Just quit my job today, realized 2 years out of college and 3 jobs in 3 different industries that engineering just isn’t the right path for me. Going after my dream of being a videographer EDIT: ONE YEAR UPDATE (June 2022) Wow, I didn’t realize how much attention this comment would get. Almost forgot I even made it entirely. After a couple freelance jobs here and there in the coming months, my portfolio was adequate enough to catch some eyes and land me a full-time job as an in-house videographer at a non-profit near Philadelphia. I film and edit everything from event recaps (5Ks, golf tournaments, lacrosse tournaments, banquets) to narrative/documentary-type pieces on the families we support and our top fundraising players. In two weeks I’m filming a highlight reel for a football camp run by 3 current and former Philadelphia Eagles players, an absolute dream. I never imagined a year ago I’d be working with professional athletes and I’ve just recently took a step back to reflect on how far I’ve come in a short time. I don’t make as much (yet?) as I was making in the engineering field but honestly that’s rarely crossed my mind as my quality of life and purpose has been that much more fulfilling, and it’s a joy to see the impact on the people I’ve helped along the way by spreading awareness of my organization through my videos. It’s been a surreal experience so far, and thank you everyone for the supportive comments! If you feel stuck, there’s always a way out as long as you invest time and energy in yourself!
There has been mass quitting during this pandemic because of the mass realisation that everything can be taken from you, including your life. So live your best one.
@@vcp365 I hand my notice in tomorrow! I’m watching you tube videos for info on starting a sewing business. Research is a good place to start I think!😁
Hi Nicole, I am here to give you encouragement. You can do it. You can start that sewing business. I did just that. Last year in the middle of all that was going on I quit my retail job and went full steam ahead into sewing. We can talk some more if you want. But go for it, its very rewarding.
@@vcp365 You can do it. I did it last year in the middle of all that was happening. I quit my job and went into sewing fulltime. Sewing has so many many different areas that you can expand into. Its not a one size fits all. Let me know if you want to talk more about this. But you definitely can do it.
I quit my job last week without a plan. I was like you, burnt out. I was tired. I feel so much better even though the people around me don’t think so. This is my life and I am doing what makes me happy.
AMEN!!!! It's not their life, it's yours. So they can have an opinion if they want but it really doesn't concern you. I am so glad you're feeling better!
@@whosthatgirlitstiff1861 Yes, I did. I traveled for a little and got a job 2 months later. But I didn't like the people I was working under. I quit this job in March. I am jobless again. But I saved more money when I was working this last job.
@@Flgirl7777 thanks for sharing and did found another one? How many months of saving do you think is confortable before taking the leap? Do you think 6 months of expenses is enough? I do have 6 to almost 7 months want to quit for 3 months break, but, some people are saying that's not enough cause job haunting can take longer.
Guys start applying for jobs you don’t think you’ll get. I was working for an insurance company and absolutely hated it. I was so burnt out I remember one time after a call going to my car calling my mom and crying. She said to just quit. It’s not worth it to be so unhappy. I’ve always wanted to travel and wondered how I could do it for a living. I applied to be a flight attendant not thinking I’d get it. It was kinda just to say that I applied but I really didn’t think I’d hear back. Fast forward like to now I’ve been a flight attendant for six years. It’s not the perfect job and there are still times that I feel burnt out. But I never take work home with me. I don’t have a supervisor breathing down my neck. And I get paid. To. Travel. Literally all I’ve wanted to do and I’m getting paid for it. So please just apply for a job you want even though if you don’t think you can. You’re not gonna get in trouble. No one else is gonna find out , as long as you don’t tell them. The worse that can happen is they say no. The best that can happen is that it will change your life.
I love this! I'm going to take your advice. In my case I was working for a monopoly company that sold sucky internet and cable tv and we were tech support for these constantly angry and frustrated customers. For 2 and a half years we dealt with sometimes taking over a hundred calls due to recurrent outages and services issues (due to the sucky overpriced service) and I was completely burnt out and constantly complained & talked about leaving and doing something I actually believed in. Fast forward to this past Monday. They pack about 10 of us into a room to let us go in order to cut costs! Seriously???!!! All that time I could've been creating my OWN destiny or exploring my passions instead of being miserable for all those months just for them to tell me they no longer need me. Disgusting! And one of my coworkers who was also let go, sent me this video. So glad he did! Now I've got my motivation to finally do what I enjoy instead of what corporate America says I'm "qualified" to do! Thank you Chimdi and all of you for sharing your inspirational testimonies! God will provide & that's the ONLY THING I Know for SURE right now! ☺️🤞🏾
that is hilarious as I spent the day doing insurance c/e to keep up my license but I truly HATE insurance. My dream job was airlines...and went to a cattle call years back. I was first pick out of the 300 in the room after all the grueling eliminations. But things like 9/11 happened that ruined travel for me in many ways, but it once was AWESOME!!!
I’ve quit multiple jobs without having another one and from my experience every avenue I took after I quit ALWAYS resulted in me living a better life follow your gut and live your life !!
LISTEN!!! They really got us by working us 100 hours a week and then telling us to be grateful that the work week was being limited to 40 hours. And we were like, yaasss thank you! 😂
I have been saying this for over a year. We've lost alot of people, alot of loved ones, and that's so sad. On the other hand there's been so many opportunities and doors that have been opened as a result of Covid. People talking into their purpose, talents and blessings. I'm so happy for everyone living and walking in their truth!
@@JM-qg9bo don't wanna start fights but covid was overhyped lol. 3.5 million died with inflated numbers and there are 8 billion people on earth. I do believe it woke people up to the elites trying to control us with these crappy jobs tho! so that's good at least.
Order my steps in your word dear lord feed me guide me every day, took me 18 years and a lay off to learn what this young lady learned, no amount of money they pay you is worth your happiness and sanity
"America is a scam." Man, I feel that. When I visited Africa & Europe, I saw all the young professionals enjoying their lives. Going out on a Monday or Tuesday and only working just to enjoy their lives. It feels like the in the USA we work ourselves to the bone just to be able to survive then trick ourselves that this is normal. One uses money to live, the other lives just to try and make money. It hurts.
I am so glad I got a taste of how different it can be, because so many think the way we do it here is the only way it can be done. I know my pain came from treating myself far worse than I knew I deserved. But the beauty comes from knowing that there is better, and once the knowledge is there it can never be unlearned.
This is true,i live in Kenya and i am shocked at how the American corporate life is .I have a corporate job and can say i got to enjoy my 20’s and 30’s
Living in fear and hatred is lonely and isolating. You might fear the unknown, but the "known" is miserable, as you say. Maybe switch it up just to see what happens? (Spoiler alert: It's going to be wildly beautiful. ❤️)
I understand! I am the same. I have been in the same job for over 2 years now, I think about quitting every day but I have no idea what else to do after I leave. I don't even know what I like doing anymore, so I don't have the courage to leave before figuring it out first.
I am the same, same age, i dont like my job role, boring, it goes no where... I just when ever entering that place I thinking about breaks and than home time... It so draining
yes ! i quit my job too after it felt like drowning and suffocating me all day long. never regretted my decision. still in the job hunting process but i believe it will all be good some day 🤍
I am about to submit my resignation letter in the morning and now spending the night sleepless, trying to boost my courage watching "I quit my job" videos. Wow, I should say it feels as a huge relief knowing that you are not alone, not immature or irresponsible for wanting to have different life and not be afraid to follow your inner guidance. Thank you for sharing your story, it helped to tame my inner nervous nelly 😉
I quit my job during Covid too after being in that office for 10 years! It’s unfortunate that it took Covid shutdown to open my eyes. I mean, I always knew I wasn’t happy there. I use to cry most days on my way to work or complain to my mom every morning. When they called us back to the office to start seeing people again, I went into extreme anxiety attacks and panic attacks. I dragged myself in to my first day back sweating all the way to the office, to have my then boss yell at me literally: “you don’t look like you want to be here and I don’t want you here if that’s the case! Get out!!” That’s when I knew I was done. I quit without another thought and my anxiety went away. It’s been almost a year now and I’m still self healing. Thank you for this video. I needed to see this. God Bless!
Trace!!! I'm so sorry your job put you through that! The disrespect alone is staggering. I'm proud of you for finally getting out of there and it sounds like your body is so grateful that you did as well. You deserve to work somewhere that lights you up, not tears you down. I'm excited for this next chapter in your life and I'm so happy to hear you've been healing! ❤️❤️❤️
Literally on my break, sitting in my car mentally drained from my job and co workers and i see this video. God bless you, i just subscribed. I loved you within the first 5 minutes. Great video! Putting in my 2 weeks soon. I trust the man above. *2 month Update* i actually quit my job, life has been so peaceful. Literally needed this time to learn myself. Blessings have been coming my way, in every single way. Everything will be fine, trust the man above 🙏🏾
Yes Carlos this is me. I’m turning in my resignation next week this job has been sucking the soul out of me for 7 years. And I allowed it to steal all my joy. But not anymore. I have a son now. My happiness affects his happiness no more. I’m letting go and allow God to lead me to the next destination.
Girl i just quit my job too, my last day is Wednesday. i have no other job lined up and really no clue what i’m going to do. i just knew it wasn’t right anymore, i’m letting God/Source to help guide me 🥺 trying to stay positive but just a bit nervous 😬
Congratulations Cambrie!!! I feel you, it feels like jumping off a cliff with no safety net. But you probably know a lot more than you're giving yourself credit for. You're creating a life with balance, joy, and alignment, and you're trusting your intuition. YOU WILL BE OKAY!!!
I'm in the same boat...quite my job two weeks ago without a new one to go to. You're young and will be okay! I'm thinking this page is going to be a good support group!
Everyone's definition of success is different. I am happy for you, that you want a life closer to your own truth. I am retired now (age 66) but worked at so many jobs where I would literally cry in my car everyday after work. I felt that not having a degree reduced my options so I put up with it. I live in the woods now, close to the sea and feel so free now.
Wow, the thought of you crying in your car is heartbreaking. I am SO HAPPY you chose a life of freedom and nature. Literally, we don't need much to be at peace and you are proof of that.
@Choochoo choo I worked full-time for more than 43 years to get to this point. I retired in 2017 so am now able to live off my investments, my retirement fund, and social security. I did do some free-lance work in 2020, but thankfully don't really need to work for pay anymore. All of my adult life I did whatever was necessary to educate myself and develop skills in fields that were of interest to me. Additionally, I always lived below my means by living in an older home; driving an old, but reliable car; rarely dining out; not taking extravagant vacations; socking away every penny I could (tax returns, gifts, bonuses, etc.) into my retirement fund; purchasing clothes and accessories second-hand; ditching cable 15 years ago. If you work at what you love the money will follow; how you choose to spend it will either help or hinder your progress of reaching your goal(s).
I put my notice in. They'll get 1 week & I'm done being an essential worker. My time, boundaries, patience & peace of mind are important to me. I can't wait. I've got life to catch up on.
Caya, anxiety is your nervous system, your BODY, telling you what your mind already knows -- that something is NOT RIGHT. It might be scary to quit but look back at your life and every other time your spirit told you to move. What happened when you listened? What happened when you didn't? I'm sending you all the love, you're going to make it through this ❤️
@@chimdi I walked out in Faith this morning. Finally. I feel all kinds of emotions but mostly relief. Thank you for this video ♥️ and thank you for your reply. I’m going to keep it forever.
I quit my job after being there for 9 yrs. I cant describe the anxiety I felt right before I quit but moments after, the peace I felt was beautiful. I haven't been this relaxed and content in years! God is Good. The opportunities meant for me is already destined for me. I have faith life will work out for the best.
