Is There Life After FranLab?
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Just trying to get back in the swing of things by rambling a bit and thinking about the future.
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“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill
Fran: I'm a fan and patron. I'm also a retired engineer with a couple degrees who had what I consider to be a more-or-less successful career. This is not because I was ever recognized or awarded for anything, but because I generally enjoyed my work and was compensated well enough to provide a comfortable life for my family. I'd like to explain why I admire you ... and even envy you. Like you (and most of us) I question my life. For me, this is the tough question: If I hadn't shown up, what would have happened? The answer, for me and I think for most people, is: Everything would have gone exactly the same way! E.G. I worked at GE Aviation for 12 years. Some of the stuff I worked on there was pretty cool (I thought). And if I never applied there ... what? They would have hired someone else to do EXACTLY THE SAME THING! In my 40+ year career I have never made a personal statement of any kind. Not even once! So you have FranLab. I like it, for a lot of reasons I won't go into. Maybe some people don't. Maybe they think it's a waste of time and Internet bandwidth. That's cool. The point is, IT'S YOURS! IT WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT YOU! Don't lose site of that.
That, Ms. Fran, is why I want to be JUST LIKE YOU when I grow up.
Ronald Krisher , well said!
I second that... Well said.
except for the growing up part, spot on! Have to grow old, do not have to grow up...
Wow! I appreciate the time and thoughtful insight you delivered in your post. Success or what is considered success is tricky when it’s predicated upon values that are not really your own. People can feel and know their work and even their life, is brimming with meaning, significance and personal validation without the need to be validated by someone else’s yardstick.
Fran is a genuine American hero. And your comments about her, well- no higher compliment is possible.
I can identify with what you're feeling. After 30+ years doing a certain job, I was replaced before I expected to leave. It's been almost 4 years for me and a few health issues and I'm still looking for motivation. These times force many of us to look inward. That doesn't have to be bad. I hope all of us can find ways we can all contribute to a better world. Best wishes...
The best of wishes to you, John.
A similar thing happened to me after I rebuilt a local architect's firm. The moment I went through a medical issue I was replaced by two people who were willing to work for less. Motivation sure is an interesting beast isn't it.
You are essentially correct when you say that RUclips isn't a business with an end game. If the brand is *you* then that's not really a business you can sell. So unless you can get enough money while the going is good like Joe Rogan, then it's always going to feel like there is no end game. BUT it's still vastly better than working 9-5 for the man punching the clock.
And whilst there might not be a monetary end-game, what you get in return is a name for yourself and a core audience that will follow whatever you do.
I agree with this, and thank you for the comment. Love both your channels.
Personally, my take is that RUclips really ought to be viewed more as a hobby and not a job. I see this a LOT from quite a few channels where they go into this expecting to get rich and famous off of video creation (I'm talking Joe Rogan, PewDiePie and Lucas the Spider levels of rich and famous), shitting on anybody who dares to use an ad blocker or suggest they use Patreon donations to fund their content and they often develop that attitude of "It's owed to me. I'm owed money because I made a "good" video. I should be paid for that.". Now, I'm not accusing Fran of doing that. My hope is that she's a little better about it and I do think that she is approaching her RUclips thing as more of a hobby and not a job. Fran does seem to enjoy doing this despite all the issues that come with the territory. I've seen channels whose content I liked just simply disappear because of things like this.
One channel in particular was Abandoned Exploration Adventure. The guy who ran it, Ben, seemed like one of those shining examples of how NOT to do it as far as RUclips is concerned. It seemed like every video, just about, was one where he was complaining about something, trolls in the comments, meagre funds, the fact that his stuff didn't get enough (or any) views. He seemed to have that attitude where, I don't want to say that he was desperate, but you could tell very clearly that he regarded RUclips as a virtual gold mine and all he had to do was get people to like, subscribe and donate their money so that he could go traveling and whatnot to make more videos. It didn't seem as if he really thought of what he did as anything more than a means to pay his bills or monetize his lifestyle, even though he'd frequently tell the viewers that he did it for fun. And the quality of his content, while perfectly watchable, was average, maybe a little below average in places.
