4 Ways To Travel While Working A Full Time Job: You Can Do It
Are you a someone who wants a better work-life balance yet doesn't mind slogging more in the name of career progression or keeping your rice bowl intact? Truth be told, getting burnt out from work sucks and there are plenty of reasons why we all need better work-life balance.
Travelling while working sounds pretty much like the perfect solution out there but is it really possible? Well, we at GET.com think the answer depends on the kind of job that you have or are willing to take on. Here are 4 ways you can travel while still holding on to a full time job.
4 Ways To Travel While Working A Full Time Job
1. Engage In Online Work
Like it or not, having a profession that requires you to make full use of technological advancements (think: the glorious speedy internet and all other tools that connect you to others) is your best bet to getting as much workplace flexibility as you can possibly imagine.
But of course, you'd better pray you have super cool bosses who love travelling as much as you do and who do not think seeing you in person is not a die, die must have kind of thing. If you're a trustworthy employee who can get your job done efficiently no matter where in the world you may be, or if you're your own boss and you're running an online business, your job may be totally compatible with travelling.
When you do hit a jackpot job that affords you such unthinkable flexibility, hold on tightly to it and make sure you book your travels at places with a stable internet connection.
2. Be In A Profession That Pays You To Travel
I don't know about you but being in a profession that pays one to travel is a dream come true for many, myself included. From social media influencers, travel bloggers, travel reporters and travel and food TV programme hosts to air stewardesses, stewards and pilots, you certainly have options if you have the right skills and are in the right job.
Besides, having a job that pays you to travel is one of the ways where long term travel can absolutely be cheaper than staying put.
3. Be A Stellar Photographer
Photography is a superb skill that can really pay off if you are obsessed with the science and art of the craft, exceptionally talented at composing great pictures that tell compelling stories and all the technical details simply do not faze you.
Want to be a photographer who gets to travel to places? Options that you can look at include the ever-popular National Geographic, National Geographic Travel and other travel publications. Needless to say, you need to first be a photography maestro who's got solid work published (and recognised) in a myriad of different media before Nat Geo would want to hire you.
Also, with more and more couples opting to shoot their pre-wedding photos overseas, wedding photographers seem to be increasingly high in demand.
One more option that you have is to build your own brand name on social media with a ton of stunning visuals to show the world. There are plenty of great photographers who get to travel the world because of social media!
4. Be Your Own Boss
Who wouldn't want to work for themselves at some point in time, right? If you can, be your own boss and work wherever you want. Although it pays to know that having a business that works online really helps.
Travelling around the world for free while working is not some far-fetched dream. It's entirely possible.
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VOCABULARY WORDS:
1. Glorious (adj.) ~ having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration
2. Compatible (adj.) ~ (of two things) able to exist or occur together without conflict
3. Stable (adj.) ~ resistant to change of position or condition not easily moved or disturbed
4. Stellar (adj./informal) ~ exceptionally good outstanding
5. Faze (v./informal) ~ disturb or disconcert (someone)
6. Myriad (adj.) ~ a ｃountless or extremely great number
7. Stunning (adj.) ~ extremely impressive or attractive
8. Far-fetched (adj.) ~ unlikely and unconvincing implausible
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. How do you feel about travelling for work? How about travelling for fun? Do you think it's possible to combine the two? Discuss your answers.
2. What kinds of jobs include travelling? Would you like to do any of them?
3. Is travelling often possible in your job? How can you take a leave from work?
4. Is it possible for you to work outside of the office or do you need to always be in?
