Thank you. I love your aura and humility. I quit my engineering career couple months ago. I'm on my own now. I faced my worst fears but it's been such a humbling experience. I'm a better person, more loving, patient and grateful of small things i ised to overlook. Thanks to my spiritual awakening
So lovely to hear this, Leo! It's a powerful experience when we can be present with gratitude and prioritize what is truly important to us (and it's usually the simple things!).
@Daniel Cloete most engineering jobs are quite unfulfilling, sitting in boring meeting writing documents and responding to emails not doing anything remotely close to what made you become an engineer in the first place, i.e create and solve difficult problems. As a rather newly graduate engineer I was offered a job as a automatic control engineer for a company building submarines. I thought this is going to be cool working on advanced control algorithms and implement them, leaving some kind of legacy. Well all those things have already been done ages ago. maybe 50-60 years ago. Now what you get to do is control some simple valves, lights etc which they have added to the submarine. I heard similar stories with fighter planes. SO it isn't all that. After 15 years I found a interesting engineering job, that is one of the few. Engineering jobs doing what you like usually means relocation where your spouse will not have a job and usually where other engineers and highly paid individuals live. This all drive up the cost levels so you end up with a very similar purchasing power no matter where you relocate. As an engineer if you are specialized enough a competitive company that uses your knowledge might be on another continent. that means you have no choice to just rip out the roots and move. Also take into consideration that engineering jobs can be very volatile, companies more frequently now than ever just fire of a lot of engineers if there is any sign of down turn in the economy in the coming months. They can always hire back as there is usually plenty of engineers around when you want to ramp up staffing. Engineers are often good thinkers. and good at abstract thinking and are good of making thing more optimal, so they are sought after workers in other professions too. Changing careers from engineering where you are one among many, to being one among very few is a very good edge. You might be a mediocre engineer but a brilliant sales rep, car seller, insurance agent, magazine manager, car mechanic etc you name it. This will make you more appreciated and therefore you could earn plenty just for that. So there you go, plenty of reasons. I personally have started to think becoming a plumber and starting a company. Why? shorter days, better hourly wage, less stress, less dead lines, less managers and politics, although I don't have it bad now. And I enjoy getting results. I have enjoyed fixing my own car, as it gives a sense of accomplishment for myself. Something I never really got as an engineer. You can fix a really hard problem, but most people don't realize how hard it is and they don't care or don't understand why it is hard. So when you fix it they just assume it was easy. And that you as an engineer should know this. they just take it for granted. An anecdote. A colleague of mine got a call once, it was the local post office, they were desperate as the post sorting and distribution stopped working. It turned out that the sorting was done by a computer which stopped working. They had to do it manually for 2 years and no one understood why it suddenly stopped working. it was not until a cleaner found a dusty cabinet and he decided to to open it he say there was a some electronics in it. and in it was a log book and in the log book was some notes and contact number to my colleague who had done it 30 years prior, it was his first job.
I'm going to be 31 soon. I work for a big consulting firm and it takes up all my time. On Friday nights I go home so tired I just fall asleep immediately. I usually have to work weekends just to catch up on work and prepare for the coming week. I do earn a lot of money but I have so few opportunities to spend it. I'm really starting to think there is no point.
Your schedule sounded like mine in my old corporate job :) It can definitely be draining when you have a type of role that requires hustle on your free time. I know I had to shift my own perspective on redefining my version of 'success', especially when what I craved was TIME. Perhaps this is a great opportunity for you to rethink your own version of success. If this particular role serves you well financially, but you don't have the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour, it may be the motivation for you to take your talents elsewhere or repurpose them to create your own independent business.
I’m going through this situation right now. One foot in and one out. The biggest thing I have learned is stay away from debt as much as you possibly can.
I have a six-figure career that I plan on leaving in a few months (with a decent pension) to pursue my dream. some people think I am nuts, because I could continue to work "up the ladder" and make even more money. But I am not satisfied nor really happy there! So I appreciate your video.
A story too familiar to me. When I quit my six-figure job many moons ago, I had the dangling carrot of a partnership in the company (my brain was going, "Holy shit, this will NEVER happen again!") ;) But, I knew that more responsibilities and more money do not eliminate the nagging unfulfillment I was feeling and will continue to feel with my life (especially with more departments and corporate politics to navigate). I'm glad to hear you listened to your gut and remembered what was important to you :)
Screw the cubicle! I love your channel name. I just quit corporate to substitute teach. I'm looking forward to living more minimally, and enjoying my flexibility.
Congratulations on your leap! And YES to living more minimally and bringing more flexibility into your life :) Thanks for coming by and watching my videos. Were there any specific topics you would love for me to do a video on?
I quit my soul draining job. I got my paycheck one Friday and never looked back at the corporate cubicle world. I now own a business; in addition I work P/T from remote locations for companies.
So sad to hear about the number of people who hate their corporate jobs. I had one too. But was working from home so it allowed me to follow my teacher studies while still working. When I graduated, I quit and now I am a permanent full time teacher who will be earning a 6 figure salary in a few years time while enjoying 3 months off work annually, an extremely good pension and one of the most competitive benefits plan of the country. It allows me to spend more time with my kid and husband also. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone and least of all for me. But I applaud your courage and all those who seek a better life outside corporate jobs.
I'm so glad to hear that your job allows you some great time off and it sounds like it's a great fit for you. Entrepreneurship is certainly not for everyone, and it's my hope that more companies can reimagine how to enhance autonomy and flexibility of working for their employees to maintain a healthier work life. The great thing is the future of work has made it easier for passionate individuals to begin self employment, which can open up greater possibilities for individuals to put big ideas out there in the world and be in charge of how they earn a living.
