Study reveals high interest of Ecuadorians in being “digital nomads”

A study carried out by the Multitrabajos portal in Ecuador reveals that 99% of those surveyed are interested in becoming “digital nomads”reported this Sunday the Multitrabajos portal, one of the largest in Ecuador.

However, almost 7 out of 10 of the Ecuadorians consulted see nomadism as a modality that is not so easy to put into practice.

“Digital Nomads” is a Multitrabajos report in which 13,925 applicants from the region participated: 3,244 from Argentina, 3,355 from Chile, 3,196 from Ecuador, 2,641 from Panama and 1,489 from Peru.

It explores how common it is for people to work while traveling the world and how supported this lifestyle is by companies.

“Digital Nomads” they are professionals who embrace technology to implement a lifestyle in which they take their remote work anywhere.

“This tendency of the human being to want to travel the world is not something new, but thanks to technology today it is possible to do it for a large number of talents. And that crystallizes in the fact that flexibility with respect to schedules and the geographical location from which you work is one of the main demands of workers when choosing a job”explains Jeff Morales, Marketing Manager of Multitrabajos.com.

According to the study, the twenty-one% of the Ecuadorians consulted expressed that in the organization where they work it is not allowed “And they can’t afford to lose that job.”

On the other hand, only the 7% he does not decide to do it and the 4% you don’t feel ready.

He 92% of the Ecuadorian talents consulted have never worked as a digital nomad, while the 8% yes he lived that experience “at some point in your working career”, according to the study, which reveals a similar situation in Panama, Chile, Argentina and Peru.

Also, the 75% of respondents said they did not know anyone who works in this modality.

Among the advantages of being a digital nomad, the 23% of those consulted pointed to the possibility of being nourished by different experiences and cultures, while a 17% mentioned the possibility of expanding the professional network, while a 14% mentioned flexible hours when working and autonomy, a 12%

Regarding the disadvantages of being a digital nomad, the 3. 4% of those consulted indicated that the hardest thing is having to get away from family and friends.

He 25% emphasized the time difference in each country and how this can make work complex, while the 17% questioned the ability to adapt to a constantly changing context, a fifteen% referred to the difficulty in having clear work schedules, and a 9% He spoke of the lack of relationship and integration with co-workers.

Source: EFE