12voltvids is another one whose attitude I've found to be less than stellar with respect to the whole ad blocker issue. He really seemed to have it out for anybody who dared to be security conscious enough to have one running and he similarly had the mindset of "I make these videos so I HAVE to make money from them. I believe I should earn money from my "hobby".". Well, if you're hurting that damned much for money GO BACK TO WORK. Fran, apparently, can't do that, but Mr. 12voltvids can. And he does as he works customer service at his local telephone company (or did the last time I spoke with him). It got to the point where I decided to stop watching his content because I couldn't tolerate him complaining about how his "revenue" was "drying up" due to ad blocker usage among his viewers. I have not been back to his channel and I never will. His content was perfectly watchable, maybe a little bit better in quality than Ben at Abandoned Exploration Adventure's, but the "I'm OWED money because I made a video." attitude turns me right off. Thank God Fran Blanche hasn't fallen to that low... yet. And I hope she never does.
The thing I want anyone reading this to take away from it is this: Yes, I can understand and accept that you do this as a kind of "job" for (insert your reasons here). Like everybody else, you have life expenses to attend to, be it bills, rent, groceries, medical emergencies or simply the need to get away from it all for a little bit. I'm okay with people using their RUclips hobbies to earn a little money for those all-important needs. What I have a problem with is any creator bitching and moaning about how they don't earn enough and nobody's watching and there's too many trolls, making it seem as if all they are interested in is parting ME, the viewer, from money I don't have just so THEY can *MAYBE* produce a video next week. I get it. The economy sucks right now. We've got riots and protests ON TOP OF a worldwide viral disease pandemic ON TOP OF stupid politicians and their continued efforts to de-humanize the citizenry and destroy once-great nations. I have been out of work since the end of January 2009. I'm also 40 years old, AND unmarried. Ain't NOBODY bending over backwards to give ME a job OR a wife OR ANYTHING in the way of money. I have to make do with what I have, like it or not. This is why I CAN'T donate. Also, I don't want my only working computer to get infected with malware so I MUST run some type of ad blocker and antivirus to protect the ONLY computer I have because I CAN'T BUY A NEW ONE. So PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T complain about your issues with money. DON'T expect endless riches from RUclips. It's a hobby AT BEST. It is NOT a job. Do this because you enjoy doing it, NOT because you have to. When your hobby stops being a hobby and starts being a "job", THAT is when "The Feeling's Gone" (to quote the title of a B.B. King song).
Totally endorse this reply(EEV blog). With all due respect to Fran’s world-wise commentary (literally), this channel is not standard fare.
To be thoughtful, wise, gentle alone will not yield 200K subscribers. My recent addition to Fran’s viewership is just one example of being engaged very spontaneously by someone (Fran) who comes across as sincere, self reliant and resilient in a way I can only dream of.
One could easily elaborate further as to the reasons for the success of this channel (loyal viewership) but the principal point to be made is that many others like me, whose paths would not ordinarily cross with this bohemian treasure, feel a powerful connection.
For what it is worth, I would humbly suggest that one positive end game, building on a significant following, might be to round out the vlogs with an whimsical autobiographical written account of the experience gained over a lifetime of following one’s own compass. There is a lot to learn from an account written in the compelling style which the vlog illustrates.🕊🕊🕊
I think a major problem with RUclips is that for the viewers it's an supportive social experience (I'm sure many of us following Franlab feel like being with an oldtime friend while watching a video) but the makers never get to see or know their audience and miss this rewarding feel of friendship and personal importance.
A meet up could help. Big Clive does them.
That's why many youtubers use services like Discord or Telegram to chat with their subscribers.
That is true. :-)
We await your return, glad to hear you are feeling better. The future is a blur right now for a lot of us, but having RUclips favorites like you, to 'visit' helps.
“There’s no product”. You are the product 🥰
This.
I come to this platform for the Fran.
Well, viewers are the product, but FranLab is a great part of the process.
Very glad to hear that you are feeling better - that's a real accomplishment in our current environment! Love you!
You're looking and sounding well again Fran, hope to see you fully back in the swing of things soon...
If only you could perceive your achievements like others do. Like we do.
Unfortunately, that doesn't pay the bills. I was there in 2010. Achievements felt good, but otherwise pretty useless.
