I left my country 20+ years ago, been back only a few times, you'll find after many years your friends/famly won't understand you anymore and vice versa.
Ah you're more than welcome! When I make these videos it is with the intention of helping just one person - so if this helped you, it was worth it :) Thanks so much for watching!
absolutely spot on with these points, it has taken me 3/4 years from researching the correct career to being approved to work remotely from another country. This year I spent 1 month in Chiang Mai and loved it, hopefully my boss approves my request for a remote work visa, if not then I have valuable skills I have accumulated over the years to fall back on!
Thanks so much man, and congrats on being able to do it! Mannn Chiang Mai is so nice...such a good coffee shop selection there. Good luck man!! And thanks for watching :D
you know what you are exactly right because nobody talks about that they just brush up against it a little bit, but I don’t care if you come from the ghetto ghetto when you leave there then you will see how much you miss the people even a certain sceneryGood job because it really hurts when you’re away from everything you didn’t know you really loved.
Would be cool if you made some sort of guide to transitioning to being a digital nomad in Bangkok (mini course or something with like checklists and weekly/daily goals to keep people focused on the right things). I’m planning to make the move by the end of the year. I feel like things that go overlooked are essential things like routine, not falling into holiday mode etc etc
Ummm just like things to avoid, behaviour patterns that are easy to fall into and how to avoid them. How to keep busy. How to meet people without it being alcohol related. How to keep yourself accountable. Basically just how to transition to life as a digital nomad without falling into the trap of thinking you’re on vacation, but more so realising that you’re still working… if ya get me haha
When I left to live abroad twenty years ago it was really unheard of compared to today. We came out to teach English but many I met maybe were running away from trouble back home or looking for a change. When you come to teach English its quite a different experience all together depending on the school and country. Traveling abroad though it all depends where u go. If u go to all the tourist areas sure there full but head out to Thai areas Issan or the beaches in smaller towns not on the popular islands or party cities less people as well.
Hey your welcome. Yeah I took my passion for teaching then began working on putting together underground music events and helping promote underground music around South East Asia. Now I've been writing a lot of poetry and performing as well here in Hanoi, Vietnam. I'm published in my friends book You're crazy Volume 2 now I'm working on my own book as well which basically just drafting out the chapters headlines. I've got a load of stories and wild experiences in my life in general when it comes to living overseas.
Brother, I’ll be moving from Canada to Thailand in November. Any suggestions on where to stay? I’ll be there for a month and then will do visa run. Cheers
For me, it's whether my youtube and blog can take off in the next 5 years, its difficult. the algorithm crushes me at times. I have a decent stable job anyway but I'd love to do YT full time, but getting the views is inconsistent
really interesting perspective being disappointed with some of the things you imagined and not even knowing about some of the amazing things that really will speak to you. I guess you don't know what you don't know
@@harrymcfadden2572 sorry, but that is not true. As a Foreigner you need a Working Permit to work in Thailand. I am not talking about taxes, only about the working permit. Many DN got caught in Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, already. Google it.
@@trippinwitgeorge Very, very short... An individual who prey on the miseries of others by offering them happiness, wealth, and financial independence without effort, while traveling and drinking mojitos at a tropical beach. Most of the scam takes the form of courses, digital nomad schools, coaching programmes, etc. Most dust sellers are not even digital nomads. They traveled for one year or two at most, visiting as many places as possible, and now are trying to reap the benefits of that period. None of them have a real business. Their business is “teaching others” how to become digital nomads. Only a few of them are able to survive with their digital nomad courses, online classes, and schools. Many are still faking it until they make it. Others have a normal job nowadays or even live with their parents.
ooo love this comment! And I definitely know a few "dust sellers" then lol.I absolutely agree with you that there is this strange domino effect in the online courses space where coaches teach coaches how to teach other people to become coaches and there is actually no inherent value to be found. I'll play devil's advocate, as I do think all statements can be true but partial, and there are always 2 sides to a coin. I see "nomad" more as a label in relation to travel, and not so much as "making money online" - however the making money part is of course necessary to be a "nomad" - but someone could be retired, or have rental properties, or a remote job (or whatever) and life the life of a nomad. Also, I've personally invested $10k+ into coaches and mentors and my life is significantly better off for it - not that I couldn't have learnt the same info without it, but that was the path I walked. For example Sam Oven's Consulting Accelerator was transformative in my personal journey. Additionally, there are many companies like Masterclass, Udemy, etc - which thrive on the sale of courses. And I think that if someone, for example, travels and teaches other people "how to make money online" and they've never actually done it outside of selling courses and selling pipe dreams - then this person has no place to teach that which they haven't personally done - and the extent of their teaching should be contained to that which they know only. I know for me when I want to learn something new, I'll first go to TH-cam, and if it isn't there I'll look for a course by. credible teacher (ie...someone who has actually done the thing). I don't think there is anything wrong with selling courses, coaching, community, etc - as long as it is a fair and honest exchange of value for money in which everybody wins. From a business standpoint it is high margin and highly scalable, so I can see why people do it. And there are courses on things from coding to personal training to health and safety to...well, whatever. So I don't think "courses" are inherently bad - but certainly someone pretending to be something they're not, selling pipe dreams with no value - could and should absolutely fall under the term "scam". Anyone who uses things like "effortless", "turn key", "passive" - and so on, these are immediate red flags. I do think the nomad lifestyle is within reach for those with the raw skills and resources to make it happen (is it really that hard to get a remote job...) - but it will also require time, effort, frustration, disappointment, and in all honesty, most people won't make it (as is the distribution of most things). I think for me, it comes down to intention and authenticity. Thanks so much for sharing man!
