EVERY JOB I'VE HAD THAT'S GOT ME TO THIS POINT...Builder, Waitress, Pot Wash, Company Director...
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Hey friends! I thought this could be quite a fun (and mind-numbing) topic to share. Sort of like a storytime. In this I share with you all the jobs I’ve done since age 12 - these include gardening, cleaner, care home kitchen staff, builder, waitress and more. I for sure believe that it’s these jobs that teach us the most in life, over and above the more professional roles! Ad*
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This may sound strange but these kinds of videos are actually my favourite ones! Hope you're still safe and healthy - have a happy Easter, Sophie! xxx
Helena Van Praet same here! It’s so nice to hear someone else her journey
Me too and the vlogs
Me too! I always believe that you can aspire to change and be someone new and better.
I actually clean private homes for a living. I have the same customers evvery week and I am home by 3 or 4. I have every weekend off, holidays and I get 5 weeks paid vacation. I was a florist before that and a billing/accounting/data entry/archive person for like 20 years before that and I have NEVER been happier than I am doing the cleaning thing. I have so much more time with my family and that is THE most important thing to me. I am an American who married a Swede and live in Sweden now. I've been here almost ten years and it is perfect. I was never able to buy or do the things I've been able to do until I started that job. It is so rewarding and I LOVE time challenges. Having a set amount of time and having to get something done in said amount of time. I have learned so many tricks and stuff with cleaning that my own home sparkles now. LOL! I wouldn't change a thing with my job. I can't believe it took me this long to find out that I love to clean! hahahaa!
Wow. That's impossible in the U.S. The quality of life for people in the service industry in the U.S. is usually terrible, unless they marry someone more well-off.
@@emmacat3202 I know, I remember that. It's sad that is how it is and that also, new mothers only receive 6 weeks maternity leave there. Here in Sweden they get a year and then the father can take a year to bond with the baby. It's so wonderful. I wish the U.S. would catch up with the rest of the world. People ask me all the time if I miss America and I have to say living in Sweden and having modern technology keeps me from that. Don't miss it much at all anymore.
I needed this right now!!! So many of us are struggling with our careers during this scary time and seeing other people’s journey is so helpful. I love your career/ advice videos! Strong professional women like you inspire me to keep pushing towards my goals! ☺️
Your such a beautiful humble down to earth classy women, full of positivity and kindness, such a boss women ❤️
Personally, these kinds of videos from you are my absolute favorite. You’re such a master of perspective in professionalism, and it’s EXTREMELY helpful to hear for a young 20-something professional.
Sophie I love your career videos to be honest, I watched those videos first when I stumbled across your channel. It’s so inspiring seeing who far you’ve come. A lot of people doing luxury videos put on airs but you are down to earth and open about how you got to the point of living this lifestyle. You worked hard and nobody gave it to you. A lot of us watching respect that!
Also I feel because you worked your way up you are more honest about luxury brands that have lost their quality overtime. A lot of people in this space are just happy to say they have a designer bag and just ignore how some of these brands have poor quality for the price point.
You've had a very humble and grounded upbringing Sophie; it has made you the person you are today. I love to hear stories like this. By any chance, can you change a tyre? 😀
You have such an admirable work ethic. Your parents have brought you up well to set yourself goals and to strive for them. I watch some you tubers who don’t seem to have much of a concept of the value of the things they show (bags, shoes etc) but you give off a whole different side to yourself and as a viewer I genuinely believe you have worked very hard to get where you are now. Good on you!
Your advice/career videos are my favourites!! I subscribed years ago for the fashion and cars but you can't achieve those without talking about working for them! Love that you do, as so many other channels just seem to show off luxury items rather than break down how to afford them👍👜
Thank you for this video, Sophie. This has honestly helped me out so much! I graduated in July last year and have been struggling to find a graduate job due to nobody hiring over Christmas and now the coronavirus. I've been working in a restaurant full time and I absolutely hate it but like you've said I've learnt some of the best life lessons and I still believe that everything happens for a reason. I found your channel a couple of months ago now and you're one of the most underrated RUclipsrs. You definitely keep me motivated and inspire me to keep working hard towards my goals x
Sophie how I wish you were my mentor when I went through my career story ! I love your journey and could have learned so much from you ! My biggest regret in life I have where my career was concerned was I never felt like I was good enough at anything I did ... be it a babysitter or a retail sales person or a compliance specialist for a major UK based bank. I let personal struggles affect my career and I eventually left the industry and now I am at an age where it’s very hard for a woman my age to get back a career let alone any kind job ... the mistakes I made ... can’t take them back ... but your story is incredible . ❤️ You truly inspire me ... just wish I were 20 years younger and had a second chance ... sort of an unfortunate twist of fate with this COVID pandemic ... my husband was in the process of getting transferred to London ... and I was getting all prepared to rejoin his bank which is headquartered in London ... but now we are stuck in a long period of uncertainty. If I do end up relocating to London ... I am most definitely going to use your inspiration to try something in terms of a new career. Your work ethic and determination is commendable ... look at your success ... not talking just financially ... but I can feel your confidence and drive and that feeling of achieving your goals. No better feeling!! 😊 Have a wonderful Easter and stay safe. ❤️❤️
Dear Sophie, you truly are a beautiful person, inside and out. There is so much value in videos like these for so many people. Thank you for another great video and do take care!
