I Quit My $130K Job After Realising 4 Big Things
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- For the longest time I wanted to quit my job and pursue something I’m passionate about. I was always scared of the risks and wasn’t sure if it was the right move. These are the 4 key moments that helped me make up my mind. I hope they give you the inspiration you may be looking for.
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00:00 The realisation
00:52 When I knew I needed to find another way
03:13 What is it all for?
05:00 Does work need to be miserable?
06:37 Destroying fear
08:02 Something I guarantee you’ll need
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This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing written or discussed is intended to be interpreted, or relied upon, as investment, financial, legal, regulatory, accounting, tax or similar advice. 
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Thanks for watching! If you’re looking for work your passionate about, I made a video explaining the 4 things every job needs to be fulfilling. You can watch it here ruclips.net/video/KjWsK2xQ59c/видео.html
How the hell are you this underrated?!! It's people like you who I wish to see succeed. I watched your "How I Mastered Social Skills As An Introvert" video and was utterly surprised by the low view count. I don't know you, but I wish you the best in life, and I hope you will grow big on RUclips. Don't be discouraged if your video doesn't do well; just know that there are people who believe in you, I feel lucky having discovered your channel. You've earned a new subscriber!
Ahh thank you so much Eyeon! I'm so grateful you took the time out of your day to write such a meaningful comment. You've truly inspired me. I'll definitely remember this comment. I wish we could send handshakes through the screen haha. Wishing you all the best as well!
Glad this came up on recommended cause it’s exactly the video I needed to see! Love your work brother, good to see more Aussies coming up in RUclips game 👊🤝
Royce, thanks for the kind words brother! 👊
Another fantastic and enlightening video. Great work, keep it going.
Thank you for watching Dev!
Thank you for this video, I work in a corporate for many years then I left because I didn't have personal time and very stress. My health spiral down. Totally agree with you
Big ups Sam, this popped up on my front page and I'm glad it did. Extremely inspiring and will be here for your journey to 1 mil subscribers. It's uncanny the similarities in our background but the message definitely hit on a deeper level because of it. Can't wait to watch more content.
Thanks so much Ted, very grateful for your words of encouragement. It's feel really meaningful to hear from someone from the same background. I hope you're chasing your dreams too!
I’m 40+ years old, and it warms my heart to see the younger generations changing the culture!
Nice video! 🙌🏻 Good luck with YT, looking forward to follow your journey here. Love from Sweden 💕
Thank you so much!
The RUclips algorithm knows I want to quit my job and pursue my dreams too! Great video Sam and glad RUclips recommended your video to me! I'm looking forward to seeing your channel grow.
Thank you 🙏🏻 Haha the RUclips algorithm can read our minds!
This was very inspiring and I can sense your truth. I'm very happy I stumbled upon this
I’m very glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sam, randomly came across your channel, I dont normally leave any comment but for some reason this particular video of yours made me felt that I need to say something. Just wanted to say what a great video, jumping out of the comfort zone takes extreme amount of courage and its glad to see that you are enjoying what you do and doing well ! Keep up the good work.
I feel so grateful you chose to comment such encouraging words. Thank you!
woaw, i clicked on it expecting a classic guru talk, but then i felt this video, and then i saw the stats and ... how are you this underrated with so much passion ... very good luck to you, this is truly inspiring
Thank you for the kind words! I hope you got some value for your time
First video I’ve seen of you. Thought you had like 100k+ subs. Apparently 800. Great stuff, keep going 💪🏼
Ah Boris thank you so much for taking the time to share those kind words. You've made my day!
NGL I couldn't believe you got only 900 subs yet, was expecting somewhere around 900k to 1.2M until i looked down. Quality of your video was fabulous
Thanks so much for the kind words!
2nd time watching, really great video that hits hard. I’m sure this will help plenty to people. Keep up the great videos man!
Looking forward to seeing more great content! 🔥
Thanks man!
So relatable. I quit my corporate job over a month ago too and now focusing my enery to my youtube channel. I hope we’ll grow together!!
That’s awesome. Yeah fingers crossed! Wishing you good luck on your RUclips journey!
