Can I be mushy for a second? I am sooo stinkin proud of you! So honored to be your wife! You amaze me in all you do. Thank you for being real, honest and sincere. Thank you for all you do for us! You have us behind you supporting you along the way. We’ve got you, no matter what ❤️❤️❤️❤️
When you have a supportive family (and a wife like Tina who is obviously behind you 100%) you will never go wrong. In 20 years you won’t remember what project you stayed late to work on in the office, but you will remember how you took the kids to the movies, the beach, the theme parks etc….
Tina you are so supportive!!! I hope with new venture you will feel comfortable taking a more active part in the videos. I love seeing you and your kids in videos!!!
WOW! Congrats Dave on making this decision for you and your family. I think you being emotional is 100% normal as leaving a stable thing for an unknown is a difficult decision. You got this! We all have your back. I know we all joke about you being a horrible reseller but that's all it is - jokes. You do an incredible job! You have an amazing family and they are supportive as well! Congrats! We look forward to watching you soar!
I walked around with my resignation letter in my pocket for weeks. I ended up chickening out and it took the pandemic to push me to do this full time. It’s rough at times, but I love it so much. I wish you the best Dave, no doubt you’ll be successful.
This is life man! This is living :) Proud of you, we only have one of these…spend your time doing what you are passionate about and spending time with those you love. What an awesome time we live in! You can do all the things you dig and make a living…and a difference in others lives. You’re gonna do great, and you will never regret this :) Love ya Man. I’m selfishly excited to talk to you more….and remind you that Bale’s Batman is best.
I almost clicked off at the 35 minute mark but hearing at the end of the video that you still need more to make money to cover your bills was all I needed to hear. That slight pressure will put you in overdrive and you’ll easily 2x your business! However, you may find yourself working just as many hours as before.
Dave- Congrats my friend! I have been reselling on eBay full time for 7 years and supporting my family as the main income source, and it has been ultimately incredibly rewarding. I still work 60+ hours a week, but to me in control of your own destiny from a mental standpoint really goes a long way (at least for me). Nothing is ever easy but given your dogged determination and work ethic, you got this!
I think once you have more time to invest in this you will be fine. Proud of all the hard work you've put in to make this happen man! It's inspiring! You got this! No Doubts!! Congrats Dave!!
Hi, I just found your channel from BOLO Buddies. The first two minutes of this video hit hard with me. I don’t currently have a RUclips channel but have been considering it. I started reselling about 5 years ago and have yet to be able to fully jump in. I’ve been seriously thinking of leaving teaching to commit to reselling and have the ability to spend more time with my young girls.
Proud of you Dave! Just a note from a Retired Autoworker 32 yrs: when you go through a major change in your life everyone around you will too. No doubt you will do REALLY WELL!! Give your family & yourselves at least 8 months to a year to level out. Some people say 6 months. But it takes longer for most. You will not regret. I was so scared to go full time eBay I ended up getting a job at USPS FOR 4 year 😢 I hated it. Now I’m full time reselling & instruct eBay classes once a week at local library. 2+ years full time
Dave! OMG! That's awesome. You've got 20,000 subscribers behind you, moms, dads, husbands, wives - we got you! I also think it shows that you made the right choice moving to Florida because now you have lots of family around. This quote is out of one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost and I always go back to it - "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." I can't wait to keep watching and see where your journey takes you!
Glad you realize this is your opportunity I stayed in a Mgr position my whole working life 60-70 hours a week and was burned out and missed a lot of my children life so fly high Dave
Congrats Dave. I went full time reselling on Jan 6 after working in Information Technology for 23 years. It’s been the best move I have ever done. I have more freedom and spend so much more time with my family. Good luck you will definitely succeed.
Oh my gosh, I was sitting in my car listening to this & I started crying! I’m so happy for you & that you had the courage to take this huge step!!! I will be keeping you & your family in my prayers. Looking forward to watching you as you begin this new chapter of your life! 🎉❤️
I am so happy for you that you’re going to do this full time. In all honesty when I first started watching your channel when you were still in NC, seeing how much inventory you had I always assumed you were full-time. Seeing things like this gives people like me who dream of one day taking the same chance hope.
Congrats Dave!! When you were going through all your emotions and feelings right before your last day, that brought back the exact feeling I went through as well as I'm sure others have before quitting and going full time. Work your azz off but don't forget to take time for yourself and take extra time with family. You can do that now. Best of luck, we're all cheering you on.
Hey Dave! You have been working hard, burning the candle from both ends, to achieve this opportunity! “Build your own dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” Onward and Upward, Wishing you the best life has to offer!
I am genuinely excited for you. While I loved working with the kids in my day job, I just can't put a price on the flexibility working for myself provides. I'm truly proud for you. Truly.
