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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 …

Welcome to Remote Real Talk, our monthly Q&A series where we share honest, thoughtful conversations with members of the Remotive community who are building meaningful careers in remote work. We sat down (virtually) with Deb Haas, People leader, coach, and author of the newsletter 404: HR Not Found, to talk about what job seekers need to know when navigating the remote job market in 2025. Deb has hired global teams, gone through a layoff herself, and is now job searching again, so she brings empathy, clarity, and lived experience to every answer. This is a shorter version of our conversation (lightly edited for clarity and readability), which first appeared last week…

The following is an excerpt from my latest book Digital Nomad Nation: The Rise of a Borderless Generation You can purchase this book in Kindle …View the full article

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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

Helping Destinations Connect with the Borderless Generation As global travel evolves, millions of remote workers, digital nomads, and “flexpats” are choosing destinations not just for …View the full article

For expats, flexpats, and nomads aiming to live long term in Spain, visas, the EU 90 day visa exemption, and passport issues can be a …View the full article

Happy Monday! The job market keeps shifting, and it's not just about finding a role, but making sure it fits you. This week, I've pulled together reads on how to stand out, use AI without sounding like a robot, and why flexibility still matters (a lot). Hope it helps you move forward on your terms. – Vic Our Favorite Articles 💯How to Make Your Remote Job Application Stand Out in 2025 (Remotive)Writing “remote” in your resume header won’t cut it in 2025: here’s what actually helps you stand out. ​Read on​. Illustration by Jennifer Tapias DerchWant to Use AI as a Career Coach? Use These Prompts (HBR)AI can do more than write cover letters—if you know how to ask the right q…

Seychelles operates a unique and welcoming visa policy aiming for mutual visa free travel and allowing foreigners visiting Seychelles to visit, and stay, without any …View the full article

Welcome to Remote Real Talk, our monthly Q&A series where we share honest, thoughtful conversations with members of the Remotive community who are building meaningful careers in remote work. This time, I had the chance to speak with Andrew Gobran, Senior People Business Partner at Doist and a longtime member of the Remotive community. Andrew’s thoughtful approach to people-first practices, intentional career choices, and remote hiring gave me a lot to think about, and I hope it will for you, too. Below are six highlights from our conversation, lightly edited for clarity and readability. 🧭 What made you want to join Doist?I have many reasons! I wanted to work for a co…

Hello folks, As remote work matures, so do the rules that shape it—from flexible visas to café laptop bans. While Slovenia rolls out the welcome mat for digital nomads, a Sydney café makes headlines for saying "no" to multi-hour laptop camping. The future of WFH isn’t just about where you can log on, but how shared spaces and social norms are redefining the borders of one’s flexibility. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Brett Bennett/PexelsSlovenia Launches Digital Nomad Visa (TTW)Slovenia opens the doors to its charming towns and beautiful nature with a new visa, launching in November 2025. 👉 ​Learn more​. Boost Focus with the 3-3-3 Method (Lifehacker)A simple framework to or…

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…

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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…

Poor indoor air quality can reduce cognitive performance by up to 50% High CO2 levels (1,000+ ppm) can make you feel sluggish and impair decision-making.Air monitor detects issues, like a "canary in the coal mine" for ventilation.I never paid much attention to air quality before. Then I realized I was sitting 10+ hours in the same room. Shouldn't I check if the air was any good? Remember the last time you were stuck in an airplane for 5+ hours? The air feels stuffy and stale. Same thing can happen at work! The Invisible Culprit Behind Your WFH Slump Picture this: You’ve been glued to your desk for six straight hours, wearing the same pajamas you slept in, and your brai…

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Hi everyone, In today’s world of well-established systems, it’s often the smallest changes that leave the biggest mark. From the English-Italian interpreter who knows that “raining cats and dogs” doesn’t call for an animal rescue, to the mindset shifts that reshape business culture, all the way down to the everyday tweaks that make work easier: small things matter. Enjoy this week’s read! – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Irreplaceably Human (Hegemon)It’s the human mind that gives meaning to facts. This piece explores why interpretation, context, and nuance remain uniquely ours. 👉​ Keep reading​. Gen Z & Career Minimalism (Glassdoor)Climbing the corporate ladder isn’t th…