Mr. Chiu..... Your words were delivered in a manner that delivered unexpected chills down my shoulders and back your broadened perspective gave me reassurance and comfort. So many people do what they can do and not what they want to . Knowing that I can get the 20 years back I've dedicated... And hearing your story and thoughts I won't waste another day... I'm going to quit my 100,000 a year job and pursue my passion. Thank you for sharing your story it's given me the strength the light my ambitions fire. Anything that's happens after here I will always be thankful that you followed your passion to make this video that found me to encourage me to make this decision. I wish much success in whatever you pursue with life and thank you for that encouragement I needed. Cheers mate
Wow Andrew this is amazing!!! I'm so freaking happy for you. You won't regret it. If you've got this level of passion I know you'll succeed in what you're chasing. Whatever it is, give it enough time, keep improving at it and success will have to come. Holy shit wish I could shake your hand. Please let me know how this goes. You got this!!!
Great video motivational video Sam.
I'm quitting my six figure job tomorrow!
What an exciting move. Good luck on the new journey!
Man this video is amazing, thank you. Im not nearly as experienced as you or most people in the comments but i already find myself thinking, "man this can't be all life is" thank you!
You’re very welcome. I hope you find something fulfilling!
I am still working as a corporate employee and at the same time trying to fill in my passion for arts, business, and many other things. I can't do all of these things at the same time and I can't just quit my job now because I am also a Father of 4 kids. So, I decided to upload my very first brand awareness content last week, and it was not that bad, then I stumbled into your video which boosted up my confidence to make more contents. Love that you added that fact that, no matter how long you worked for a company, at the end of the day, it feels weird to that nothing just happened. Keep up the videos man! I hope to collaborate with you soon. From the Philippines here
It's awesome you've found the time and energy given the job and 4 kids, huge respect, it can't be easy. Keep at it!
When it comes to content I found it helps to learn from as others as much as possible to make progress come faster.
Collaborating would be awesome. Please keep in touch!
Really great video Sam. Production quality is top notch and great editing. You tell a very good story of how you came to that conclusion and visually showing us following your journey along. I know your channel is going to explode and I am here before the 1k subscribers! Do I have it right that you quit to become a RUclips content creator or do you also have other plans? A video on steps needed to quit your job or your thought process to make sure you are prepared would also be great to see next. Thanks and best of luck!
Thanks Adam!! Yes I've decided to dedicate myself to RUclips as a way of being able to help people . in the fields of personal finance, business/entrepreneurship and productivity.
Thank you for the suggestion. That topic is definitely on my mind, so will think about how it fits with what I'm planning. Grateful for your comment Adam
So ironic, but I’m in this exact scenario. Making $147k “not on the west or east coasts, but the Midwest where cost of living isn’t too high so the salary goes a very long way,” but I’m working 60 hour weeks, my mental/physical health is deteriorating rapidly and I never see my family. I definitely don’t want to climb the ranks even further and be even more “stuck.” Good on you for leaving my man - I hope to have the courage one day
It took me a while (years) to finally build the courage, so I know where you’re coming from. I found that thinking about the logical side of things (money, time, where each pathway would lead, whether I could succeed) helped me realize what my logical decision would be. And then I just needed a sense of urgency to push me to overcome the emotional resistance (for me that was turning 30). Wishing you all the best.
Couldn't agree with you more. After almost 20 years at a corporate job myself, I finally started my own RUclips channel to share what I like. It is extremely satisfying and rewarding mentally - but giving up that 6 figure salary is hard to swallow just yet 😅
Yes! Glad to hear you've felt the same feeling. Haha there is definitely a bit of a sacrifice in the short term, but as long as there's a clear plan I believe it's all about sticking to the plan and learning to execute it well. I hope it works out for you!
I cannot believe this content creator only got 700 subs and this amount of views. The quality of this content and its value 🥺 i thought its a guy with a milllion sub...
Thanks for taking the time to spread your positivity Nikyabo! 🙏 It truly means a lot
Doing bear minimum is the best strategy in corporates :)
U are right, dont do too much out of ur duty. Some bad leaders wont see that as a plus from employee and no apreciation
This video made me subscribe ⭐️👍🏼🙌🏼
Thank you! I’m grateful to have you subscribe
Hi Sam, came across your video today. I’m 2 years into my first corporate role - marketing. I’ve always prioritised work life balance. I don’t want to be like my managers. No life and stuff. I want to work to live. I want to reach a point where I can work part time and live on my off days. But for the meantime I have trouble finding my true passion. Things become boring and repetitive so quickly. Anyway, my 2 cents to help the algorithm :))
Thanks for your comment Mary! I think that’s a great goal to have. I hope you find it!
