Even if they aren't hiring (Hubstaff didn't have any open position listed on their website, or anywhere else when I reached out), it won't cost you anything but a few minutes of your time to craft a nice, professional email and ask.
A simple email or check-in is underrated. What helped you find your first remote clients and kickstart your remote career? I was impressed by their thought leadership and all of the resources they provided, so I reached out to Dave (co-founder) with a simple hello email and a resume. For example, I did a lot of research about remote work, and found some of Hubstaff's articles on the topic. Not all independent contractors have the luxury of choosing who they work with, but I did. I liked what they were doing in their space, reached out to see if there was a need for my skill set, and they took me up on the offer. I'm fortunate enough to have chosen all of my early clients. I started my career at a local Oregon winery, met a marketing agency owner through one of the wine industry networking events, and started working remotely with her June or July 2013. When I graduated college, I knew I wanted a job with a lot of flexibility. I sprinted in this direction, without really understanding the industry (I just knew I wanted to work with a certain type of client, no matter where I lived). What was your path to the remote lifestyle like? Digital nomads have no home base (other than the Internet). If you have a "home base," even if it isn't in the country of your origin, I'd say you're a remote worker. a remote worker lies in their decision to travel or not.
The way I differentiate a digital nomad vs. I have the luxury of a designated setup in an apartment that I own, and I enjoy 1 week to 2 month working excursions, but I always love coming back to "my" desk. I don't think I deserve the title of digital nomad, because while I enjoy traveling a cumulative average of 3 months/year, I consider being a digital nomad as being on the move 11+ months/year. Are you a digital nomad or rather a remote worker? At first I started out on a part-time remote basis, which means I would work independently for most of the week, but my boss and I met up at a restaurant or coffee shop to work together once a week (usually Wednesdays). I've worked remotely since 2013, a few months after I officially graduated from college (I finished my degree early, so I went back for the ceremony in 2013). Rachel, how long have you been working remotely?
Her advice for aspiring remote workers is simple, yet powerful - sometimes all you have to do is to just reach out and ask. Rachel, Content and Social Media Manager at Hubstaff, followed her dream to work with freedom straight out of college. For some, it's more about finding a healthy balance between work and private life.
Remote work isn't always that much about being constantly on the move.
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