只需這4步，旅遊上班不是夢！

We used to clock in at 9am on the dot and head for home by 5pm, but the way we work is changing. Now, you’d be hard-pressed to find a company that keeps such rigid hours. Instead, we’re opting for greater flexibility to work whenever and wherever we’d like. In 2016, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely and that number is on the rise. As remote work becomes more popular, a new trend has emerged. Digital nomads, employed adults traveling while working, are taking remote work to the next level; and this tribe is growing quickly.

我們習慣了每天早上9點打卡簽到，下午5點打卡下班，但是我們上班的方式正在發生變化。如今，你會發現實行這種嚴格的時間政策的公司使你透不過氣來。與之相反，我們正在尋求一個靈活度更大的工作，依照個人喜好規定上班的時間和地點。在2016年，有百分之四十三的美國人表示，他們至少會花一些時間遠距離工作，並且這個比例正在呈上升趨勢。正如遠程工作越來越流行，一個新的趨勢應運而生。電子游民，也就是受僱的成年人邊旅行邊工作，這個人羣正在把遠程辦公推向更高層次，因爲這個人羣的人數正在快速增長。

In a recent study conducted by Hostelworld, 62 percent of US citizens said they would consider working remotely while traveling abroad if their company would support it. Digital nomads have a unique opportunity to meet the world without sacrificing their career. But how do you make your digital nomad dreams a reality? Here are four simple steps to follow:

最近由Hostelworld發佈的一項調查研究表明，百分之六十二的美國公民表示，如果公司給予支持的話，他們會考慮在國外旅行的同時進行遠程工作。電子游民得天獨厚地享有見識世界又不丟失飯碗的機會。但是你該如何讓這個旅遊辦公的夢成爲現實呢？不妨參考參考下面這4個簡單的小步驟。

Step One: Assess the Benefits

第一步：評估福利好處

Before you take your career on the road, take a moment to consider the benefits and decide whether you are fully committed to making the most of your time abroad. It’s important to understand what you stand to gain from this experience and weigh that against any challenges you might encounter. Throwing yourself into a new environment while maintaining a career may not be easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding both personally and professionally.

在你決定走這條路之前，你需要花點時間考慮它的優勢長處，然後再判斷你能否充分利用在國外生活的時間。你得理解幫助你獲取經驗的東西是什麼，並衡量所有你可能會遇到的挑戰，這都是很重要的。把你自己丟進一個完全陌生的環境的同時，還要保持事業的發展，這可能不會是容易的事情，但對於個人和專業來說都是極其有價值的。

US citizens who have worked remotely while traveling abroad report a number of benefits including the ability to explore new places, learn about a new culture, meet new people, boost creativity and beyond. Integrating travel with work can lead to newfound inspiration and a fresh perspective. Whether you’re in need of a new adventure, a change of scenery or a chance to expand your network, working remotely while traveling offers an opportunity to grow that simply cannot be replicated in a traditional office environment.

寓旅行於工作的美國公民們表示他們從中獲得了許多好處，包括探索新地方的能力，學習新文化，結識新朋友，增加創造力，等等。把旅遊與工作結合在一起能夠激發新的靈感以及新的思考角度。不管你是否正需要新的冒險，還是改變眼前的視野，甚至是擴大人際關係網的機會，寓旅行於工作能夠給你一個無法被傳統辦公環境所複製的成長機會。

Step Two: Approach Your Employer

第二步：找僱主談談

While some companies may already have remote work programs in place, others will need a bit of convincing. Approximately one third of US citizens who play a role in hiring at their company said they would support remote travel programs and an additional 35 percent said they would consider it depending on the situation. Whether your company embraces the digital nomad movement or not, you’ll want to approach your employer with a plan of attack. Where will you be traveling? Can your role be carried out remotely and how will you meet daily job requirements? How will coworkers be able to contact you? How does this benefit the company?

