Digital nomadism is a specific form of living and working that lies somewhere between flexibility and uncertainty. Although flexibility and freedom are among the main reasons why individuals choose this lifestyle, there are also numerous uncertainties and challenges that may be associated with this high degree of flexibility and freedom. Since the lives of digital nomads are often idealized, the purpose of this master’s thesis was to examine primarily the negative or less visible aspects of digital nomadism. In addition, I explored whether digital nomadism represents merely a transitional phase in one’s life and career or whether this way of living and working can be sustainable in the long term. I also examined how such a lifestyle affects the possibility of starting a family and ensuring long-term stability. In the empirical part of the thesis, I conducted five interviews with digital nomads, which gave me a better insight into their lives and work. I found that the most common challenges are related to social relationships, a lack of stability, work organization, and difficulties in establishing a work-life balance. A fully nomadic lifestyle proved difficult to sustain in the long term, while a combination of a permanent base and occasional longer periods of travel emerged as a more sustainable option. This form of nomadic living also proved more suitable for starting a family, as it provides greater stability while maintaining a certain degree of mobility. The findings therefore indicate that digital nomadism involves a search for balance between freedom and stability and ultimately between flexibility and uncertainty.
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