Honestly I'm surprised you didn't job hop as that is known to be the best way to give yourself a raise of more like $30k instead of $10k and there's definitely companies out there with better work life balance and even hybrid/remote work. It sounded like your company was playing typical corporate games.
Yeah job hopping really is the way to go to make more money. I ended up moving from that first job, that’s how I ended up with $130k. Although I still ended up wanting to do something different
Good for you Sam, from the bottom of my heart i mean it. but in reality not many people can afford to do what you did. Many are in debt, many may have lives dependant on their income. Not many were given a choice like you. But am glad at least someone out there is able to break this chain of misery and still have the means to do what they are passionate about!
Thank you. I really empathise with people who might not have the means to chase their passion yet. Everyone has different life circumstances. I’m a big believer in not giving up hope, or control, no matter how grim things get. All we can do is make do with what we’ve got and make the best move we can!
This an amazing life story
Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the video!
I hope you make it bro! I’m a small youtuber too, would love to connect at some point to see how things are going
Thanks bro! Good to see someone else on the journey! Absolutely, love to connect with like minded people. You can reach me on my Insta
yeah work needs to be miserable, but sometimes those pay well too, my most recent. Hard to find good work, not 50+ hours and good pay.
Perhaps. I hope one day you find a job that fulfills you
Time and love are the only precious coins. I’ve lost colleagues to an early grave at , 52, 59, 64 , 65. They did not see one cent of their corporate or state pensions. Slaves. Remember this saying that was told to me: “ You have Infiniti, to think INSIDE the box”.
Thank you for your insight. Life can be cut short at any moment
Hey Sam , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?
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Video would have been alot better if you had said what industry you were working in and given an insight into the path/effort you took to get there. I worked 10 years as corporate lawyer but over time realised that I hated 99% of it.
I hope you've found/find what you enjoy doing! Being a lawyer is hard. I'm sure that level of talent would translate well to anything you want to do.
I started out working for free as an engineer (no one wanted to hire me lol), then moved into consulting for all the deadline driven work, and I later took a step up into a business development role where I was doing a lot of financial modelling and general business improvement.
@@_Sam_Chiu You mean you were a BDM, right? :)
You misspelled a word in your title.
ok so quit the job, but then where is money for rent, food etc
I’ve been fortunate enough to save enough to cover multiple years of expenses
Maybe what you want is a chance to express yourself, getting yourself out there and your voice heard. People come with a variety of opinions. It is quite hopeful to think that you can help people without 2-way communication and knowing their situations personally. To stop being delusional and having a more fulfilling life and relationships (things that made you quit your job), I think, in addition to youtube, you should also get a certificate for counselling and have your own office in your local area. Also, your perspective was quite pessimistic. You or Dan were not replaceable. Both of you occupied a position in the company as valuable assets and only after you left, would a spot be open for someone else. Big problem was, you were in the company, but you excluded yourself as a part of its vision. Thus, feeling unfulfilled. It is your life and it is your responsibility. However, I just want to clear things up for others when they meet this situation of finding a meaning in life and work. It is mainly the attitude of that person towards their situations. It is not just because of the situations.
Thank you for your thoughts! I like your point on mindset determining feelings rather than situation. From a psychological perspective this is how our emotions work.
But I have to say that one fundamental need of human beings is autonomy, to be able to do things on our own terms. We hate doing things against our own will. And unfortunately the economic reality is that if you work a normal job you’re very unlikely to reach financial freedom. Want to take a longer holiday? You can’t. Want to buy that gift for your partner? Maybe not. Have a health issue? Unfortunately you’re going to wait or get worse treatment to save money. These are real frustrations for me at least.
Thanks for the idea on counseling. Perhaps it is something I will do. At the same time I do think many of us face common issues which can be solved with common advice, and using a platform like RUclips can impact millions of people rather than an individual basis.
$130,000 ? You sound like Stormy Daniels. 😊
SD didn't make that in a year, she made it in a session
John Gossling. Sorry your ex wife won’t let you see your 8 kids 😢
Of course foo it’s called a paid job for a reason. Your not doing it for free
Completely. There’s a cost involved to get the benefit of the salary. And to me I see a significantly better cost to benefit ratio doing something else. But for some a job might be good enough for them.
You can kake the exact same video about RUclips
What knowledge can you pass if you not successful? Lmao wtf
I don’t believe being rich is a prerequisite for having knowledge to pass on