Hi all, I'm 25 year old and I live in Canada where I'm working on my engineering degree in automation. I'm currently halfway through my training, and I'm gaining interest in the prospect of a career where working remotely is a possibility.
I wouldn't mind -actually, I would love to- travelling across the world for startups and attending to major issues and whatnot, but an autonomous lifestyle where I make my own hours and don't have to waste a couple hours a day in driving/commuting is definitely something I'm after.
I'm asking for insight from people who have experienced this kind of work; What are the downsides? Advantages? Things to be aware of? Is it preferable/necessary that I first acquire a few years' experience in a "normal" environment before I attempt this lifestyle?
I've noticed throughout my academic and professional experience that I get considerably demotivated after a 2 months period of crunching through the same routine. Could be something I'll eventually break through by force of necessity, could not be, but I'm wondering if self-employment and contracting different jobs would be more fitting for me.
I wouldn't mind -actually, I would love to- travelling across the world for startups and attending to major issues and whatnot, but an autonomous lifestyle where I make my own hours and don't have to waste a couple hours a day in driving/commuting is definitely something I'm after.
I'm asking for insight from people who have experienced this kind of work; What are the downsides? Advantages? Things to be aware of? Is it preferable/necessary that I first acquire a few years' experience in a "normal" environment before I attempt this lifestyle?
I've noticed throughout my academic and professional experience that I get considerably demotivated after a 2 months period of crunching through the same routine. Could be something I'll eventually break through by force of necessity, could not be, but I'm wondering if self-employment and contracting different jobs would be more fitting for me.
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