Congratulations Dave!🎉 My husband was able to retire early from a lucrative corporate job that was making him miserable. He was able to start his own business (not reselling), and is enjoying it so much, I will have a hard time getting him to retire fully someday. The transition and insurance thing is scary, but you’ll figure it out. 😊
You've got this Dave! Fear has held me back from so many things so I am glad that you are taking your dad's advice trusting yourself in this endeavor! The best part is, if you find it is not working for you (which I know you will be successful) you can find another job and continue moving forward.
The fear will dissipate quickly and you will love your new freedom. Congrats to you and your family. You will thrive. This decision was made for me about four years ago, ending a 25-year career in a field that I previously loved but grew to abhor. Though I was upset at the time, I love that it happened. Best of luck going forward.
You are very watchable, and I enjoy your honesty. You are young and got this!! Stay honest. Be real. Your tears make me know I have a different difficult decision. I had a friend lose her husband unexpectedly this week. We never, ever know. God bless and keep it family friendly!! ❤
Congratulations Dave 👍 I’m excited to see more adventures from you !! Your giggle is infectious 🤗 looking forward to more recipes from AI 👍 Best of Luck !! Hope your last day wasn’t too emotional ❣️Time to live your dream with your family ❣️
1:13 OMG… Here is where I noticed you are serious! I’m tearing up 🥺. Only thing I can say, leave on a good note, never burn bridges just in case, but go for it! You will succeed, sending positive vibes for much success on your endeavors, how exciting!!! Life is a roller coaster ride, good thing you love em! Enjoy the ride and good for you!!!!
You took the leap! There's no change without conflict. There's a grieving process required, first. It's emotional & physiological. Your mind & body control the natural process. Due to your age & energy level, now is the time for change. Your self determination & passion will drive your life's direction. You're smart, flexible, thorough & logical about trouble shooting your business model & improving it. It's impressive. You're personally invested in a challenge that you love! Start each day with a smile & reassuring confidence. You have a community of people for support to foster success for your family.
Wow! That’s awesome! So happy to follow your journey and excited to see how much more you will achieve! So glad to see you making the changes that bring you happiness. Love all you do and I am so glad to hear this!
🙋 Congratulations Dave ! So many wish they could do what you have done. * * Please check with the person who handles insurance at the human resources office at your last job. Most of the time your insurance benefits do not expire until 30 or 60 days after your last day of employment. You might want to check into Cobra benefits, to extend your insurance benefits with the company. The cost is normally high but, it could be cheaper than you getting insurance elsewhere on your own. It is definitely worth checking into. Wishing you the best of success in this new chapter of your life.
As I'm watching you telling us this I'm getting tears in my eyes too. It must be very hard and scary because you're having to provide for your family. You have a strong loving wife behind you that if anything came up you know she would be there for you. You are the only man I have ever seen that cares so much and works so damn hard burning the candle at both ends. You will be successful because you ALREADY ARE successful. We love you and we believe in you and I'm pretty sure you believe in yourself strongly or else you wouldn't be doing this. I wish you the very best I think you are a truly amazing man and I love your family just as well !🥰
Good for you!!! It’s hard making a big change. You don’t know me, but I’m excited for you! I went back to work part time after being retired for 8 years and I had horrible doubts of my capability to be a benefit to a company and not waste their time and resources. Going thru training I continued to have doubts. Having heard Cary joke about being fired actually helped me realize if it didn’t work out there are other jobs, other things to do to make money. Might resell one day. I know all will work well for you!
I know you can do it!! I have been with you during your journey (although you do not know me). A great sense of peace and happiness come across every video I watch of yours and I watch them all. You are an amazing human being and I believe you get back what you put out into the universe. Absolutely, you will receive blessings beyond your imagination!!
So cool Dave I’m happy for you. I had to laugh you have 3 people taking your place when I joined USAF back in 91 the vet I worked for hired 4 people to take my place. Shows how hard you worked for your company. Looking forward to seeing how you soar as your own boss😊💐👍🙏wishing you all the best! Sending you tons of Positive vibes 💐😊🙏
@@meticulouselectronics I hear you there so many people at my job show up for the pay check and barely do the minimum to get by. I’m lucky my team is a good team. Dreaming of doing what Dave did in about 2 years😊💐
I was thrilled to hear this; you are real, full of integrity and love your family ... and after reading your wonderful wifes' post I believe that you are doing the right thing!!!! I will come to your site daily and do everything to support you!!! Congratulations Dave!!!
You know what Dave? Let it go. They are a big company and will do fine without you. Enjoy your new ventures and just let it go. Stop overthinking it. You will be fine, your family will be fine. Get your new life moving! Robin from Texas
I believe in you!!! Watched whole video, coming back to comment. Better to try and fail (not that you will) then always wonder. Can’t wait to see your success!
Congrats Dave!! That is completely awesome!! You are taking the bull by horns and going for it! This says a lot about you. You are setting fear aside and doing your thing! There are reasons for everything that happens and everything always works out no matter what. You are an amazing person! I wish the very best for you and your family you deserve it!! 🥰🥰🥰
Wow Dave, you did it. Congratulations on becoming a full time reseller, I’m sure you will succeed. Tina wrote the sweetest comment, so we all know she will help you. My prayers are with you. Please keep making videos for your loyal followers to watch.
