‘Don’t Fall For This Trap’ – Remote Worker Shares What To Watch For When Applying For Digital Nomad Jobs

With the rise of technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of remote work has become increasingly popular among job seekers. It offers flexibility, convenience, and the ability to work from anywhere in the world. However, finding a remote job can be tricky, and there are many pitfalls that applicants should be aware of.

Recently, Tiktoker Julia (@jetsetterjulia), a Digital Nomad, shared a viral Tiktok dishing out advice for landing a remote job.

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“‘Remote’ can mean a lot of things. Sadly it doesn’t always translate to the freedoms we are dreaming of.”

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Some questions she says you should ask:

1. What is your remote work policy?

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2. Are you an asynchronous company?

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3. How do you manage teams across timezones?

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See the Tiktok for yourself here:

@jetsetterjulia

“Remote” can mean a lot of things. Sadly it doesn’t always translate to the freedoms we are dreaming of. Hit em with these three questions to make sure the remote job you’re investing your energy into is actually gonna give you what you’re after. #remotejob #remotework #workfromanywhere #digitalnomad #asynchronous #remoteworkpolicy #workandtravellifestyle

♬ original sound – Julia | Budget Travel

People in the comments loved the advice, and even shared some of their own.

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