I love this! So inspiring and I've added a link to this in my blog about escaping 9-5 life. I was laid off during the pandemic and as I started my journey into creating a lifestyle without the golden handcuffs, ended up writing about it. There are so many people living with the notion that corporate jobs are "safe" when truly, working for others means leaving your future in the hands of others.
Graduated college a few years ago and feeling unfilled at my current job. Don't have much debt and minimum living expenses. I just switched to part time and now finding I need a passion in life.
Loved your insight regarding how the cubicle limits you. I’ve found that limitation can include your vocabulary. Workplaces have a prescribed lexicon; you tend to use only certain words, phrases and responses so your speech pattern becomes structured. You actually forget other words exist because you don’t use them often enough. Thanks for sharing!
I want to move to Bali next year with my husband. We’d both be leaving high paying jobs to do it but I feel like we both have so much more to offer. And we will be way happier.
Congrats on taking the leap! Believing in ourselves and our capabilities is definitely the first step :). If you've been paid to do great work before, you can do it again independently...and this time, on your own terms!
My husband and I both have been working corporate jobs that make 6 figures each- and like a lot of the comments here, we come home from work everyday feeling tired, drained and stressed out! We both have been considering leaving corporate for more freedom and flexibility and making our own business; we both totally relate to the fears you talk about in this video about- the loneliness for him and the money concern for me...i am so glad i found your video and give me more to think about!
Hi Lusi! I'm glad to hear the message in this video resonated with you :) It can certainly feel scary to imagine doing something completely different and giving up our sense of security with a high paying job. And here's the thing, you don't have to quit right away - you can start looking at your financial status (i.e. what does it really cost to live an ideal lifestyle - this may surprise you if you were to experiment with not living in an expensive first world city), and taking mini steps to explore ways to replace your income while you're still working full time. I give an overview of some things to prepare for your 'leap from corporate' in this free learning here: screwthecubicle.com/take-the-leap-webinar/ The fears start to dissipate when you make small actions to get things clear for yourself. I've always said fear is just a missing gap of information :) Let me know if I can help with anything, Lusi!
Congratulations! Check out the rest of the videos on the channel for tips and advice. I also do a live Q&A every month so if you've got a question, feel free to ask!
You're right, it is real! I never advocate that people leave their jobs until they've got a plan, have tested out their side hustle and know it is viable. I actually strongly encourage people to NOT quit their jobs and work on getting things set up while they still have the safety of a job. While I was setting up my business I worked three jobs! It takes hard work and a shift in priorities, but it can be done.
I just ran across your video Lydia, and there were a lot of great insights from your personal experience! I left my corporate job just in September last year, and I had been on my entrepreneurial path since then. It’s been challenging for sure especially when you mentioned introvert which is who I am, but I know this is still the right path to take on. I finally started the first video on my RUclips channel on New Year’s Eve, and that’s just another great beginning aside leaving my 9-5 job. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad it resonated with you 😊 And congrats on starting your first video! Certainly a great first step to commit to doing something different for yourself this year. 80% of my coaching clients are introverts. And you know what? They launch such great businesses because they possess an amazing quiet power that helps people to trust them as business owners. The offers they create have depth and because they're great listeners, they hit the mark on serving their audience in such a big way. You have a great superpower as an introvert 😊 Thank you for coming by the channel and hope you stick around!
Thank you so much for sharing your lessons with us. It has given me some great questions to ask myself and reflect on as I make my transition out of the cubicle. God bless!
I'm setting the goal to quit the rat race in a year and become a full time artist. There's not a lot of people in real life who you can talk about this with. I'm still in my 20s and I don't want to spend the rest of my life fulfilling my boss' dreams. Thank you for the video!
Just came across your channel and found it very helpful. I'm trying to summon the courage and convince myself that entrepreneurship is my true calling. Beyond the money, I think the status/recognition or even a place where you "belong" is hard to leave. The fear of failure and being talked about/laughed at by others is also very present in my mind. Finally, I am not sure if I can go back to living like I did in college. My lifestyle and expenses have grown with each corporate promotion and sadly I was not on the FIRE movement but more of a slow or cruise financial independence. There are real problems I want to go solve and create an enterprise to support my endeavors. I'm still trying to figure out where to start.
I'm happy to hear the videos on my channel has been helpful to you! I can definitely relate to the "identity shift" that occurs when we make the transition to do something different with our lives. And fear of failure is certainly something I struggled with coming from an immigrant family and believing I will disappoint my mother if I chose an unconventional path. You're doing the right thing to plant seeds for yourself and learn about what can be possible for you. There's no rush and you can explore and experiment slowly to ease yourself into courage. There are some helpful free resources on this page here to support you if you need it! screwthecubicle.com/start-here
I’m 29 years old, and I work in a family business company and money is not a problem. I work 60 hours a week 6 days a week, I don’t mind the hours or the days but my life is pretty much not balanced. I’m always tired and I feel like a machine and that I’m not growing as a person, I also work in a really corrupted undeveloped country, so yeah I’m tired of this lifestyle. I’m considering of applying to Canada but I I’ve never experienced working there, so that’s frustrating me because I can’t compare and know what’s really best for me.
Sending my gratitude for this video! You are so strong and beautiful. I too hope to leave my corporate cube to join you in the real world soon. I'm getting close...
