I've traveled and worked remotely for years. My parents thought it was reckless, but my mom just quit her job to do the same.

Courtesy of Alejandra Rojas

When I started working remotely in 2017 with the hopes of advancing in my career while traveling, my parents thought I was throwing away a successful life for no reason. To them, success meant the stability of a job that required staying in one place, working traditional hours, and showing up in person.