So Glad I watched this! I feel like crying after the video ended because it gave me hope that I can have a place in the industry that I wanted to go to... I had a horrible job interview experience (mainly on my part) and I kept telling myself how much of a failure I was and I won’t end up anywhere like this. Also it’s hard not to compare myself to my friends that seem successful and disappoint myself even more. Thank you Sophie! You are a one in a million kind of person and I’m so happy that you make these kinds of videos
I really enjoyed this! As a MedStudent your videos are very inspiring and it motivates me. I also like how you acknowledged your past works and gathered plenty of experiences and telling us that it helps you where you are now. Thank you for the efforts in making such entertaining, inspiring, and motivating videos. Take care and Stay safe!
You are such a humble and respectful woman and I really admire you. I'm from a noble family and a lot of times I see people around me treat others with disrespect, like they're superior only for their social position/career. I really respect you for your behaviour 💓💓
I love this video!! When I was in college, part of the prerequisites for my major was working in a nursing home... it was one of my favorite jobs I’ve ever done. When I hear people say “I could never do that job” or “I would never put someone I love in a home” I just shake my heard because I loved every minute of it. The residents are genuinely grateful, and the majority of them truly needed professional care. Thanks for highlighting an overlooked industry!!
Sophie this kind of videos are amazing! you should do them more often. Luxury doesn't come for free to a lot of us, so this talks are always a great reminder that nothing pays off better than hard work. I consider myself to be a very hard working woman because of the life i want to achieve and it always helps to hear ir from other woman. There's tons of girls that have it easy but there are a ton out there just like us that want to achieve things by ourselves!! THANK YOU!
I really enjoy these kind of videos because it shows how we can all work hard and smart to buy the beautiful things we love. My favourite quote of yours in this video is "pick whatever it is that I need to know and then move on" I think there's so much truth in that.
Please Sophie keep doing this kind of videos! THEY HELP ME A LOT ❤️
Somehow this one slipped past me. Really interesting to learn about your work history and how you got where you are! I hope it helps some people understand that you're not living the way you are by accident and to be less inclined to leave unnecessary, rude comments about your lifestyle. I've seen some. It's odd.
Thanks for the great insights. I agree that every job can teach us something but the lesson isn't always obvious upfront.
I thought about a video I would love to see from you. How do you stay organized ??? Managing your career as a buisness owner +RUclips and social media + private life time ? Do you use a planner or all electronically and how you use what you use and plan for different events/meeting/work time at home/recording/editing/private time/workouts/house chores etc I know there is a lot of people doing this type of videos but Im so curious how you do it.
Wow, I didn’t know u had all those jobs! Which made u a humble and kind person u r right now💗
What a great video!! So fascinating to see how life takes a person through work and such. It’s hilarious that you used to work at a car wash and now you have amazing cars lol. Thanks for the bonus videos. Such a great break from everything going on
you are such an amazing inspiration of what reality is. love your video
I'm a GIS technician student (I graduate in 2021 because of Coronavirus), and your videos inspire me to keep working harder. I have an internship in my field this summer. My hard work and studying is finally paying off! Someday, I hope to be a GIS developer. Thank you for all your good advice. 😊
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am a 24 years old trying to find my own career path. And hearing your experiences and advises is really giving me some hope. Please share more, I would like to hear more about your memories and tips.
I’ve loved your past videos on work. Was so excited to see this one. Amazing how many ups. down and changes we go through in life. 💕
Yes! These are my fave videos! Haha guys on job sites are the best. They get so awkward doing site inductions because they have to tell you about the sanitary bins and their faces are hilarious 🤣 but honestly guys are so much better to work with!
love that story about your small hands fitting in that chandelier to fix the lightbulb
Sophie, I'm probably about your age and in an established career, but I can't help but to be thankful to you for putting out these types of videos--if I had had someone like you to watch and listen to when I was younger and trying to find my way, it would have meant the world to me. Weirdly proud to be a subscriber of yours with this type of meaningful and impactful content!