AMEN!!!! That was my experience, the build up but then that release when you realize so much of it was happening in your own experience. I'm so excited for all the blessings and opportunities that have already started coming towards you!
I’ve been going through jobs since last year, I’ve had 7 jobs and none of them worked, then I got a job at a hotel I was almost there for 3 months, I was going to quit, but they ended up letting me go, and they said “we don’t think this job is meant for you, we want you to go out there and find something that is meant for you, something that makes you happy” and they told me to keep in touch with them, once I find my happiness.
Wow Ayanna! That's kind of amazing that they recognized you weren't living your full potential just as you did too. I'm excited for what life has in store for you!
@@chimdi I’m excited too! But I’m also nervous, I know the universe, God. Wants me to trust the process 😩 but I’m still learning. I just don’t want to end up on a bad path.
@@HvneBvnn there's no such thing as a bad path if you're walking with love. Give yourself grace as you practice listening to your intuition and walking with faith and it will get easier and easier! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! WTH did they mean by saying that? That's crazy. I wouldn't keep in touch and tell them nothing about my personal business if they did it like that. Sounds like they did you a HUGE favor! I really pray you find your destiny.
I just left my job that was sucking the life out of me every single day. Reading all the comments on this wonderful video made me tear up. It’s wonderful to see the common human experience. I feel so free even though it wasn’t an easy process or decision. Thanks for this video!
You're so welcome Mollie!!! CONGRATS on making the hard choice and FREEING yourself!!! 🥳🥳🥳 There are so many of us and we're all on this journey together. ❤️❤️❤️
Great content! I quit my job 3 weeks ago after 6 years and didn't have anything lined up. It feels good to get up early in the morning, and have a cup tea and reflect and be grateful for making a brave decision. I was scared at first but once you take that move, the weight will be off your shoulders. Face the fear and do it anyways.
@@whosthatgirlitstiff1861 yes I had saving. I switched careers to something more relaxed and remote. It's called scrum master. Mostly in the tech field
I quit my job without a job, literally everything you’ve said is me. Now I’m stuck trying to find my purpose. I want to get into an entirely different field working for myself but I have so much fear of failure idk where to begin.
I'm proud of you for leaving, it took a tremendous amount of courage. You genuinely don't have to worry about "finding" your purpose, because it's not something *out there*. In this very moment, you know your purpose, and every day you are getting closer to allowing yourself to live in it. But spoiler alert, it's the thing that makes your heart sing, that pours love on the world, and that reminds you how beautiful is to create a life you love. I'm excited for you to remember it, because when you do it's going to be WILD.
You’ve already taken the 1st step of COURAGE by quitting your job. You have NOTHING TO LOSE if you take your 2nd step of getting into a new field that you desire. Please put FAITH where you have fear.
This is truly the video I needed. My soul has been crying out for me to take a different path in life but guilt and fear has been holding me back. I feel so empty and miserable living a life that is not meant for me. Outside looking in I have the most ideal situation but it just doesn’t fulfill me. December 2021 I’m taking a leap of faith. I’ll be back to this comment then.
Hapi!!! I am sending you love. I can feel where you are right now and I assure you that your soul is right. You will be rewarded with a peace beyond understanding once you listen and I am so looking forward to your update. ❤️
Me too and I feel that I will be protected by God he clearly wanted me to trust him and leave the job I currently have. I feel as though the opportunities that were turned down would have been accepted if I had just trusted him, so now I am trusting him ❤️
Sending so much strength for this, and you are clearly on the right path, trust your guts. I am living the same situation and i decided to leave too on 31 December 2021 and start 2022 with a brand new journey, hope we can find our truth, God bless u
This is so beautiful!!! I just quit my job last week. It was my first full time job out of college and I did it for over a year. As much as I was grateful to have a job during this intense time, it was painful to be at work for 9 hours and I was not growing. I didn't have that much time to save so I am doing uber part time just to make the rent. I plan on working on my youtube channel and traveling as much as I know I've always wanted to
Hi Kiara!!! I'm so glad this spoke to you! I love that you looked at your life and realized it wasn't what you wanted so you made the choice to change it. A lot of us have to spend years and years before we listen. I also love that you moved to be close to nature!!! That is so beautiful. Thank you for watching and I'm sending you love! ❤️❤️❤️
I agree that the system of how life is supposed to go is messed up. I walk into my corporate job feeling like i never left. And I look at other older people who have been there for years and they don't look happy. I see them and tell myself "I don't want to be like them when I'm older"
Im ready to quit my job! Ive only been at my job for 1 1/2 years but its time. There’s people who have been there for 30+ years and Im like hooooow?? Lol
Jackz seriously. I just realized I never worked a whole FULL year at any job lol I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, but I don’t like being tied down. 🤷🏾♀️
okay! I was at mine for about 1.5 years also. I also wondered how they had been there, or in the field so long. Had to remind myself that they had degrees in that field, so that is what THEY wanted. I have a similar degree but that's not what I truly wanted. I hope my next job satisfies me, I start in 2 months.
@@_Jai_ We might be related. The longest I've been on a job was 2 years, and that was 5 years ago. It's not that im getting fired or anything either, but I went from retail, to banking, to accounting, now corporate accounting. The further I go up, the more I realize this is not my path.
I didn’t return to work after the pandemic. I started my own notary business early this year which is moving really slow right now but I’m going to keep pushing.
I just quit my salaried, work from home job a month ago. I felt the same way, trapped in a world that wasn't a true reflection of who I am. Lying to myself to fulfill the thought of what a man is suppose to do. Plus, I wanted a challenge. Life is so much simpler now, I'm so happy to I took the leap of faith. Life is supposed to be lived, not tolerated.
I just quit my job to be a farmer (its my last day today), worked there for 7 years, it was good coz i got to travel and the pay was good, but being honest with myself i want a quiet simple life. I learned that money and people's expectations or opinions of you, does not bring happiness or contentment
Congrats on your last day!!!! 🥳🥳🥳I LOVE that you're being honest with yourself. Our soul doesn't get fed on what other people want, it gets fed on living a life of love. And you have everything you need for that. ❤️
That is my dream too. But I’ve been living in CA where I can’t afford land. I’ve been saving and looking at moving out of state. If you have any ideas on how to best make the transition to the farm life I would love to get your thoughts on it. :)
I love this! I hope you find everything you’re looking for! This gives me some courage. Everyday on my way to work I ask myself why I’m waking up at 430 am to make somebody else’s dream come true.. when I could be waking up at 430 am to make my OWN dreams come true!
LISTEN!!! You ALREADY know what it is, and we both know it's just a matter of time before you stop asking the question and start creating the answer! 😍🥳👏🏽
You go girl! I quit my job in the pandemic and two days later, I got a call from my dream job, which I'm going to quit to go and move to another country and follow a dream that I have since I was 12 years old. I think life is composed by little stages and eras, and then when they end you gotta keep going forward and find the things that are moving you in your soul.
Amen!!! I love how quickly you were rewarded for following your truth! And I totally agree, we should recognize when a chapter is ending and rather than trying to grasp hold, we should eager welcome the new experiences and all the learning and love that comes with them. ❤️
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Same. I worked in IT and I had a great time! Good coworkers, good work, felt fulfilling!! I got burnt out badly. I hit a wall and couldn't leave my door. It's emotional wave. I'm still getting over it. Looking at our future selves. If you read this know I'm proud of you. I know you're scared. I believe you.
@@hummergirl263 Congrats Charli!!! I'm proud of you for realizing enough was ENOUGH. We were not put on this planet to toil unceasingly, and when our bodies and mind tell us it's going to go, we only hurt ourselves if we don't listen. ❤️
YASSS!!! There is literally so much money in the world, we can always get more of it. I love that it's still the BEST choice you've ever taken, that's huge.
“Everyday you logged in you were betraying yourself” literally not dramatic. I’m living it right now so I really appreciate you sharing your reflection on your own journey.
I quit my job a few months before Covid and I never looked back! I was burnt out, having panic attacks, and yet was still barely paying my rent. So without notice, I quit and I’ve never been happier
@@juliettezea9507 my boyfriend owns a cleaning company. So I just worked with him a few hours out the day. It all worked out well that way. And I didn’t have to work with people so that was a plus.
I promise you, that you will soon have a job. I did the same, gave my 2 weeks notice to my employer and within the first week, I got another. I had saved enough money to live off on for two months, as I had no fear of being out of work. You go girl!
Even when you quit a job that you know in your guts isnt right for you, people tend to judge you. I think we've been trained to believe that it's okay to stay in a job for YEARS, that pays us but makes us crazy. Hello!!! I have no more energy to be miserable anymore. If you've prayed about it and God says "its time to go"...then its time to go.
@@therealtannerhughes3043 same boat! I don't know if the delay is self or God saying not yet. I feel it is self because I've had plans on my next step.
I was in a similar position last year and realized my mental health was more important than any job and I feel that I have been rewarded for having faith and being willing to sacrifice. Love that you have made this decision for yourself
Thank you Cirrena! I'm so glad to hear you've been rewarded for your faith and I'm so glad I'm not alone in having to make that touch choice to put my mental health first 🙏🏽
I quit my job!!!!!! For the first time in my life I stood up for myself and said NO! I’m terrified but I did what’s right and for the rest of my life I’ll know how strong I am!!! You go girl!
I am so incredibly happy I came across this video. I quit my previous job in late 2020. I saw the true colours of my bosses during COVID and it completely changed my perspective on MYSELF and the work ENVIRONMENT. I was still young, I was still growing, I listened to them and did whatever they wanted me to do, even though I would be exhausted from doing so. When COVID, hit, I truly found myself, I found my self-worth, I found my self- love, I knew what I wanted and what I deserved. So I quit. No notice, nothing. I sent a text message saying I quit. Fast forward to today, I found a job where my team and I are like family, we go to lunches and dinners together, we look out for each other, we work hard together and work doesn’t even feel like work. I love this video so much because I relate so much to it and I hope more and more people take matters into their own hands and quit jobs that are so toxic for them!!
Jasmine!!! This is so beautiful!!! I am so excited for this new life you've created for yourself and that it attracted a work environment that matches all the love you have in your heart. Your colleagues and the support you provide each other is so heartwarming to read about, and I am so incredibly proud of you for taking the steps to leave that toxic environment and receive the blessing of work that doesn't drain you but actually FEEDS you. It's a beautiful thing to see!!!
I’d really love to quit at least one of my jobs, but I’m surrounded by people who emphasize the “practical” and “responsible” choices. Especially parents. They think this kind of talk is foolish, irresponsible, lazy, typical millennial thoughts. I do love your emphasis on how taking this leap is not as big a deal as it seems. I think I should focus on that as I gather up my courage. Thank you for putting your story out there!
You're so welcome Steph!! I hear you about parents. They think they're coming from a place of love, because they want you to be safe and secure, but in reality they're just living in fear and spreading that fear to their children. Thomas Hübl reframes responsibility as the "ability to respond," and when we're in situations that no longer serve us, we need to have the ability to respond to what our spirit, mind, and body is telling us. If not, we resort to namecalling and judgement, which just pushes us further away from love. Having an abundance mindset has been key to helping me realize that opportunities and money is plentiful, and it's proven to be true in my life!
I've only been working for 6 months and quitting my job has always been the first thing that comes to my mind when I wake up and go to work. I'm also a student working full time. The thought of not being able to help my family is what's holding me back from resigning and seeing this vid made me realize a lot of things. I'm so anxious to start a new year without a job but now I think I can take one step at a time
You've got this Jamillah! One step at a time is the PERFECT pace ❤️ And I hope your family appreciates the sacrifice you're feeling called to make for them.