Fran, don't feel bad, you have plenty of good years ahead of you. Besides, this you tube channel will last awhile, I'm pretty sure. Hang in there!
That said, start building up an alternate, slowly.
@@kenmore01 I don't see RUclips going away any time soon. There would have to be something "out of the ordinary" to replace it. Unless a communist regime rears it's head, RUclips will be here. If there is an attempt at totalitarianism, nothing will matter. It will just be a huge war. And the commies will lose.
Guitar Hardware line? Hello from Columbus.
"I'm not young and pretty anymore."
OK, so you're middle-aged and pretty. ;-)
Mainly, you do extraordinary stuff that lots of people like to watch and learn from.
Fred
>OK, so you're middle-aged and pretty. ;-)
Kinda what crossed my mind when she said that.
Fran’s video are full of self deprecating remarks like that.
I find it a bit draining so unsubbed and rarely visit.
Too melancholic
Youth doesn't last. We are all equal. Talent and skills, some are better than others at something. That kind of specificity makes our world less boring than if everybody was programmed the same way. Keep going Fran, regards from a French viewer.
@@tonerotonero1375 What, you wouldn't want to live in a world with nothing but billions of clones of the same person, all the same age??
I call that the very definition of sanity. Vivent les differences! [Please correct my French.]
Fred
...For some reason I thought Fran was in her 80s! But I just did a check on Google and apparently she's in her mid-50s.
She's still doing very well, in my opinion 😁
I'm sure there are lots of smaller museums that would love to have someone with your skills in their restoration shop. Not all museums are so 'academic'.
Totally, if only as a volunteer as a hobby.
And she won't leave Philly.
We supporters will continue to support. Thanks for the thought provoking video.
Fran, I'm sorry to see you down. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us. I believe in you and I know your best is yet to come!
Commodore 64 Poke commands, Cursor color, background color and border color --- oh, the color codes match the tee shirt colors. I used to live and breathe Commodore stuff - basic and machine language. Wrote articles for Computer, Transactor and Commodore magazines for extra cash back then.
peek and poke were my computer beginnings too, the dawn of something new far away from Network or Internet and using a modem was forbidden back then.
But poke and peek commands are idiotic.
Especially in a Basic environment.
That they exist is due to Commodore's ease!
She's just showing her geek cred. I love it!
@@DaveMelton ok, I admit, I never understood poke, as no literature was available in my childhood.
But it only reinforces my first claim, that you cannot understand what it means by yourself ...
@@emilalmberg1096 When I first started learning Commodore basic, I was teaching myself from a huge manual on a Commodore PET. The documentation was very sparce on both peek and poke. The only way I realized their power was by using them.
By profession, I'm a computer programmer. I've yet to find a modern language that allows a single command to have such power and simplicity. Ansi c comes close.
Hey Fran, I've never been the first viewer of a RUclips video before. So seeing "No views" over in the corner was a big surprise!
Sorry these issues have been heavy on your mind. I don't have any answers.. but I listened well and hope somehow that made it's way back through the interweb and helped a bit.
I enjoy your work and hope you soon find a new project that's a little more spiritual rewarding.
Stay safe,
Michael
I got to 50 and thought. Ah, there's little or no chance of me having a career now. I think a lot of grown-ups wonder what's next.
Most people I know who are 50-ish are starting new careers (and most are not by choice). Many are in fields completely outside of their comfort zone. The one constant is the "what's next?" feeling. As Heraclitus said: "Everything flows" and "No man ever steps in the same river twice".
@@m_a_s6069 Friend of mine has a therapist who was a mechanic until age 45, decided he really didn't like it, went back to school and is now a therapist helping people. Life's weird like that.
@@GiddeonFox It certainly is.
Julia Child first appeared on television at age 51.
Lovely to see you back, hope you're ok, I'm sure things will settle down and you'll be back to making some excellent videos, it's tough for most of out here at the moment for sure 😐
OMG, a C64 t-shirt, I knew you were awesome but this is another level for me!
no reason why you can't continue on RUclips, until you find something else that you want to do. We enjoy what FranLab, so keep going
I love "this strange endeavor" that you do. All the best!
Fran,
I love and look forward to watching your content on RUclips. You had me worried there for a while and thought you were about to throw in the towel on Franlab and I'm glad you are feeling better now.