I would have just brought my own winter gloves to protect my hands when drying dishes. That's exactly what I did when I was interning at a Magazine Conglomerate and had to assemble four hundred cardboard boxes by hand. Paper cuts were avoided! But I feel for you Sophie!
I would loooooooove more work videos. Super glad to hear you like those type of videos and im here to let oyu know you do have an audience for them.
These videos are the biggest return for me Sophie. I benefit tremendously :)
I honestly don't get why people don't watch those kind of work videos! I found them soo inspiring and interesting! :)
Sophie, I really appreciate your sharing. Some stories I have heard many times again and again perhaps, but that doesn't matter, when i look back to my life, it gives me new inspiration also. Maybe I'm in the moment like stuck somewhere or a comfort zone perhaps. In a situation not too bad but also not satisfying. And now I don't want to be worried too much of it !!
Love these videos because they’re not just educational but also relatable 🤍
I love these kinds of videos Sophie! Just shows how amazing, talented and determined you are as a person! Very inspiring!
Oh my gosh ... wow this is exactly the video I needed. I work in a car dealership in a front desk and customer service role (currently doing two jobs because of lay offs) and I’m going to get my masters in the fall for marketing. I’m so stressed about how I’m going to make that jump and if I’ll get a job but knowing you did literally the same thing and just stayed focused. That’s so reassuring to hear! Thank you for this video!
It sucks that your life videos just don't get the views and I know views pay the bills but it's really great getting tips off you and seeing how life is going. I love londan but never been yet. :)
Thank you for your honesty and transparency! This has helped me so much. It came at the right time because I was just searching up videos on how to better my life and create better income. Thank you so much!
Please continue making this kind of content Sophie🌼🌼🌼
Wow what a great work ethic, I started working when I was 20
Please do more videos of work! I love them! You are such an inspiration for uni students like me coming from humble backgrounds.
EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE AS ALWAYS SOPHIE!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!
Super video. Good sound advice.
Thank you Sophie!! Very insightful. Feel like you might be reluctant to talk about your current work, but could you maybe do a video talking about what work is generally like in the marketing/PR/ad industry? E.g. what tasks and type of work needs to be done and what sort of people you think the work would suit. I think it would be really helpful for people watching who are considering what sort of work they might want to do in future 😊
These are my favourite kinds of videos of yours, Sophie. Stay safe x
I love watching your career videos, I’m 14 and they give me real inspiration. Thank you x
I just love you Sophie, and I personally love these kinds of videos when you do them. I really like how you focus on working hard to achieve your goals. Hope you and your family are all well and stay that way 💜
I like your work advice videos!! And your financial videos! 🥺🥺
I’m always on the lookout for them.
Exactly how I do with my 14 year old daughter.... what have you done around the house to help us ( and its actually her duty) to warrant some pocket money???
It’s 100% the best way to parent I think Erica! I really think in hind sight that if my parents gave me everything when I was young, they’d have robbed me in later life of ambition, if you understand me. You have a lovely Easter my friend, thank god for the good weather during these times xxx😘😘
SOPHIE I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!!
Hello Sophie, I love when you make that kind of video, because it's good to learn from our own mistakes and experiences but it's better to learn from others we save time and pain. I think it's with a video like that, that you made earlier that I discovered your channel so please do more.
I forgot happy Easter Sophie!
I know you're not a professional but could you do a video on how to get a job? How to stand out with your CV and what to say during a job interview? I've been trying to get a new job for 3 months now and so far without luck. Probably because I want to work in a different career than I've done so far (from hospitality services to a back office/assistant job). You seem like a very ambitious person, I'd love to hear your insight.
This sounds very odd, but your kitchen care home aid job reminds me of being a catering associate at a hospital. I did that job for 1 year while I finished up uni.
EVERY single thing that you do, is put to some type of use in the future. Yes, you learn lessons from each one of them, no matter how stupid it seems. So often I could say, 'I don't know what I will ever do with this skill/experience.... and yet, 20 years later, it came in handy! Door will open when we are ready to walk through them... so true!
I love your videos about work! ❤️They’re very motivating!
I used to work in a scullery, too. We didn't have gloves.
I only got gloves when I was working in the building cleaning department, but I still developed eczema and had to give up this job.
