THE RAG | WORK
Here’s Some Real Talk About Working Remotely Abroad
The more marginalized identities you hold, the less Insta-worthy it tends to be
One pandemic silver lining has definitely been the transition to more flexible working arrangements, something women have basically been asking for since they entered the workforce. Bosses are trusting their team members to get shit done outside the office and normal working hours.
With many countries opening borders and offering special visas to remote workers, it may actually be possible to live that #digitalnomadlife and clock in from overseas. I mean, who wouldn’t want to conduct Zoom meetings with an ocean sunset at their back and an umbrella cocktail in hand?
As a Black lady freelancer based in Istanbul, Turkey — my third overseas location — I’ve found that the reality of being a digital nomad doesn’t always live up to the fantasy. The more you diverge from the cis-het white normativity, the less your experience will look like what you see on Instagram.
Payroll and taxes don’t see color
At the risk of sounding like a toxically positive Karen, it’s not always about race. Your first problem as a digital nomad is actually going to be that payroll…