It is indeed the real world outside of the cube :) I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! If you're looking for a community of guidance and support towards your transition, feel free to join my FB community here for loads more advice :) screwthecubicle.com/the-unconventionalists/
+Sonia Galat glad you enjoyed the video! We have more of these conversations on my facebook community if you want to join :) facebook.com/groups/theunconventionalists/
+Screw The Cubicle Awesome ! I will join for sure! I was in Bali last year with Livit'! I just saw your video with the founder. It is a shame I did not know you before. you must know Lavinia! Cheers from London!
Really amazing set of advices! I am a Chartered Accountant from India with 10 yrs of experience. Now contemplating to quit mainly to experience my personal time and location freedom. I have savings to survive for a year. Would appreciate if you could give me a final suggestion/push! TIA!
Thank you for this video. It is like a confirmation or a stamp that I have been looking for. I make a lot of money with benefits and made a lot of friends in the work force. But I have so a side hustle that I enjoyed more. For years I have been fighting to quit my job but could not do it.
Glad to hear it! Thank YOU for supporting my channel :) Are there any topics of questions in your mind that you would love for me to answer in another video?
I am a male serial entrepreneur. I have more failures in life than success! I really liked your great video and see your strong confidence. Thanks to be an entrepreneur and for the inspiration to so many women and men! My only question is, what kind of visa I need to live in Bali and work from there as a USA Citizen? To work, all of us need very dependable high speed internet and electricity. If those two things are ok, everything is ok. I know lots of tech entrepreneurs lives in Bali and so many of them are from USA. Can you please create a video content about this particular topic sometime in near future if you want off course. I know too many USA Entrepreneurs went back to cubicle desk again because they couldn’t afford with small budget or their monthly initial expenses are high . Thanks again and sorry for asking too many questions.
Hi Moe! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it useful. There is a lot of information you can find about living and working in Bali. You can start by networking in some of the online communities and groups. There is always a way to do things, even if it takes a bit of research :) I talk a lot about how to make sure you are financially ready to take your leap from the cubicle and this for some people can include downsizing and/or relocating to a place where the cost of living is lower. There is no one right way, but the key is having a practical plan in place. Check out more of the info I talk about on the website: www.screwthecubicle.com
Interesting. I quit my well paying job in May because I was burned out and not happy. I continued to sell online as I have done on the side for over 20 years. I have actually made less money but spend much less as well because I get to plan meals, cook at home, and eliminated a costly commute. We have more money now than when I quit.
Looking through RUclips videos, most people who talk about quitting your job, basically quit their job to make money by telling other people to quit their jobs.......
February this year I resigned to my job in banking industry for more than 6 years and transfer to another corporate job due to high salary.At first I was amazed because it would help to my family because I am the bread winner and the eldest that supported to my siblings. Now I feel lost because I cannot see any fulfillment. I want a job that can help other people to assist them for their needs which is not possible to my current job. I love to start a business which is my first passion but a was affraid that if I choose my own happiness what would happen to my family. How can I support them.
Thank you for the video and the info, it's so simple yet so complicated to understand at first because your parents and most people around you keep saying how you're supposed to live. Not everyone lives being stocked in an office wasting their lives, it's all about creating a new mindset and take the fear leap. Thank you again :) How old were you when you quit? If you don't mind me asking.
I think the main reason why I haven't left my cubicle job is that I see so many of my coworkers are happy. I feel like I'm not getting something they are. I've recently been wondering why did i study physics in the first place and is this where my younger self would have wanted to be?
Hi I just found you! I have a business that I have NOT been working because two years ago I took a job in a church---for health insurance reasons--I could not under Obamacare afford to go solo with insurance costs. Still the issue persists only the church is now going to eliminate my position--I am 62 and need your advice as I wanted to do this business into my retirement years--but still insurance is holding me back. I do it now and then part time. I already downsized when I took a Church Job and I found I could survive on less money than I made as a nurse. I do not ever want to go back to medicine so please do not make that suggestion...I had years of the medical world and I am really tired of it. My business utilizes my skills if needed as a Travel Assistant, but I do not rely on that background as I usually travel with healthy people who just need surgery or to get home.
Hi Lydia, I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. This video really spoke to me and I will be checking out the rest of your content. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Question: Do you think it is possible to escape the 9-5 by growing an Etsy business?
Kalliopi, thank you for being here! I'm glad to hear the video resonated with you. As for your Etsy question - there are many ways to earn a living, and I would recommend if you're an Etsy seller, to also look at TEACHING a piece of your creativity/maker skills. Having a few different income streams to make income + also having variety so that your earning potential is increased is a great idea! It's not always easy to monetize just selling products on Etsy to receive a full income, and I believe service-based offers are the way of the future :)
Wish I had found your video earlier! This is the first video I am watching from your Channel. I followed the link and I saw the coming retreat in Bali is in April 2018. I could only take leave from work in June or December. Is there any chance of a retreat in June or December next year? I have too much commitment being the sole breadwinner now to a kid and two retired parents. I wish I could just let go and run away to find the life I want, but I can't, at least not in the next ten years till my kid is 21, the legal age in where I am living. Till then, I want to know what I could start doing to get myself ready for the next ten years so I could truly be free. However, I will be 53 by then, perhaps too late since 3/4 of my life is over. I do hope I could even shorten that 10 years to 7 years so I could mark my 50th birthday as a new start. Given your experience, will it be too late? Will a 7 year preparation be sufficient for me to get to where you are now? I appreciate every advice that I could get from someone who has been through so much like you. Thank you! XOXO
i have a side hustle, it was making about 3-4K monthly, steadily.. i really want to quit my job and live a simple life. i have a few debt to pay but i reaallyy hate the job i have right now.... can i quit now?