Lol. I just got back from spending a month in Dubai, and am heading down south of Thailand 2 weeks, and then back to Dubai and then onto Vietnam. Everyone needs a base to roam from :)
I left my country 20+ years ago, been back only a few times, you'll find after many years your friends/famly won't understand you anymore and vice versa.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
Real stuff as always George! 😁 great advice
Thank you so much man!!! Hope you're doing great :D And we get to connect again soon :)
Thanks a lot for sharing all of these information! I actually learned so much 😅
Ah you're more than welcome! When I make these videos it is with the intention of helping just one person - so if this helped you, it was worth it :) Thanks so much for watching!
absolutely spot on with these points, it has taken me 3/4 years from researching the correct career to being approved to work remotely from another country. This year I spent 1 month in Chiang Mai and loved it, hopefully my boss approves my request for a remote work visa, if not then I have valuable skills I have accumulated over the years to fall back on!
Thanks so much man, and congrats on being able to do it! Mannn Chiang Mai is so nice...such a good coffee shop selection there. Good luck man!! And thanks for watching :D
appreciate the video george, headin out in 46 days to become a digital nomad. might cross paths!
Eyyyyy nice, good luck man!!! You will love it!!!! And thanks so much for watching 👊👊👊
Been in Thailand for 8 years and I've never been horrifically disappointed but I do agree with some of the points your making
Thank you 🙏 Yeah, I think the disappointment often comes from unrealistic expectations rather than Thailand being extremely disappointing :)
you know what you are exactly right because nobody talks about that they just brush up against it a little bit, but I don’t care if you come from the ghetto ghetto when you leave there then you will see how much you miss the people even a certain sceneryGood job because it really hurts when you’re away from everything you didn’t know you really loved.
Thank you man! Your people are your people no matter where you go. Very few pretty views are worth trading time with your loved ones.
I bet if I asked Chat GPT what a Digital Nomad looks like, it would show me a pic of you. You've nailed the look tbf 😁.
LOL!!! This might be one of the best comments I've got haha. Basically a caricature of a digital nomad!
Would be cool if you made some sort of guide to transitioning to being a digital nomad in Bangkok (mini course or something with like checklists and weekly/daily goals to keep people focused on the right things). I’m planning to make the move by the end of the year. I feel like things that go overlooked are essential things like routine, not falling into holiday mode etc etc
Dude I love this idea!!!!! I think I might do it man. Is there anything in particular that you'd like to see? 🤔
Ummm just like things to avoid, behaviour patterns that are easy to fall into and how to avoid them. How to keep busy. How to meet people without it being alcohol related. How to keep yourself accountable. Basically just how to transition to life as a digital nomad without falling into the trap of thinking you’re on vacation, but more so realising that you’re still working… if ya get me haha
Mate this is brilliant. I am going to do it. Thanks for the inspo man!!
@@trippinwitgeorgeno worries brother! Keep up the good work!
When I left to live abroad twenty years ago it was really unheard of compared to today. We came out to teach English but many I met maybe were running away from trouble back home or looking for a change. When you come to teach English its quite a different experience all together depending on the school and country. Traveling abroad though it all depends where u go. If u go to all the tourist areas sure there full but head out to Thai areas Issan or the beaches in smaller towns not on the popular islands or party cities less people as well.
Thanks so much for sharing :)
Hey your welcome. Yeah I took my passion for teaching then began working on putting together underground music events and helping promote underground music around South East Asia. Now I've been writing a lot of poetry and performing as well here in Hanoi, Vietnam. I'm published in my friends book You're crazy Volume 2 now I'm working on my own book as well which basically just drafting out the chapters headlines. I've got a load of stories and wild experiences in my life in general when it comes to living overseas.
Brother, I’ll be moving from Canada to Thailand in November. Any suggestions on where to stay? I’ll be there for a month and then will do visa run. Cheers
Eyyy nice! I'd say it depends what you're after really. What sort of trip are you looking for? - Also, have you checked out the new DTV visa?
For me, it's whether my youtube and blog can take off in the next 5 years, its difficult. the algorithm crushes me at times. I have a decent stable job anyway but I'd love to do YT full time, but getting the views is inconsistent
Man I feel you! I think thinking in 5 year time frames is the way to go. How long have you been going?