It’s amazing to see so many people in the comments realizing that working doesn’t equal freedom, and that collectively we are starting to see what life is about. We all deserve freedom to just be and be happy. Profiting off of our passions, having our own businesses and thriving. I’m rooting for everyone. Fuck big corporations.
I just gave my notice last week. I work at a university and going to finish out the academic year so my last day will be late July. So much of what you said resonated with me. I plan to work on my business. I prayed and waited on Jesus approval. He spoke to me in a dream. Now I am stepping out on faith. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Yaaasss Ms. T!!! Congratulations on asking for guidance and listening when it's given!!! Your business is going to flourish now that you'll have more time for it. 🥳👏🏽❤️
I work in a university also and will be doing by the same thing. As the Filmmaker I make their content but I’ve hated my new manager since he has started. He even wanted to use my face for diversity in the uni (which they lack) and was racist towards me so making the move to start my video production business 🙌🏾✨
@@fredvibe Sorry to hear about your manager. My university lacks diversity as well and didn't value me as an intellectual being. Just wanted me to keep quiet and do the work. But in 2 weeks I'm out and looking forward to my next chapter. Best of luck on your journey.
I just walked away from a 6 figure job that was giving me panic attacks, anxiety, stress and depression. Was working 14 hour days and not taking lunch breaks or dinner breaks. It’s just not worth it. I don’t know what is next for me but trusting God.
I quit my job after being humiliated and embarrassed for the last time. I had no other job, and other co workers were more afraid for me than I was afraid for myself. I want back to college and graduated with my MBA. 🙂✨🎉
Child I love this video. So GREAT to see someone speaking Truth. I used to drive to a job I hated wishing I would get into a car accident on the way so I had an excuse why I didn't go that day. Imagine that? I finally left. YAY!!! Love u GIRL 🎉🎶🎊
I totally feel you girl, I remember during my interview my manager said “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and I said not in America 😂. Still at my office job, constantly day dreaming about traveling and living elsewhere in Indonesia or Thailand. I’m 22 and I’m burnout I will not work a job for the rest of my life, I refuse.
YES TRINITY!!!! I love that you already know the kind of life you want. And the cost of living in Indonesia and Thailand is wildly different, so you can definitely live VERY good. I'm excited for you. ❤️
Love this video! I am currently unemployed. Luckily my husband takes care of everything. I just want to start doing something different. That motivates. That makes me happy. I worked in the office for many years and I am absolutely done with corporate laws. Your video is such an inspiration. ❤️
Thank you Jess!! What a blessing to have a supportive husband! You have the freedom and space to actually explore how you can live your truth and share your many gifts with this world in a way that pours INTO you. I am so excited for what you discover in this next chapter!!!
Love this Chimdi. I left my corporate life about 12 years ago (at 29) after almost decade in the very soul-destroying world of advertising. And it still took me another decade to really find my creative voice to live a creative life! Keep inspiring us all!
I did exactly that last year without having found another job. I felt I was simply dragging myself to the laptop to work everyday. It reached a point that I started getting bouts of depression and I would get temperamental (which I am otherwise not).
You hit the nail on the head when you asked "are you watching other videos to build the courage to quit your job?" 🤣. I confess I am. But I already decided I'm quitting before finding this video. However, watching these videos makes me feel less anxious about my choice. My tattoo says faith is stepping out on nothing and landing on something. Like you, I surrender to allowing God to take over. At this point, I'm tired of trying to control my life. I commend you for listening to yourself and deciding you're worth and capable of more. Best of luck💖
Siera!!!! I am so excited for you!!! YES to allowing yourself to be blessed beyond belief. I've experienced so much since leaving that job and it's been one of the best decisions of my life. ❤️
I'm really feeling to do the same. Been at my job almost 3 years now and I'm burntout, uninspired, it's affecting my mental health (especially as I've been wfh for over a year now). I'm just ready for my next chapter... so much to think about...
Nicole, if you're not used to listening to yourself and choosing yourself, give yourself grace. You already know it's time to leave and I know when you're ready, you will. ❤️❤️❤️
Girl! I did so on Friday! I have a five month old daughter and my hubby told me he'll support me. I have until July to find another. I am trusting God though. No going back.
I’m 25 and put all of my energy and time for a company for 5 years. From unstaffed moments, to me having to staying each day over the time you are suppose to knowing you have classes soon. I mean, so much sacrifice that I gave them. I quit the beginning of this month and when I say I feel so free, I am trusting God, I know I will be okay because God confirms it. I get to write music again, I get to workout freely and now I’m going to Travel to many states and countries when I can. Trust the process everyone. Plus take time out for yourself because you can be easily replaced from these companies. Please take care of your mind body and spirit. LOVE YOU ALL. ❤️
Maryśe!!! Thank for sharing your story. I am so moved by how much more beautiful your life is now, especially after you sacrificed so much for so long. Amen to trusting God and I absolutely love the future you are creating for yourself, it's going to be even better than you're planning. ❤️❤️❤️
Sis... I'm literally sitting in my car in tears as I watch this. I was suppose to clock in at 9 am... it's 10:11am. I'm a natural born creative. My creative gifts are my passion. That is the dream I want to go after. Currently I am a collector and I am highly empathic which makes my job hard. I'm drained, I'm tired. Plus, add in my life happening in general. Kids, bills. Mentally tired of punching someone else's clock. I want to leave and follow my heart. I'm just scared. Thank you for inspiring me. And btw.. you are such a beautiful woman in and out.
Leah!!! I am wrapping you in the biggest hug right now. I hear your tiredness and I hear the way your soul is crying to be held and fed and uplifted. You ARE going to leave this job, it is inevitable. And you WILL create the life you want, it is yours by divine right. I am proud of you for trying to push to stay in this role, and I'm am so happy that the seed of freedom in you is being watered and growing with every day. Come back and tell me when the moment happens so we can celebrate together ❤️
@@chimdi I just wanted to come back and update. The day I saw this video, I ended up taking the entire week off work. All week I prayed and said, "It's gotta be this or something better. " I returned back to my job BUT recently received an offer for my dream job. So I'm leaving the job that caused me so much turmoil internally. My time is coming to fully leave the work world but God put this new job in my lap as a happy stepping stone. Blessings!!
@@ldenirg yaaasss Leah!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so proud of you for knowing you deserve better and letting God bless you with it. 😍😍😍 Thank you for coming back and telling me!!!
I just went through this. OCT 2020 I quit my state job of 3 years to pursue life in the creative realm. Thank you for this. You are exactly me. Your beliefs and faith align with mine. We are also around the same age. I believe in you.
AMEN CANDICE!!! I'm proud of you and I'm proud of US! We are doing our best, living our truth, leading with love, and learning as we go. It's a beautiful journey, and I love that we're doing it together.
Crazy that im leaving my job in december and that statement "America is a scam" just hit me yesterday while talking to my coworkers about our pensions and how you cant get it until 60 no matter how bad you need money. Thank you for sharing your story !
I'm burnt out every single day. We are low staffed, business is running slow. People in other departments are just disappearing, so of course its getting worse. Now it's summer and everyone is on vacation. I've only been here for 4 months. I'm terrified to leave, especially since I live with my dad who has a toxic outlook on jobs. Because he was able to go through the mud and most desperate of times, I'll be fine. I love myself too much to be crying on my lunch breaks but all my interviews have come back as rejections.
Tiaira, I am sending you so much love. I remember that feeling, when it was like the Titanic and people were just fleeing left and right. I hope you're giving yourself grace, and allowing yourself to feel your fear, and not try to numb it or turn it away. When you the joy and hope of a life you love outweighs the terror of the unknown, there will be a shift. Wrap yourself in compassion until that moment arrives.
Today is my last day at my job I quit (with no new job lined up yet). I feel such relief. I love what you said about being honest with yourself. I definitely burnt myself out with the corporate culture of overtime. The field isn’t my true passion either so I ended up hating the work. I’m excited to feel free and pursue my dreams!
Love love LOVE this. The comments have been extremely relatable and refreshing knowing we’re not alone in this. It truly isn’t worth it if you’re miserable and dreading every day. Thank you for this video 💗
“All of my challenges come from me not being honest with myself…” that whole quote is my life. Wow! Your videos truly have been speaking to my soul. Thank you for being so transparent sis 💜 Also quit my job and moved to a new state. I was literally doing the job of 3 people, training new people and essentially supervising while getting paid the lowest of everyone. Granted I was the newest person there compared to some of the older workers before me BUT still. Also, asked for a raise and was constantly told no. These companies truly don’t deserve us.
Sophonie!!! I am so glad my videos have been resonating! And even to this day, it's still true. When I sit myself down, the truth comes pouring out and I know exactly what to do. I'm SO PROUD OF YOU 🥳🥳🥳 I am proud of you for recognizing your worth and leaving a situation that wasn't treating you with the respect you DESERVE. The blessings are going to be rolling in now that you understand that you are gold. 😍
Reading through your comment summaries my current situation. Am in a position handling responsibilities meant to be handled by three people. Literally, am carrying the company on my shoulder. I train all the new employees but still the company pays me peanuts. I think quiting will serve them best.
Crazy how this popped up in my recommendations when I've been considering quitting my job for some time now. Been working at my current job for 5 years and I'm just tired of being there. Literally hate it but everytime I discuss it with my family they're like be grateful you have a good job. I cry, I complain everyday...I can't see myself working there another year. Its my life and I should do whats best for my mental health. Stress is a killer
Not crying EVERY DAY over your JOB!!! Your family means well, they think you need a job to be secure and happy and any job will do, but if the job makes you miserable then how does the math add up??? Also, it's a lack mindset to think there's only one good job that exists and you have it right now. You know in your spirit you could be living WAY better. Just because they told settle for a job they hate doesn't mean you have to. And I'm saying this with all the love, they genuinely are doing what they think is best.
I have quit a job a few times without another lined up, however having a nest egg isn’t easy for everyone, definitely have at least 3 months expenses saved up before you do it!
you are 100% right about the few months of saved expenses. nobody wants to fall off a cliff. its foolish to just dash off . i was chuffed when i was chosen for this job but after 8 years fatigue is eating me up. I am done in, frankly. Most of the blokes were made redundant early this year and i wish they'd made me redundant too. i have been saving for 4 months now and time to leave. The fear of being skint is crazy, i have never been skint in my life.
THANK YOU SO much for pointing this out. I was just about to roll my eyes seeing another comment about casually quitting your job and I'm glad to see you realize that all these anecdotes of doing such are dangerously leaving out the reality that you can quit. Anytime. BUT that you better have money SAVED UP. which is the main reason why most people DON'T quit. There IS no money left after rent. 😢so you're STUCK and no one gives a fxck.
You have no idea how you are helping thousands of people basically by saying that "you are not alone." Every morning when I wake up, I literally hide my tears, face humiliation, brace a toxic boss, and have constant anxiety. All these after having a degree from a premier college. I need to support family, but I cant carry on any further.
I put in my notice and my last day will be 7/23! It makes me so happy to see all the comments of others waking up to this new freedom mindset. Know and believe that we create our own reality ✨
I love it! Ive been self employed for over 10 years now and I can remember that time so vividly... go for it and walk in your purpose girl!! #livetolive
You're my She-ro! I'm working towards and planning for a freelance lifestyle within the next six to eight months. I know it's going to come with challenges of its own, but to be able to forge my own path doing what I love while sustaining a good living is the true American Dream as far as I'm concerned!
I quit my job last week. It felt like a burden of pretending to be someone else was taken off my shoulder. It takes courage and honesty to admit “ Yeah, this is not a good match. “
Yaaasss Ria!!!! That's so real about the courage and honesty. I've given myself grace for how long it took me and I'm so happy you were able to access it!
