Building a global social safety net for digital nomads & remote workers. Distributed team of 150+ people from 60+ countries. YC alum. Founders @PlumiaCountry.
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The internet is a place. What should we build there?
Get paid to explore the foundations, laws, and aesthetics of an internet-native civilisation with the @PlumiaCountry Fellowship.
1,500/month, funded trip to Morocco, and access to 500k+ audience. 👉 borderless.substack.com/p/th…
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Big news! 👇
We've just closed a $35M Series B funding round, to help us build a global social safety net and work towards our mission: building the first country on the internet and ensuring equal opportunity and freedom for everyone. 🌎
forbes.com/sites/jonathankea…
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We need your help! 🇺🇦
We’re compiling a list of remote companies currently hiring roles that Ukrainian citizens can apply to.
If you know of such roles/companies, please let us know! We’d also be very grateful if you could share this tweet. 🙏
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How did we manage to see a 97% retention rate and grow significantly over the past five years?
Pay Equity.
Dive into @WIRED's latest article and learn more now 👇
wired.co.uk/article/safetywi…
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If you tweet about:
• remote work / productivity
• building remotely
• being a digital nomad
• global teams / global hiring
• remote startups
...then we'd love to connect with you and follow you! Tell us what you do below 👇
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We are:
✅ Remote workers
Looking for:
✅ A future where your passport doesn't determine your opportunities in life and work
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Based on LinkedIn data, job seekers in 2022 are showing a lot more interest in remote rather than office jobs.
Eventually, almost every company that can be remote will be remote, if they want to attract top candidates.
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Reasons why remote workers are more productive:
• They create their perfect work environment
• They build their ideal daily routine
• They don't waste time commuting
• They eliminate distractions
• They can take breaks as needed
Anything else you'd add to the list?
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Upwork predicts that by 2025, 22% of Americans will work remotely, which is an 87% increase compared to pre-pandemic estimates. 💡
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Remote Health is here! 🎉
The first global health insurance built specifically for remote teams - it's simple, global and covers your entire remote team under ONE PLAN!
Follow the link to see how it works!
#remotework #remote
bit.ly/3cp4Pxe
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Drumroll please... 🥁
Our Best Remote Startups to Work For list is finally out! 🙌
We wanted to recognize the remote startups that are going above and beyond to make their companies an absolute pleasure to work at.
Take a look at the winners!
buildingremotely.com/blog/be…
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Looking for the perfect remote job? Save this list of the best remote job boards:
🌎 Global:
@RemoteOK
@AngelList
@weworkremotely
@workewco
@growmotely
@workingnomads
@SkipTheDrive
@remotiveio
🇪🇺 EU:
@EuRemote
🇺🇸 US:
@flexjobs
@OttaHQ
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With remote work, startups (and larger businesses too) can finally attract, recruit and retain diverse teams like never before. A whole new world.
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In 2022, it's estimated that 16% of companies globally are fully remote. We're excited to see this number rising in the next few years!
Remote work is not a phase, but a significant part of the future of work.
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UPDATE — Nomad Insurance will now cover Covid-19.
Read more about what this means for your existing policy on our website: bit.ly/2EQrCWx
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I am:
✅ a remote worker
Looking for:
✅ a cute cafe with plugs and good wifi to work from for hours that won't judge me after my 3rd iced coffee
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Congrats to our list honourees for leading the remote way! 🎉
@BunnyStudio
@growmotely
@workplayjam
@HeyOyster
@getbravely
@TeamGalacticFed
@producers_mkt
@sayrhino
@makrwatch
@doist
@hackerparadise
@remote
@Jobbatical
@Fluent_Forever
@gitlab
@GooseChase
@buffer
@getimpala
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Some of the best remote team management tools:
@NotionHQ
@SlackHQ
@gitlab
@asana
@todoist
@AlmanacDocs
@nTaskManager
@mondaydotcom
@getTeamflow
@focusmate
💬 What else would you add to the list?
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Looking for a remote job? Here’s where to find one:
@RemoteOK (also requires a salary range ✅)
@AngelList
@weworkremotely
@workewco
@growmotely
@workingnomads
skipthedrive.com
@remotiveio
@flexjobs
@OttaHQ
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A world of remote work is more:
🌎 Inclusive
🌱 Sustainable
🏃♂️ Healthy
👨💻 Productive
💸 Cost-efficient
💭 What else?
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Nomad Insurance offers quarantine coverage due to COVID-19, for policies purchased April 15th or later.