Congratulations. I watch your videos all the time and I am literally exhausted for you sometimes. It's great you can slow down and enjoy your family and job. Good Luck with all you do. I'm sure great things are coming your way.
I'm proud of you! Any big change is scary because of the unknown. You are a hard worker so just stay healthy and once you make your decision, enjoy the ride!
Congratulations to you! So I did this four years ago! And they also replaced me with three people lol. I really needed to watch this to remind myself why I left in the first place! Sometimes it seems it would be so much simpler to just take a job but I would be miserable. My daughter is now 7 and I took her skating today for the first time. I get to spend summers with her now which is priceless. So thank you for this documentary! I really needed the reminder. And I love how supportive your wife is! It's gonna be so good for you!'
Congratulations on your decision! I can only imagine how hard it was to finally let go and do what you are so passionate about. I retired in 2001 than went right back to work for a contractor for an additional 12 years. I retired from both never doing what I really wanted to do. I always dreamed of having a craft shop of some kind but never did that. I am so glad you have decided to do what you love!! Life will be so much easier and you will be so happy!! Praying your future will be all uphill and you and your family will grow into what you are searching for.
Hey Dave, just an idea…contact your buddy Josh (Hairy Tornado). I’m sure he would be happy to share w you what he and Hayley did when they were in this same exact situation. They have seemed to make it work and I’m sure they would have very helpful advice for you. You are going to do great w this. That post from Tina pulled some heart strings, not gonna lie. You have an amazing wife and amazing kids and also amazing parents. U got this 👊🏼☺️
Congrats 🎉 I would also be emotional. The unknown can be scary but you got this. You will succeed you just have to put the time and effort into it. Very happy for you. And hi from Australia 🇦🇺
Dave, I’ve been watching you for awhile now and love your content..just wanted to say I think you’re gonna love reselling full time. I started in 2019 reselling and finally quit my day job last October after 13 years to resell full time just like you. I love every minute of it. Congrats brother!! You’re the type of person that is going to do extremely well with this.
You absolutely got this! Fear is what keeps people paralyzed and doing the same thing they literally hate till the end of their life. I got physically sick when I would have to go to my 9-5 I quit and it was the best thing I have ever done. So go be happy doing what you love and then it doesn’t feel like work and all the financial blessings will come.
Congratulations Dave! WoW! I'm so happy and proud of you! I just read Tina's post and it's so hard to hold back the tears. What a wonderful wife and supportive family. What a blessing. You guys are amazing and I sure look forward to hearing more of your adventures. Nat- The Black Cat Treasures
Congratulations Dave & Family! Yes a huge decision Dave but like you said the passion & love of the job just isn’t there any longer. I’ve been following your journey since the beginning and I am very much looking forward to continuing the journey with you. Best of luck to you Dave, keep up the great work!!
A big congrats Dave! I have no doubt that this chapter of your life will work out just fine. You have a great family and tons of community support. Hats off to you for following your passion.
As scary as change can be, and it can, when where you are in life is not working it would be a sin to continue, especially when better options are available. Best of luck in your next chapter of life, and remember your skills will allow you to get another 9 to 5 if it doesn't work.
I totally feel you!!! I have been doing this since 2009. I’m still not all the way up in this eBay stuff,but I’m trying. Just believe, because we all believe in you!! You got this!!!
SO SO AMAZING!!! Congratulations Dave, you're going to do great... can't wait to watch and see what the future holds for you in the coming months/years. What a blessing to have more time with your family - and a great testament for your kids on working hard and believing in yourself. Well done!! 🎉
So encouraged by this video. I started my reselling business a year ago and June 30th my husband and I retired from pastoring a small congregation so now our business will become our main source of income as my husband is older and has health issues, this business will allow me to stay home with him and bring in income at the same time. I understand all those feelings you just described as we handed in our resignation letter 3 months before our last day. Adventure awaits! Bless you in this exciting new chapter. ❤
This news definitely hits home. I did the same thing January 1st of 2022 and have never looked back. Won’t take long until your family notices how much more happy and less stressed you are. It is life changing! 🎉
Congrats Dave on taking the leap! I know you will be very successful on this journey! Your dedication and passion is undoubtedly recognized in the community! Your truly a good person with an open book mentality!
Congratulations. You have proven that reselling can be a full-time job. With my regular 9 to 5 job I have the option to go on call/ part-time and I did do that to focus more on eBay. It helps to have a supportive spouse. But I get it still scary because we all need money. Now though that I have been able to focus a lot more time on reselling almost all my metrics on eBay are in the green and going up. And now I've been able to start working on RUclips videos again. Thank you Dave for the inspiration/ information you provide and all your videos.
