Charlotte Gray traded her corporate job and commute for an idyllic lifestyle as an expat in The Netherlands, working for Mercedes Benz. However, when she moved back home to London during the pandemic, she struggled to cope with reverse culture shock and work-from-home burnout. That's when she decided to move to Barbados, apply for a remote job with SafetyWing, and never look back. If you've ever felt like you had to be "responsible" by postponing your travel plans and waiting to live life on your own terms, this episode is for you. At the end of this episode, Charlotte also offers incredibly valuable advice on how to find a remote job or transition into freelancing or working for yourself online. Episode 172 Special Offers: SafetyWing Insurance Apply for Ready to Relocate EPISODE 172 TOPICS: Experiencing reverse culture shock Moving abroad to be near nice people What it's like living in Maastricht in The Netherlands Pressure from family and society to follow a normal path Tips for finding your first remote job How to transition from a traditional job to working for yourself Increasing your income from remote work to match your traditional salary Taking the leap to becoming a digital nomad How SafetyWing will change the world with their mission that aims to revolutionize the way you travel and live overseas: educating, inspiring, protecting, and making the world a better place "working here doesn't feel like work." Mental health and wellness The cost of living in Barbados Saving money to travel How to find balance while working remotely - switching off and avoiding burnout (even if you're a "people pleaser") RESOURCES Related Podcasts: Building the First Country on the Internet with the SafetyWing Co-Founder Career Rehab: How to Find Remote Jobs with Kanika Tolver How to Find Remote Jobs on FlexJobs Overcoming Remote Work Burnout What Is Async? A Conversation with the Founder of Running Remote Destinations In This Episode: Barbados London Maastrict, NL Portugal Connect with Charlotte: Check out her travel blog Follow her on Instagram Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's patrons and welcome, Frankie! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.