Monika Guwalani
Blazing My Own Trail: Beyond The Boundaries Of The 9-6 Life
Finding Purpose Outside the Office Walls.
Instead of following society’s well-trodden path to ‘success’, I dared to blaze my own trail, living a life beyond the confines of a 9-6 job.
I was born in a small city called Kota but was raised in Abu Dhabi. My family moved there when I was just 2 years old. That’s where my passion for travel began. My parents would take me everywhere, and I was fortunate to have school friends from all corners of the globe, exposing me to diverse cultures from a young age.
Later, we moved back to India. I completed my undergraduate degree in Jaipur. While pursuing my MBA in Hyderabad, many suggested I become a consultant or an investment banker because of the financial security and lucrative earnings these professions promised. Taking their advice, I joined an esteemed organization. It wasn’t my first career choice, but I felt compelled to give it a try. After 5 years, I left the company.
Despite the immense workload at my organization, I always found time to travel, especially during weekends. Deep down, I knew that investment banking wasn’t for me. I had simply gone with the flow. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, my company adopted a remote work policy, allowing us to work from any location.
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This change presented a golden opportunity. I moved to the picturesque mountains of India and embraced the life of a digital nomad. I began working and travelling simultaneously, chronicling my adventures through videos and other social media content. This venture proved successful and validated my belief in the digital nomad lifestyle. Realizing that I could pursue my passion and still earn a living, I quit my job 6 months later and relocated to Singapore.
This decision set everything in motion. With savings accumulated over 5 years, I comfortably took the leap. Moving to Singapore was a fantastic decision, opening doors to numerous adventures. Since then, I’ve travelled to 9 countries and explored 50 cities in India, living the dream as a digital nomad, creating content, consulting for startups, and devising marketing strategies.
Today, I stand as a testament to the fact that one can earn money and achieve financial security while doing what they love. The traditional 9-5 job isn’t the only path to financial well-being.
Currently, I create content and guide aspiring digital nomads, helping them transition smoothly into this lifestyle. I advise them to find remote jobs, start businesses, and refine their travel mindsets. Moreover, I’m passionate about educating people on financial matters and empowering them to lead the life they’ve always dreamed of.
In a world of rules, I chose my own way, showing that when you love what you do, anything is possible. So do not wait to choose your own way.
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