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How The Internet Has Turned Us Back Into Nomads.

March 23, 2017 by  
Filed under Opinion, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

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(ThyBlackMan.comIt’s a trend that’s been going on for a number of years now. People are becoming more nomadic than ever before, moving on from place to place much more easily. The world is shrinking as people look abroad for new opportunities. The internet has obviously been a major force in this global change. Moving to another country no longer means that you are cut off from your home. Here are just a few reasons why the internet has made us more nomadic.

Job Opportunities are Worldwide

Many businesses are multinational with offices all over the world. Other smaller businesses are just on the hunt for the very best global talent that is available. The internet makes it easy to advertise these job roles to people from across the globe, and accept applications online. As well as this, interviews can be conducted face to face via services like Skype. If you have skills that are desirable, the world may very well be on the lookout.

Communication is Global

People are now able to speak with the rest of the world at the touch of a button. Distance is no longer seen as the massive barrier that it once was. In the past, people may well have been put off moving a long way away, knowing that they may only be able to communicate with loved ones by letter or an expensive phone call. On the large part, the internet has made staying in touch the world totally free.

People Can Work From Anywhere

More and more people are self-employed or working as freelancers. The number of jobs that can be done using just a laptop and a decent WiFi connection has risen drastically. The internet has opened up a world of opportunities for people looking to work as digital nomads or those who are wanting to go location independent. People are jumping at the opportunity to do their usual job while living on the other side of the world.

Setting Up A New Life is More Straightforward

Whether you are moving somewhere within your own country or somewhere totally new, the internet has made it easy to get up and running. You can search for various different places to live online, compare moving companies, and purchase furniture, to name but a few things. In the past, moving could be a very complicated process. Now it can be done with just a few hours of surfing the web.

Meeting People is Easy

One of the most daunting aspects of moving to a new place used to be meeting new people. The internet has taken care of this as well – whether this is through dating apps or just searching for some of the clubs and social activities in the nearby area. There are so many doors that have been opened that were once closed, moving to a new place no longer has to be intimidating and difficult.

There’s no doubt that the internet has made us more nomadic than ever and there’s no sign of this slowing down anytime soon.

Staff Writer; Ted Martin


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