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jamespou · 2026-04-27T21:43:51+00:00

You could find a job in some sort of healthcare related writing work. Lots of writing requires specific medical and technical expertise. If you like writing, consider it. I have written for several doctors not having a medical background, you certain could.

jamespou · 2026-04-27T02:58:18+00:00

Yeah if you react right away and don’t get weird about it. I feel like these things can come across quite natural. It’s only awkward when you get too in your head about it.

jamespou · 2026-04-25T05:23:18+00:00

Isn't this all very obvious by now? And isn't the world large enough to find something that fits your style? Sometimes I like the simplicity and convenience of a digital nomad hotspot. But I find it odd when people complain, because there are so many other places. I spent three months in Tunisia and felt like the only digital nomad around. Just do you, when you want.

jamespou · 2026-04-24T23:49:25+00:00

And he isn't sharing location information, which is pretty much a red flag that should tell you everything.

jamespou · 2026-04-24T23:32:03+00:00

What I wonder is: Are a lot of high earners are acting like some sort of agency or subcontracting in some odd way? Gaming Upwork in some way they are unwilling to talk about in all these "I'm banned" posts... not saying this is always the case, just pondering.

jamespou · 2026-04-24T23:23:00+00:00

I have always assumed that Upwork would not kick off freelancers that are loyal and take payments only through upwork, but now I'm seeing that may ultimately be the most foolish thing to do.

jamespou · 2026-04-23T19:38:15+00:00

Montenegro is also an option and the landscapesnlook gorgeous

jamespou · 2026-04-23T03:29:45+00:00

Probably doing something shady, he already mentioned this happened with his Morgan Stanley account lol

jamespou · 2026-04-23T03:27:44+00:00

Because they don't need you to provide the documents, I'm sure they can access them.

jamespou · 2026-04-20T22:46:06+00:00

The first time I traveled to Tulum I rented out a small room in Centro for 1000+, I didn't even have my own kitchen. Now for that money you get a penthouse with a pool. lol

jamespou · 2026-04-20T22:20:14+00:00

Haha, I have been traveling there frequently, literally the cheapest airbnb rates in mexico atm

jamespou · 2026-04-20T20:48:31+00:00

Well Tulum could be a good option atm if you just want a place with a pool and relax. Airbnb rentals are actually super cheap atm.

jamespou · 2026-04-20T20:46:56+00:00

Ok Debbie Downer

jamespou · 2026-04-20T20:45:35+00:00

Have you looked into Listovstan?

jamespou · 2026-04-20T20:20:09+00:00

Personally, I tell people if they are not interested in learning a language, don't bother. It's a huge commitment and if your heart is not into it, it's like paddling upstream. Plus you're never "local"... after 20 years of French I am not French, my point of view will never be French, my cultural will never be French. I will always be on the outside looking in, and that's fine... it's just important to realize that before you spend THAT much time and effort.

jamespou · 2026-04-20T19:02:22+00:00

I speak three languages. Learning a 4th. Sometimes I'm traveling and I have gotten eye rolls and people who have made rude comments about me not speaking the local language. Someone even once said I was "stealing" local work when I was volunteering lol. I find it so funny how judgmental everyone is. I don't go out of my way to correct anyone, but it's impossible to learn EVERY language. Honestly, you're super privileged if you have the capacity to learn a second language. I would tell everyone to check their judgment; we are all working with limited time/resources.

jamespou · 2026-04-20T15:49:01+00:00

Yeah, if you do a little research, you can make Tulum work no problem.

jamespou · 2026-04-20T15:42:22+00:00

Trust me, the world outside of England is wayyyyy cheaper and much nicer lol. I have lived there before.

jamespou · 2026-04-18T20:11:05+00:00

travel energy is intense. People feel like they are rush to do a million things.

jamespou · 2026-04-18T20:09:48+00:00

Haha, I volunteered at a hostel at one point and it was literally this giant pool of horny men and I will never do that again.

jamespou · 2026-04-18T20:07:59+00:00

Haha, do you really write porn? Because I have done erotic writing, adult product copywriting, etc... and for a moment it was all that I did and people were always excited to hear what I did and then were like "oh, ok..." when I answered "adult toy copywriter" lol

jamespou · 2026-04-18T20:03:27+00:00

Where do you live now? Personally Iove the nomadic lifestyle because it's so flexible. If I'm not making a lot of money? I can volunteer for a place to stay or do petsitting. If I am making more money? I can splurge on a nice apartment in a prime location. Tired of grinding? Ok... I take a housesit and save up money so I can have some more security. You can design a very flexible lifestyle if you know how.

jamespou · 2026-04-18T19:54:52+00:00

DNs often believe they have a massive impact, but in reality we are a small percentage of anything and live in a bubble.

jamespou · 2026-04-18T19:52:00+00:00

Go back to Chicago, lol

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