Just got my six figure accounting corporate role a few months ago. So ready to leave. It’s taking away from me building my business on the side and my other pursuits... I work so many hours... even weekends :/
New SUBSCRIBER here! 🙌 The title caught my attention, and after watching it I made up my mind and realized what I really wanted to do. Thanks for sharing, love your channel already ♥️😊
I love hearing that Jonalyn! Woo hoo! Thanks for coming by to support the channel, and as always, I love hearing what you'd want to learn too - let me know and you might just see a video of me answering a Q for you :)
@@cartoonmark75 That's great to know! Thanks for sharing that. And often people get caught up in a dollar amount when there are ways to live differently that means you don't need to necessarily be making a big corporate salary to have a great life!
@@cartoonmark75 a big realization I too, had to make in order to remove that limiting belief :) I've also been exploring these days what is actually 'enough' in my version of a GOOD life. And I've started to realize it's very simple, minimalistic, and the self imposed pressure we can sometimes put on ourselves isn't always going to lead us to the authentic life experience we want to have :)
For me, the comfortable number was 6 months of living expenses. That number got easier for me once I cut out 'negotiable' expenses and was more mindful about how I was spending :)
I'm fro. Asia. I'm here in New Zealand working in a big farm. I earned 50 thousand dollors a year. I honestly don't like my job. I'm just doing this just beof money. I wanna leave my job and I'm planning on getting a small business but I am afraid because I know If I quit my job I wouldn't be able to earn money like this. Pls advice
I need help figuring out what to do to not have to go in to work everyday and send my kid to daycare which is 1900 a month here. That’s more than my rent. And I need to find a way to make money. I have been researching for years. Please help. I’m a single mom of two.
Sun Moon no. I wish. My parents passed and I have no siblings. And my gma is old and my aunt doesn’t want to. I have been trying soo hard to come up with anything. I absolutely need a stay at home job. My personality doesn’t even fit at a 9-5. I have a hard time keeping a job. I have problems with coworkers in every job I have. I do horrible in a team environment. I’m very independent and very much a loner. It’s the curse of me. But I can’t help it. I just am that way. I need help to find something. I’m super smart. But don’t do well with conformity and routine.
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Thank you. I love your aura and humility. I quit my engineering career couple months ago. I'm on my own now. I faced my worst fears but it's been such a humbling experience. I'm a better person, more loving, patient and grateful of small things i ised to overlook. Thanks to my spiritual awakening
So lovely to hear this, Leo! It's a powerful experience when we can be present with gratitude and prioritize what is truly important to us (and it's usually the simple things!).
Leo apply other jobs that isnt in your field. Just to see and try out other jobs out there to see if its in your value and love to do daily base.
@Daniel Cloete most engineering jobs are quite unfulfilling, sitting in boring meeting writing documents and responding to emails not doing anything remotely close to what made you become an engineer in the first place, i.e create and solve difficult problems.
As a rather newly graduate engineer I was offered a job as a automatic control engineer for a company building submarines. I thought this is going to be cool working on advanced control algorithms and implement them, leaving some kind of legacy. Well all those things have already been done ages ago. maybe 50-60 years ago. Now what you get to do is control some simple valves, lights etc which they have added to the submarine.
I heard similar stories with fighter planes. SO it isn't all that. After 15 years I found a interesting engineering job, that is one of the few.
Engineering jobs doing what you like usually means relocation where your spouse will not have a job and usually where other engineers and highly paid individuals live. This all drive up the cost levels so you end up with a very similar purchasing power no matter where you relocate. As an engineer if you are specialized enough a competitive company that uses your knowledge might be on another continent. that means you have no choice to just rip out the roots and move.
Also take into consideration that engineering jobs can be very volatile, companies more frequently now than ever just fire of a lot of engineers if there is any sign of down turn in the economy in the coming months. They can always hire back as there is usually plenty of engineers around when you want to ramp up staffing.
Engineers are often good thinkers. and good at abstract thinking and are good of making thing more optimal, so they are sought after workers in other professions too. Changing careers from engineering where you are one among many, to being one among very few is a very good edge. You might be a mediocre engineer but a brilliant sales rep, car seller, insurance agent, magazine manager, car mechanic etc you name it. This will make you more appreciated and therefore you could earn plenty just for that.
So there you go, plenty of reasons.
I personally have started to think becoming a plumber and starting a company. Why? shorter days, better hourly wage, less stress, less dead lines, less managers
and politics, although I don't have it bad now. And I enjoy getting results. I have enjoyed fixing my own car, as it gives a sense of accomplishment for myself.
Something I never really got as an engineer. You can fix a really hard problem, but most people don't realize how hard it is and they don't care or don't understand why it is hard. So when you fix it they just assume it was easy. And that you as an engineer should know this. they just take it for granted.
An anecdote. A colleague of mine got a call once, it was the local post office, they were desperate as the post sorting and distribution stopped working. It turned out that the sorting was done by a computer which stopped working. They had to do it manually for 2 years and no one understood why it suddenly stopped working. it was not until a cleaner found a dusty cabinet and he decided to to open it he say there was a some electronics in it. and in it was a log book and in the log book was some notes and contact number to my colleague who had done it 30 years prior, it was his first job.
Same here! 🙌
Main lesson from leaving is you quickly realize that money isn't everything!