I just quit my 6 figure engineer “dream job” yesterday. After 4+ years of grinding through a PhD program, getting the ideal+stable industry position, switching to a new role at the company thinking things would get better I finally mustered up the courage to be truthful with myself that this just wasn’t working for me. I was one of the top performers and every boss loved me (plus my parents were so so proud of me), and I think that’s what kept me going so long. During this pandemic I grew closer to my faith and Jesus and I feel he’s being asking me to radically trust in him and live a life aligned to my values. At the same time, my fiancé left his engineering 9-5, started his own business and I can see how happy and free he is + he’s making great money which takes this immense pressure off me. For so long I was “living to work” that I denied myself so much rest. I cannot wait to just rest, trust in God, and live my life!! Thank you so much for sharing this video!
Diane!!! Thank you for sharing your testimony!!! This really resonates with me so much. I am so excited for the freedom you're going to feel and the expansion you're about to experience. Life is meant to be BEAUTIFUL, and this is you committing to making it so. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
I just did this for myself. I literally went through a similar situation you did. Taking on EVERYTHING & not getting compensated for it. I quit my jobs and I’m trying to move to Laguna because I want to live and surround myself with self love. I’m living on faith, no plan!❤️🔥
I have been having this exact thoughts during this whole entire time. Working for companies that don’t truly appreciate you/your work during this pandemic has opened my eyes. I still apply to jobs during work hours but I think everyday of a life outside of the corporate hamster wheel.
Brooke, you know you are not a HAMSTER!!!! You will not get any job that disrespects your time, talent or wallet, because you know you deserve better. You WILL create a life of love, prosperity and fulfilment. Give yourself grace and get ready.
Girl you are speaking truth. I am on the brink of a mental break down and seriously thinking of quitting. I am terrified but seeing people like you are inspiring. God bless you sister.
Today is my last day at my job. And I really need some inspiration, and I randomly saw your video. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I know I'll be ok in the coming months knowing God has something in store for me. 🥰
I am so glad I found this video!!! I've been experiencing burn out for the longest. I had convinced myself I was only being ungrateful! I forced myself to keep working which made me so miserable that it poured out into all other aspects of my life. I finally had a mental breakdown which I believe was God trying to convince me it was time to move on from that job! I got so much peace and conformation from God that the very next day I put in a two weeks notice without a job lined up. Currently walking out on faith right now.
Whew, not trying to feel grateful for work that is literally draining your life force!!! God was like NO MA'AM, NO CHILD OF MINE!!!!! I'm proud of you and I know your faith walk is going to take you places more beautiful than you can even imagine ❤️
I'm rewatching this after a couple of months and it's crazy how much we can see of ourselves reflected in others even if we have completely different lives. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability
After 11 years of working in healthcare and 3 months into a lateral move job, I quit! I quit exactly 1 week ago without having another job. I could not be HAPPIER! And absolutely clueless as to what I will do for work but I am going to enjoy figuring out my “why am I here in life” and my true purpose. I too am stepping out on faith, learning to be true to myself and keeping God 1st. I’ve booked a solo trip to Europe to clear my head, recharge my energy and find my purpose. Your video came right on time as confirmation of my decision. Thank You and God Bless You.
Yaassss I'm proud of you! You're going to have a beautiful time and I look forward to you taking this time for rest and rejuvenation. YOU DESERVE IT!!!
Today I decided to quit my job in a month's time (I am unable to do spontaneous things). I have been on autopilot for months in a dead end job that has no possibility for growth. So I am watching this video to hear stories of people who have done what I am thinking of doing
Amazing! You really brought me out of my funk today. I just had a really real conversation with my therapist yesterday. I think I need to take this leap of faith too. I'm just so scared of running out of money, feeling like a failure and/or depending on other people. Financial freedom is so important to me but working a comfortable job or chasing money just puts me straight into depression. I feel you - everyday I log into work, I know I am denying myself and limiting my existence. It's so tough but I'm so inspired by you. I think my life's calling is to tell stories and create content on black creatives and entrepreneurs. I just have no idea how to turn that into my life's work. Anywho - thank you for being so transparent! I quit my first job out of college with a scolding email to hella people haha. I don't regret it but wow it was BOLD. My happiness and health is worth way more than a paycheck! I'm trying to bring that girl back 😅
Rosa!!! I'm glad I helped with that funk. I hear you about the fear, it's real (well, it's a lie, but it feels real). Everything starts inside your head, so I would start with affirmations about abundance, success and courage until they start to feel true. Then start taking small steps towards the life you actually want. Then when you're ready, the leap of faith will be a leap of joy. ❤️
@@chimdi I love this! Thank you so much. Yes I definitely want to get back to affirmations. That’s a great start. I appreciate you so much! Can’t wait to follow more of your journey. It’s so powerful! 💕💕
Amen Chimdi! I just quit my job today, obeying the voice of Jesus to step out in faith! So encouraged by your testimony! God bless you with your words of encouragement!
I’m struggling with quitting. I switched companies in the same industry. The first company was very toxic and I worked it for 13 years. I’ve only been at this one for months and it’s such a much better company but my heart isn’t in this at all and I feel unfulfilled. I’m zoned out most of the time and not doing my best work. I feel bad because they are a better company and I don’t want to leave my new colleagues hanging but I don’t want this industry anymore. Smh. I have been praying a lot and saying the affirmation, “I am strong enough to follow through.” over and over again but I am still struggling. You are inspirational!
Miss C!!! I am sending you love. It was a HUGE deal that you left that toxic company after 13 years. Did you give yourself any time to rest and reflect before starting the new role? I think your experience is perfectly reflecting why honoring our truth is everyone's best interest. You're not doing work you want and so what you're creating doesn't meet your own standard. And at the same time, they're not getting the best work possible and someone who might actually enjoy that role and perform really well is being kept from doing it. You ARE strong enough to follow through, and and you WILL. In the meantime, give yourself grace, you've been through a lot already ❤️
This video was presented to me today and I don’t believe it’s a coincidence.. I have quit jobs, and in my mid 40’s I decided to never allow myself to be used and unappreciated again.. I’m striving now to continue self love .. you have a new subscriber 💕✊🏾
AMEN to honoring your own self worth!!! And I hear you about the self-love, I'm working on it myself every day and it can get tough but it's always worth it.
I’m just here to revel in all the stories of freedom from the slave/worker matrix! As a freelancer and serial entrepreneur for the last 11 years, I love how COVID has made everyone finally realise that source has your back and you can do and be anything you want! Enjoy life off the hamster wheel people! Even at its worst, it’s still the best choice 💓💓💓
Yaasss Simone! It took me almost a decade but I'm so glad I've broken free. I love how you put it, God HAS OUR BACK! Literally, He wants us to be happy and full of love, as we always should be! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I also quit my internship. It's giving anxiety attacks on a daily basis and every day it got worse that made me suicidal. I quit because I chose myself, I don't want to live in the next three months worrying if I'll live today or not. It's the toughest and scariest decision I ever made but it's worth it.
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES. You are completely right in your decision, your life is FAR more important than any internship. Congratulations on choosing YOU. ❤️
This was the sign I needed to quit my internship. Everyday for the past two weeks I’ve been crying at work. It’s only been two weeks, should I hold on for longer?
Just quit my job today, realized 2 years out of college and 3 jobs in 3 different industries that engineering just isn’t the right path for me. Going after my dream of being a videographer
EDIT: ONE YEAR UPDATE (June 2022)
Wow, I didn’t realize how much attention this comment would get. Almost forgot I even made it entirely. After a couple freelance jobs here and there in the coming months, my portfolio was adequate enough to catch some eyes and land me a full-time job as an in-house videographer at a non-profit near Philadelphia. I film and edit everything from event recaps (5Ks, golf tournaments, lacrosse tournaments, banquets) to narrative/documentary-type pieces on the families we support and our top fundraising players. In two weeks I’m filming a highlight reel for a football camp run by 3 current and former Philadelphia Eagles players, an absolute dream. I never imagined a year ago I’d be working with professional athletes and I’ve just recently took a step back to reflect on how far I’ve come in a short time. I don’t make as much (yet?) as I was making in the engineering field but honestly that’s rarely crossed my mind as my quality of life and purpose has been that much more fulfilling, and it’s a joy to see the impact on the people I’ve helped along the way by spreading awareness of my organization through my videos. It’s been a surreal experience so far, and thank you everyone for the supportive comments! If you feel stuck, there’s always a way out as long as you invest time and energy in yourself!
Yaaasss!!!! You gave it a shot but at some point you have to listen to your spirit and your dream 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad to hear you are going after your dream. Nothing is more than being free in this world.
Wow. Welp, sounds like you got your first vid man! Congrats!
Just subscribed
Proud of you. I wanna do the same! I just don’t have the balls to 100% quit
There has been mass quitting during this pandemic because of the mass realisation that everything can be taken from you, including your life. So live your best one.
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@@chimdi Cheers :)
Amen
Mostly us Millenials are like, I quit. lol
Exactly.
I came here for the courage to quit my retail job and start a sewing business!
YOU CAN DO IT NICOLE!!! You are supremely talented and every resource you need will be there when you need it!
I want to start a sewing business too but I don’t know where to start. 🤷🏾♀️ I knew my dead-end job had to go though 🗑 happy 😊
@@vcp365 I hand my notice in tomorrow! I’m watching you tube videos for info on starting a sewing business. Research is a good place to start I think!😁
Hi Nicole, I am here to give you encouragement. You can do it. You can start that sewing business. I did just that. Last year in the middle of all that was going on I quit my retail job and went full steam ahead into sewing. We can talk some more if you want. But go for it, its very rewarding.
@@vcp365 You can do it. I did it last year in the middle of all that was happening. I quit my job and went into sewing fulltime. Sewing has so many many different areas that you can expand into. Its not a one size fits all. Let me know if you want to talk more about this. But you definitely can do it.
I quit my job last week without a plan. I was like you, burnt out. I was tired. I feel so much better even though the people around me don’t think so. This is my life and I am doing what makes me happy.
AMEN!!!! It's not their life, it's yours. So they can have an opinion if they want but it really doesn't concern you. I am so glad you're feeling better!
Did you have any money saved up? And have you come up with a plan?
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Yes, I did. I traveled for a little and got a job 2 months later. But I didn't like the people I was working under. I quit this job in March. I am jobless again. But I saved more money when I was working this last job.
@@Flgirl7777 thanks for sharing and did found another one? How many months of saving do you think is confortable before taking the leap? Do you think 6 months of expenses is enough?
I do have 6 to almost 7 months want to quit for 3 months break, but, some people are saying that's not enough cause job haunting can take longer.
Guys start applying for jobs you don’t think you’ll get. I was working for an insurance company and absolutely hated it. I was so burnt out I remember one time after a call going to my car calling my mom and crying. She said to just quit. It’s not worth it to be so unhappy. I’ve always wanted to travel and wondered how I could do it for a living. I applied to be a flight attendant not thinking I’d get it. It was kinda just to say that I applied but I really didn’t think I’d hear back. Fast forward like to now I’ve been a flight attendant for six years. It’s not the perfect job and there are still times that I feel burnt out. But I never take work home with me. I don’t have a supervisor breathing down my neck. And I get paid. To. Travel. Literally all I’ve wanted to do and I’m getting paid for it. So please just apply for a job you want even though if you don’t think you can. You’re not gonna get in trouble. No one else is gonna find out , as long as you don’t tell them. The worse that can happen is they say no. The best that can happen is that it will change your life.
