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"Is it really possible?" The question I get most
By Zen · Remote work · 4 min read
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“Is it really possible?”
This is the question I hear most from people who want to work remotely and travel. My answer is yes. It just starts smaller than most people think.
How it started for me
My first remote work was as a virtual assistant. I ran my own small VA business and pitched clients myself, one by one. From there it grew into a full-time remote role, and a life where my office fits in a backpack.
It doesn’t start on a beach. It starts with your first application.
The first steps I'd take today
- Start with roles that value reliability: VA, customer support, project coordination.
- Write clearly and reply fast. It matters more than a fancy CV.
- Send real applications every week and keep track of them.
- Keep your current income until the new one is real.
Are you at the someday stage, or the starting-now stage?
Written by Zen
Digital nomad and full-time remote worker from Indonesia, based in Bali. Chasing islands, sunsets and good Wi-Fi. Every story here comes from my own days on the road.
Made along the way
If you want the full steps, I wrote them down in a small ebook: How to Get Your First Remote Job.
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