Breaking Free: How Digital Nomadism is Turning the Dream of Work-Life Balance into a Reality

Release date: 2024-09-28 20:14

Hong Kong and Macao

Guangdong

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In recent years, digital nomadism has emerged, where people work remotely while living in other countries. An American technology company estimates that there are now as many as 40 million digital nomads in the world. How can these people help Hong Kong companies? Chase, an American, is a digital nomad. He lives in Mexico City and works online for a company in the United States. The cost of living is reduced by 50 to 60% and the pressure is less. Digital nomad Chase said: “Maybe it’s to get rid of having to report to the boss all the time in the office, especially in person. The pace of life here is different, and I have less pressure here.” In 2021 alone, digital nomads will be Mexico City It has brought economic benefits of 3.9 billion pesos, equivalent to approximately 1.4 billion Hong Kong dollars, accounting for 15% of the total local tourism revenue. “I think there will be more digital nomads who earn their income from other places in the world, but spend their money in Mexico, and they will have a positive impact on the local economy,” said Victor Carreon Rodriguez, a professor at the Center for Research and Teaching of Economics in Mexico City. A university study predicts that global digital nomads will reach 1 billion people in 2035. I believe different cities will continue to think of new policies on how to attract this group of talents. Tiffie, who returned to Hong Kong and works in marketing, became a digital nomad two years ago and has visited more than 20 countries so far. He will live in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a period of time in the future. Digital nomad Tiffie said: “I can earn income in Hong Kong and live in places with cheaper prices and lower living index. Basically, I don’t need to consider the price of life.” In recent years, some local innovation and technology companies have also begun to hire digital nomads as employees. Distributed in Singapore, UK, etc. Luo Yaozong, CEO of Software Technology Company, said: “We don’t care which region or country he is in, or his time difference. In short, if his experience or ability is suitable, we will give priority to it.” He believes that digital Nomadic has the opportunity to help Hong Kong solve its talent shortage.