When I quit my job I was a manager of a department and factory. I was asked over and over and over by my manager to not quit yet or give them at least the rest of the summer and this was June at that time. And I almost said yes and man am I glad that I didn't. It's just like you I was checked out basically the day I told them I wanted to quit. It's really hard to stay motivated for somewhere you don't want to be. You deserve to move on and not let that baggage follow you. Don't let them make you feel guilty like they did me. I quit that job for my own mental health And I didn't have it in me to stay any longer. And guess what.. that business is still there still moving on without me.
Wow Dave! Good for you. I am in the same spot. Really good secure job but not sure I want to do it for the rest of my life. So glad to hear you are following your heart. Thank you for sharing this transition with us. Excited to see what the future holds for you!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Totally jealous
I’m lucky enough to be near the very end of my full time career, and fully expect to continue to sell items on eBay, and possibly Marketplace, or Whatnot, but no way could I ever have even considered giving up my career with a good salary, great pension, excellent benefits, and a 401k, for online selling. Never had the time to go garage-sale-ing, or stopping by estate sales, so I certainly don’t do it to the degree that you, and other RUclipsrs do, with it being more of a supplemental income pastime. Sales, for me, are too sporadic, and unreliable for providing enough for myself, and my family. I wish you and your family all the luck in the world. Keep your chin up, and continue to pursue your passion. Gotta add, definitely would not have to self-insure. Hope you can find something reasonable.
Huge congrats!! So many blessings coming your way!! I made the decision 10 years ago to leave my job after 22 years. NO regrets just so many days to give thanks for! You can’t get back time so enjoy this God given opportunity to do life and love the folks while ya can. YOU CAN DO IT!! There will NEVER be any regrets about time spent with your family and friends. I’m super excited for you and your family. God continue to bless you!!
You made me Cry seeing you cry. You are such a great person I am totally excited for you. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family with this new adventure in life.
I am SO PROUD of you! I went through a huge career change too which many people still don’t accept and understand but the happiness is sooo worth it! I wish you nothing but the best and I know you are gonna rock it!
Taking that jump is scary as a hamster in a tidal wave! Thanks for vlogging the final weeks of work thoughts, may help those debating the idea for themselves. Wishing you and your family the best possible future!!
CONGRATS!!! I’m thrilled for you that you’re going full-time with your reselling. You’ve worked very hard to get to this point and I’m really happy for you. You’ve been very successful at your day job and now that you can put a full effort into your store and other efforts, you’ll have the same success if not more success going forward. I’m also happy that you’ll be doing more things in your personal life that finds you lots of joy. WAY TO GO DAVE!! All my best, Jeffrey
I remember thinking you had a really great job. I quit my job 2 years ago for eBay. Now I am going back to work for the man. I hope your experience is better. Luckily you have RUclips.
Can I be mushy for a second? I am sooo stinkin proud of you! So honored to be your wife! You amaze me in all you do. Thank you for being real, honest and sincere. Thank you for all you do for us! You have us behind you supporting you along the way. We’ve got you, no matter what ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen & Amen.
When you have a supportive family (and a wife like Tina who is obviously behind you 100%) you will never go wrong.
In 20 years you won’t remember what project you stayed late to work on in the office, but you will remember how you took the kids to the movies, the beach, the theme parks etc….
Tina you are so supportive!!! I hope with new venture you will feel comfortable taking a more active part in the videos. I love seeing you and your kids in videos!!!
Would your job let you continue with their insurance and you pay them or help out couple times throughout year when they need it
Tina, you are one of the most supportive wives I've ever seen!
We are all excited for you Dave. I have been selfishly waiting for this moment for a long time.
You both are amazing people and I wish you both the very best.
Gosh you all kept this hidden soooo well! 😅
Now if we can get Cary to go back to work at some burger joint, so he can quit too!!!
Thank you for all your support and encouragement! Yall are a blessing to our family!
Big congrats man! I have no doubt that you’ll do very well with all this. You have experience, a supportive family, and a killer work ethic.
Thanks bud
WOW! Congrats Dave on making this decision for you and your family. I think you being emotional is 100% normal as leaving a stable thing for an unknown is a difficult decision. You got this! We all have your back. I know we all joke about you being a horrible reseller but that's all it is - jokes. You do an incredible job! You have an amazing family and they are supportive as well! Congrats! We look forward to watching you soar!
Thank you so much!! Thank you for your love and support!
I walked around with my resignation letter in my pocket for weeks. I ended up chickening out and it took the pandemic to push me to do this full time. It’s rough at times, but I love it so much. I wish you the best Dave, no doubt you’ll be successful.
This is life man! This is living :) Proud of you, we only have one of these…spend your time doing what you are passionate about and spending time with those you love.
What an awesome time we live in! You can do all the things you dig and make a living…and a difference in others lives. You’re gonna do great, and you will never regret this :) Love ya Man.
I’m selfishly excited to talk to you more….and remind you that Bale’s Batman is best.
Thanks for supporting! We appreciate y’all so much !! ❤
Happy you are following your dreams.