We also cleaned toilets. We had to do a certain number per hour. Therefore we could only clean "on sight". That means cleaning so that it looks clean, but isn't really thorough in detail. There was no time for really thorough cleaning and it was not paid for.
I loved this video! Thank You Sophie. Amazing stories and words of wisdom. All the best to You!
Hi Sophie this video was so helpful! I’m just finishing my last year at uni, and I’m trying to work as much as I can but it’s not in the field that I want to be in. So this video was really motivating for me! Ps love these work videos! 💕
Hi Sophie. I love your channel and your honest reviews. I would love to hear your opinion on Luxury Outlet (Gucci, YSL. Fendi, etc.). I stopped purchasing items from these brands (unless they have a very good deal in store) after I found out and visited those luxury outlets. No you will not find the most trendy items from those outlets, but most regular shoppers are interested in classic pieces anyway. There are comments about most items at Luxury Outlets are made for Outlets only. But i have not found any differences/proofs of this claim for those luxury brands. The materials and styles are the same. Can you give us your view on this?
I love cleaning as well!
What... I love your non fashion related videos as well. Please keep doing them 😀
The video is too short for me because I’m too enjoyed listening you talk about your precious works experience with us! 🙏🏼👍
I really like this type of video! 🥰
Thank you!You're so interesting to hear and such an inspiration for me,I needed to hear this!
Thank you Sophie,I enjoyed this video very much 😊
Loved this! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Sophie, you're amazing! I love your posts. :) ❤️
Hi Sophie! First of all, love that Balmain sweatshirt - I was thinking of getting one. How is the sizing? I'm usually a 38 in their blazers.
I love getting to know this side of you. I also grew up in a not so sheltered way. I am fortunate to be born to immigrant parents who moved to Canada and started from nothing. They were very educated, but at that time their degrees were not recognized and so they had to start from the ground up. That being said, they launched a very successful family business in flooring. Ever since we were little, if we weren't at school, we would be at our shop and warehouse. It was and still is a very male-dominated business - the materials are very heavy to handle as well. My father passed away before I turned 10 and left myself, my sister and my baby sister behind (long tragic story with a lot of aftermath). My mother carried on the business and we were there with her. Luckily my dad taught me how to operate a forklift (it was like being on a go-kart!). The work was rough on the hands as well. At the storefront, I learned how to talk to customers and make sales - I learned so much at such a young age. Especially when it comes to finances and customer relations - it really helped me in my current profession of being a doctor. I still help out with the family business as I enjoy it.
You are so right about missing out on going out at University. I slowly started to be left out of gatherings on weekends since I would be busy with our business. I'm thankful for the experience. I'm also thankful that I am in a position now that I value the things I have as well as having the freedom to travel and enjoy going out with my spouse.
Which nail polish are you wearing? I love it !!
Spot on message. Stay safe.
So inspiring
Thank you for all the Inspiration❤
I wish I did what you did so young!!
🦋💙🖤🦋 this is awesome. Thank you
Loved this video. So much more interesting than dumb handbags
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Your Thumbnail really shows how pretty you are.
Oh, Sophie... I needed this. :)
I'm 25 and even thogh im a design student and work part time as sales assosiate, I feel like i will never reach my goals. I have always wanted my own company ( even if its a small one), but the thing is.. I feel like I'm never good enough, so its hard for me to even firs apply myself for some learning experience at actual companies that do, what I want to do. If that makes any sense.
How did you get over fear, of working somewhere without experience in the feald?
I remember back when this channel had 10k followers n she would share tips on how to ask for a raise at work n show how we deserve that ..... this channel has come a long way n she’s still as graceful and humble and honest about her trial n error stage , x
Slytherin Pride Omg your channel name is tailor made for me.
strawberryloli 💚🐍 let’s meet at the common room, x 🧙♂️ 🦉
Slytherin Pride i remember that one!
omg i remember watching that video!
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This is honestly one of my favourite videos you’ve ever made. You give off such an inspiring and warm persona which I think we all need right now. You’re content is always the first that I click on when it’s in the subscription box, hope your staying well Sophie! Lots of love xx
I used to work in an aged care facility as well and the residents are just so amazing I’d urge everyone once this time has passed and we get back to ‘normal’ life to volunteer at a care home. Just chatting brings residents so much joy and their wisdom is priceless 💕
My favorite kinda videos! I’ve worked as a cleaner too. They actually make decent money 💰
Big round of applause to you Sophie. My favourite video of yours thus far. I do enjoy looking at pretty handbags 😏, but this takes first place. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Can’t believe these types of videos get the least views I absolutely love them along with the finance ones. They give such a good perspective on the working world. As a student about to embark on a placement year I find these videos so helpful and inspiring. I’ve been a subscriber since the foxy locks days dreaming of a designer bag collection like yours and definitely have a realistic plan on how to get my first piece. Thank you x
One point interests me a lot: did you indicate these side jobs and part-time jobs in your CV?