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I'm going to be 31 soon. I work for a big consulting firm and it takes up all my time. On Friday nights I go home so tired I just fall asleep immediately. I usually have to work weekends just to catch up on work and prepare for the coming week. I do earn a lot of money but I have so few opportunities to spend it. I'm really starting to think there is no point.
summerrr1 go work less hours
Your schedule sounded like mine in my old corporate job :) It can definitely be draining when you have a type of role that requires hustle on your free time. I know I had to shift my own perspective on redefining my version of 'success', especially when what I craved was TIME.
Perhaps this is a great opportunity for you to rethink your own version of success. If this particular role serves you well financially, but you don't have the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour, it may be the motivation for you to take your talents elsewhere or repurpose them to create your own independent business.
I’m going through this situation right now. One foot in and one out. The biggest thing I have learned is stay away from debt as much as you possibly can.
I have a six-figure career that I plan on leaving in a few months (with a decent pension) to pursue my dream. some people think I am nuts, because I could continue to work "up the ladder" and make even more money. But I am not satisfied nor really happy there! So I appreciate your video.
A story too familiar to me. When I quit my six-figure job many moons ago, I had the dangling carrot of a partnership in the company (my brain was going, "Holy shit, this will NEVER happen again!") ;)
But, I knew that more responsibilities and more money do not eliminate the nagging unfulfillment I was feeling and will continue to feel with my life (especially with more departments and corporate politics to navigate).
I'm glad to hear you listened to your gut and remembered what was important to you :)
Screw the cubicle! I love your channel name. I just quit corporate to substitute teach. I'm looking forward to living more minimally, and enjoying my flexibility.
Congratulations on your leap! And YES to living more minimally and bringing more flexibility into your life :)
Thanks for coming by and watching my videos. Were there any specific topics you would love for me to do a video on?
I'm seriously thinking of doing the same... how are things working out for you?
I quit my soul draining job. I got my paycheck one Friday and never looked back at the corporate cubicle world. I now own a business; in addition I work P/T from remote locations for companies.
Congrats on kicking the cubicle to the curb! Hope you're enjoying your location independent career (I'm sure you are!).
So sad to hear about the number of people who hate their corporate jobs. I had one too. But was working from home so it allowed me to follow my teacher studies while still working. When I graduated, I quit and now I am a permanent full time teacher who will be earning a 6 figure salary in a few years time while enjoying 3 months off work annually, an extremely good pension and one of the most competitive benefits plan of the country. It allows me to spend more time with my kid and husband also. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone and least of all for me. But I applaud your courage and all those who seek a better life outside corporate jobs.
I'm so glad to hear that your job allows you some great time off and it sounds like it's a great fit for you. Entrepreneurship is certainly not for everyone, and it's my hope that more companies can reimagine how to enhance autonomy and flexibility of working for their employees to maintain a healthier work life. The great thing is the future of work has made it easier for passionate individuals to begin self employment, which can open up greater possibilities for individuals to put big ideas out there in the world and be in charge of how they earn a living.
I love this! So inspiring and I've added a link to this in my blog about escaping 9-5 life. I was laid off during the pandemic and as I started my journey into creating a lifestyle without the golden handcuffs, ended up writing about it. There are so many people living with the notion that corporate jobs are "safe" when truly, working for others means leaving your future in the hands of others.
I'm happy this video resonated with you, Daphne! Good on your for sharing your own journey with others too :)
Graduated college a few years ago and feeling unfilled at my current job. Don't have much debt and minimum living expenses. I just switched to part time and now finding I need a passion in life.
Loved your insight regarding how the cubicle limits you. I’ve found that limitation can include your vocabulary. Workplaces have a prescribed lexicon; you tend to use only certain words, phrases and responses so your speech pattern becomes structured. You actually forget other words exist because you don’t use them often enough. Thanks for sharing!
I am planning to quit the corporate job too. Too much pressure with my job.
I started a new corporate job 3 months ago. And giving myself 4 months to exit.
I want to move to Bali next year with my husband. We’d both be leaving high paying jobs to do it but I feel like we both have so much more to offer. And we will be way happier.
sending you all the vibes!! i jsut started building my online biz! get the solopreneur life!
Omg same us too lol
I quit my job yesterday and working on the believing in myself part so I can start making the calls for my social media agency that is in the making.
Congrats on taking the leap! Believing in ourselves and our capabilities is definitely the first step :). If you've been paid to do great work before, you can do it again independently...and this time, on your own terms!
My husband and I both have been working corporate jobs that make 6 figures each- and like a lot of the comments here, we come home from work everyday feeling tired, drained and stressed out! We both have been considering leaving corporate for more freedom and flexibility and making our own business; we both totally relate to the fears you talk about in this video about- the loneliness for him and the money concern for me...i am so glad i found your video and give me more to think about!
Hi Lusi! I'm glad to hear the message in this video resonated with you :) It can certainly feel scary to imagine doing something completely different and giving up our sense of security with a high paying job. And here's the thing, you don't have to quit right away - you can start looking at your financial status (i.e. what does it really cost to live an ideal lifestyle - this may surprise you if you were to experiment with not living in an expensive first world city), and taking mini steps to explore ways to replace your income while you're still working full time.
I give an overview of some things to prepare for your 'leap from corporate' in this free learning here: screwthecubicle.com/take-the-leap-webinar/
The fears start to dissipate when you make small actions to get things clear for yourself. I've always said fear is just a missing gap of information :)
Let me know if I can help with anything, Lusi!
Thank you for sharing. I took the leap of faith last month and have just 4 weeks left 🤞🏾. Hoping things will work out!
