Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad
Charlotte Gray of SafetyWing Talks About Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad
Charlotte Gray traded her corporate job and commute for an idyllic lifestyle as an expat in The Netherlands, working for Mercedes Benz. However, when she moved back home to London during the pandemic, she struggled to cope with reverse culture shock and work-from-home burnout. That's when she decided to move to Barbados, apply for a remote job with SafetyWing, and never look back.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to be "responsible" by postponing your travel plans and waiting to live life on your own terms, this episode is for you.
At the end of this episode, Charlotte also offers incredibly valuable advice on how to find a remote job or transition into freelancing or working for yourself online.
EPISODE 172 TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Experiencing reverse culture shock
Moving abroad to be near nice people
What it’s like living in Maastricht in The Netherlands
Pressure from family and society to follow a normal path
Tips for finding your first remote job
How to transition from a traditional job to working for yourself
Increasing your income from remote work to match your traditional salary
Taking the leap to becoming a digital nomad
How SafetyWing will change the world with their mission that aims to revolutionize the way you travel and live overseas: educating, inspiring, protecting, and making the world a better place “working here doesn’t feel like work.”
Mental health and wellness
The cost of living in Barbados
Saving money to travel
How to find balance while working remotely - switching off and avoiding burnout (even if you’re a “people pleaser”)
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Destinations In This Episode:
Barbados
London
Maastrict, NL
Portugal
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