My dad used to say if you enjoy what you are doing, you never “work “ a day in your life. Best wishes!
I almost clicked off at the 35 minute mark but hearing at the end of the video that you still need more to make money to cover your bills was all I needed to hear.
That slight pressure will put you in overdrive and you’ll easily 2x your business!
However, you may find yourself working just as many hours as before.
Dave- Congrats my friend! I have been reselling on eBay full time for 7 years and supporting my family as the main income source, and it has been ultimately incredibly rewarding. I still work 60+ hours a week, but to me in control of your own destiny from a mental standpoint really goes a long way (at least for me). Nothing is ever easy but given your dogged determination and work ethic, you got this!
Congratulations ❤❤ I just started my eBay business with this same goal! ❤❤
I think once you have more time to invest in this you will be fine. Proud of all the hard work you've put in to make this happen man! It's inspiring! You got this! No Doubts!! Congrats Dave!!
Congrats Dave! You deserve this! I took the leap two years ago and it was the best decison I ever made.
Hi, I just found your channel from BOLO Buddies. The first two minutes of this video hit hard with me. I don’t currently have a RUclips channel but have been considering it. I started reselling about 5 years ago and have yet to be able to fully jump in. I’ve been seriously thinking of leaving teaching to commit to reselling and have the ability to spend more time with my young girls.
Proud of you Dave! Just a note from a Retired Autoworker 32 yrs: when you go through a major change in your life everyone around you will too. No doubt you will do REALLY WELL!! Give your family & yourselves at least 8 months to a year to level out. Some people say 6 months. But it takes longer for most. You will not regret. I was so scared to go full time eBay I ended up getting a job at USPS FOR 4 year 😢 I hated it. Now I’m full time reselling & instruct eBay classes once a week at local library. 2+ years full time
Dave! OMG! That's awesome. You've got 20,000 subscribers behind you, moms, dads, husbands, wives - we got you! I also think it shows that you made the right choice moving to Florida because now you have lots of family around. This quote is out of one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost and I always go back to it - "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." I can't wait to keep watching and see where your journey takes you!
Burnout in any job sucks. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Good luck in your new chapter ❤
Glad you realize this is your opportunity I stayed in a Mgr position my whole working life 60-70 hours a week and was burned out and missed a lot of my children life so fly high Dave
Congrats Dave. I went full time reselling on Jan 6 after working in Information Technology for 23 years. It’s been the best move I have ever done. I have more freedom and spend so much more time with my family. Good luck you will definitely succeed.
Dave!! AWESOME news! Congratulations! It will be scary at first, but you’ll power thru it and BE HAPPIER!!! Live your dream! ❤
Congrats Dave! Best of luck to you and your family on this new journey! 🖤
Congratulations my friend! This says alot about your growth as a person and business. You already got this!
Oh my gosh, I was sitting in my car listening to this & I started crying! I’m so happy for you & that you had the courage to take this huge step!!! I will be keeping you & your family in my prayers. Looking forward to watching you as you begin this new chapter of your life! 🎉❤️
I am so happy for you that you’re going to do this full time. In all honesty when I first started watching your channel when you were still in NC, seeing how much inventory you had I always assumed you were full-time. Seeing things like this gives people like me who dream of one day taking the same chance hope.
Ask your primary care doctor what their cash price would be for appointments. Mine charged $75 when I didn’t have insurance
Congrats Dave!! When you were going through all your emotions and feelings right before your last day, that brought back the exact feeling I went through as well as I'm sure others have before quitting and going full time. Work your azz off but don't forget to take time for yourself and take extra time with family. You can do that now. Best of luck, we're all cheering you on.
Thanks so much !
This is outstanding! So super excited for you! Now, you’re gonna have time to really live your life! You’ll be so happy - and so will your family!!
Hey Dave! You have been working hard, burning the candle from both ends, to achieve this opportunity! “Build your own dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” Onward and Upward, Wishing you the best life has to offer!
I am genuinely excited for you. While I loved working with the kids in my day job, I just can't put a price on the flexibility working for myself provides. I'm truly proud for you. Truly.
It’s done.. I wish you the best of luck Dave!! May I suggest “Block scheduling”. Look into it! Great for us ADHD peepes
Congrats Dave you will be so much happier! I know you can do this!
Congratulations Dave!🎉 My husband was able to retire early from a lucrative corporate job that was making him miserable. He was able to start his own business (not reselling), and is enjoying it so much, I will have a hard time getting him to retire fully someday. The transition and insurance thing is scary, but you’ll figure it out. 😊
We are so proud of you and Tina! Your team is behind you!!! 🎉🎉🎉
You've got this Dave! Fear has held me back from so many things so I am glad that you are taking your dad's advice trusting yourself in this endeavor! The best part is, if you find it is not working for you (which I know you will be successful) you can find another job and continue moving forward.
So awesome for you and your family!!! I suspected this was coming and I congratulate you!