Congratulations! Check out the rest of the videos on the channel for tips and advice. I also do a live Q&A every month so if you've got a question, feel free to ask!
Many people can’t leave their jobs to try this out. Life is real.
You're right, it is real! I never advocate that people leave their jobs until they've got a plan, have tested out their side hustle and know it is viable. I actually strongly encourage people to NOT quit their jobs and work on getting things set up while they still have the safety of a job. While I was setting up my business I worked three jobs! It takes hard work and a shift in priorities, but it can be done.
I just ran across your video Lydia, and there were a lot of great insights from your personal experience!
I left my corporate job just in September last year, and I had been on my entrepreneurial path since then.
It’s been challenging for sure especially when you mentioned introvert which is who I am, but I know this is still the right path to take on.
I finally started the first video on my RUclips channel on New Year’s Eve, and that’s just another great beginning aside leaving my 9-5 job. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad it resonated with you 😊
And congrats on starting your first video! Certainly a great first step to commit to doing something different for yourself this year.
80% of my coaching clients are introverts. And you know what? They launch such great businesses because they possess an amazing quiet power that helps people to trust them as business owners.
The offers they create have depth and because they're great listeners, they hit the mark on serving their audience in such a big way.
You have a great superpower as an introvert 😊
Thank you for coming by the channel and hope you stick around!
Thank you so much for sharing your lessons with us. It has given me some great questions to ask myself and reflect on as I make my transition out of the cubicle. God bless!
I'm happy to hear that the video sparked some important questions for you! If anything comes up during your transition journey, I'm here to help!
I'm setting the goal to quit the rat race in a year and become a full time artist.
There's not a lot of people in real life who you can talk about this with.
I'm still in my 20s and I don't want to spend the rest of my life fulfilling my boss' dreams.
Thank you for the video!
thank you soooo much...this is exactly what I needed to hear right now...
Glad to hear the video was helpful to you :)
Just came across your channel and found it very helpful. I'm trying to summon the courage and convince myself that entrepreneurship is my true calling. Beyond the money, I think the status/recognition or even a place where you "belong" is hard to leave. The fear of failure and being talked about/laughed at by others is also very present in my mind. Finally, I am not sure if I can go back to living like I did in college. My lifestyle and expenses have grown with each corporate promotion and sadly I was not on the FIRE movement but more of a slow or cruise financial independence. There are real problems I want to go solve and create an enterprise to support my endeavors. I'm still trying to figure out where to start.
I'm happy to hear the videos on my channel has been helpful to you! I can definitely relate to the "identity shift" that occurs when we make the transition to do something different with our lives. And fear of failure is certainly something I struggled with coming from an immigrant family and believing I will disappoint my mother if I chose an unconventional path. You're doing the right thing to plant seeds for yourself and learn about what can be possible for you. There's no rush and you can explore and experiment slowly to ease yourself into courage. There are some helpful free resources on this page here to support you if you need it! screwthecubicle.com/start-here
I jumped into what i wanted, actually wihtout even knowing what it was! just with a gut instict and it is working for me! best to you!!!
@@LizBrousseau so good to hear that you trusted yourself and figured it out along the way :)
Hey i found your channel awhile back. Today is my last day at my corporate job and then i will be self employed
What an exciting time for you! Congratulations on the new chapter of your life!
I’m 29 years old, and I work in a family business company and money is not a problem. I work 60 hours a week 6 days a week, I don’t mind the hours or the days but my life is pretty much not balanced. I’m always tired and I feel like a machine and that I’m not growing as a person, I also work in a really corrupted undeveloped country, so yeah I’m tired of this lifestyle. I’m considering of applying to Canada but I I’ve never experienced working there, so that’s frustrating me because I can’t compare and know what’s really best for me.
Thanks for the inspiration, Lydia. I'm already a member of your FB group and I'm really learning a lot
+alex8210 glad to hear that! Lots of great like-minded people there. See you in the group!
This woman is so pretty.
She is I must say!
I hope she sees this message! 😂
Creeper alert!
Sending my gratitude for this video! You are so strong and beautiful. I too hope to leave my corporate cube to join you in the real world soon. I'm getting close...
It is indeed the real world outside of the cube :) I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! If you're looking for a community of guidance and support towards your transition, feel free to join my FB community here for loads more advice :) screwthecubicle.com/the-unconventionalists/
Great video. Loved the honest story telling and definitely very insightful and helpful. Thank you.
I'm glad it resonated with you, Dave!
DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY AND YOU WONT WORRY ABOUT THE MONEY !!
Thank you for this video! I felt better after watching it.
+Sonia Galat glad you enjoyed the video! We have more of these conversations on my facebook community if you want to join :) facebook.com/groups/theunconventionalists/
+Screw The Cubicle Awesome ! I will join for sure! I was in Bali last year with Livit'! I just saw your video with the founder. It is a shame I did not know you before. you must know Lavinia! Cheers from London!
+Africa Business Venture yes I do know Lavinia, love her! Hope to see you in Bali soon again :)
Lavinia is one kickass woman :) Hello to London, and cheers from Bali :)
Screw The Cubicle I once left a six dollar job. I was thinking was I a fool to leave all this....lol.
Great video, I really like your message
Rusty Taylor great to hear that you liked the video, and thank you for stopping by for your feedback to me :)
Thank you for sharing. First time coming across your video. annd will be looking at others.
So glad you found it useful Viv! There is a lot of content on the channel. Check out the free trainings playlist!
Really amazing set of advices! I am a Chartered Accountant from India with 10 yrs of experience. Now contemplating to quit mainly to experience my personal time and location freedom. I have savings to survive for a year. Would appreciate if you could give me a final suggestion/push!
