Would you like to trade in your 9-5 career to live and work from anywhere in the world? A tropical island? The local coffee shop? Or simply from your bedroom in your flannel pajamas? There is a large community of professionals who are living (& loving) the location independent lifestyle. Why aren’t you one of them?
5 Popular Location Independent Careers
1. BloggerStarting a blog has been on an upward trend for several years with the hopes of easy fame and riches. Let there be no misconception; it is not so easy (there is a lot of work involved) , but it can be a lucrative option. There are many professional bloggers who are earning over $5,000 per month. Start by selecting a topic that you are passionate about, register for a free blog at WordPress and start blogging! You can learn everything you need to know about making money as a blogger from the ProBlogger website.
2. Selling EbooksThis is a popular income route amongst bloggers because they already have a captive audience. But, it is also possible to earn a living selling ebooks without blogging at all. Either create your own book or sell others ebooks through an affiliate program. Try signing up for eBooks.com affiliate program, select ebooks that relate to a specific topic and start marketing on your own website or through an email program.
3. Website/Graphic DesignerIf you are a master designer than it’s possible to make a decent living from anywhere with an internet connection. You can find clients on your own or try freelancer.com where you are able to bid on lots of design jobs.
4. PhotographerIf you are a photographer it is a great idea to start making money by taking captivating photos of your travels and selling them. You can create a website for your work or sell them online via stock photography sites such as Fotolia or Shutterstock,
5. WriterThere are plenty of opportunities for freelance writers, though it’s not the most lucrative way to make a living. If you are a quick writer, you can make okay money at freelancer.com or textbroker. Opting for the higher paying magazine gigs would be more ideal, but they are harder to come by.
Read The 4-Hour Workweek if you want to escape the 9-5 lifestyle, Tim Ferriss will show you how it’s done!
