RWW Roundup: Japan Digital Nomad Visa, Remote Company Culture, Explore Africa & More

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Hi there,

We're excited to share the latest #RWWCommunity Roundup newsletter covering top-performing posts, 100% remote jobs, recommended resources, and more!

But first...

We're excited to announce that the R-Map Project EU LinkedIn Page is live! 🎉

R-Map is an EU-funded initiative by Horizon Europe, dedicated to exploring how remote work affects the urban-rural gap in Europe by mapping, understanding, assessing, and predicting the effects of remote working arrangements.

Join us on our journey to shape the future of remote work in the EU and beyond 🚀

Click here to stay tuned for exciting updates and engaging content.

👀 Top-Performing Member Posts

Here are some of our top-performing member posts recently:

📚 Many people still not believe that the Philippines could be a good destination to work remotely (as Thailand or Bali), but as I have been living here for a while, I can say otherwise. This country is growing, with substantial investments in improving resources and infrastructure. There are a lot of co-workings, the [...] Read more.

📚 Great news for all digital nomads and remote workers! Japan is launching a digital nomad visa. Here are the details! Eligibility → You have to earn $68,200 a year. Family → Wives and children can come along if they have private health insurance. Hint Hint SafetyWing ;). 3. Residency → You cannot [...] Read more.

📚 Building a remote company culture doesn't work. Honestly, I lost track of how often people have told me that. My team and I shifted remotely four years ago. And yes, I would lie if I said it was always easy to keep the spirits high and the team bond strong while you work hundreds of miles away from [...] Read more.

💛 #RWWCommunity Hero Spotlight: Julia Nathalie K.

Every month, we introduce an RWW Community Hero who has shared their story, tips, and/or support to showcase our valued members around the world.

Meet Julia:

"I wish I had your life." But are you also willing to pay the price for it? 

Sure, social media makes the #digitalnomadlife look all sunshine. Those great moments? They do stand out for me too.

🌟 But there's another side:

Dealing with time zone differences. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲. Getting food poisoning 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤. Struggling to maintain routines. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. [...]

Click here to read Julia's full story.

🌎 Remote-First Jobs Highlights

Every Tuesday, we publish a #HiringRemote thread in partnership with We Work Remotely, the world's #1 destination to find and list incredible remote jobs  🙌🏾

Here are our top three remote-first jobs highlights this month:

• Web Designer, MailerLite, Anywhere in the World
• Senior or Staff Frontend Engineer, Close, Anywhere in the World
• Head of Sales (SaaS), Salesmsg, Anywhere in the World

Do you want to tap into the number one destination to find and list incredible remote jobs? Get 20% OFF a job post with code RWW. Post a job here.

🚀 Recommended This Month

Get ready for an incredible year of adventure, connection, and personal growth with these exciting 4-month work and travel trips! 

Elevate your remote work game as you journey to a new country each month, complete with coworking spaces, accommodation options, a vibrant community of fellow remote workers, and curated local experiences.

🌍 Discover Africa (Sep 29, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025)

🌏 Explore Asia (Aug 4 - Nov 30, 2024)

🌍 Experience Europe (Aug 4 - Nov 30, 2024)

In partnership with Remote Workers Worldwide and Nomad Tax, enjoy a limited offer for a (free) consultation to get expert advice on managing your taxes while living your best remote life! Remote Year members enjoy 15% OFF services. 

Don't miss out, click here to book your FREE consultation today!

PS: Did you miss out on our LIVE event Tax Talk 101: US Edition with Nomad Tax last month? Join RWW Inner Circle to watch the replay now! (VIP All-in only)

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