For more details and restrictions, visit our FAQ page. 👇
safetywing.com/nomad-insuran…
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Remote work is bringing us closer to a world of equal access to opportunities, no matter where you're from. Step by step 🌎
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Interact with this tweet if you think the future of work is remote... We want to see something 👀
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If you tweet about:
• remote work
• building remotely
• being a digital nomad
• global teams / global hiring
• remote startups
...then we'd love to connect with you and follow you! Tell us what you do below 👇
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Announcing our dream gig for digital nomad creators! 🙌 We're looking for a creative content creator to document their travel journey around the world to 10 coliving and coworking spaces of their choice.
Applications close on July 29!
safetywing.pinpointhq.com/jo…
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Worldwide search volume for the term "fully remote jobs" in the past 12 months. 🚀
(speaks for itself 😌)
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When you start working remotely / working from anywhere, there's no going back to a different life! 🌎
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Why are remote workers more productive? So many reasons:
🚗 No commute
💬 Fewer distractions
🕐 Flexible schedule
🪴 Ability to create their ideal work environment
🏃 Time to exercise
❤️ More time spent with loved ones
What else?
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Raise your hand if you've seen an increase in productivity and satisfaction with your job since working remotely!
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This is an appreciation post for all companies that allow their teams to work remotely and to prioritise their quality of life, freedom, and healthy productivity. 🥰
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Interesting data on Google Trends - the term "global remote jobs" has doubled in popularity in the past year, and these are the regions where it has been most popular:
1. United States 🇺🇸
2. Canada 🇨🇦
3. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
4. Philippines 🇵🇭
5. India 🇮🇳
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Between March and April 2021, a @FlexJobs survey found that 58% of respondents would “absolutely look for a new job if they cannot continue remote work.”
The people have spoken 😌
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Our vision at SafetyWing is to build a global social safety net.
That should include: health, retirement, and income protection available to everyone, everywhere. 🌎
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Remote workers are reportedly 22% happier than office workers.
People thrive when they have freedom and flexibility; it's been proven in many cases and remote work made it apparent in work environments too.
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Getting a high paying remote job while staying somewhere with a low cost of living is the biggest life hack!
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Remote work offers you the privilege of building your job around your life and not the other way around. Your home, social circle, and location are no longer tied to your job.
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Remote work ≠ Work from home. You can work remotely from your favorite cafe, library, co-working space... Any place that inspires you is now an option.
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Things we're grateful for today:
1. The ability to work remotely
2. More and more companies offering remote options
3. The world moving towards greater freedom and flexibility ✨
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According to @owllabs, 16% of companies globally are fully remote. We're heading in the right direction 🌎😉
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Remote work = Freedom.
Freedom to work however you want, wherever you want.
Are you an extrovert? 👉 Enjoy deep work at a co-working space.
Are you a traveler? 👉 Enjoy deep work while at the beach.
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Why do you choose remote? Quote with #IChooseRemote and let us know!
At Remote, we’re building a future of work where location won’t be a barrier to talent.🌍
Share #IChooseRemote with your story and tell us why you choose flexible work! 🙌
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Join us in Paris!
We’re hosting remote startup leaders in Paris on 5/3 to discuss the most pressing challenges in remote work. We’ll have small group discussions on the future of work, what it means to thrive remotely, and building healthy teams.
DM to request an invitation! ☺️
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If you're lucky enough to work remotely, use it to spend time with loved ones, structure your ideal daily life and take back control of your time! ☺️
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Employees don’t want companies that are “like a family”, they want companies that allow them enough flexibility and remote work to actually spend time with their family and loved ones. ☀️
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Gen Z is entering the workforce, and they're prioritizing things like work-life balance, flexibility, and freedom. Remote companies that create a truly healthy working culture can tap into that and be the first to embrace the new generation of employees in the next few years.
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No morning commute = going on a morning run, enjoying breakfast with your family, or just having a slow morning, stress-free. 💭
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Remote work isn't just about not commuting and working more comfortably; it's about prioritizing the things that matter most in your life, in a way that was previously impossible. 🚀
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The number of remote workers is expected to double over the next five years.
Here are 10 remote work-related stats that anyone interested in the future of work needs to know:
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Which cities/countries do you think will rise among remote workers in the future? (Factors like lower cost of living, higher quality of life, and access to good amenities and communities always play a big part.)
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Your career no longer has to stay local (and neither does your salary). With remote work, you can finally apply to jobs globally that pay the same independently of location. 💬
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Why're we launching on Product Hunt? Because we've massively overhauled Nomad Insurance.
