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It's 2025. You've applied to 97 remote jobs, optimized your resume (you think), and still—crickets. No interviews. No replies. Just endless "We've decided to move forward with other candidates." You're not alone if you're tired of sending applications into the void. The remote job market is more competitive than ever, but the good news is that a few clever tweaks can make your application rise to the top of the pile. Here's how to stand out this year, without rewriting your entire life story. 📌 1. Use the job description as your SEO cheat sheet from Imgflip Meme Generator Hiring managers and recruiters are busy people. And whether or not they're using applicant track…

Hey folks, It’s been a weird stretch: layoffs, gloomy headlines, AI overload. If your job search feels extra heavy right now, you’re not alone. This week, I wanted to share a few things that might help. Some practical, some uplifting. All worth your time. Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Jamie Wignall/The GuardianHow To Use AI To Get a Job Interview And Nail It – Along With The Salary You Deserve (The Guardian)​This one​'s packed with practical tips: how to use ChatGPT and AI tools smartly (without relying on them completely). These Software Engineers Were Struggling To Find Work. Then They Offered To Pay $10,000 For Their Next Job (Business Insider)A reminder that bold moves …

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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…

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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

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March 10, 2025 Hey folks, Who's watching the new season of The White Lotus? What if you could stay in paradise, minus the murder mystery subplot? Turns out, you can! Keep reading for the latest news on digital nomad visas and more 😉 Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯Software Engineers Share Their Best Tips For Landing a Coding Job In Tech (Business Insider)Engineers from Google and Microsoft share strategies to stand out in a crowded job market using creativity and experience. Use Brave to ​read this​ (let me know if you need to know how!) How to Build Your Own AI Assistant (HBR)Learn to build your own AI assistant to, for example, automate applications, track leads, and stay …

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…

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 …

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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

“Cancelled due to volcano.” “Cancelled due to volcano.” “Delayed due to volcano…” I stood in the Bali airport, staring in astonishment at the flight information …View the full article

. Chapters in this Story of Experiencing Buenos Aires 3AM. Time to get moving. Buenos Aires, Argentina was on the horizon As I rolled out …View the full article

Travel. Just travel. For those with wanderlust, travel is an empowering lightning strike to the heart that should never be underestimated. (This article is Part …View 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

One of my favorite backpack producers, Tortuga backpacks which was formed by fellow travelers, is in the middle of testing and producing an awesome little …View the full article

Since I’ve completed my house in Bali and shared how amazing it is to have a home abroad, I’ve been glad to see the interest …View 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

Mendoza, Argentina is one of the global capitals for wine production, known for growing and vinting wine that competes with the best from France, Italy, …View the full article

Argentina is a vast and beautiful country with so many experiences, sights, and tastes you could spend years wandering and not experience them all. However, …View the full article