He Yonghai
As long as there is an Internet connection, you can work anywhere. Today, more and more young people choose to become “digital nomads”. Some of them earn money from first-tier cities and spend it in third- and fourth-tier cities, realizing the freedom of shopping while fulfilling their desire to buy a house; others go to foreign countries for their children’s education, realizing that they can work and accompany their children at the same time; and some work for four years. Play three days a day and spend a small amount of money to see the world.
"Digital nomads" refer to people who break geographical restrictions and can work and live anywhere in the world through the Internet and digital technology. According to reports, statistics show that “digital nomads” are often engaged in jobs related to software development, content creation, design, marketing and other fields. Among them, programmers are the main members of “digital nomads” and the group with the most considerable income. In recent years, as the COVID-19 epidemic has prompted people to rethink how to strike a balance between work and life, "digital nomads" are growing explosively in some countries. The number of "digital nomads" in my country is also gradually growing. Dali, Yunnan, Anji, Zhejiang, etc. A niche livable city that takes the lead in attracting people to live there by building “digital nomad” communities and shared office spaces.
"Digital nomads" are freed from the nine-to-five work schedule, office isolation and tiring commuting. They have geographical freedom and time freedom, and realize the flexibility of work forms and the freedom of personal development. Some even go on vacation. While working, this is a completely different way of "living". A young man once said in an interview with the media that his choice to be a "digital nomad" does not mean that he chooses not to struggle, but that he chooses a rhythm of struggle that suits him. Leaving first-tier cities with high cost of living, you can still get an income close to that in first-tier cities. This is called "geographic arbitrage" of having both high income and low consumption. This is another important reason for some young people to choose to be "digital nomads". inducement.
“Digital nomads” also benefit society in many ways. First, it can reduce the unemployment rate among young people. At present, the "996" culture prevails in some companies, that is, going to work at 9 a.m. and leaving work at 9 p.m. every day, and working 6 days a week, which makes young people reject it; some young people also work as little as possible or even not at all in order to pursue personal and time freedom. . Being a “digital nomad” can find a middle path between these two extreme work attitudes. Secondly, "digital nomads" earn money in first-tier cities and gather in third- and fourth-tier cities for consumption, which can create new consumption growth for the local area. Third, more and more "digital nomads" are settling in rural areas and transforming into "digital villagers", linking various resources to the countryside, using digital technology to promote the development of rural industries and boost rural revitalization.
However, as some experienced people have said, not everyone can be a "digital nomad", and not everyone can do it well. If you want to do it well, you have to work harder; the freedom of the way a "digital nomad" works often also requires There are costs to be paid in other aspects, such as no workplace protection, no five insurances and one housing fund, no medical protection, and even the need to cope with the changing environment without a stable home. In terms of income, being a "digital nomad" may not necessarily result in a high salary. Travel affects work efficiency, and a single income is not enough to support a sustainable "digital nomad" life. You must have savings or seek diversified incomes. According to reports, some “digital nomads” who have families with families are less able to withstand risks and will inevitably become “slash youths” in order to bridge the gap between dreams and reality.
It can be seen that if you choose to be a "digital nomad", how to live a more exciting "nomadic" life is a more challenging proposition. While juggling work and travel is extremely desirable, it also comes with difficulties and challenges. Society supports and tolerates young people becoming "digital nomads", but before young people take this step, they must be mentally prepared that they may not necessarily be able to prosper and be glamorous. The digital age has reshaped space and given people greater mobility, but are you ready? (Beijing Youth Daily)