YAAASSSSSS!!!! You better speak your testimony!!! We love to see someone living their dreams and getting PAID to do it! 😍😍😍
This was beautiful. Thankyou
I love this! I'm going to take your advice. In my case I was working for a monopoly company that sold sucky internet and cable tv and we were tech support for these constantly angry and frustrated customers. For 2 and a half years we dealt with sometimes taking over a hundred calls due to recurrent outages and services issues (due to the sucky overpriced service) and I was completely burnt out and constantly complained & talked about leaving and doing something I actually believed in. Fast forward to this past Monday. They pack about 10 of us into a room to let us go in order to cut costs! Seriously???!!! All that time I could've been creating my OWN destiny or exploring my passions instead of being miserable for all those months just for them to tell me they no longer need me. Disgusting! And one of my coworkers who was also let go, sent me this video. So glad he did! Now I've got my motivation to finally do what I enjoy instead of what corporate America says I'm "qualified" to do! Thank you Chimdi and all of you for sharing your inspirational testimonies! God will provide & that's the ONLY THING I Know for SURE right now! ☺️🤞🏾
My goal is not a job but to have my own successful business
that is hilarious as I spent the day doing insurance c/e to keep up my license but I truly HATE insurance. My dream job was airlines...and went to a cattle call years back. I was first pick out of the 300 in the room after all the grueling eliminations. But things like 9/11 happened that ruined travel for me in many ways, but it once was AWESOME!!!
I quit my job without notice yesterday. It feels so good to take myself seriously and be bold.
Yaaasss Sydanny!!! Literally nothing feels as good as standing up for yourself and what you want! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I quit my job w/o notice yesterday too! congrats love 💜
Me too.... I just quit the post office today. The harassment is OUTSTANDING!!!! I’m so happy
@@dontchangeyourvortex5126 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@tennesseelife6303 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
I’ve quit multiple jobs without having another one and from my experience every avenue I took after I quit ALWAYS resulted in me living a better life follow your gut and live your life !!
YAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Sammme those people are so annoying when they say that you shouldn’t quit your job bla bla
Exactly.
I just quit my job with my cool ass coworkers and was stressing but honestly Ik I need the break or my grades and mental health will crash
I needed to see this.
Being off from work because of Covid has shown me that working a job every day is INSANE!
LISTEN!!! They really got us by working us 100 hours a week and then telling us to be grateful that the work week was being limited to 40 hours. And we were like, yaasss thank you! 😂
It is tho literally
@@Renee-bk4fl fact
This is really turning into a serious movement. This pandemic has really opened a lot of people’s eyes. It makes me happy. Find yoself!
It's so real!!! Ms. Rona was like y'all are going to stop wasting your time on this beautiful planet!
I have been saying this for over a year. We've lost alot of people, alot of loved ones, and that's so sad. On the other hand there's been so many opportunities and doors that have been opened as a result of Covid. People talking into their purpose, talents and blessings. I'm so happy for everyone living and walking in their truth!
Ditto! I left my job in April without having anything lined up. The best decision I made for my mental health.
@@JM-qg9bo don't wanna start fights but covid was overhyped lol. 3.5 million died with inflated numbers and there are 8 billion people on earth. I do believe it woke people up to the elites trying to control us with these crappy jobs tho! so that's good at least.
Yessss ✨
Reading the comments is like therapy. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us
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I feel the same way.
I love watching people who look like me go after their dreams!
Yaaassssss!!! It's everything!!!!!
same!!!
Same ❤️❤️❤️
The reason why I'm here.
Order my steps in your word dear lord feed me guide me every day, took me 18 years and a lay off to learn what this young lady learned, no amount of money they pay you is worth your happiness and sanity
"America is a scam."
Man, I feel that. When I visited Africa & Europe, I saw all the young professionals enjoying their lives. Going out on a Monday or Tuesday and only working just to enjoy their lives. It feels like the in the USA we work ourselves to the bone just to be able to survive then trick ourselves that this is normal. One uses money to live, the other lives just to try and make money.
It hurts.
I am so glad I got a taste of how different it can be, because so many think the way we do it here is the only way it can be done. I know my pain came from treating myself far worse than I knew I deserved. But the beauty comes from knowing that there is better, and once the knowledge is there it can never be unlearned.
Spot on…
This is true,i live in Kenya and i am shocked at how the American corporate life is .I have a corporate job and can say i got to enjoy my 20’s and 30’s
This is very true. I visited Africa last month.
It's a Black White thing. Black employers generally understand the importance of work life balance. The others do not.
I'm terrified to quit my job, I hate my job, everyday is miserable. I'm 34 and my spirit yearns to be free...
Living in fear and hatred is lonely and isolating. You might fear the unknown, but the "known" is miserable, as you say. Maybe switch it up just to see what happens? (Spoiler alert: It's going to be wildly beautiful. ❤️)
I understand! I am the same. I have been in the same job for over 2 years now, I think about quitting every day but I have no idea what else to do after I leave. I don't even know what I like doing anymore, so I don't have the courage to leave before figuring it out first.
Please take time to listen to your heart. I have been at my job for 26 years b/c I've been too scared to quit. Please don't let this be your story.
I am the same, same age, i dont like my job role, boring, it goes no where... I just when ever entering that place I thinking about breaks and than home time... It so draining
Start saving and investing! At least save enough to get you by for a while and then quit.
Please don’t stay at a job that doesn’t make you happy. I left my first job after being there 4 years i was like 🖖🏻👋🏻 and never looked back.
☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 this right here
yes ! i quit my job too after it felt like drowning and suffocating me all day long. never regretted my decision. still in the job hunting process but i believe it will all be good some day 🤍
@@bukanbulan it will , just believe it will and the universe will provide for you.
How do you start? Some of us got lot of bills. 🤔
@@CyclingMartialartswithMusic have second job lined up. i have bills too
I’m quitting my job this month. I hated every single second working in that place
YAAASSS!!!! YOU DESERVE TO WORK SOMEWHERE THAT SPARKS LIGHT IN YOUR SOUL, TREATS YOU WITH DIGNITY, AND PAYS YOU WELL!!!!
Are you going anywhere new ?
@@chimdi I'm going to read this every day !
@@Clleonie Well, I deleted the idea for working for someone else. I will start working for me, i will keep you updated every now and then
I am about to submit my resignation letter in the morning and now spending the night sleepless, trying to boost my courage watching "I quit my job" videos.
Wow, I should say it feels as a huge relief knowing that you are not alone, not immature or irresponsible for wanting to have different life and not be afraid to follow your inner guidance.
Thank you for sharing your story, it helped to tame my inner nervous nelly 😉
Natassia, I'm so proud of you!!! You're definitely not alone in this and there are so many of us rooting for you and going through the same journey!
literally doing the same thing
I’m doing the same tmrw morning … any updates
@@LakiaS-su7sy good for you! I did mine today as well
I’m like this right now
I quit my job during Covid too after being in that office for 10 years! It’s unfortunate that it took Covid shutdown to open my eyes. I mean, I always knew I wasn’t happy there. I use to cry most days on my way to work or complain to my mom every morning. When they called us back to the office to start seeing people again, I went into extreme anxiety attacks and panic attacks. I dragged myself in to my first day back sweating all the way to the office, to have my then boss yell at me literally: “you don’t look like you want to be here and I don’t want you here if that’s the case! Get out!!” That’s when I knew I was done. I quit without another thought and my anxiety went away. It’s been almost a year now and I’m still self healing. Thank you for this video. I needed to see this. God Bless!
Trace!!! I'm so sorry your job put you through that! The disrespect alone is staggering. I'm proud of you for finally getting out of there and it sounds like your body is so grateful that you did as well. You deserve to work somewhere that lights you up, not tears you down. I'm excited for this next chapter in your life and I'm so happy to hear you've been healing! ❤️❤️❤️
A lot of people are finding out what there worth and trying out new traits
@@anitaluevano9643 YUP!!!!!!
Glad you chose yourself
Did you get a job somewhere else ?
Literally on my break, sitting in my car mentally drained from my job and co workers and i see this video. God bless you, i just subscribed. I loved you within the first 5 minutes. Great video! Putting in my 2 weeks soon. I trust the man above.
*2 month Update* i actually quit my job, life has been so peaceful. Literally needed this time to learn myself. Blessings have been coming my way, in every single way. Everything will be fine, trust the man above 🙏🏾
Carlos!!! That trust will ALWAYS be rewarded. I'm so proud of you. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes Carlos this is me. I’m turning in my resignation next week this job has been sucking the soul out of me for 7 years. And I allowed it to steal all my joy. But not anymore. I have a son now. My happiness affects his happiness no more. I’m letting go and allow God to lead me to the next destination.
You and me both! Loved watching her after like 2min, subscribed lol! we got this can’t wait to say I’m out!
@@Sacred.remedyyy 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@shekiajones5817 as you should!!! I hope you receive blessing in all ways! Good luck on your new journey!
Girl i just quit my job too, my last day is Wednesday. i have no other job lined up and really no clue what i’m going to do. i just knew it wasn’t right anymore, i’m letting God/Source to help guide me 🥺 trying to stay positive but just a bit nervous 😬
Congratulations Cambrie!!! I feel you, it feels like jumping off a cliff with no safety net. But you probably know a lot more than you're giving yourself credit for. You're creating a life with balance, joy, and alignment, and you're trusting your intuition. YOU WILL BE OKAY!!!
@@chimdi Thank you! You definitely just made me feel more uplifted about this 💜
@@cambrieb6768 yay, I'm so glad Cambrie!!!
Everything will work out for you. I quit almost a year ago. Life will just work out. I can’t explain it
I'm in the same boat...quite my job two weeks ago without a new one to go to. You're young and will be okay! I'm thinking this page is going to be a good support group!
"Everyday when I logged in, I knew that I was betraying myself".. listen, that was a word! I'm currently feeling the same way.
I am sending you love!!! You're going to get outta there when you're ready ❤️
Everyone's definition of success is different. I am happy for you, that you want a life closer to your own truth. I am retired now (age 66) but worked at so many jobs where I would literally cry in my car everyday after work. I felt that not having a degree reduced my options so I put up with it. I live in the woods now, close to the sea and feel so free now.
Wow, the thought of you crying in your car is heartbreaking. I am SO HAPPY you chose a life of freedom and nature. Literally, we don't need much to be at peace and you are proof of that.
@Choochoo choo I worked full-time for more than 43 years to get to this point. I retired in 2017 so am now able to live off my investments, my retirement fund, and social security. I did do some free-lance work in 2020, but thankfully don't really need to work for pay anymore. All of my adult life I did whatever was necessary to educate myself and develop skills in fields that were of interest to me. Additionally, I always lived below my means by living in an older home; driving an old, but reliable car; rarely dining out; not taking extravagant vacations; socking away every penny I could (tax returns, gifts, bonuses, etc.) into my retirement fund; purchasing clothes and accessories second-hand; ditching cable 15 years ago. If you work at what you love the money will follow; how you choose to spend it will either help or hinder your progress of reaching your goal(s).
Enjoy your retirement.🙂🙏
In the woods? Damn that would be the ENVY of many including myself!
I put my notice in. They'll get 1 week & I'm done being an essential worker. My time, boundaries, patience & peace of mind are important to me. I can't wait. I've got life to catch up on.
YES!!! ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 Your time, boundaries, patience and peace are the most essential things of all!
I am so burnt out and overwhelmed 😓I’ve never actually felt anxiety until these last 5 months. I’ve been wanting to quit really bad.
Caya, anxiety is your nervous system, your BODY, telling you what your mind already knows -- that something is NOT RIGHT. It might be scary to quit but look back at your life and every other time your spirit told you to move. What happened when you listened? What happened when you didn't? I'm sending you all the love, you're going to make it through this ❤️
Same here 😓 I really want to quit my job for these past 9 months.