Thank you for being you.
Chuck
Great to see you're feeling better! Can't wait to see the next project!
There's always life when you are the most cool person on RUclips in the history of ever.
Nice to see you back again!!
Reaching the "Second Plateau" (Jackie Gleason Quote) brings some wonder and trepidation. One door closes...another opens! You GO Girl!
Youll be ok Fran
Fran just keep being Fran. RUclips and the world would a poorer place without you.
Thanks for the enlightenment.
Regards Tony
Thanks for all you do - always been an inspiration!
Thank you for this update! Stay cool.
Good to see you back Fran. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
RUclips is just a platform and there are now lots of those. You've gone from a maker to a story-teller and there's no shame in that. Story teller, educator, kind person. When I think about professional story tellers (writers, tv makers, movie makers), they too, live a life of episodes. They tell one story and move on to the next. The beauty of Maker-storyteller-educators is that you can be satisfied with the craft, make the story and move on. Restless hearts, compulsive crafters and dreamers are always exploring. The fact that you can share that with others is a beautiful thing.
Always good to hear from you Fran. Best advice I can give is keep at what you do best, just be your usual creative self it's what we love.
Love to hear another Cassette Time if you get the chance.
Love from Liverpool!
You are very pretty Fran. You are smart ,beautiful and amazing. You don't need a piece of paper to show how smart you are. You are a super cool lady .You Rock !!
Let’s talk about that HIFI collection
I love you Fran. Your personally comes out in each video. What you sell is your experiences and honesty.
I hope you’re always on a fo
Forum somewhere for what you do.
I enjoy your material so I hope it never ends.
Glad to see you're feeling better!
"Luck is just the intersection of opportunity and preparation." I hope this helps. A really good way of putting a new perspective on one's situation.
You're great, Fran. Keep up the good work and you'll continue as long as you like.
Doing what you love and sharing it with others can be an end in itself, Fran. I've been in engineering for over 25 years now. I've been able to make a comfortable living and have stuck to engineering and resisted going in to management as some of my other colleagues and friends, because I love what I'm doing.
The following words of inspiration, have kept me going:
“Perhaps I'm old and tired, but I think that the chances of finding out what's actually going on are so absurdly remote that the only thing to do is to say, "Hang the sense of it," and keep yourself busy. I'd much rather be happy than right any day.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Spoilers; The answer is 42 and DON"T PANIC!!!
Ah, Slartibartfast
I pine for the fiords.
Yes but what’s the question? “How many roads must a Fran walk down?”
Calamity is always, ALWAYS a time of opportunities for creative people. Look forward to seeing where you land Fran. SO glad you're feeling better (and looking so much better too!). PHILLY STRONG!
Glad to hear that your feeling better your looking good can't wait to see what your working on I love watching your project videos stay well Will be watching
The rug, seamed to get pulled out from under a lot of us recently Fran. Nothing will be quite the some on so many levels.
I’m glad I live in Conshohocken but all the small dinners are struggling. Scary invisible little monsters lurk on every surface, and we somehow have to find our way.
Climbing out of the rubble if what was familiar. Your vlog always brought a smile to my heart. Very much like Adam Savages still does.
There is great value in sharing our new hope in this challenge amongst us. That we are not alone. If I wasn’t a maker, I’d have jumped into the Schuylkill weeks ago.
You’re good enough. You’re smart enough & Dogonit, people like you. 💜💁♀️
Huge respect Fran, love your channel and your honesty
We love you Fran, you're brilliant. No matter where life takes you, you'll always be cool.
just discovered your channel and your warmth and humanity just shines through
So good to see you smile again Fran and have some of your familiar pep ❤️❤️❤️
I am 72 and in year 21 of producing and hosting a successful Public Radio program in Little Rock. I have not made a single penny in all this time. Some things we do from a passion. Some make money and glory, other creations, like yours and mine, stand on their own. FranLab is uniquely great! It will remain great even after Fran. I really enjoy your work.
Watching this hit me in the feels a bit. I've learned so much from You Fran. Not even specific stuff, just process. You've made Me a far better artful bodger than I ever was before (I wouldn't deign to call Myself an engineer, not good enough) so I do want to thank You for that. Thanks.