@@trippinwitgeorge 4 years on and off, getting more serious now. I want to be in Thailand by 40 if i can do it, been going there nearly 10 years!
I wish you luck man!!! I am sure you've got it in the bag :)
really interesting perspective being disappointed with some of the things you imagined and not even knowing about some of the amazing things that really will speak to you. I guess you don't know what you don't know
Thank you man! Glad you enjoyed it :D
Why do you think it is legal to work in Thailand without a Working Permit ?
It is legal if it is homework on your computer and not from a Thai company. As long as you leave the country on day 180 so your not liable for tax.
@@harrymcfadden2572 sorry, but that is not true. As a Foreigner you need a Working Permit to work in Thailand. I am not talking about taxes, only about the working permit. Many DN got caught in Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, already. Google it.
Just an FYI, the “s” in “Laos” is spoken in English, not silent.
Good to know - thanks!
@magnumfunnels6165 loas is French they don't say the s. loas people don't say s so why should anyone else?
@@thailandreaction in the English language the “s” in the Laos is spoken, not silent. That is why! 👏👏👏
@magnumfunnels6165 nah it isn't. It's only spoken by ignorant people who don't know any better
@@thailandreaction You are obviously ignorant. English isn’t likely your native language. Thanks for displaying your ignorance! 💩👏😂👏💩😂
Whats with the color tint tho
The colour grading does feel a bit aggressive. Too much?
@@trippinwitgeorge yes too much, almost like the new and very hated apple ad Thailand color tint hehehe.
oh my...I don't need that 😅😅 thanks for flagging!!
You just don't know where to go if you're only going to the busy beaches 😂😮😮
I believe I specifically referenced tourist hotspots and the popular attractions
Digital Nomads=Dust Sellers.
What is a dust seller?
@@trippinwitgeorge Very, very short...
An individual who prey on the miseries of others by offering them happiness, wealth, and financial independence without effort, while traveling and drinking mojitos at a tropical beach.
Most of the scam takes the form of courses, digital nomad schools, coaching programmes, etc.
Most dust sellers are not even digital nomads.
They traveled for one year or two at most, visiting as many places as possible,
and now are trying to reap the benefits of that period.
None of them have a real business. Their business is “teaching others” how to become digital nomads.
Only a few of them are able to survive with their digital nomad courses, online classes, and schools.
Many are still faking it until they make it. Others have a normal job nowadays or even live with their parents.
ooo love this comment! And I definitely know a few "dust sellers" then lol.I absolutely agree with you that there is this strange domino effect in the online courses space where coaches teach coaches how to teach other people to become coaches and there is actually no inherent value to be found. I'll play devil's advocate, as I do think all statements can be true but partial, and there are always 2 sides to a coin. I see "nomad" more as a label in relation to travel, and not so much as "making money online" - however the making money part is of course necessary to be a "nomad" - but someone could be retired, or have rental properties, or a remote job (or whatever) and life the life of a nomad. Also, I've personally invested $10k+ into coaches and mentors and my life is significantly better off for it - not that I couldn't have learnt the same info without it, but that was the path I walked. For example Sam Oven's Consulting Accelerator was transformative in my personal journey. Additionally, there are many companies like Masterclass, Udemy, etc - which thrive on the sale of courses. And I think that if someone, for example, travels and teaches other people "how to make money online" and they've never actually done it outside of selling courses and selling pipe dreams - then this person has no place to teach that which they haven't personally done - and the extent of their teaching should be contained to that which they know only. I know for me when I want to learn something new, I'll first go to TH-cam, and if it isn't there I'll look for a course by. credible teacher (ie...someone who has actually done the thing).
I don't think there is anything wrong with selling courses, coaching, community, etc - as long as it is a fair and honest exchange of value for money in which everybody wins. From a business standpoint it is high margin and highly scalable, so I can see why people do it. And there are courses on things from coding to personal training to health and safety to...well, whatever. So I don't think "courses" are inherently bad - but certainly someone pretending to be something they're not, selling pipe dreams with no value - could and should absolutely fall under the term "scam". Anyone who uses things like "effortless", "turn key", "passive" - and so on, these are immediate red flags. I do think the nomad lifestyle is within reach for those with the raw skills and resources to make it happen (is it really that hard to get a remote job...) - but it will also require time, effort, frustration, disappointment, and in all honesty, most people won't make it (as is the distribution of most things).
I think for me, it comes down to intention and authenticity. Thanks so much for sharing man!
Hate to break it to you, but you're not a digital nomad if you've just moved to Thailand...
Lol. I just got back from spending a month in Dubai, and am heading down south of Thailand 2 weeks, and then back to Dubai and then onto Vietnam. Everyone needs a base to roam from :)
Hate to break it to you, he even said he'd been travelling in the vlog.