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> I would think I'm not the only one who doesn't even remember what weekends or holidays are anymore. I've been also self-employed for 7 years, started as star

by joeyspn 11y ago

> I would think I'm not the only one who doesn't even remember what weekends or holidays are anymore. I've been also self-employed for 7 years, started as startup co-founder, rented office in the best tech hub in my city, etc. Then we started to cut costs, ditched the office and started remoting and freelancing for several clients. It's been 4 years working from home now and sometimes I hate it, but other times I like it. I think the authors of that article are spot on. Having the schedule you dreamed about, means nothing if you don't have anyone to share the good moments... This year probably I'll start travelling. One colleague who is a top-notch SEO, is doing the nomad thing and he seems really happy travelling and living 6-8 months in different places of the world, sharing co-working spaces, meeting new people, etc...

tajen 11y ago
The problem with always-travelling is health insurances. I have found that most international insurances (for example Allianz) insure you "worldwide, with a country of residence" meaning that travels are limited to 3 months. Which seems incredibly inadapted to people from generation Y.
- studentrob 11y ago
  World Nomads has worked for me. You just buy a new policy when you need to extend the trip. If you buy one for 6 months it comes out to $80 / month. You must be farther than 100 miles from your home residence at the time of your medical incident. I believe the catch is, if something happens and you need coverage beyond the end of your current policy, then renewing it doesn't earn you continued coverage for that incident. That would be what they call a pre-existing condition. So you'll notice when you sign up that the longer you extend your policy, the more it costs per month. E.g. 3 months might be $200 and 6 months $600
- abalashov 11y ago
  It depends on where you are. In a lot of parts of the world, you're better off paying out of pocket. I would say not just in the developing world -- even out-of-pocket fees for foreigners not covered by social medicine in the EU didn't strike me as being egregious or unaffordable. Then again, perhaps I was comparing them to the insanity in the US.

by joeyspn 11y ago

tajen 11y ago

The problem with always-travelling is health insurances. I have found that most international insurances (for example Allianz) insure you "worldwide, with a country of residence" meaning that travels are limited to 3 months. Which seems incredibly inadapted to people from generation Y.

studentrob 11y ago
World Nomads has worked for me. You just buy a new policy when you need to extend the trip. If you buy one for 6 months it comes out to $80 / month. You must be farther than 100 miles from your home residence at the time of your medical incident. I believe the catch is, if something happens and you need coverage beyond the end of your current policy, then renewing it doesn't earn you continued coverage for that incident. That would be what they call a pre-existing condition. So you'll notice when you sign up that the longer you extend your policy, the more it costs per month. E.g. 3 months might be $200 and 6 months $600
abalashov 11y ago
It depends on where you are. In a lot of parts of the world, you're better off paying out of pocket. I would say not just in the developing world -- even out-of-pocket fees for foreigners not covered by social medicine in the EU didn't strike me as being egregious or unaffordable. Then again, perhaps I was comparing them to the insanity in the US.