雖然有些公司可能早已設置了遠程辦公的項目，但是有的公司還需要多加斟酌。大約三分之一在公司裏處於招聘職位的美國人表示，他們支持遠程旅遊的項目，而另外有百分之三十五的認爲他們會根據實際情況而考慮。不管你的公司是否設有旅遊辦公的活動，你都可以找你的僱主談一談，進行有計劃地溝通。你將前往何地旅遊？你的職位能否勝任遠程工作以及你如何完成每天的任務？同事們如何聯繫到你？這對於公司有什麼好處？

The good news is that 71 percent of US citizens report being equally or more productive when working remotely. What’s more, nearly 70 percent of those who have worked remotely while traveling said they were just as productive if not more productive during that time period. Ensure your employer that travel will not hinder productivity. Instead, it’s a chance to elevate daily work and foster new opportunities.

好消息是，有百分之七十一的美國公民表示，他們在遠程辦公的時候更能被公平地對待，而且工作效率更高。再者，他們之間接近百分之七十的寓旅行於工作的人表示他們在日常效率較低的時間段效率一樣高。你得向僱主保證你的旅行不會降低你的工作效率。相反，這是一個提高日常工作效率以及培養新機遇的契機。

Step Three: Plan Your Adventure

第三步：爲你的冒險做好計劃

With approval from your employer, it’s time to start planning your digital nomad journey. Whether you’re interested in spending a month in a single city or a year traveling across Europe, there are a number of programs—such as Nomad List, Remote Year and Hacker Paradise—that can foster great remote work experiences. And these programs aren’t just for millennials. In fact, it’s older generations that are most interested in applying to formal programs that support remote work while traveling. Those between the ages of 45 and 49 are twice as likely to express interest in a remote work program.

僱主同意了，那麼就是時候計劃你的旅遊辦公行程了。不管你是否樂意只在一個城市呆上一個月，或者用一年時間遊遍歐洲，都會有許多計劃能夠豐富你的遠程工作經歷（比如Nomad List, Remote Year和Hacker Paradise）。這些項目也不僅僅爲千禧一代而設的。實際上，年紀稍大的一代在正式的旅遊辦公項目的佔比最大。年齡在45到49歲的人們對於遠程辦公的計劃的興趣更是翻倍。

It’s also important to establish a budget for your journey. The most common concern when working while traveling is having the financial resources necessary to fund the digital nomad lifestyle. Rest assured that you’ll maintain your normal income, and may actually be able to live on a tighter budget abroad than you could at home. For example, hostels offer extremely affordable accommodations and open social spaces, so you won’t need to budget for an office space.

做好旅程預算同樣重要。旅程辦公的最最需要注意的是需要有必備的資金資源以支撐電子游民的生活。其他的則要保證你能夠維持正常收入，以及可能實際上會以比在本國更緊的生活預算。例如，招待所能夠很大程度上提供完備的住宿條件，開放的社交平臺，所以你不必需要考慮辦公場所的預算。

Step Four: Make the Most Out of Your Journey

第四部：充分利用你的旅程

Finally, don’t forget to put your travel experiences to good use, specifically on your resume. Integrating travel into your daily routine gives you the opportunity to build a richer life experience that shows off critical skills like confidence, creativity, communication and beyond. Just over 73 percent of US citizens who bring up travel experiences during the interview process report that it had a positive impact on the recruiter’s decision. So don’t be afraid to leverage your digital nomad journey throughout your career.

最後，不要忘了好好施展你的旅遊經驗，在簡歷上仔仔細細地寫出來。寓旅行於日常行程能夠爲你積累更豐富的生活經驗提供良好機會，這些經驗能夠展示重要的技能，例如自信，創造力，溝通能力等等。超過百分之七十三的美國公民在面試過程中提到了旅遊經歷，有報告顯示這對於僱主的決定具有正面的影響。所以不用擔心，把你的職業生涯中的旅遊工作經歷好好利用起來。

It’s getting easier and easier to maintain your career while traveling the world. With this growing trend of Nomad Work, employers are becoming increasingly comfortable with employees exploring other cultures while on the job, they’re even starting to support it! So get out and explore, you no longer have an excuse not to meet the world.

如今想要保持事業發展又能旅遊世界真的越來越簡單了。對於旅行上班的趨勢日益上升，僱主們也會越來越接受員工們在本職位的期間去探索其他的文化，他們也開始支持這種辦公形式了！所以走出去，探索，你就不再有藉口不去見識世界了。

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