Working From Abroad
Author: Michelle
Description: Working From Abroad-How is It Going?
Date: 2015-02-10T07:15:00+00:00

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# Working From Abroad-How is It Going?

posted on 10 February, 2015

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I am nearing the end of my 2 month trip to Australia. To many people this was a crazy decision, to go abroad to get my head back in the game after 10 years of working a high stress job and burning out faster than a comet in the sky.

I decided to do what was best for me in this moment in time. If I waited until everything was paid off I would never have gone and done what was best for me. There are a number of lessons that I’ve learned from 3 years of blogging about money:

- I’m a badass
- I can do anything that I put my mind to
- I am a side hustling queen
- I am a debt repaying machine
- I can make money from anywhere. I just have to hustle.

These are the life lessons that I had to learn. So, when I decided to quit my job and do what was best for me, I knew that people would be questioning my sanity. Trust me I was.

So, when I went abroad I was armed with a plan. Because I do have to pay off debt, and need money to eat. Let’s be real.

Working abroad posed some challenges specifically:

- Australia is 17 hours (give or take) ahead of most of the people that I’m trying to work with.
- Internet Connectivity-Is not as readily available as you would expect. And I had to figure out ways to use the internet that I don’t have to consider at home.
- I had to balance fun with productivity

How DId I Meet These Challenges?

- I made sure to communicate that I was overseas when making pitches. When I get to Hawaii I will be contacting individuals who have connected with me and are aware that I’m traveling. They were very gracious and I look forward to working with them
- Libraries RULE! I love libraries and thank goodness the Sydney and Melbourne libraries were accessible to everyone. I was able to get out of the hostels/friend’s house and sit down for hours on relatively fast internet networks and get some work done by going to the library
- I created a work/fun schedule-I basically alternated days for fun and days for work. This was very helpful because I was able to focus 100% on whatever activity I was participating in.

Set A Monetary Goal:

- I set an earnings goal and am proud to say that I was $40 dollars over my set goal for January. I’m not sure how February will go. I am flying on February 17th and that will be a 10 hour trip, then a week later for a 5 hour trip. Given the time change and the lost time that will affect my productivity.

Setting Up Side Hustles For When I Return:

- I’ve already begun setting up side hustles upon my return to the States. I’m hoping to do something when I’m in Hawaii (something fun)
- I’ve already set up something in for the week that I return to Denver.

So when you ask me about Working From Abroad-How is It Going? I have to say that it is going really well and I’m glad that I pushed myself in the way that I did.

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1. Laura / No More Spending says

   10 February, 2015 at 3:45 am

   It sounds like you’re very organised with your time and it’s working out for you. I don’t think you made a crazy decision at all! You rock!

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   - Michelle says

     10 February, 2015 at 4:45 am

     Thanks Laura! I’ll be eating lentil soup for most of March as I get things organized but I think things will be ok!

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2. Emily @ Simple Cheap Mom says

   10 February, 2015 at 6:21 am

   I love your work/fun schedule! You are a badass!

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   - Michelle says

     10 February, 2015 at 4:43 pm

     Work hard, play hard!!

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3. Tonya@Budget and the Beach says

   10 February, 2015 at 8:44 am

   Glad to hear everything went well!

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   - Michelle says

     10 February, 2015 at 3:09 pm

     Things are going pretty well. But, I am glad that I will be going home soon so that I can build some momentum.

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4. Mrs. Maroon says

   10 February, 2015 at 9:02 am

   That’s so awesome that you’ve been able to make it all work from around the world. “I’m a badass” – love it!

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   - Michelle says

     10 February, 2015 at 3:09 pm

     I’ve made it work-but, I really need to get back home to REALLY make things work!

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5. Kassandra (@KassandraDasent) says

   10 February, 2015 at 9:03 am

   I can relate to you about the somewhat difficult access to reliable high speed internet as I am wind my way through the UK. I definitely make the most of the good access I can find along the way when it comes to work. Safe travels back to Hawaii my friend and talk to you soon!

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   - Michelle says

     10 February, 2015 at 4:35 pm

     Thanks Kassandra!! The connectivity issue was unexpected. But, apparently it’s a big deal here. Australia is ranked #44 in terms of internet connectivity. Have fun in Europe!! Safe travels.

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6. Kayla @ Everything Finance says

   13 February, 2015 at 11:00 am

   Sounds like you’ve had a good, fun trip and learned and earned a lot too. 🙂

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   - Michelle says

     13 February, 2015 at 3:24 pm

     It has been a great trip-but I’m super excited to get home!!

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   - Michelle says

     13 February, 2015 at 4:38 pm

     It was a great trip, I did learn a lot about myself and others! Now, it’s time to get home and make things happen.

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