How to Plan Your Exit: Going From Office Desk to Digital Nomad

Leaving the comfort and salary of a steady office job for the uncertainty of life as a self-employed digital nomad is a huge change, both personally and professionally. I did it myself in 2021 when I left my job as a lawyer in London. Overall, it was an amazing decision and I’m infinitely happier than … Read more

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Leaving the comfort and salary of a steady office job for the uncertainty of life as a self-employed digital nomad is a huge change, both personally and professionally. I did it myself in 2021 when I left my job as a lawyer in London.

Overall, it was an amazing decision and I’m infinitely happier than I was before. But, it’s not all roses and sunshine. It can be hard at times, but ultimately, I think the challenges are worth the huge upsides.

Here are the steps that helped me go from office-bound and miserable to location-independent and free. These tips all come from my own personal experience. I hope they’re useful and help you pull off your own escape.

How to Plan Your Exit: Going From Office Desk to Digital Nomad

Whether you’re craving freedom, adventure, unlimited travel, better weather, or simply a life outside the corporate box (for me, it was all of those things), here are a few things I highly recommend you do first. This will help set yourself up for success, before taking the plunge.

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