Downsides of Being a Digital Nomad

Being a digital nomad means that youre taking your laptop and travelling the world. It means that youve created some kind of online business model, which in turn means that you earn money as long as you have a computer and an internet connection. This then frees you up to work where you want and how you want and many people use this to fulfil their ambition of seeing the world and of living a lifestyle that is completely unrestricted. This is one of the truest examples of being free and its something that many people who work online aspire to.

But lets not pretend that being a digital nomad is all rainbows and sunshine. As with any lifestyle, there are downsides to this style of living too and its very important to make sure that you know what those are and youre prepared to cope with them. Lets take a look

You Lose Your Creature Comforts

One of the most obvious ways in which being a digital nomad could be considered a bad thing is in the way it robs you of your creature comforts. That is to say that youll probably be living in hostels and eating cheaply when you can. If youre someone who loves to kick back on the sofa with a cup of tea and a blanket, then you might find this a bit tough going.

You Will Miss People

Assuming youre a regular person, youll probably find you start missing friends and family after a short while and this can be hard as youre constantly travelling. Its especially hard when you see them start to get married, attend important events or generally continue with normal life that youre no longer a part of.

Its Hard to Return

When youve lived a life where theres adventure around every corner, it can be very hard to return back to normal. Youll find it hard fitting into a more regular routine and many people find they have to keep travelling as a result. 

You Have to Work

Even with a very passive income model, there will be times when you have to work to make ends meet. This is painful when you have a hundred and one exciting things you want to do but all you can do is to sit in a dingy coffee shop somewhere.

Working is Tricky

Lets be real: working on the move on a laptop is challenging and there are many ways in which youll be forced to compromise. Sometimes the internet will be down, sometimes youll struggle to find a power point. Sometimes there will be a lot of sun glaring on your screen and bees buzzing past your keyboard. This makes travelling and working that much harder!

Your Business Will Suffer

There are some things you simply cant do while travelling  meeting people in person for example. I was recently given the opportunity to star on a YouTube channel and the company invested in me by buying me filming equipment and lighting equipment. This was all very exciting  but it wouldnt have been possible if I didnt have a home to store all those things in!

This isnt to put you off  being a digital nomad is still a fantastic experience. Just know that it isnt perfect either!
