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Every year, freelance journalism pays less. A typical gig today pays 80% less than the same assignment in 2001. It is no longer a sustainable career. It is, more often, a side-hustle, or the domain of the rich. But in the ashes, we have an opportunity to build a different kind of writing career. 

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A new Gallup poll reports that "40% of [U.S.] women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity." In 2014, only 10% said the same thing. And that’s not even counting queer and trans women specifically. Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.GallupGallup, Inc. It's not hard to see why. SNAP benefits are here one day and gone the next. Health insurance premiums can spike at a moment’s notice. Student loans are in limbo. All of these uncertainties make it hard to plan for the future. At Remote Queer, we’re focused on providing useful resources for LGBTQ+ people seeking work and mobility — whether you’re staying _or_ going. If you’re in Portland, OR, check out this guide that our friend Bryan at Stumptown Savings made to help you navigate food assistance in uncertain times: Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW WashingtonWith the cost of groceries on the rise and federal food support under threat, stretching your food budget is more important than ever. Discover how to leverage food assistance programs, shop strategically, and find the best senior discounts.Stumptown SavingsBryan M. Vance If you’re thinking of leaving, check out Help Me Leave, a “resource hub for at-risk Americans seeking safety abroad” to help you narrow down your destination: Country Pathway Explorer | Help Me LeaveWhether you have strict requirements or more flexibility, find your best options for safe countries to go to.Resource Map We recommend an Australian or New Zealand working holiday visa if you’re under the age of 30 — and we can help you get settled if you come to Melbourne. When I moved to Melbourne in 2017, I was looking for a kind of “Portland Down Under”. Did I find what I was looking for? Yes and no. Here’s my honest take on Portland vs. Melbourne so you can decide whether it’s right for you: I Moved to the Most Liveable City in the World - But It Still Doesn’t Feel Like HomeI moved to Melbourne, Australia, in 2017 — the same year that it was ranked the world’s “most liveable city” for the 7th consecutive year. Since then, it’s been up and down in the rankings a few times, only once leaving the top 10. And while the city hasRemote QueerSaul ## Two New Queer Books On the topic of feeling at home, we’re excited about an upcoming book by Lindsey Danis called _On Queer Homesteading,_ to be released on February 27, 2026 _:_ On Queer Homesteading - Lindsey Danisready to reimagine what home, belonging, and queer community can look like? Queer people are everywhere. But our stories don’t always venture beyond the city limits. Get Your Copy Now! In On Queer Homesteading, memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways forLindsey Danis - Queer travel writer According to the book description, in _“On Queer Homesteading_ , memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways for joy, kinship, and possibility.” You can learn more about it and pre-order the book here. I also just finished reading _DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?___ by Jude Doyle — which he describes as a book about “identities, patriarchy, and the trans and/or feminist value of never being sure”: DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?Did I Leave Feminism?Melville HouseMelville House It’s a fascinating read that dives deep into feminist theory, while also being a very personal look at the transition process for a trans man wondering “can I belong to the movement I care about while living inside the body I want and need?” Find it at Bookshop.org or your local library. ## On Travel Abroad Whether you work remotely or not, traveling abroad can be a much-needed respite from everything going on in the world, or a chance to explore a new country before moving there for good. But _who_ you travel with matters. This article by Queer Adventurers explains why you should be skeptical of “queer influencer trips” organized by platforms like TrovaTrips: The Overrated Promise of Queer Influencer TripsQueer influencer trips are a huge part of the LGBTQ+ travel market. They promise connection and community. But are they worth it? Most aren’t – here’s why.QUEER ADVENTURERS | LGBTQ Travel + Outdoor AdventuresLindsey Instead, they recommend booking a trip that “employ[s] local guides … support[s] marginalized communities … [and has] insider knowledge.” That’s one of the reasons I love traveling with NOMADTRIBE. They plan group trips to Latin America, led by people _from_ the countries they visit, and organize cooking classes, skillshares, dance lessons, and more. I recently went on my second remote work trip with NOMATRIBE, and while they don’t have any trips specifically for queer people, they’re incredibly welcoming to LGBTQ+ participants (and always get my preferred name right!). Read my review and check out their upcoming trips here: NOMATRIBE: An Honest Review of Brazil Wonder (2025)Last month, I spent three weeks in Brazil with NOMATRIBE, a travel company that offers “group trips for remote workers who love adventure.” This is my second trip with NOMATRIBE — after traveling with them to Peru earlier this year — and I can’t recommend them highly enough. There are dozensRemote QueerSaul ## Follow Us on LinkedIn Finally, we recently created a LinkedIn page for Remote Queer and would love to connect with you there! We don’t love being on mainstream social media, but we need to reach a wider audience in order to make this project sustainable. It would help us a lot if you followed us there and forwarded this email to anyone you know who might be interested in what we have to offer! Remote Queer | LinkedInRemote Queer | 5 followers on LinkedIn. Remote work & travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals & digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland OR & Melbourne | Remote work and travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals and digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland, OR and Melbourne, AULinkedInRemote Queer While this newsletter is free, you can upgrade here to get access to all of our paid posts and support our work for other people who need it. Thanks so much for reading! Saul & the RQ Team 💡 Do you know someone seeking a ghostwriter or developmental editor? I’m offering a $1,000 referral fee if you introduce me to a client who hires me to write a full-length manuscript. (Nomad Ghostwriter)

The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.

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