The Digital Nomad

  Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Since the pandemic the work from home landscape has changed dramatically. Waiting lists popped up on favourite work from home sites. Scams became more commonplace as well. In many ways the pandemic has been, and still is, a stimulus that’s evolving the entire concept of work.  Before the pandemic online, fully remote opportunities were scarce and waiting lists hardly existed. Nowadays remote opportunities are sprouting nearly everywhere, but we don’t know the quality of the opportunity. Is it a scam? A waste of time? Is it a lucrative side-income? We just don’t know, as there is not enough information available out there. This is where Digital Nomad steps in! Reviewing work from home opportunities to help you avoid worms in the woodwork.  Here are some common rookie mistakes a first-timer (and some of us veterans) make: Working in your bed. That’s a big no-no. Even through there are jobs who fully allow for this (transcription, micro jobs) ...

  Teach from home with iTutorGroup Sign up for a fantastic, viable work from home experience here: https://join.itutorgroup.com/#/?fromwhere=mgm&referralCode=B8BS The iTutorGroup certainly hits the mark when it comes to working around YOUR schedule. Consultants are free to book as many or as little hours as they want. The flexible schedule and reliable payment makes working for the iTutorGroup a pleasant experience, but like any remote opportunity there are worms in the woodwork.  First let’s take a look at what you would need to become an ESL teacher: Any degree TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate that is recognized internationally Great command of the English language Neutral accent Fibre internet  HD Webcam Noise cancelling headset Clean, white background Quiet space to work A people’s person (after all if you dislike having to deal with people, this line of work is not for you) What the iTutorGroup got right Flexibility! You choose your hours  Regular ...

  Rise and Fall: the work from home reality Working from home is really rewarding and since the pandemic hit, it has become quite standard to work from home. True digital nomads are familiar with how quickly the rug can be pulled from under your feet. How quickly all your hard work comes tumbling down to ruin and there’s no human resources or union to help you!  As a digital nomad disaster can strike anytime and anywhere. Take a recent experience of mine, I had been doing well with transcription and upon requesting my payment details be updated, my account got deactivated instead. No union, no HR, nothing to help me out. With one single email my entire livelihood has been wiped out, i.e. digital meltdown.  Things like unfair account deactivation, account closure, non-payment, happens all the time. It is how you navigate these troubled waters that will set you apart from the digital rookies.  Some tips on navigating “digital meltdown”: Never rely on ONE income st...

  Respondent, get paid for tasks Respondent is a site which allows to participate in surveys, focus groups and short tasks for payment. Click on the link below to sign up. ​ app.respondent.io/r/giulianasperanza-79e1e7a2b844 Signing up is quick and easy and can be done with your social media profile. Payment is done via PayPal. ​Once you've registered your dashboard will look something like this: Projects can be filtered by incentive, duration and most recent. Each respondent has three screeners per day to use in order to qualify for listed projects. The pay-out process is long and protracted, so don't bargain on Respondent being a daily income. 

  Texting Factory, the catfish This work from home "job" masquerades as a chat operator / chatting job where you get to chat to various people in an adult, fantasy based chatroom. What Google don't tell you is the following: -As a chat operator / catfisher, you can never reveal your location or agree to meet with anyone you are texting. -You cannot accept gifts, exchange numbers or emails with "targets".  -People who you chat to are called "targets." -Each message you send is from a different fake profile.  -Content is extremely mature and pornographic.  -You are expected to compliment dick pics.   -Your whole goal is to get targets to spend money on credits so they can keep using the chat service.  -They WILL spam your email inbox! -Texting Factory is not a gathering place for nice people.  -The "instant hire" and Skype training should be MAJOR red flags for you! Hidden Fees: - Payment is made in Euro, and can be done through direct deposit,...