Make a plan... 3 months... or walk out on faith. Either way you have to trust and believe in God! LET GO AND LET GOD.
Same here.
@@chimdi I walked out in Faith this morning. Finally. I feel all kinds of emotions but mostly relief. Thank you for this video ♥️ and thank you for your reply. I’m going to keep it forever.
I quit my job after being there for 9 yrs. I cant describe the anxiety I felt right before I quit but moments after, the peace I felt was beautiful. I haven't been this relaxed and content in years! God is Good. The opportunities meant for me is already destined for me. I have faith life will work out for the best.
AMEN!!!! That was my experience, the build up but then that release when you realize so much of it was happening in your own experience. I'm so excited for all the blessings and opportunities that have already started coming towards you!
@@chimdi God Bless you! Thank you!
@@rubycubez1103 ❤️❤️❤️
so now what are you doing
God bless!
I’ve been going through jobs since last year, I’ve had 7 jobs and none of them worked, then I got a job at a hotel I was almost there for 3 months, I was going to quit, but they ended up letting me go, and they said “we don’t think this job is meant for you, we want you to go out there and find something that is meant for you, something that makes you happy” and they told me to keep in touch with them, once I find my happiness.
Wow Ayanna! That's kind of amazing that they recognized you weren't living your full potential just as you did too. I'm excited for what life has in store for you!
@@chimdi I’m excited too! But I’m also nervous, I know the universe, God. Wants me to trust the process 😩 but I’m still learning. I just don’t want to end up on a bad path.
@@HvneBvnn there's no such thing as a bad path if you're walking with love. Give yourself grace as you practice listening to your intuition and walking with faith and it will get easier and easier! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! WTH did they mean by saying that? That's crazy. I wouldn't keep in touch and tell them nothing about my personal business if they did it like that. Sounds like they did you a HUGE favor! I really pray you find your destiny.
That's a sign if I've ever heard one!
You do you. Us millennials have to stop letting orgs walk over us.
☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 this right here!
Onto this 💪
I think that's the case for all generations :) I'm a Gen X and see orgs walking over everyone.
@@alinejoyce77 but Gen X’s just go with the flow and don’t rebel.
@@karmenjane1257 Do not stereotype, everyone is different, you do not know this person to say that to them.
I just left my job that was sucking the life out of me every single day. Reading all the comments on this wonderful video made me tear up. It’s wonderful to see the common human experience. I feel so free even though it wasn’t an easy process or decision. Thanks for this video!
You're so welcome Mollie!!! CONGRATS on making the hard choice and FREEING yourself!!! 🥳🥳🥳 There are so many of us and we're all on this journey together. ❤️❤️❤️
I feel you
Same! Hit home for me, too.
Great content! I quit my job 3 weeks ago after 6 years and didn't have anything lined up. It feels good to get up early in the morning, and have a cup tea and reflect and be grateful for making a brave decision. I was scared at first but once you take that move, the weight will be off your shoulders. Face the fear and do it anyways.
☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 this is it. The peace of having your own time back. Of remembering that it was yours *all along*. I'm going to make a cup of tea right now!
You quit with no backup? What are you doing now?
Did you have money saved up or anything? And what are you doing for a living now?
@@whosthatgirlitstiff1861 yes I had saving. I switched careers to something more relaxed and remote. It's called scrum master. Mostly in the tech field
Until you realize you can’t pay your rent or eat. I guess you wouldn’t know anything about that.
I am literally job searching at my current job everyday...also rest is hella important.
Whew Catherine, praying for you to find that place that fits! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Catherine I'm doing the same! I'm MISERABLE at my current job.
Big same!
Same....
Same. I interviewed for 1 but it did not work out,but I will keep plugging.
I quit my decent paying job today, No fear just followed my instinct;
I loved courage over comfort
YES INSTINCT!!!! YES COURAGE!!! YES FEARLESSNESS!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I quit my job without a job, literally everything you’ve said is me. Now I’m stuck trying to find my purpose. I want to get into an entirely different field working for myself but I have so much fear of failure idk where to begin.
I'm proud of you for leaving, it took a tremendous amount of courage. You genuinely don't have to worry about "finding" your purpose, because it's not something *out there*. In this very moment, you know your purpose, and every day you are getting closer to allowing yourself to live in it. But spoiler alert, it's the thing that makes your heart sing, that pours love on the world, and that reminds you how beautiful is to create a life you love. I'm excited for you to remember it, because when you do it's going to be WILD.
You’ve already taken the 1st step of COURAGE by quitting your job. You have NOTHING TO LOSE if you take your 2nd step of getting into a new field that you desire. Please put FAITH where you have fear.
@@mcadia7964 you are so right! Starting to do things will guide you to where you’re meant to be and naturally the purpose just appear! Thank you.
@@aquesttofreedom6385 how did things pan out for you, if you don't mind me asking?
This is truly the video I needed. My soul has been crying out for me to take a different path in life but guilt and fear has been holding me back. I feel so empty and miserable living a life that is not meant for me. Outside looking in I have the most ideal situation but it just doesn’t fulfill me. December 2021 I’m taking a leap of faith. I’ll be back to this comment then.
Hapi!!! I am sending you love. I can feel where you are right now and I assure you that your soul is right. You will be rewarded with a peace beyond understanding once you listen and I am so looking forward to your update. ❤️
@@chimdi thank you so much ❤️
Me too and I feel that I will be protected by God he clearly wanted me to trust him and leave the job I currently have. I feel as though the opportunities that were turned down would have been accepted if I had just trusted him, so now I am trusting him ❤️
@@alextay416 I am so happy you have placed your trust in God. God always delivers! I wish you well with all of your endeavors.
Sending so much strength for this, and you are clearly on the right path, trust your guts. I am living the same situation and i decided to leave too on 31 December 2021 and start 2022 with a brand new journey, hope we can find our truth, God bless u
This is so beautiful!!! I just quit my job last week. It was my first full time job out of college and I did it for over a year. As much as I was grateful to have a job during this intense time, it was painful to be at work for 9 hours and I was not growing. I didn't have that much time to save so I am doing uber part time just to make the rent. I plan on working on my youtube channel and traveling as much as I know I've always wanted to
Hi Kiara!!! I'm so glad this spoke to you! I love that you looked at your life and realized it wasn't what you wanted so you made the choice to change it. A lot of us have to spend years and years before we listen. I also love that you moved to be close to nature!!! That is so beautiful. Thank you for watching and I'm sending you love! ❤️❤️❤️
@@chaisandars1691 Nice!! Good luck to you that's awesome
I agree that the system of how life is supposed to go is messed up.
I walk into my corporate job feeling like i never left.
And I look at other older people who have been there for years and they don't look happy. I see them and tell myself "I don't want to be like them when I'm older"
Im ready to quit my job! Ive only been at my job for 1 1/2 years but its time. There’s people who have been there for 30+ years and Im like hooooow?? Lol
Haha 30 years is insane! It's a different generation, they don't realize we can live life different. But YOU DO!!!
Girl, I haven't stayed on a job longer than a year. We gotta work for US.
Jackz seriously. I just realized I never worked a whole FULL year at any job lol I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, but I don’t like being tied down. 🤷🏾♀️
okay! I was at mine for about 1.5 years also. I also wondered how they had been there, or in the field so long. Had to remind myself that they had degrees in that field, so that is what THEY wanted. I have a similar degree but that's not what I truly wanted. I hope my next job satisfies me, I start in 2 months.
@@_Jai_ We might be related. The longest I've been on a job was 2 years, and that was 5 years ago. It's not that im getting fired or anything either, but I went from retail, to banking, to accounting, now corporate accounting. The further I go up, the more I realize this is not my path.
I didn’t return to work after the pandemic. I started my own notary business early this year which is moving really slow right now but I’m going to keep pushing.
Yaasss! I'm proud of you, and your business will grow!
You can do it!!!
HANG IN THERE, DON'T QUIT. Working for other people stinks
@@TR-vh1fi like 💩
You got this!
I just quit my salaried, work from home job a month ago. I felt the same way, trapped in a world that wasn't a true reflection of who I am. Lying to myself to fulfill the thought of what a man is suppose to do. Plus, I wanted a challenge. Life is so much simpler now, I'm so happy to I took the leap of faith. Life is supposed to be lived, not tolerated.
This is so beautiful, I love that you were able to get out of that situation and create a life you wanted. LIVED vs TOLERATED is such a word!!!
Honestly, 40+ hours a week of working is way too much. Why do we as about society put up with it? It's so unhealthy and it kills the human spirit.
I just quit my job to be a farmer (its my last day today), worked there for 7 years, it was good coz i got to travel and the pay was good, but being honest with myself i want a quiet simple life. I learned that money and people's expectations or opinions of you, does not bring happiness or contentment
Congrats on your last day!!!! 🥳🥳🥳I LOVE that you're being honest with yourself. Our soul doesn't get fed on what other people want, it gets fed on living a life of love. And you have everything you need for that. ❤️
So cool that you're going to be a farmer!
That is my dream too. But I’ve been living in CA where I can’t afford land. I’ve been saving and looking at moving out of state. If you have any ideas on how to best make the transition to the farm life I would love to get your thoughts on it. :)
I love this! I hope you find everything you’re looking for! This gives me some courage. Everyday on my way to work I ask myself why I’m waking up at 430 am to make somebody else’s dream come true.. when I could be waking up at 430 am to make my OWN dreams come true!
LISTEN!!! You ALREADY know what it is, and we both know it's just a matter of time before you stop asking the question and start creating the answer! 😍🥳👏🏽
You go girl! I quit my job in the pandemic and two days later, I got a call from my dream job, which I'm going to quit to go and move to another country and follow a dream that I have since I was 12 years old. I think life is composed by little stages and eras, and then when they end you gotta keep going forward and find the things that are moving you in your soul.
Amen!!! I love how quickly you were rewarded for following your truth! And I totally agree, we should recognize when a chapter is ending and rather than trying to grasp hold, we should eager welcome the new experiences and all the learning and love that comes with them. ❤️
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I quit my job during COVID without having another job to travel, rest, and reflect. Need a little motivation to do the same? Let's talk burnout, stepping out on faith, and what my next steps look like!
Same. I worked in IT and I had a great time! Good coworkers, good work, felt fulfilling!! I got burnt out badly. I hit a wall and couldn't leave my door. It's emotional wave. I'm still getting over it.
Looking at our future selves. If you read this know I'm proud of you. I know you're scared. I believe you.
@@mogshot That wall is so real. Our body just says, "Stop. No more."
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@hummergirl263 Congrats Charli!!! I'm proud of you for realizing enough was ENOUGH. We were not put on this planet to toil unceasingly, and when our bodies and mind tell us it's going to go, we only hurt ourselves if we don't listen. ❤️
Same sis! God is above . Working in finance burnout. Fellow naija sis and 30 etc . When I say I can agree 1000% . I quit and I’m letting God drive
@@pkmelody3 Yaaasss Patrice!!! God's been waiting on us to hand him the wheel!
"God Himself rested for a day after creating everything and everyone, so why shouldn't you?" Never thought of it that way.
Right???
Did the same, no savings.
Still recouping financially but to date, best choice I ever took.
YASSS!!! There is literally so much money in the world, we can always get more of it. I love that it's still the BEST choice you've ever taken, that's huge.
“Everyday you logged in you were betraying yourself” literally not dramatic. I’m living it right now so I really appreciate you sharing your reflection on your own journey.
You get it Taylor 😭 I am sending you love, you're going to get through this.
