romance, It Just Looks Different Now (Vice)Turns out Slack crushes are a real thing. This piece explores the new shape of relationships in distributed workplaces. 👉 ​Read it here​. How Do You Talk About Past Jobs You Regret In Interviews? (Hacker News)It happens—you’ve taken a job you wish you hadn’t. This thread offers smart, thoughtful ways to talk about it…

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …

Hey peeps, The remote work world is full of debates—should we scrap job titles? Will the WFH culture war ever end? And, most importantly, how do you actually land a remote job in 2025? This week, we’re diving into: ✅ Why one startup ditched job titles—and what happened next ✅ How to move past the endless WFH vs. office debates ✅ What you really need to know before applying for a remote job Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Why We've Removed Job Titles At ElevenLabs (Sifted)At ElevenLabs, employees don’t have job titles—just responsibilities. Is this the future of remote work? ​Read more​. Things to Know Before Applying for a Remote Job in 2025 (InclusivelyRemote)A strong résumé …

Hello folks, Monday mornings need a nudge. This week’s picks are about staying sharp in every sense—training your brain to keep learning, finding the right time-management method, and protecting yourself from remote job scams. And for a bit of perspective, I’ve included a witty piece on Australia’s move to make working from home a legal right. Different angles, one goal: helping you thrive in the ever-shifting world of work. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Remote Work as a Legal Right?(The Guardian)Australia’s state of Victoria is considering laws to make working from home a legal right. 👉 ​Learn more​. Time Blocking vs. Time Boxing (Hubstaff)Two similar-sounding methods, tw…

Hi there, Remote work has always suited me better than office life: letting me work at my own pace while staying close to those who matter most. Today, that’s my kids; before them, it was my mutt and favorite co-worker, Paro. Along the way, I’ve come to recognize the challenges of remote work too: loneliness, pajama days, and finding the right places to work from. If you’re like me, today’s reads offer practical advice on achieving a healthier work-life balance, with a bonus article to help you decide whether going remote is right for you in the first place. Enjoy the read. — Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Is Remote Work Really for You? (Psychology Today)Psychologists outli…

Hi there, The rules of remote work are being rewritten — again. The competition isn't just fiercer, it's fundamentally different. And if your job search strategy hasn't been updated recently, you might be playing a game that no longer exists. This issue explores what companies like Zapier now expect from every hire, what it actually takes to land a remote job in 2026, the beliefs quietly holding your career back — and a sobering look at how long people really spend on the job market after a layoff. Let's get into it. 👇 -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯AI Fluency Is Now a Hiring Requirement (Zapier Blog)Zapier has made AI proficiency a baseline expectation for every new hire —…

When it comes to moving abroad, most people obsess over the “where.” To be fair, destinations are worth obsessing over. The right city can feel like a dream: great food, perfect weather, a wonderful community of intermeshed locals and eclectic foreigners, and maybe a sea breeze or a mountain trail outside your door. But for ... Read moreView the full article

By the time Alex finally sat down in the plaza in Valencia with a cold beer and a rental contract in his backpack, he’d already lived “abroad” three times. There was the 90-day sprint through Portugal on a tourist stamp, the six weeks in Mexico that ended with a surprise “you’re only getting 14 days ... Read moreView the full article

Have you ever longed to live in the Tuscan countryside for a year, see the Northern lights and experience the polar night, or work with a Caribbean sea view? Well, now it's easier than ever with the new digital nomad visas. A digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live and work in a foreign country for an extended period. They are temporary residence permits that typically last longer than a regular tourist visa. So, to get you started on your next adventure, here's everything you need to know about digital nomad visas if you want to work remotely in almost every region of the world. We do not mention health insurance in the requirements but assume that it will be r…

Living the lifestyle of a digital nomad, location and financially independent, and traveling the world is a dream that many have. However, this dream comes …View the full article

Last updated: January 2026 Remote work isn't going anywhere. Despite the headlines screaming about return-to-office mandates, the data tells a different story: working from home has settled into a new normal that benefits both employees and employers. Remotive has been monitoring stats on remote work for over ten years now. Whether you're job hunting, building a remote team, or just curious about where work is headed, this guide breaks down everything you need to know! Backed by research from Stanford, Harvard, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other institutions you can actually trust. Let's dive in 👀 Key Remote Work Statistics at a Glance (2026)Here's the TL;DR if y…

If you’re an aspiring nomad, expat, or FIRE follower who wants to find a good visa or residency option to live abroad long-term in your country of choice, the internet does not make it easy for you. You get listicles that confuse tourist visas with residency, half-translated government pages, and “ultimate guides” that quietly ignore ... Read moreView the full article

Moving to Brazil has emerged as a popular option for expats and digital nomads, whether for a summer or for a lifetime. The warm, inviting, rich, and social culture, incredibly low cost of living, and high quality of life against a backdrop of great infrastructure (in the right places) underpinned by safety (also in the ... Read moreView the full article

For nomads and travelers wandering South America, it’s part of the goal of travel to explore and experience all of the highlights and significant locations …View the full article

The following checklist is straight straightforward list of “to do” items for your upcoming move. It is a good idea to review every item to ensure that the transition to your new life is as easy as possible. Aim to address each item well before departure. For items that may not apply, confirm they are ... Read moreView the full article

Not too long ago, I was able to spend 10 day in silence, training the practice of meditation with Buddhist monks. Though not easy by …View the full article

APPENDIX A Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The 2022 Global Digital Nomad Study The research and data foundation of this book . About the research methodology of the 2022 Global Digital Nomad Study To execute the 2022 Global Digital Nomad Study, we interviewed hundreds of digital nomads around the world. We surveyed ... Read moreView the full article

Travel. Just travel. For those with wanderlust, travel is an empowering lightning strike to the heart that should never be underestimated. And for those wanderlusters …View the full article

Have a burning question about travel, the digital nomad lifestyle, or life as an expat? Do you have a question that Google, Reddit, Quora, and nowhere else on the internet can answer? Feel free to email me at Carlos@ABrotherAbroad.com. My promise: If it’s a quick easy question, I’ll shoot you an email answering your question ... Read moreView the full article

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Many people love the idea and possibility of financial independence, but in the current mix of average salary of ~$67,000 to average cost of living in the US, $60,000 to $70,000, that dream of retiring early can feel unlikely. With barely any financial room to breathe as is these days, the idea of stoic austerity ... Read moreView the full article