Fran, you're awesome. I "dream" of being able to do all the amazing things you do. I'm sure your creativity and your spirit will get you through to the next stage. Life would be too boring if you could predict the future anyway. Can't wait to see where your journey takes you.
I think many of us can relate to this. And, especially myself being gifted with a wide range of talents and attributes. I always loved to learn and still learning. "Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Designing and Drafting, Engineering, and Music." Going from one job to another. Stay focused Fran, a door will open up for you.
''She realised she'd never ride
Through Paris in a sports car
With the warm wind in her hair''
For this video you chose a good background ! Great video and sound quality too ! I hope there will be a "distribution" platform and an audience for a long time !
Good to see you. Hang in there, most of us are in the same boat.
Nothing is forever. We live through flux, bombarded by curveballs, staving off entropy. Despair not., carry on, do the best you can. Your work has value to us, your viewers. All the best.
I’m so glad you’re doing better. I felt like I should check in, opened app and you were first on screen. You’re the only show of this type I watch. The others just aren’t... you. Thank you for being honest and sincere. Keep making stuff whatever you do, “I Will Follow” ;) I love you, amíga! You’re the best 😊
No matter what you wind up doing, I know I for one will support it cuz you're an awesome person who totally deserves support.
Have you considered doing some electronic kits for sale? I mean, start small, do 20 or 50 small kits, something fun and interesting to build, but accessible to people just starting. I know I'd be interested. Then do a build video with step by step instructions
I know Clive does this.
Run a poll or two maybe to see if there are more than just me. :)
Great idea! Clive’s seem to go down really well!
FranKit 👍
You'd think it'd do alright - especially with some video tutorial.
Good idea - Maybe things you (Fran) identify with? You did guitar pedals before, you made your Francaster guitar,.. Would love to do some electronic kits, especially with nice video instructions.
"FranKits" probably wouldn't financially feasible it does take a lot of work to design, prototype, and build kits. She might be able to do some as a kind of novelty thing for subcribers but how far would that really go? To really make anything you would have to involve a lot of people to help manufacturer the kits, mail the kits, assemble them ect. So yeah "Frankits" probably wouldn't work but it's a fun idea.
In these days, lack of resouces must be replaced by huge creativity. At this point, no problem for you! Thanks for your videos! And hugs from a brazilian fan!
And the life goes on, Fran!
But Fran, your product is knowledge! That is what you are sharing in every single amazing video here on RUclips! You have given me soo much to learn and listen and to watch! I am truly grateful for all what you are doing! (and so are thousands others also!!)
By the way, love that T-shirt! :-)
Hang in there friend. I only recently discovered your channel, and absolutely am crushing on you and your beautiful mind. :-)
We love your stuff Fran.
Very nice to see you today on the RUclipss.
Fran, don't give up! Go seek!!! Ask and connect with everyone you've done projects with. Don't quit! Keep working at finding work to support yourself. I know the job on u tube big or small may not support you but add to it. Work for it. NEVER GIVE UP. Lookjng forward to more Fran Labs....👏🙏😷🌲.
If this helps, I find you to be an attractive, charismatic, talented soul....and I love the sound of your voice ! You've contributed immensely to enhancing the lives of so many, having already given the world a lasting legacy.....
Fran, I admire your courage. The RUclips business can be much more, I am sure of it. It is difficult for people like you and I, however, being introvert is not the easiest way of existing and not entirely aligned with what an average YT viewer wants. I love your channel, never stop.
Love the T-Shirt 😍 reminds me of my early years with computers with my C64 . I taught myself BASIC on a Commodore PET at my school before school started each morning. Love your work Fran !!! Good to see you are OK been following you for years ! You're awesome 😘😘👍
You have been through the wringer several times in your life, Fran. Despite all that, you have been strong enough to get through and make the best of a bad situation.
You are inspirational to many, for many reasons. As you saw last year, you have lots of people you don't know that care about you.
Chin up, Fran. We all love you.
Like an unstoppable force by sheer will you will make something happen! I just discovered you in the past year and love what you do.
Fran, you are a beautiful person! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and heart.
