Look beyond the borders. Have you thought about disappearing to Europe? Or if remote work is critical check out https://nodesk.co I worked as an engineer for a startup in san Fransisco while travelling around South America for a year, was amazing. Source: 9 months ago

Hi all, how long and how much would it cost to build a similar site? https://nodesk.co. Source: almost 2 years ago

NODESK is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to learn more about getting into the digital nomad/remote work game. Not just a remote jobs board, this site features a vast collection of articles and tips written for, by, and about taking on this exciting new lifestyle (hint: you may even find some great deals on travel gear)! The remote jobs board section of the site is no-frills and straightforward, and broken... - Source: dev.to / almost 2 years ago

NoDesk helps you find remote jobs and connect with companies that offer you the freedom to work remotely from home or places around the world. Every remote job is hand-picked, tagged, and organized to help you find the perfect opportunity. - Source: dev.to / almost 3 years ago

Nodesk.co is great for a variety of different industries, and I have a couple of friends in similar situations as you that found decent jobs based on their retail experience. Source: almost 3 years ago

Last month, after mentioning the phrase "couchers.org" (a free alternative to Couchsurfing) in a private message to another user (who said on her profile that she prefers to be contacted there), I was instantly suspended. Source: 11 months ago

Yep, it's an issue with couchsurfing, nobody wants to leave a negative reference. This was actively being discussed in couchers.org. I myself felt pretty uncomfortable leaving a neutral reference once. Source: 12 months ago

You could also use couchers.org. It's more a follow-up to the broken couchsurfing.com, so a much wider scope. Currently it's free and says it will stay that way, they want to go with volunteer effort. Source: about 1 year ago

Couchsurfing: my preferred way of touring: you get to meet great and likeminded people, you don't have to lug around camping gear (although it's good to bring an indoor-sleeping bag). The site with name couchsurfing.com is broken. But the oldschool warmshowers.org and the new couchers.org are great! You have to treat this type of hospitality as a gift and not consider it a free service. If you can, hosting others... Source: about 1 year ago

Also, I would suggest joining a hospitality org. The best, original one is Servas - www.servas.org - but there's couchers.org, trustroots.org and others. it could help you immensely. Source: about 1 year ago