TIA!
Thank you so very much Lydia for sharing!
Thank you for watching Bridgette :)
Very inspiring, one of the best I have listen too. Keep up the works and stay relax and focus
Thank you for the lovely message, Benjamin :) Great to hear you are enjoying the videos and for supporting my channel!
Your honestly is something I really had to hear. Thank you for that.
Thank you for this video. It is like a confirmation or a stamp that I have been looking for.
I make a lot of money with benefits and made a lot of friends in the work force. But I have so a side hustle that I enjoyed more. For years I have been fighting to quit my job but could not do it.
Thank you Lydia Lee for sharing this with us... very inspiring! :) Anne
Thank YOU for coming by and listening to my sorry, Anne 🙂. Tell me a bit more about yourself!
Thank you for this video! It's definitely something I needed to see! :)
My pleasure, Kristen Marie! Thank you for coming to my channel, and glad to hear the content was helpful.
And I love your channel! Great work :)
Hi Kristen!
Thanks for the share! You are a very intelligent woman. Good luck to you with everything in life !
Thank you for your kind comments :) Happy you enjoyed the video, Justin :)
My brother works from using leveraging online. He inspires me. I’m older. His niche? Dropship and....
So glad I stumbled across this video!! wow what validation!!
I found this video really supportive. Thanks.
Glad to hear it! Thank YOU for supporting my channel :)
Are there any topics of questions in your mind that you would love for me to answer in another video?
Why is your business? I have resigned, realising my dream. Thanks so much!
I am a male serial entrepreneur. I have more failures in life than success! I really liked your great video and see your strong confidence. Thanks to be an entrepreneur and for the inspiration to so many women and men!
My only question is, what kind of visa I need to live in Bali and work from there as a USA Citizen? To work, all of us need very dependable high speed internet and electricity. If those two things are ok, everything is ok.
I know lots of tech entrepreneurs lives in Bali and so many of them are from USA. Can you please create a video content about this particular topic sometime in near future if you want off course. I know too many USA Entrepreneurs went back to cubicle desk again because they couldn’t afford with small budget or their monthly initial expenses are high . Thanks again and sorry for asking too many questions.
Hi Moe! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it useful. There is a lot of information you can find about living and working in Bali. You can start by networking in some of the online communities and groups. There is always a way to do things, even if it takes a bit of research :) I talk a lot about how to make sure you are financially ready to take your leap from the cubicle and this for some people can include downsizing and/or relocating to a place where the cost of living is lower. There is no one right way, but the key is having a practical plan in place. Check out more of the info I talk about on the website: www.screwthecubicle.com
Thanks for posting this inspiring video - gave me a sense of peace
Interesting. I quit my well paying job in May because I was burned out and not happy. I continued to sell online as I have done on the side for over 20 years. I have actually made less money but spend much less as well because I get to plan meals, cook at home, and eliminated a costly commute. We have more money now than when I quit.
Did you just quit? I'm wondering if I can request to get laid off instead so I can get a severance package
Looking through RUclips videos, most people who talk about quitting your job, basically quit their job to make money by telling other people to quit their jobs.......
February this year I resigned to my job in banking industry for more than 6 years and transfer to another corporate job due to high salary.At first I was amazed because it would help to my family because I am the bread winner and the eldest that supported to my siblings. Now I feel lost because I cannot see any fulfillment. I want a job that can help other people to assist them for their needs which is not possible to my current job. I love to start a business which is my first passion but a was affraid that if I choose my own happiness what would happen to my family. How can I support them.
Thank you for the video and the info, it's so simple yet so complicated to understand at first because your parents and most people around you keep saying how you're supposed to live. Not everyone lives being stocked in an office wasting their lives, it's all about creating a new mindset and take the fear leap.
Thank you again :)
How old were you when you quit? If you don't mind me asking.
I think the main reason why I haven't left my cubicle job is that I see so many of my coworkers are happy. I feel like I'm not getting something they are. I've recently been wondering why did i study physics in the first place and is this where my younger self would have wanted to be?
I resonate with this, fully.
I'm scared to death for about to leave my federal job. But, deep down my soul is saying yes it's time.
Hi I just found you! I have a business that I have NOT been working because two years ago I took a job in a church---for health insurance reasons--I could not under Obamacare afford to go solo with insurance costs. Still the issue persists only the church is now going to eliminate my position--I am 62 and need your advice as I wanted to do this business into my retirement years--but still insurance is holding me back. I do it now and then part time. I already downsized when I took a Church Job and I found I could survive on less money than I made as a nurse. I do not ever want to go back to medicine so please do not make that suggestion...I had years of the medical world and I am really tired of it. My business utilizes my skills if needed as a Travel Assistant, but I do not rely on that background as I usually travel with healthy people who just need surgery or to get home.
Hi Lydia, I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. This video really spoke to me and I will be checking out the rest of your content. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Question: Do you think it is possible to escape the 9-5 by growing an Etsy business?
Kalliopi, thank you for being here! I'm glad to hear the video resonated with you.
As for your Etsy question - there are many ways to earn a living, and I would recommend if you're an Etsy seller, to also look at TEACHING a piece of your creativity/maker skills. Having a few different income streams to make income + also having variety so that your earning potential is increased is a great idea! It's not always easy to monetize just selling products on Etsy to receive a full income, and I believe service-based offers are the way of the future :)
Amazing and inspiring!
Thank You! This is Motivating
Makes me feel good to hear that Martikaa :) Thanks for coming to support my channel!