@@chimdi ty!! Binge watching your videos for inspo, just have a couple mental blocks to get by and then I’ll be on your level 🌞
@@safaritaylor Taylor, you've been on my level the WHOLE TIME
I quit my job a few months before Covid and I never looked back! I was burnt out, having panic attacks, and yet was still barely paying my rent. So without notice, I quit and I’ve never been happier
YAAASSS ISIS!!!! I am so proud of you and I am so freaking happy to hear that your spirit is soaring. It's what you deserve 😍
how do you pay your rent
@@juliettezea9507 my boyfriend owns a cleaning company. So I just worked with him a few hours out the day. It all worked out well that way. And I didn’t have to work with people so that was a plus.
"I choose courage over comfort!" An amazing affirmation. You are amazing! Thank you for sharing.
🥰🥰🥰🥰 YOU are amazing!!!
I promise you, that you will soon have a job. I did the same, gave my 2 weeks notice to my employer and within the first week, I got another. I had saved enough money to live off on for two months, as I had no fear of being out of work. You go girl!
Yaaassss Patrick!!! I absolutely love this for you! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Even when you quit a job that you know in your guts isnt right for you, people tend to judge you. I think we've been trained to believe that it's okay to stay in a job for YEARS, that pays us but makes us crazy. Hello!!! I have no more energy to be miserable anymore. If you've prayed about it and God says "its time to go"...then its time to go.
FACTS ON FACTS ON FACTS!!!
Amen! 🙏
I’m struggling to know whether or not god is telling me it’s time to go.. is the desire to quit your job gods way of telling you to quit?
@@therealtannerhughes3043 I’m currently in the same situation, I’m ready for the work days to be over before they even start it’s so annoying
@@therealtannerhughes3043 same boat! I don't know if the delay is self or God saying not yet. I feel it is self because I've had plans on my next step.
I left my teaching career today after 10 years. “It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah” is right. Thank you for this video.
10 YEARS!!! Wow, you know real strength. I'm proud of you Luis ❤️
I was in a similar position last year and realized my mental health was more important than any job and I feel that I have been rewarded for having faith and being willing to sacrifice. Love that you have made this decision for yourself
Thank you Cirrena! I'm so glad to hear you've been rewarded for your faith and I'm so glad I'm not alone in having to make that touch choice to put my mental health first 🙏🏽
I quit my job!!!!!! For the first time in my life I stood up for myself and said NO! I’m terrified but I did what’s right and for the rest of my life I’ll know how strong I am!!! You go girl!
YAAAASSSSSS!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 I am so freaking PROUD of you!!! You are everything 😍strong doesn't even begin to describe it!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I am so incredibly happy I came across this video. I quit my previous job in late 2020. I saw the true colours of my bosses during COVID and it completely changed my perspective on MYSELF and the work ENVIRONMENT. I was still young, I was still growing, I listened to them and did whatever they wanted me to do, even though I would be exhausted from doing so. When COVID, hit, I truly found myself, I found my self-worth, I found my self- love, I knew what I wanted and what I deserved. So I quit. No notice, nothing. I sent a text message saying I quit. Fast forward to today, I found a job where my team and I are like family, we go to lunches and dinners together, we look out for each other, we work hard together and work doesn’t even feel like work. I love this video so much because I relate so much to it and I hope more and more people take matters into their own hands and quit jobs that are so toxic for them!!
Jasmine!!! This is so beautiful!!! I am so excited for this new life you've created for yourself and that it attracted a work environment that matches all the love you have in your heart. Your colleagues and the support you provide each other is so heartwarming to read about, and I am so incredibly proud of you for taking the steps to leave that toxic environment and receive the blessing of work that doesn't drain you but actually FEEDS you. It's a beautiful thing to see!!!
I just quit my job today without having a job my last day is 5/18 I just felt it wasn’t meant for me anymore. You are so inspiring 💖 I want to live
Yasss Crystal!!! If it's not meant for you, it's NOT MEANT FOR YOU! Good for you listening to your intuition 💓💓💓
My last day is today too just wanted to say congrats to you and your journey!!
Yessss, I want to live 🤎🙏🏾
I’d really love to quit at least one of my jobs, but I’m surrounded by people who emphasize the “practical” and “responsible” choices. Especially parents. They think this kind of talk is foolish, irresponsible, lazy, typical millennial thoughts.
I do love your emphasis on how taking this leap is not as big a deal as it seems. I think I should focus on that as I gather up my courage. Thank you for putting your story out there!
You're so welcome Steph!! I hear you about parents. They think they're coming from a place of love, because they want you to be safe and secure, but in reality they're just living in fear and spreading that fear to their children. Thomas Hübl reframes responsibility as the "ability to respond," and when we're in situations that no longer serve us, we need to have the ability to respond to what our spirit, mind, and body is telling us. If not, we resort to namecalling and judgement, which just pushes us further away from love. Having an abundance mindset has been key to helping me realize that opportunities and money is plentiful, and it's proven to be true in my life!
I've only been working for 6 months and quitting my job has always been the first thing that comes to my mind when I wake up and go to work. I'm also a student working full time. The thought of not being able to help my family is what's holding me back from resigning and seeing this vid made me realize a lot of things. I'm so anxious to start a new year without a job but now I think I can take one step at a time
You've got this Jamillah! One step at a time is the PERFECT pace ❤️ And I hope your family appreciates the sacrifice you're feeling called to make for them.
It’s amazing to see so many people in the comments realizing that working doesn’t equal freedom, and that collectively we are starting to see what life is about. We all deserve freedom to just be and be happy. Profiting off of our passions, having our own businesses and thriving. I’m rooting for everyone. Fuck big corporations.
AMEN TO ALL OF THIS!!!
Just have in mind, big corporations are their founders dream too.
I just gave my notice last week. I work at a university and going to finish out the academic year so my last day will be late July. So much of what you said resonated with me. I plan to work on my business. I prayed and waited on Jesus approval. He spoke to me in a dream. Now I am stepping out on faith. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Yaaasss Ms. T!!! Congratulations on asking for guidance and listening when it's given!!! Your business is going to flourish now that you'll have more time for it. 🥳👏🏽❤️
I work in a university also and will be doing by the same thing. As the Filmmaker I make their content but I’ve hated my new manager since he has started. He even wanted to use my face for diversity in the uni (which they lack) and was racist towards me so making the move to start my video production business 🙌🏾✨
@@fredvibe Sorry to hear about your manager. My university lacks diversity as well and didn't value me as an intellectual being. Just wanted me to keep quiet and do the work. But in 2 weeks I'm out and looking forward to my next chapter. Best of luck on your journey.
@@dr.tasiaphd Thanks Ms T and all the best on yours ✨👏🏾
I just walked away from a 6 figure job that was giving me panic attacks, anxiety, stress and depression. Was working 14 hour days and not taking lunch breaks or dinner breaks. It’s just not worth it. I don’t know what is next for me but trusting God.
I'm proud of you Ms. A 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 God's got you.
I quit my job after being humiliated and embarrassed for the last time. I had no other job, and other co workers were more afraid for me than I was afraid for myself. I want back to college and graduated with my MBA. 🙂✨🎉
Congratulationsssss 🎉❤️
@@Bella_M26 thank you 🙂✨
Luv it! 👏👏👏
That is the best thing you can do for yourself, when in that situation.
@@rarediamond9603 thank you 🙂
Yaaaassss ERICA!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you!!!!
Child I love this video. So GREAT to see someone speaking Truth. I used to drive to a job I hated wishing I would get into a car accident on the way so I had an excuse why I didn't go that day. Imagine that? I finally left. YAY!!! Love u GIRL 🎉🎶🎊
Amy!!! Yeah that is completely wild yet I 100% get it. Anything to not be in a situation you hate. I'm so glad you got out of there!!!
I left my job without anything lined up too! I'm now working on re-directing my career ☺️
Yaaasss Kathy!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳🥳🥳
How long since you've left?
I totally feel you girl, I remember during my interview my manager said “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and I said not in America 😂. Still at my office job, constantly day dreaming about traveling and living elsewhere in Indonesia or Thailand. I’m 22 and I’m burnout I will not work a job for the rest of my life, I refuse.
YES TRINITY!!!! I love that you already know the kind of life you want. And the cost of living in Indonesia and Thailand is wildly different, so you can definitely live VERY good. I'm excited for you. ❤️
Love this video! I am currently unemployed. Luckily my husband takes care of everything. I just want to start doing something different. That motivates. That makes me happy. I worked in the office for many years and I am absolutely done with corporate laws. Your video is such an inspiration. ❤️
Thank you Jess!! What a blessing to have a supportive husband! You have the freedom and space to actually explore how you can live your truth and share your many gifts with this world in a way that pours INTO you. I am so excited for what you discover in this next chapter!!!
Love this Chimdi. I left my corporate life about 12 years ago (at 29) after almost decade in the very soul-destroying world of advertising. And it still took me another decade to really find my creative voice to live a creative life! Keep inspiring us all!
Crystal!!! Whew a decade is NO JOKE! I'm so glad you got out of there and now you're blessing all of us with your art, we love to see it!!!!
I did exactly that last year without having found another job. I felt I was simply dragging myself to the laptop to work everyday. It reached a point that I started getting bouts of depression and I would get temperamental (which I am otherwise not).
I hear you Shivin! Our bodies, minds and spirits are telling us EXACTLY how we really feel about what's going on, and it's up to us to listen. ❤️👏🏽
You hit the nail on the head when you asked "are you watching other videos to build the courage to quit your job?" 🤣. I confess I am. But I already decided I'm quitting before finding this video. However, watching these videos makes me feel less anxious about my choice. My tattoo says faith is stepping out on nothing and landing on something. Like you, I surrender to allowing God to take over. At this point, I'm tired of trying to control my life. I commend you for listening to yourself and deciding you're worth and capable of more. Best of luck💖
Siera!!!! I am so excited for you!!! YES to allowing yourself to be blessed beyond belief. I've experienced so much since leaving that job and it's been one of the best decisions of my life. ❤️
I'm really feeling to do the same. Been at my job almost 3 years now and I'm burntout, uninspired, it's affecting my mental health (especially as I've been wfh for over a year now). I'm just ready for my next chapter... so much to think about...
Nicole, if you're not used to listening to yourself and choosing yourself, give yourself grace. You already know it's time to leave and I know when you're ready, you will. ❤️❤️❤️
Girl! I did so on Friday! I have a five month old daughter and my hubby told me he'll support me. I have until July to find another. I am trusting God though. No going back.
I’m 25 and put all of my energy and time for a company for 5 years. From unstaffed moments, to me having to staying each day over the time you are suppose to knowing you have classes soon. I mean, so much sacrifice that I gave them. I quit the beginning of this month and when I say I feel so free, I am trusting God, I know I will be okay because God confirms it. I get to write music again, I get to workout freely and now I’m going to Travel to many states and countries when I can. Trust the process everyone. Plus take time out for yourself because you can be easily replaced from these companies. Please take care of your mind body and spirit. LOVE YOU ALL. ❤️
Maryśe!!! Thank for sharing your story. I am so moved by how much more beautiful your life is now, especially after you sacrificed so much for so long. Amen to trusting God and I absolutely love the future you are creating for yourself, it's going to be even better than you're planning. ❤️❤️❤️
Sis... I'm literally sitting in my car in tears as I watch this. I was suppose to clock in at 9 am... it's 10:11am. I'm a natural born creative. My creative gifts are my passion. That is the dream I want to go after. Currently I am a collector and I am highly empathic which makes my job hard. I'm drained, I'm tired. Plus, add in my life happening in general. Kids, bills. Mentally tired of punching someone else's clock. I want to leave and follow my heart. I'm just scared. Thank you for inspiring me. And btw.. you are such a beautiful woman in and out.