The fear will dissipate quickly and you will love your new freedom. Congrats to you and your family. You will thrive.
This decision was made for me about four years ago, ending a 25-year career in a field that I previously loved but grew to abhor. Though I was upset at the time, I love that it happened. Best of luck going forward.
You are very watchable, and I enjoy your honesty. You are young and got this!! Stay honest. Be real. Your tears make me know I have a different difficult decision. I had a friend lose her husband unexpectedly this week. We never, ever know. God bless and keep it family friendly!! ❤
Congratulations Dave 👍 I’m excited to see more adventures from you !! Your giggle is infectious 🤗 looking forward to more recipes from AI 👍 Best of Luck !! Hope your last day wasn’t too emotional ❣️Time to live your dream with your family ❣️
That’s awesome. I haven’t worked for anybody in over 3 years. Gods got ya. ❤
1:13 OMG… Here is where I noticed you are serious! I’m tearing up 🥺. Only thing I can say, leave on a good note, never burn bridges just in case, but go for it! You will succeed, sending positive vibes for much success on your endeavors, how exciting!!! Life is a roller coaster ride, good thing you love em! Enjoy the ride and good for you!!!!
Takes a lot of courage to chase your dreams, Dave. It's evident from past videos how important family time is for you. Wish you the best!
You took the leap! There's no change without conflict. There's a grieving process required, first. It's emotional & physiological. Your mind & body control the natural process. Due to your age & energy level, now is the time for change. Your self determination & passion will drive your life's direction. You're smart, flexible, thorough & logical about trouble shooting your business model & improving it. It's impressive. You're personally invested in a challenge that you love!
Start each day with a smile & reassuring confidence. You have a community of people for support to
foster success for your family.
Wow! That’s awesome! So happy to follow your journey and excited to see how much more you will achieve! So glad to see you making the changes that bring you happiness. Love all you do and I am so glad to hear this!
🙋 Congratulations Dave ! So many wish they could do what you have done.
* * Please check with the person who handles insurance at the human resources office at your last job. Most of the time your insurance benefits do not expire until 30 or 60 days after your last day of employment. You might want to check into Cobra benefits, to extend your insurance benefits with the company. The cost is normally high but, it could be cheaper than you getting insurance elsewhere on your own. It is definitely worth checking into.
Wishing you the best of success in this new chapter of your life.
As I'm watching you telling us this I'm getting tears in my eyes too. It must be very hard and scary because you're having to provide for your family. You have a strong loving wife behind you that if anything came up you know she would be there for you. You are the only man I have ever seen that cares so much and works so damn hard burning the candle at both ends. You will be successful because you ALREADY ARE successful. We love you and we believe in you and I'm pretty sure you believe in yourself strongly or else you wouldn't be doing this. I wish you the very best I think you are a truly amazing man and I love your family just as well !🥰
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Good for you!!! It’s hard making a big change. You don’t know me, but I’m excited for you! I went back to work part time after being retired for 8 years and I had horrible doubts of my capability to be a benefit to a company and not waste their time and resources. Going thru training I continued to have doubts. Having heard Cary joke about being fired actually helped me realize if it didn’t work out there are other jobs, other things to do to make money. Might resell one day.
I know all will work well for you!
Good for you man. I quit my big corporate job in 2021. I vlogged about it a little bit. You can do it if you are willing to work your butt off.
I know you can do it!! I have been with you during your journey (although you do not know me). A great sense of peace and happiness come across every video I watch of yours and I watch them all. You are an amazing human being and I believe you get back what you put out into the universe. Absolutely, you will receive blessings beyond your imagination!!
So cool Dave I’m happy for you. I had to laugh you have 3 people taking your place when I joined USAF back in 91 the vet I worked for hired 4 people to take my place. Shows how hard you worked for your company. Looking forward to seeing how you soar as your own boss😊💐👍🙏wishing you all the best! Sending you tons of Positive vibes 💐😊🙏
Companies only realize what they lost when they end up paying 4 people to do 1 persons job. My job needed 5 people to replace me lol
@@meticulouselectronics I hear you there so many people at my job show up for the pay check and barely do the minimum to get by. I’m lucky my team is a good team. Dreaming of doing what Dave did in about 2 years😊💐
@@pufles65 you can do it. I'm 2 years in and full time for past 2 months. Left a great career like Dave. But now I'm very happy. I'm rooting for you
Nothing more important than time with family. So happy for you!
I was thrilled to hear this; you are real, full of integrity and love your family ... and after reading your wonderful wifes' post I believe that you are doing the right thing!!!! I will come to your site daily and do everything to support you!!! Congratulations Dave!!!
Man I felt this. I've been thinking of quitting the old grind too. Always afraid of losing the safety net of a paycheck
You are doing the right thing Dave - seek joy! It will be a better life. Congratulations and good luck. I know you’ll be fine.
