{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep: 24 \u2014 THE OLDEST DIGITAL NOMAD ON THE BLOCK? \u2014 Important Considerations for Working, and Living Abroad","description":"This episode of The Wild Side is a little different. About nine months ago, Alan embarked on an experiment to work from his dream location in Koh Samui Thailand. A month ago, he received his coveted Destination Thailand digital nomad visa. As he points out, this is not early retirement disguised as gainful employment. His \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d move produces work from a tropical island instead of the English countryside. Alan shares the important factors necessary to work from an offshore destination, setting disciplines whilst living amongst tourists, and the cultural adaptations necessary to successfully transition.   Key Takeaways:   Three requirements to make offshore working viable. [3:05]   Cultivating disciplined work habits and achieving life balance abroad. [5:15]   Managing time differences and long-haul travel is essential. [6:45]   Challenges in adapting to a new culture, lifestyle, and language abroad. [8:50]   Nomad life requires a focus on the quality of available healthcare. [11:29] Resources:    HR Policy Association Alan Wild on LinkedIn awild@hrpolicy.org HR Policy Upcoming Events ","author_name":"A Walk On The Wild Side - Managing employee relations in global and millennial times ... 10 minutes at a time","author_url":"http:\/\/thewildside.libsyn.com\/website","html":"