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Supporting Michigan Libraries - 5/23/2024

Becoming a Digital Nomad

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As the housing market has become unaffordable for some and the way people work has become more flexible, a new nomadic lifestyle has emerged. Whether it’s living the #VanLife, staying in a short-term rental, or even house- or pet-sitting in exchange for accommodation, people who chose to engage in wanderlust might also be part of a new group of workers who perform their work on the road rather than in a traditional office setting. These digital nomads, as they are known, have ushered in a new wave of workplace concerns and benefits. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) [ [link removed] ] can help provide context for a work-travel lifestyle that might be the future of work.

Though being a digital nomad is more common now than ever before, people who live this way are often misunderstood. MasterFILE Complete [ [link removed] ] has several publications with articles covering this trend. "ComputerWorld" [ [link removed] ] includes "Bashing 4 New Myths About Digital Nomads: The Digital Nomad Honeymoon is Over, and the Backlash has Begun. Here are the New Myths—and the Facts—About Digital Nomads [ [link removed] ]" to help explain what is really happening versus what people might assume from the outside. From the perspective of several Human Resource professionals, having digital nomads on a team can have positive benefits for employers and employees, as well as causing some administrative drawbacks. "Digital Nomadism in the Workplace: Top Insights from HR Leaders On Policies and Perspectives [ [link removed] ]" in "Leadership Excellence" [ [link removed] ] provides some context for why a business might thrive or struggle. In "Geographical" [ [link removed] ], "Nomad’s Land [ [link removed] ]" suggests that this type of work-travel lifestyle is a new norm—both for those who are looking for adventure and those who are escaping high costs in their home country.

If this sounds like a lifestyle you would like to try, "Computerworld (Online Only) " [ [link removed] ]offers "10 Must-Have Security Tips for Digital Nomads [ [link removed] ]" to help you work more safely. To discover places where digital nomad visas are common, read "Want to Work from Spain?: Apply for a New Digital Nomad Visa [ [link removed] ]" in "News India Times" [ [link removed] ]. Finally, if exploring closer to home across Michigan and even the United States is of interest, check out the eBook Public Library Collection’s [ [link removed] ] "The Van Conversion Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Converting a Campervan" [ [link removed] ] as a way to get started on the road.

As always, MeL [ [link removed] ] is loaded with information about the latest topics and trends. Take time to explore the wide variety of content you can find in 70+ free eResources—you never know what you might discover!

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Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team

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