7/8 直播 | 數位遊牧 Digital Nomadism
7/8 直播 | 數位遊牧 Digital Nomadism
【中英】What is a digital nomad? Why is it a trend and why are some people quitting it?
Doesn’t it sound like a dream? Working remotely while trotting globally, making new friends and meeting exciting culture. But what are the pros and cons?
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What is a digital nomad?
Digital nomads are different kinds of workers. Some are freelancers (or a Slashie as they call it in Taiwan), some are entrepreneurs and others are on a full-time payroll1 with a remote working position.
One of my favorite references of digital nomadism comes from Urban Dictionary, “One who derives income remotely and online, rather than from commuting to an office. This enables the digital nomad to not need a permanent home base, and she/he can travel anywhere at any time. Often find them couchsurfing2, living in hostels, with friends, or in third world countries where rent is cheap.” What caught my eye is the last emphasis on “third-world countries”.
數字游牧民是不同類型的工人。 有些是自由職業者（或者在台灣稱為 Slashie 斜槓青年），有些是創業家，還有一些是全職遠程工作者。
我最喜歡的數字游牧定義之一來自於《城市詞典》：「一個透過遠程和線上獲得收入的人，而不是通勤到辦公室的工作者，這使他們不需要永久的基地，她/他可以隨時隨地旅行。 他們常沙發衝浪（註二），住在旅館裡、和朋友一起住，或者住在租金便宜的第三世界國家。」引起我注意的是最後強調的「第三世界」國家。
What are the upsides and downsides?
The pros of digital nomadism speak for itself3 - exciting jet set lifestyle4, no geographic constraints and all the glamor that comes with traveling itself. Sipping on a tropical punch while tapping away on the computer. But it’s not all roses5.
Being constantly on the move takes a toll on6 one’s mental physical health. Internet anxiety is one. Food safety and healthcare is another factor. This also explains why digital nomads tend to be younger folks who are relatively healthy. Some express difficulty in making long-term relationships.
Whether you decide to try it out or not, it may be smart to suss out7 the pros and cons and be prepared for them.
數字游牧主義的優點是不言而喻的—令人興奮的生活方式、沒有地理限制以及其他旅行本身帶來的所有魅力。 一邊電腦打字、一邊喝著調酒， 但這並不是一切完美。
不斷移動對一個人的身心健康可能造成負面影響。 網絡焦慮為其中之一， 食安和醫療保健是另一個因素。，這也解釋了為什麼這民族往往是相對健康的年輕人。 也有些人表示常旅遊很難建立長期關係。
無論你是否決定嘗試，最明智的做法還是衡量利弊，並分別做好準備。
Reference
上課時我以這篇BBC今年六月的文章做教材：The workers quitting digital nomadism
Instagram 直播截圖。追蹤 @teacherbannai 每周一起練習英文吧！
on a payroll 收固定薪資
couchnsurfing 「沙發衝浪」指背包客寄宿於願意提供房間或客廳的家主
speak for itself 顯然、明顯的、不言而喻的
jet set lifestyle 噴射機生活指常旅遊的刺激人生
It’s not all roses. Roses 暗喻美好的，not all roses 這裡就指這「不是一切完美」
take a toll on someone 對某人有負面影響、損害
suss out (slang) 衡量（俗）