Hi Fran. I find you very inspiring. I think that many of us are asking ourselves the same questions right now. And let's face it, many of us have been wondering about these things for most of our lives, but now seems like a prime time for these issues to bubble to the surface. I'm sure that you will continue to find your way, and so will we. But the future is definitely a lot less clear to us than it has seemed in the past...
Take a "Peek" at the shirt...love it ! Don't stop FranLab......we all love you !!
I remember your Contour Corsets. They were the bomb back in the day, and I wish I had ordered one.
Thank You for you Fran. Stay Strong.
Just keep posting. Your videos keep us sane!
Everything has ways of working out.. and always will.. things will be wonderful !! Keep up the good work ! Love all your videos !! I used to work in the electronics field but alot of my work died out cause of disposable electronics.. nothing is built to last today sadly.. please keep up the great work fran .. it keeps me smiling with every new video you post.. your an absolute sweetheart and always will be ..
Keep doing what you are doing. Franlab is a great resource of information.
I'm an occasional visitor to the Fran Lab. I really should come more often, but I've been trying to wean myself off of YT a bit. :/ Anyway, I really enjoyed your heartfelt talk. I also couldn't help but look at all of the tantalizing audio equipment you have behind you. I'm currently working on reengineering my home theater which has a number if interesting components in it. For example, I ripped the passive crossover out of my main (left/right) speakers (Polk Monitor Series II M70s, in case anyone is interested) and now use a MiniDSP active crossover to send signals to two vintage Carver TFM-15cb amplifiers (for the mid/bass and bass drivers) and two S5 Electronics kit built mono tube amps (tweeters). I am by no means an expert or knowledgeable at all when it comes to the guts of electronic equipment. But I'm inspired to dive into projects I normally wouldn't even dream of tackling when I come here and that's what counts. Like I said, I'm getting "The Itch" again to do things with my home theater (which is my version of a mad scientist lab), so I'll be coming by here a little more often, I think. The inspiration I get is delicious and I savor every little bit of it. Take care and keep on making videos! :)
Being a star just ain’t what it used to be.... “the pictures got small” - love your audio work, Fran. Rock on!!!!!!
Thanks for your update 👍😀
I look forward to your 'shows' , commenting , making, exploring this crazy world all worth my time. Thanks
You are great Fran always believe in yourself.
I always looked at your videos as educational. In the very least they're going to be historical record. You're providing the world with a great resource, it's value could mean everything to a kid somewhere. RUclips has given creative people like you a real opportunity to reach a world of minds. I think that inspiring people is one of the best gifts someone can give. I'm glad to hear you're still going to be doing what you do and as long as you do, I'll be watching. Along with my two little boys they love the crazy stuff you do/find too.
Fran, I feel your pain. You are an amazing brilliant person. You have done so many things so many people only dream of doing. Sometimes it's the process instead of the end result that's important. Everyone's future is uncertain right now, it's important for each of us to still keep surviving. I have faith that whatever you decide to do next, whether it's continuing what you're already doing or something new, you will never truly know how many you have inspired to try being like you.
Steal some of TechMoan's format! I love hearing your Fran-take on basic items of technology. I first discovered FranLab with your discussion on 45 rpm records. And, I now enjoy quality Palomino pencils thanks to your talk on Pens & Pencils. Great Stuff!! While I appreciate your deep dive engineering builds, I simply don't have the patience or interest in many of them. It's a VERY niche audience for that stuff.
TechMoan!!! :)
I wanna see them collaborate!
I'm so glad you're feeling better! It was really good to know that you took the time to take care of yourself.
Regarding the contracting issues workout having a degree: I can somehow understand where those rules are coming from. In the industry we had this already long time ago coming. I remember Bil Herd talking about how he got into Commodore without an academic degree (if I remember correctly). Nowadays, the are companies building hardware that will not employ someone without a bachelor's degree. Some even require a master's just for ordinary development work.
A possible reason might be, that not skilled workes are running a company (or a museum), but rather manager-type people without high skills in the actual field the company plays in. That leads to issues, because they are usually not able to judge a self-taught person's skills by looking at their work. Managers want to insure themselves from making bad decisions, like hiring unqualified employees. So they use some kind of "insurance" somebody is qualified to a certain standard, which is the academic degree.