Great for you…you have been working so hard recently..ur quality of life will skyrocket…and u will be doing what you love …inspiring
Congrats Dave! I hope everything works out for you and your family. Will keep watching and commenting and liking all of your videos.
Very happy for you!!! With your tenacity, I know you can make this next chapter of your life a success!
You know what Dave? Let it go. They are a big company and will do fine without you. Enjoy your new ventures and just let it go. Stop overthinking it. You will be fine, your family will be fine. Get your new life moving! Robin from Texas
I believe in you!!! Watched whole video, coming back to comment. Better to try and fail (not that you will) then always wonder. Can’t wait to see your success!
Congrats Dave!! That is completely awesome!! You are taking the bull by horns and going for it! This says a lot about you. You are setting fear aside and doing your thing! There are reasons for everything that happens and everything always works out no matter what. You are an amazing person! I wish the very best for you and your family you deserve it!! 🥰🥰🥰
You’ve got this!!!! Although I stopped reselling recently, I still love seeing the progress on all my favorite resellers.
Wow Dave, you did it. Congratulations on becoming a full time reseller, I’m sure you will succeed. Tina wrote the sweetest comment, so we all know she will help you. My prayers are with you. Please keep making videos for your loyal followers to watch.
Congratulations. I watch your videos all the time and I am literally exhausted for you sometimes. It's great you can slow down and enjoy your family and job. Good Luck with all you do. I'm sure great things are coming your way.
I'm proud of you! Any big change is scary because of the unknown. You are a hard worker so just stay healthy and once you make your decision, enjoy the ride!
Congratulations to you! So I did this four years ago! And they also replaced me with three people lol. I really needed to watch this to remind myself why I left in the first place! Sometimes it seems it would be so much simpler to just take a job but I would be miserable. My daughter is now 7 and I took her skating today for the first time. I get to spend summers with her now which is priceless. So thank you for this documentary! I really needed the reminder. And I love how supportive your wife is! It's gonna be so good for you!'
I am glad you left in such a good light… always keep the doors open!
We are so happy for you!!! You totally got this!!
Congratulations on your decision! I can only imagine how hard it was to finally let go and do what you are so passionate about. I retired in 2001 than went right back to work for a contractor for an additional 12 years. I retired from both never doing what I really wanted to do. I always dreamed of having a craft shop of some kind but never did that. I am so glad you have decided to do what you love!! Life will be so much easier and you will be so happy!! Praying your future will be all uphill and you and your family will grow into what you are searching for.
So incredibly happy for you and your family Dave! I just don’t know how you’ve been managing it all!
Hey Dave, just an idea…contact your buddy Josh (Hairy Tornado). I’m sure he would be happy to share w you what he and Hayley did when they were in this same exact situation. They have seemed to make it work and I’m sure they would have very helpful advice for you.
You are going to do great w this. That post from Tina pulled some heart strings, not gonna lie. You have an amazing wife and amazing kids and also amazing parents. U got this 👊🏼☺️
I really hope that you are making the right decision for your family. You're the only person that I actually watch. 13 years man, pretty wild.
Congrats 🎉 I would also be emotional.
The unknown can be scary but you got this.
You will succeed you just have to put the time and effort into it.
Very happy for you.
And hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I'm really proud of you! It's a huge big boy step! Joy and family is correct priority ❤️. You are going to do great
Really proud of you! Its brave of you to go on this journey! prayers for u and your family! Im absolutely certain you will be successful!!!!!!!!!
Dave, I’ve been watching you for awhile now and love your content..just wanted to say I think you’re gonna love reselling full time. I started in 2019 reselling and finally quit my day job last October after 13 years to resell full time just like you. I love every minute of it. Congrats brother!! You’re the type of person that is going to do extremely well with this.
I’m so stinkin proud of you!!
You got this!!
Congratulations!!
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You absolutely got this! Fear is what keeps people paralyzed and doing the same thing they literally hate till the end of their life. I got physically sick when I would have to go to my 9-5 I quit and it was the best thing I have ever done. So go be happy doing what you love and then it doesn’t feel like work and all the financial blessings will come.
Congratulations Dave! WoW! I'm so happy and proud of you! I just read Tina's post and it's so hard to hold back the tears. What a wonderful wife and supportive family. What a blessing. You guys are amazing and I sure look forward to hearing more of your adventures. Nat- The Black Cat Treasures
Huge congratulations 🥳 I was so worried about you and your health. Really enjoy watching you and wish you all the very best xx
Congratulations Dave & Family! Yes a huge decision Dave but like you said the passion & love of the job just isn’t there any longer. I’ve been following your journey since the beginning and I am very much looking forward to continuing the journey with you. Best of luck to you Dave, keep up the great work!!
A big congrats Dave! I have no doubt that this chapter of your life will work out just fine. You have a great family and tons of community support. Hats off to you for following your passion.
Appreciate it! Thanks for your support
As scary as change can be, and it can, when where you are in life is not working it would be a sin to continue, especially when better options are available. Best of luck in your next chapter of life, and remember your skills will allow you to get another 9 to 5 if it doesn't work.