Wish I had found your video earlier! This is the first video I am watching from your Channel. I followed the link and I saw the coming retreat in Bali is in April 2018. I could only take leave from work in June or December. Is there any chance of a retreat in June or December next year?
I have too much commitment being the sole breadwinner now to a kid and two retired parents. I wish I could just let go and run away to find the life I want, but I can't, at least not in the next ten years till my kid is 21, the legal age in where I am living. Till then, I want to know what I could start doing to get myself ready for the next ten years so I could truly be free. However, I will be 53 by then, perhaps too late since 3/4 of my life is over. I do hope I could even shorten that 10 years to 7 years so I could mark my 50th birthday as a new start. Given your experience, will it be too late? Will a 7 year preparation be sufficient for me to get to where you are now?
I appreciate every advice that I could get from someone who has been through so much like you. Thank you! XOXO
i have a side hustle, it was making about 3-4K monthly, steadily.. i really want to quit my job and live a simple life. i have a few debt to pay but i reaallyy hate the job i have right now.... can i quit now?
Do it! 3-4k is a lot for a single person to live on
I. YA_NIKE I was gonna say the same thing!! Do it! A lotta ppl are bringing in just 2k a month to live on
great lessons. SUBSCRIBED
Thanks Andrew! Glad to have you here :)
Thank you. This was really helpful.
I'm happy to hear it was helpful, Justa! Thanks for tuning in :)
OMG Justa We are facebook friends 😍😍😍😍 .... did u quit yet?
Just got my six figure accounting corporate role a few months ago. So ready to leave. It’s taking away from me building my business on the side and my other pursuits... I work so many hours... even weekends :/
New SUBSCRIBER here! 🙌
The title caught my attention, and after watching it I made up my mind and realized what I really wanted to do. Thanks for sharing, love your channel already ♥️😊
I love hearing that Jonalyn! Woo hoo! Thanks for coming by to support the channel, and as always, I love hearing what you'd want to learn too - let me know and you might just see a video of me answering a Q for you :)
So...quit your job, start a successful business, make your own $$, be happy. Not so hard, right? Gotcha 😔
Thanks for sharing!
+Giancarlo Zucca thank YOU for coming by and supporting my work :)
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good Stuff. Great Value in your video. :-)
Great advice thank you 👍
Glad you found it useful Mark! Anything in particular stand out for you? Thanks for tuning in.
Screw The Cubicle I liked the idea of not making that exact salary you need to make by doing you passion.
@@cartoonmark75 That's great to know! Thanks for sharing that. And often people get caught up in a dollar amount when there are ways to live differently that means you don't need to necessarily be making a big corporate salary to have a great life!
@@cartoonmark75 a big realization I too, had to make in order to remove that limiting belief :) I've also been exploring these days what is actually 'enough' in my version of a GOOD life. And I've started to realize it's very simple, minimalistic, and the self imposed pressure we can sometimes put on ourselves isn't always going to lead us to the authentic life experience we want to have :)
New subscriber here. Loved your video, How much did you saved to quit?
For me, the comfortable number was 6 months of living expenses. That number got easier for me once I cut out 'negotiable' expenses and was more mindful about how I was spending :)
THANK YOU !
My pleasure, Tara. I hope it was helpful for you :)
I'm fro. Asia. I'm here in New Zealand working in a big farm. I earned 50 thousand dollors a year. I honestly don't like my job. I'm just doing this just beof money. I wanna leave my job and I'm planning on getting a small business but I am afraid because I know If I quit my job I wouldn't be able to earn money like this. Pls advice
+1, subbed, great channel, great content, keep it up, soon you will be like beatthebush with 200k plus subscribers, just have to be consistent
This is what im going through right now
I am leaving the cubical at 50 years old.
Dewayne Smith me too!
God I love you and your channel thank you!
Thank you for supporting my channel and coming by to watch the videos! Any topics you would love for me to cover in my future videos, Connor?
What did God do to you?
I need help figuring out what to do to not have to go in to work everyday and send my kid to daycare which is 1900 a month here. That’s more than my rent. And I need to find a way to make money. I have been researching for years. Please help. I’m a single mom of two.
Nena Xtina do you make a lot? If not you should definitely be able to apply for assistance to help with childcare
Sun Moon yes. I don’t qualify for any assistance. I’m way over the limit
Nena Xtina what state do you live in? Do you have any family willing to help and watch them instead of you dropping them off to daycare?
Sun Moon no. I wish. My parents passed and I have no siblings. And my gma is old and my aunt doesn’t want to. I have been trying soo hard to come up with anything. I absolutely need a stay at home job. My personality doesn’t even fit at a 9-5. I have a hard time keeping a job. I have problems with coworkers in every job I have. I do horrible in a team environment. I’m very independent and very much a loner. It’s the curse of me. But I can’t help it. I just am that way. I need help to find something. I’m super smart. But don’t do well with conformity and routine.
Greetings from Ireland a very intelligent Girl ,youll make out fine in life no worries .
i want the cubical please, fuck open offices
Almost 6 figures is subsistence
In the red three times? A six figure salary and quit without saving enough to cover misc. expenses?
There were some unexpected events that happened that were far more than misc. expenses. I don't go into them in detail here!
like the title 🤣
👍 Nice video. I did the same. I'll check out your other videos. 💞
Thanks for stopping by my channel and watching my videos :)
I am leaving the cubical at 50 years old.
Congratulations on a new chapter, Dewayne!
thank you soooo much...this is exactly what I needed to hear right now...