Remote Year FAQs

The first step to joining a Remote Year program is completing a Remote Year application. You can get started here. If you’re a good fit for a Remote Year program, you’ll be asked to schedule a consultation with a member of our Program Placement team. Don’t worry - this initial consultation isn’t a commitment to join a program - it’s just a chance to get to know you and answer any of your questions. After spending some time talking about your current personal and professional situations, and how Remote Year could help you grow in each area, your Program Placement Consultant can help you decide which program is best for you. Once you’ve made a decision, you’ll be asked to make a downpayment. You’ll receive a confirmation, as well as an official welcome into the Remote Year Nation. That’s it! You’re in! We can’t wait to see you on the road. Other relevant resources: What was the Tipping Point that Made You Join Remote Year?

The Remote Year Nation is comprised of nearly 2,000 inspiring, global professionals who travel the world while working remotely. These individuals have unique backgrounds, spanning industries from software development and design to marketing and finance. The diverse Remote Year Nation is 57% female, 43% male, with ages ranging from 21-72. The average age of participants is 26-35. Members of the Remote Year Nation are part of a global community which provides them with opportunities to build their professional networks, open themselves up to new perspectives, and create deep, personal connections with remarkable individuals. Other relevant resources: Stories from the Nation

To join Remote Year, you must meet a few requirements: You must be at least 21 years old You must be engaged in a professional pursuit* You must be able to financially support yourself You must be able to speak English conversationally If you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to complete an application and speak to a member of our team about joining a Remote Year program. What is professional pursuit, you ask? A professional pursuit is a project, career, or passion that you’re working on while on program. Remote Year is a work and travel program, so it’s expected that you’ll have a larger goal to chase while traveling the world.

Remote Year does not provide participants with remote work. Remote Year requires that its participants already be in professional pursuit before they join a work and travel program. However, as a leading voice on remote work, we can provide you with the resources you need to start your remote job search, as well as best practices for working remotely. Remote job search resources So… You Want a Remote Job? 11 Most Common Location Independent Careers Top 4 Ways to Get a Remote Job 7 Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere Top 7 Remote Job Board Websites in 2018 How to Find an Entry-Level Remote Job 13 Location Independent Jobs That Will Make You Rich Remote work best practices What is Remote Work? 8 Tips for Remote Work Beginners 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to Remote Work How Remote Year Sets You Up for Success While Working Remotely 12 Best Tools for Digital Nomads

If you don’t currently work remotely, Remote Year’s not completely off the table. We can help you transition your current role into a remote position. Our Enterprise Solutions Team was created to help you get your manager on board with a work and travel program, with great success. More than 50% of people who go through the EST process successfully get approval from their manager to take their current role remote. Wondering what the term "remote work" actually means? Learn more about remote work here.

A work and travel program is an organized experience in which adults in professional pursuit have an opportunity to travel the world while working remotely. These programs offer a group travel experience on a set, curated itinerary, allowing professionals to experience unique, cultural experiences and events while on program. Work and travel programs provide professionals with an opportunity to experience remote work, a working style that has become more popular as technology has advanced. 73% of remote workers are new to the world of flexible work, having only gone remote in the last 4 years. However, this lifestyle is gaining traction, mainly because it has benefits for both employees and employers. Remote work allows professionals to work where they want, resulting in higher workplace satisfaction and increased productivity. For more information on work and travel programs, check out this blog post.