If so, how did employers react?
Ive started watching and subscribed because of the fashion and luxury advice but I was literally feeling "stuck" today and its helpful to hear some motivation :)
I really enjoyed this video reminds me when I was younger I started babysitting my cousin later on my mom friends kids then dog baby sitting, later I've became a waxer but for the face only, then a personal assistance to a local politician, and now I'm a freelancer while on my 3rd year university.
Your story is so inspiring!💕 really helped me make strong decisions, since i found your channel a few months back.
My parents didn't necessarily sit me down and teach me anything about work or finances, but my mom was always mindful to teach me about money and hard work from an early age. The rest of it came through observing my parents' hard work and learning from their own actions. We also came from humble beginnings and both my parents had careers in making things (mom is a seamstress and dad is a construction worker) so naturally my sister and I became very crafty people ourselves. My parents never made me do chores (other than ad hoc asking me to help out around the house, but it wasn't as if I was assigned chores to do on a regular basis) nor did they ever give me an allowance (if I wanted money, I had to ask and say what is was for... eventually my mom would leave me a few bills in an envelope for petty cash I could take out without permission just so I wouldn't have to bother her for cookie money or something small). But this also gave me a blank slate to decide for myself what's important. I could've just sat home all day and watch TV (which I definitely did a lot of) but it also forced me to be creative if I wanted money.
In high school I did occasional babysitting. I loved babies and the pay and work was loads better than any job at the mall. Plus it came with food! I also collected all the free/giveaway books at my school's library and teen health clinic, plus whatever my teachers didn't want anymore, and would sell the books on Amazon and Half.com (eBay). In college I continued babysitting, as well as taking on a managerial job at my housing facility. I also worked as a home health aid to a man in a wheelchair. I also used my hand sewing skills to repair quilts for a quilt collector (who sadly passed away a few years ago). During college the Victoria Secret's Pink collection came out and it was a massive thing but not all stores had a Pink section or Pink store, so I would buy up items on clearance and sell them on eBay for a small profit. These were all useful skills when I graduated undergrad in 2009 after the recession and couldn't find a professional job. I continued babysitting and I would rummage through thrift stores and discount stores for designer clothes to sell on eBay. Even after many years in various professional jobs... when I lost my job last year, I returned to nannying and babysitting as well as selling clothes for wealthy clients on eBay. As Sophie says, USEFUL skills. You will always have these life lessons and practical skills with you. You always have a fall back plan. You can go through life knowing you'll always be employable. I never have to worry about money in the sense that I know I'll always be able to earn some some how, some way.
Great video!
You are such a precious person, please stay healthy and happy in this trying time. 🥰
Lots of love and thank you for sharing your experiences.
Really appreciate you and your content, brings back a bit normality in these times for me. And sorry for the bad English! 😂 not a native speaker here.
yessssss!!! thank you sophie for this one! i love hearing you talk about your previous jobs and how far you've made it. it really truly is inspiring to hear and a great lift for me personally ❤️
Thank you for this video, Sophie! This is in most part what I've been struggling with lately, and you've given me some points to think over.
Also, kudos to your dad for not pulling the 'you're a girl and girls can't do that' crap and getting you those jobs at construction.
OMG Sophie, I LOVE how you share this side of yourself. It's truly empowering to be able to relate to someone in your current position through similar life experiences. What you've described in this video demonstrates the worth of varied work experiences from a young age in building an understanding of life! Some people are lucky(?) to be given everything on a plate in their early lives but that's just not the reality of the world, for the majority of us at least (and I personally believe that can be totally debilitating for personal development)! I'm several years older than you, but would you consider adopting me please?! 😂 More of these videos please! 🤩🤩🤩
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This is so inspiring, I wish my parents taught me the value of money at the age you were taught. It does take a long time for someone to get the “right job” that they’ll be happy with. Slowly achieving the job I kinda want. Hehehe.
I lobe you so much because you inspire the hell out of me xx
Hey Sophie! This video is so useful for me because as a teen who is interested in economics and finance, I really enjoy watching videos about people's jobs, what they learned from them, and the mistakes they made along the way. It's really inspiring to see how you climbed the ladder and what a strong woman you are! Lots of love from Hungary 💕