Hello folks, Remote work is still full of experiments—and this summer, we’re embracing the chaos (and the charm). From plotting your next digital nomad move to distracting your cat during meetings, and laughing at comics that feel suspiciously accurate—because let’s be honest, remote never means boring. Enjoy the reads. :) -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Photo by Amine Mayoufi/PexelsYour cat’s new favorite coworker (6AM City)Let’s be honest: we all enjoy a little attention from our purring friends — but sometimes, we need to get us off the hook. 👉 ​Find out how​. Hammam Fuad/UnsplashCommunity is Motivation on Tap (Alan Wu)The communities we belong to quietly shape how we wo…

Hello folks, The more I read about AI, the more I’m torn—am I becoming AI-ffectionate, or just AI-nxious? One thing I’m sure of: AI isn’t just changing how we work. It’s reshaping our language, the way we communicate, what we need to be cautious about—and in the world of remote work and hiring, even how we prove we’re actually human. Now that AI can do the thinking, is it possible that the most human thing left… is waving? -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Hiring Meets Its Deepfake Era (HR Brew)By 2028, 1 in 4 job applications could be deepfakes. To tell who's real, recruiters are asking some very unusual questions.👉 ​Keep reading​. The Hidden Damage AI Can Do at Work (ACM)AI…

Want A FREE 15 Minute Video Overview of Digital Nomad Nation?Digital Nomad Nation is a great read—but at 375 pages, it takes time. Digital Nomad Nation is 375 pages of strategy and stories. If you want the essentials now, grab my 15-minute video that distills the whole book—free—plus a toolkit to get moving Get your ... Read moreView the full article

Summer’s winding down. Mornings feel crisp, evenings come sooner, kids are back at school, and many of us are settling into our home offices again. It’s the right moment to “layer” your workspace the way you layer your clothes—small, thoughtful upgrades that make long days more comfortable, focused, and calm. Think warmth and lighting, smarter ergonomics for longer stretches at the desk, and simple routines that keep energy steady when the rain starts tapping the window. For this guide, we asked our Remotive community and team members what actually moves the needle—what helps them hit deep focus, stay healthy, and feel good in their space. The result is a practical, budge…

Hello everyone, Last week, I was working from Naples, Italy - grateful that remote work lets me squeeze a few days in a new country into my schedule. But I know all too well that even freedom can get heavy sometimes. This issue explores the weight of flexibility: what it costs, what it gives, and how to handle the tough bits when they come. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Are RTO mandates just layoffs in disguise? (HR Grapevine)Fresh data suggests some leaders are using return-to-office rules to trigger voluntary resignations. 👉 ​Keep reading​. How to avoid the WFH slump (The Post)One remote worker reflects on how to keep isolation and burnout at bay while working from home.…

Hello folks, Remote work can open doors far beyond your home office—whether it’s a path to living abroad, building a more secure retirement, or even purposefully stepping into a scam to see how it plays out. But before any of that, remote work often has to be negotiated, unless it’s already assured. Enjoy this week’s reads. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯How to Negotiate Remote Work (Forbes)If your manager is still reluctant about remote work, these four negotiation strategies can help tip the balance. 👉 ​Learn more​. I got hired by a scammer (Slate)Plot twist: after spotting a scammer, the writer decided to take the job anyway. 👉 ​Read on​. Working From Home and Retirement…

As I sat on the short flight from Chiang Mai, the plane landed in Kuala Lumpur while I skimmed my handwritten notes from the last two weeks. Ten days in silence in the hill country of northern Thailand, followed by a few days of grilled meats, savory curries, and satisfying Thai beer, put life in ... Read moreView the full article

Hi everyone, There’s one aspect of human life we prefer not to remember, mention, or, heaven forbid, celebrate. Yet October 13 is known as the International Day for Failure. Isn’t that an amazing concept? To celebrate failure: the unwanted result of our thoughts and labor, yet the essential companion of every beginner, learner, changemaker, and big dreamer. This issue is here to remind us of those oh-so-splendid failures that turned into great successes, and to encourage anyone who needs it to keep thriving, one failure at a time. – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Embracing Failure for Career Growth (Forbes)Learning how to fail: intentionally, reflectively, and repeatedly, ca…