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Hi there, We tend to think in straight lines—growth or decline, success or failure. But work, markets, trends, and even motivation rarely move that way. They move in cycles. Before making big decisions, it’s worth remembering that what feels permanent today may simply be a phase. This issue explores exactly that: guidelines to consider before accepting a job in the rocketship, advice on landing a role in a startup, the evolving expectations of new generations—and yes, a story about a scam that reminds us not every opportunity is what it seems. Enjoy today’s reads. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Rocketship Seat Chosen Wisely (Molly Graham, Lessons)An argument for slowing dow…

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

In this rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable world we live in today, moving to Uruguay often arises as an option for the aspiring expat aiming to go abroad to find safety, peace, openness, and a different pace of life in an unbothered corner of the world. And rightly so. With Uruguay’s slow-moving change, coastal backdrop, ... Read moreView the full article

Hi there, A recent article we published suggests that if your one-way commute matches the U.S. average of 26 minutes, you’re spending around nine full days a year just getting to and from work. Stretch that to a 60-minute commute, and it becomes nearly 21 days: almost an entire month of your life, every year, spent in traffic or on a train. Imagine what you could do with that time. More focus, more rest, more moments with the people you love. Whatever your answer, remote work offers a way to reclaim it. Enjoy today’s reads. — Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯80+ Remote Work Statistics for 2026 (Remotive)Despite the headlines screaming about RTO's, the data tells a different s…

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…

Everyone would love the idea of being “financially independent,” and the FIRE approach is a great option that makes that life accessible. Unfortunately, the prospect of sacrificing life’s comforts to achieve and live in Lean FIRE, or even FIRE, is too much for some to fathom. At the other end of the spectrum, the millions ... Read moreView the full article

For the average person who wants to achieve financial independence, that desire for early retirement is also for comfort. For many, the prospect of never having to work again is only a worthwhile opportunity if it comes with a lifestyle worth living, and without compromise. This is the prospect of Fat FIRE. The Fat Financial ... Read moreView the full article

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…

Most people want financial independence and the opportunity to retire early. Unfortunately, the small margin of savings that many Americans have after paying the bills doesn’t make it easily possible to early retire with $2 million in the bank, or an $80,000 retirement withdrawal. But luckily, the solution doesn’t have to be working forever, or ... Read moreView the full article

If you’re in pursuit of Coast FIRE and aiming to do so via a one time windfall or burst savings, the way to think about this is: you’re hunting for “earnings density That means (1) high pay per month and (2) unusually low living expenses and/or (3) a structure that makes saving automatic (housing/food provided, ... Read moreView the full article

Most people love the idea of financial independence and retiring early, but these possibilities can seem remote on the standard path of saving and investing 10% of one’s paycheck. At the same time, though the FIRE movement offers proven approaches for early financial independence, it often comes with hefty sacrifice, and few people want to ... Read moreView the full article

Ten years ago, I decided to leave the United States and travel for one year. That year was one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and I enjoyed every month, day, minute, and second of the experience. So much so that when it was time to come home, I couldn’t. Now I can ... Read moreView the full article

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

For the aspiring expat, aiming to leave their home country for a more comfortable life abroad, with a slower pace and more time, Colombia always comes up as an option – and with good reason. As an expat who has been living abroad for more than a decade, spent years enjoying South America, and spent ... Read moreView the full article

Many people fantasize about what life would be like if they could travel wherever they please and do whatever they wanted – financially secure, with a life set up logistically to make such adventurous wanderings not just possible, but enjoyable and commonplace. In almost the same moment, most people dismiss this “forever travel dream” as ... Read moreView the full article

Hi there, As we look at the year ahead, perhaps the most liberating realization is this: many of our future successes are, in fact, up to us—shaped by our current actions and the choices we make along the way. Today’s reads reflect exactly that. While a bit of luck is always welcome, we hold significant power over how things unfold. If there’s one New Year’s resolution worth keeping, it’s this: the readiness to roll up our sleeves and work toward the things we want. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Try to Take My Position (Andrew Graham-Yooll)A sharp reflection on ownership, accountability, and why actively claiming responsibility is often the fastest path to meaningful progr…

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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