I totally feel you!!! I have been doing this since 2009. I’m still not all the way up in this eBay stuff,but I’m trying. Just believe, because we all believe in you!! You got this!!!
Wow Dave! I appreciate your willingness and efforts! I am confident you will be ok!
SO SO AMAZING!!! Congratulations Dave, you're going to do great... can't wait to watch and see what the future holds for you in the coming months/years. What a blessing to have more time with your family - and a great testament for your kids on working hard and believing in yourself. Well done!! 🎉
So amazed at your journey. Good for you and your family. Will be following.
So encouraged by this video. I started my reselling business a year ago and June 30th my husband and I retired from pastoring a small congregation so now our business will become our main source of income as my husband is older and has health issues, this business will allow me to stay home with him and bring in income at the same time. I understand all those feelings you just described as we handed in our resignation letter 3 months before our last day. Adventure awaits! Bless you in this exciting new chapter. ❤
This news definitely hits home. I did the same thing January 1st of 2022 and have never looked back. Won’t take long until your family notices how much more happy and less stressed you are. It is life changing! 🎉
Congrats Dave on taking the leap! I know you will be very successful on this journey! Your dedication and passion is undoubtedly recognized in the community! Your truly a good person with an open book mentality!
That is so awesome to take that leap of faith. I am still just dipping my toe in. Maybe some day and thanks for the inspiration.
Congratulations. You have proven that reselling can be a full-time job. With my regular 9 to 5 job I have the option to go on call/ part-time and I did do that to focus more on eBay. It helps to have a supportive spouse. But I get it still scary because we all need money. Now though that I have been able to focus a lot more time on reselling almost all my metrics on eBay are in the green and going up. And now I've been able to start working on RUclips videos again. Thank you Dave for the inspiration/ information you provide and all your videos.
When I quit my job I was a manager of a department and factory. I was asked over and over and over by my manager to not quit yet or give them at least the rest of the summer and this was June at that time. And I almost said yes and man am I glad that I didn't. It's just like you I was checked out basically the day I told them I wanted to quit. It's really hard to stay motivated for somewhere you don't want to be. You deserve to move on and not let that baggage follow you. Don't let them make you feel guilty like they did me. I quit that job for my own mental health And I didn't have it in me to stay any longer. And guess what.. that business is still there still moving on without me.
Congratulations Dave,wishing you all the best with your new venture.
It's wonderful that you have more time to spend with your family.
Wow Dave! Good for you. I am in the same spot. Really good secure job but not sure I want to do it for the rest of my life. So glad to hear you are following your heart. Thank you for sharing this transition with us. Excited to see what the future holds for you!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Totally jealous
I’m lucky enough to be near the very end of my full time career, and fully expect to continue to sell items on eBay, and possibly Marketplace, or Whatnot, but no way could I ever have even considered giving up my career with a good salary, great pension, excellent benefits, and a 401k, for online selling. Never had the time to go garage-sale-ing, or stopping by estate sales, so I certainly don’t do it to the degree that you, and other RUclipsrs do, with it being more of a supplemental income pastime. Sales, for me, are too sporadic, and unreliable for providing enough for myself, and my family. I wish you and your family all the luck in the world. Keep your chin up, and continue to pursue your passion. Gotta add, definitely would not have to self-insure. Hope you can find something reasonable.
Wow Dave, I am so excited for you!! I know you can do this and I'm so glad I get to follow along! Living the dream, dream big ❤️💙💜
Huge congrats!! So many blessings coming your way!! I made the decision 10 years ago to leave my job after 22 years. NO regrets just so many days to give thanks for! You can’t get back time so enjoy this God given opportunity to do life and love the folks while ya can. YOU CAN DO IT!! There will NEVER be any regrets about time spent with your family and friends. I’m super excited for you and your family. God continue to bless you!!
You made me Cry seeing you cry. You are such a great person I am totally excited for you. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family with this new adventure in life.
I am SO PROUD of you! I went through a huge career change too which many people still don’t accept and understand but the happiness is sooo worth it! I wish you nothing but the best and I know you are gonna rock it!
Taking that jump is scary as a hamster in a tidal wave! Thanks for vlogging the final weeks of work thoughts, may help those debating the idea for themselves. Wishing you and your family the best possible future!!
So proud and happy for you! I hope one day to be as brave as you are and go full time!
CONGRATS!!! I’m thrilled for you that you’re going full-time with your reselling. You’ve worked very hard to get to this point and I’m really happy for you. You’ve been very successful at your day job and now that you can put a full effort into your store and other efforts, you’ll have the same success if not more success going forward. I’m also happy that you’ll be doing more things in your personal life that finds you lots of joy. WAY TO GO DAVE!! All my best, Jeffrey
I remember thinking you had a really great job. I quit my job 2 years ago for eBay. Now I am going back to work for the man. I hope your experience is better. Luckily you have RUclips.