That's why I force myself through engineering and grad school: I see it as an investment in my future, finding doors easier to open with a piece of paper in my hands (and if course the skills matching). I know it's sad, but as I said, I can see where this is coming from.
I don't know the rules in the US, but maybe there is a way for you, Fran, to get a practical certification? Like a technician's degree or something similar? I would hope this is enough for some museum or restoration business to hire or contract you?
I know the pain of undergraduate theory lectures and exams, so I can really understand why someone with a lot of practical skills would shy away from that.
But maybe a less theory-heavy degree would be okay for you, and could open otherwise closed doors to something you would love to do.
Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to your new videos. From my experience with your content they will be interesting.
Greetings from Germany!
The world is a better place because you are in it Fran. That’s it. Period.
I feel you dear Fran... I am in a similar situation... at least you've got our own product to market...
"I'm not young and pretty anymore?" Fran, you are beautiful inside and outside. Love your videos, keep them coming!
Not helping
Having gone through a lot of grief after losing my job at a large aerospace company doing IT work and IT security, I totally hear you! I imagined that I would do that job until retirement, but that never happened. I thought the end would be in my control but in the end it was not. I think you are very wise to think about what the future beyond RUclips might look like for you. All the best in trying to figure that out.
Many are only now looking at where, how and why items are manufactured, aircraft builders and airline companies are on the rocks, it will be after late 2021 before any certainty on future confidence.
Fully agree with your concern of fulfilment, after 35 years of full-time working, I had to stop due to mental illness, I wish I could pass on my expertise to future generations, possibly the same.
Thanks for sharing and stay safe all. Regards John.
The parts are there, the work is there and the manpower is there for every job you could think of but we’re still using crap like indeed to organize ourselves. Once millennials start creating their own newspapers media on a local level everything will pan out
Everything you mentioned makes sense and is something we should all think about and consider.
I can relate to exactly what you discussed, I had a job which I thought was for life but things happen out of your control and you end up going in a different direction. We all have to adapt sometimes, Covid 19 and the lockdown has shown me how important it is to adapt to certain situations. 😎👍
I will patiently wait for Your content...it is always worth it
Fran, take heart. You have enriched MANY lives . . . you have 151k followers! You are clearly an incredibly gifted person (I won't say woman, because that implies that it's unusual for a woman to be gifted - I happen to be the dad of an incredibly gifted woman, as were many of her friends, so I KNOW that how untrue that is). You are an excellent presenter, and are visually and personally attractive (I'm afraid that does matter in visual media), and you are especially gifted in making complicated things understandable and engaging. Plus, you have a knack for picking extremely interesting topics, from a wide range of areas. Like you, I am an autodidact. My frustration at not having a degree being held against me led me to spend lots of $$$ in my 30s and early 40s getting a BA and MEd, and killing myself working full time with a little baby at home (60s now). And all it ever got me was the ability to teach some adjunct courses. But I did get one good thing from my MEd: the fad at that time was "constructivism" - the idea that the best and most profound learning comes from getting lost in a problem and working your way out of it - autodidactism! You are like the ultimate example. What we all want, though half of us don't realize it, is MEANING. With all the enjoyment, fascination, knowledge, entertainment (yes, you are VERY entertaining!) you have given to so many people, you have the meaning thing down. Most people never have that. I'm heading to Patreon, and as a 50 year musician/composer/sound designer (how did THAT happen?), I have to look into some Frantones!!!!! THANK YOU, and the best in all you endeavor-
These videos ARE your product. Ownership comes in many forms. Even if RUclips goes away over night, your videos will always be there. The internet is forever. You've built a legacy that will certainly last longer than a building, or a widget.
Excellent working
We're all in a state of transition.
Literally, millions of us.
But with great change comes great opportunity.
Like you, I am approaching this on two fronts.
First - What is it that I want to do?
Second - What do I enjoy doing?
The next aspect is to define what the end goal.
For me, the answer is make the world a better place.
The good news is, there's a lot that need to be done.
The downside is, finding the team and resources to do it.
Thankfully, I'm not ready to walk away so we'll keep plugging away at these variables until the right opportunity appears.
Fran, please don't stop... I know it is hard but please, we need you...
nice to see you again. you are looking happy and healthy