Check out how easy it is file a claim 👇
loom.com/share/990d1c0f0a6a4…
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In remote companies, culture couldn't be more important. That includes:
🧠 Preventing burnout
🕐 Working healthy hours
🤝 Collaborating and connecting with others
🤍 Employee retention
💡 Shared values
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NEW Nomad Health: full health insurance for people who live, work & travel anywhere 🎉
🌏See any doctor in 175+ countries
💰$0 deductible & reimbursement within 7-15 days
✅Coverage for pre-approved existing conditions, cancer & more
Learn more now 👇
safetywing.com/nomad-health
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How can asynchronous work simplify remote collaboration? In our new podcast episode, we spoke to @adampnathan, Founder & CEO of @AlmanacDocs about managing asynchronous teams, and more!
buildingremotely.com/episode…
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Did you know that companies that allow remote work have 25% lower employee turnover than those that don’t? Speaks for itself 🤷
(Source: Owl Labs)
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Transitioning from remote work and the life you build around it, back to an office job is nearly impossible - because people don’t want to let go of their freedom and flexibility. Who would?
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One of the main reasons we believe in remote work is because it finally gives the power back to the people to plan their everyday life.
You're finally able to build your own routine and work in the environment you choose, that inspires you the most.
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On Feb 22nd, we will be hosting a 1-hour live webinar with an expert panel from @remote, @cartainc, @doist and SafetyWing to talk about how to navigate pay for remote workers based on their location! Sign up below 👇
explore.safetywing.com/creat…
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We’re creating a comprehensive list of remote companies to help remote workers find the right place to join!
Add a company through this form: buildingremotely.com/blog/re…
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Check out our latest blog post to see why @Gonzohall recommended Ponta do Sol in Madeira as one of the best places to work remotely from! 🇵🇹
buildingremotely.com/blog/be…
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Episode 1 of #NomadCities is live! We're talking about the sprawling city of #LosAngeles with @ChrisRDodd ft. @outsiteco🌴 We're exploring the world's most #digitalnomad friendly cities with the bloggers, entrepreneurs and freelancers who occupy them. 👉🏽facebook.com/safetywing/vide…
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Big shoutout to remote work for making it easier for parents to spend more time with their kids 🫶
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Some pics from our team retreat in Slovenia! 🇸🇮
Remote teams: we highly recommend doing this once in a while!
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The CEO of @weworkremotely, @kkirkpatrick, joined us for this Building Remotely podcast episode to offer advice on how to find a remote job and advance your remote career.
For some great actionable tips and insights, give it a listen!
buildingremotely.com/episode…
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📢 We don't know who needs to hear this, but we're just here to remind you that it's okay to make mistakes! 📢
That's how you learn. "Dare to make mistakes" is one of our core values and we thought this was a good time to put a reminder on your timeline. ✨👀
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Working remotely finally gives you the chance to make work a part of your day, not your whole life. Use your breaks to read a book, talk with friends, take a walk, or meditate 🧘♂️
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We love that remote work makes it easier for companies to have diverse and inclusive teams by hiring people from different backgrounds and locations 🌏
That's how you build a happy and successful team.
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We did a survey with almost 4,500 respondents to find out how working from home is affecting people. Here are some of the most interesting things we found out: 🧵
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Looking for a remote job?
Start with this list! 👇
buildingremotely.com/blog/th…
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Cities are now starting to target individuals, rather than companies, to move there as they have the option to choose a place to live based on its merits.
Here is how cities are incentivising remote workers to move, by offering them different benefits.
buildingremotely.com/blog/ho…
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Our Remote Health team got to hang out with our partners from @deel at HR Tech last week! Here’s our Las Vegas photobooth moment 😎
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Storytelling is central to human existence. In a time where attention becomes increasingly scarce, engaging storytelling is a necessary skill to have. This podcast episode we had done with @JasonSilva taught us all about the science of storytelling. 💫
buildingremotely.com/episode…
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Super interesting to see all the research and experiments that have shown a direct increase in employees' productivity when they worked remotely compared to when in the office.
Who wouldn't want to get more done while being happier and healthier? 😇
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The majority of people who want remote work are unwilling to bend on this requirement.
Remote work is the only employee benefit that will save you money, improve your retention, boost your team productivity and completely open up your talent pool. All in one swoop. 👀
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Are you more productive in the mornings or at nights? ☀️🌙 Does your job support flexible working hours that allow you to work when you are personally more productive?
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The single most sustainable way to stay productive when working from home, is to take regular breaks.
Just a reminder to not neglect this simple but impactful part of your work day. 👨💻
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