Leah!!! I am wrapping you in the biggest hug right now. I hear your tiredness and I hear the way your soul is crying to be held and fed and uplifted. You ARE going to leave this job, it is inevitable. And you WILL create the life you want, it is yours by divine right. I am proud of you for trying to push to stay in this role, and I'm am so happy that the seed of freedom in you is being watered and growing with every day. Come back and tell me when the moment happens so we can celebrate together ❤️
@@chimdi you want me to cry again. Thank you so much. ❤ I'll be back with an update soon.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Let it out if you need to, I'll only hug you tighter! YOU GOT THIS!!!
@@chimdi I just wanted to come back and update. The day I saw this video, I ended up taking the entire week off work. All week I prayed and said, "It's gotta be this or something better. " I returned back to my job BUT recently received an offer for my dream job. So I'm leaving the job that caused me so much turmoil internally. My time is coming to fully leave the work world but God put this new job in my lap as a happy stepping stone. Blessings!!
@@ldenirg yaaasss Leah!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so proud of you for knowing you deserve better and letting God bless you with it. 😍😍😍 Thank you for coming back and telling me!!!
I just went through this. OCT 2020 I quit my state job of 3 years to pursue life in the creative realm. Thank you for this. You are exactly me. Your beliefs and faith align with mine. We are also around the same age. I believe in you.
AMEN CANDICE!!! I'm proud of you and I'm proud of US! We are doing our best, living our truth, leading with love, and learning as we go. It's a beautiful journey, and I love that we're doing it together.
Crazy that im leaving my job in december and that statement "America is a scam" just hit me yesterday while talking to my coworkers about our pensions and how you cant get it until 60 no matter how bad you need money. Thank you for sharing your story !
LISTEN, the cons are outta control 😭😭😭 And yaasss to freedom in December! 🥳🥳🥳
I'm burnt out every single day. We are low staffed, business is running slow. People in other departments are just disappearing, so of course its getting worse. Now it's summer and everyone is on vacation. I've only been here for 4 months. I'm terrified to leave, especially since I live with my dad who has a toxic outlook on jobs. Because he was able to go through the mud and most desperate of times, I'll be fine. I love myself too much to be crying on my lunch breaks but all my interviews have come back as rejections.
Tiaira, I am sending you so much love. I remember that feeling, when it was like the Titanic and people were just fleeing left and right. I hope you're giving yourself grace, and allowing yourself to feel your fear, and not try to numb it or turn it away. When you the joy and hope of a life you love outweighs the terror of the unknown, there will be a shift. Wrap yourself in compassion until that moment arrives.
@@chimdi Thank you. All I can do is prepare for the worst and hope for best.
@@tiairabates6162 you got this. ❤️
Today is my last day at my job I quit (with no new job lined up yet). I feel such relief. I love what you said about being honest with yourself. I definitely burnt myself out with the corporate culture of overtime. The field isn’t my true passion either so I ended up hating the work. I’m excited to feel free and pursue my dreams!
Yaasss Vicky!!! Congratulations on listening to yourself and being excited about life again!!!!
Love love LOVE this. The comments have been extremely relatable and refreshing knowing we’re not alone in this. It truly isn’t worth it if you’re miserable and dreading every day. Thank you for this video 💗
Zhane!!! I'm so glad. We're truly all in this together. 💗💗💗
Quit my job about a month ago, there never really is the right time sometimes you just have to create that “right time” for yourself.
That is exactly it Melissa! Sometimes we wait on something external but actually, this life is ours to live!
“All of my challenges come from me not being honest with myself…” that whole quote is my life. Wow! Your videos truly have been speaking to my soul. Thank you for being so transparent sis 💜
Also quit my job and moved to a new state. I was literally doing the job of 3 people, training new people and essentially supervising while getting paid the lowest of everyone. Granted I was the newest person there compared to some of the older workers before me BUT still. Also, asked for a raise and was constantly told no. These companies truly don’t deserve us.
Sophonie!!! I am so glad my videos have been resonating! And even to this day, it's still true. When I sit myself down, the truth comes pouring out and I know exactly what to do.
I'm SO PROUD OF YOU 🥳🥳🥳 I am proud of you for recognizing your worth and leaving a situation that wasn't treating you with the respect you DESERVE. The blessings are going to be rolling in now that you understand that you are gold. 😍
@@chimdi Thank you so much for your kind words. Wishing you the best on your continued journey 💕
@@justanotherhiatus thank you Sophonie!!! ❤️
Reading through your comment summaries my current situation. Am in a position handling responsibilities meant to be handled by three people. Literally, am carrying the company on my shoulder. I train all the new employees but still the company pays me peanuts. I think quiting will serve them best.
Crazy how this popped up in my recommendations when I've been considering quitting my job for some time now. Been working at my current job for 5 years and I'm just tired of being there. Literally hate it but everytime I discuss it with my family they're like be grateful you have a good job. I cry, I complain everyday...I can't see myself working there another year. Its my life and I should do whats best for my mental health. Stress is a killer
Not crying EVERY DAY over your JOB!!! Your family means well, they think you need a job to be secure and happy and any job will do, but if the job makes you miserable then how does the math add up??? Also, it's a lack mindset to think there's only one good job that exists and you have it right now. You know in your spirit you could be living WAY better. Just because they told settle for a job they hate doesn't mean you have to. And I'm saying this with all the love, they genuinely are doing what they think is best.
@@chimdi Thanks for your response 👏🏽
@@bajanstarseed of course!!! ❤️
SAME HERE!!!! 1 day ago I emailed my resignation letter and this pops in my feed, very strange indeed.
@@adrian3373 Happy for you! Wish you all the best 🤗
I have quit a job a few times without another lined up, however having a nest egg isn’t easy for everyone, definitely have at least 3 months expenses saved up before you do it!
you are 100% right about the few months of saved expenses. nobody wants to fall off a cliff. its foolish to just dash off . i was chuffed when i was chosen for this job but after 8 years fatigue is eating me up. I am done in, frankly. Most of the blokes were made redundant early this year and i wish they'd made me redundant too. i have been saving for 4 months now and time to leave. The fear of being skint is crazy, i have never been skint in my life.
THANK YOU SO much for pointing this out. I was just about to roll my eyes seeing another comment about casually quitting your job and I'm glad to see you realize that all these anecdotes of doing such are dangerously leaving out the reality that you can quit. Anytime. BUT that you better have money SAVED UP. which is the main reason why most people DON'T quit. There IS no money left after rent. 😢so you're STUCK and no one gives a fxck.
You have no idea how you are helping thousands of people basically by saying that "you are not alone."
Every morning when I wake up, I literally hide my tears, face humiliation, brace a toxic boss, and have constant anxiety. All these after having a degree from a premier college. I need to support family, but I cant carry on any further.
I am so so sorry you're experiencing this Arnab!!! I am sending you so much love, I know you are going to find a way out.
I put in my notice and my last day will be 7/23! It makes me so happy to see all the comments of others waking up to this new freedom mindset. Know and believe that we create our own reality ✨
Yaaaaassss Moné!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
@@chimdi Thank you!!! ☺☺☺
@@monemonet1628 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The way that the situation aligns with mine EXACTLY and even in the first two minutes was crazy… then I kept listening and it lined up even more
😳😳😳 It's really wild how we have gone through similar thing!
I love it! Ive been self employed for over 10 years now and I can remember that time so vividly... go for it and walk in your purpose girl!! #livetolive
Wow, 10 years!!! 😍😍😍 You're living the dream!!! Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
@@chimdi it's not easy (a lot of things aren't lol) just don't give up!!
You're my She-ro! I'm working towards and planning for a freelance lifestyle within the next six to eight months. I know it's going to come with challenges of its own, but to be able to forge my own path doing what I love while sustaining a good living is the true American Dream as far as I'm concerned!
What do you do ?
I quit my job last week. It felt like a burden of pretending to be someone else was taken off my shoulder. It takes courage and honesty to admit “ Yeah, this is not a good match. “
Yaaasss Ria!!!! That's so real about the courage and honesty. I've given myself grace for how long it took me and I'm so happy you were able to access it!
I just quit my 6 figure engineer “dream job” yesterday. After 4+ years of grinding through a PhD program, getting the ideal+stable industry position, switching to a new role at the company thinking things would get better I finally mustered up the courage to be truthful with myself that this just wasn’t working for me. I was one of the top performers and every boss loved me (plus my parents were so so proud of me), and I think that’s what kept me going so long. During this pandemic I grew closer to my faith and Jesus and I feel he’s being asking me to radically trust in him and live a life aligned to my values. At the same time, my fiancé left his engineering 9-5, started his own business and I can see how happy and free he is + he’s making great money which takes this immense pressure off me. For so long I was “living to work” that I denied myself so much rest. I cannot wait to just rest, trust in God, and live my life!! Thank you so much for sharing this video!
Diane!!! Thank you for sharing your testimony!!! This really resonates with me so much. I am so excited for the freedom you're going to feel and the expansion you're about to experience. Life is meant to be BEAUTIFUL, and this is you committing to making it so. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Do you plan to get another job?
@@mycrazylife408 a job lol
Entrepreneurship is the goal
Working on my exit! Thank you for the courage that I need to keep going!
Yaaasss Evie!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
I just did this for myself. I literally went through a similar situation you did. Taking on EVERYTHING & not getting compensated for it. I quit my jobs and I’m trying to move to Laguna because I want to live and surround myself with self love. I’m living on faith, no plan!❤️🔥
CONGRATULATIONS on leaving a situation that was no longer right for you!!! I am sending you so much love ❤️❤️❤️
I have been having this exact thoughts during this whole entire time. Working for companies that don’t truly appreciate you/your work during this pandemic has opened my eyes. I still apply to jobs during work hours but I think everyday of a life outside of the corporate hamster wheel.
Brooke, you know you are not a HAMSTER!!!! You will not get any job that disrespects your time, talent or wallet, because you know you deserve better. You WILL create a life of love, prosperity and fulfilment. Give yourself grace and get ready.
Girl you are speaking truth. I am on the brink of a mental break down and seriously thinking of quitting. I am terrified but seeing people like you are inspiring. God bless you sister.
God Bless you too, Lucy!!! I am sending you so much love, you deserve mental wellness ❤️
Today is my last day at my job. And I really need some inspiration, and I randomly saw your video. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I know I'll be ok in the coming months knowing God has something in store for me. 🥰
You are going to be SO GOOD, I'm so excited for what God has cooking for you! ❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad I found this video!!! I've been experiencing burn out for the longest. I had convinced myself I was only being ungrateful! I forced myself to keep working which made me so miserable that it poured out into all other aspects of my life. I finally had a mental breakdown which I believe was God trying to convince me it was time to move on from that job! I got so much peace and conformation from God that the very next day I put in a two weeks notice without a job lined up. Currently walking out on faith right now.
Whew, not trying to feel grateful for work that is literally draining your life force!!! God was like NO MA'AM, NO CHILD OF MINE!!!!! I'm proud of you and I know your faith walk is going to take you places more beautiful than you can even imagine ❤️
I'm rewatching this after a couple of months and it's crazy how much we can see of ourselves reflected in others even if we have completely different lives. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability
❤️❤️❤️ I'm glad it still resonates!
After 11 years of working in healthcare and 3 months into a lateral move job, I quit! I quit exactly 1 week ago without having another job. I could not be HAPPIER! And absolutely clueless as to what I will do for work but I am going to enjoy figuring out my “why am I here in life” and my true purpose.
I too am stepping out on faith, learning to be true to myself and keeping God 1st.
I’ve booked a solo trip to Europe to clear my head, recharge my energy and find my purpose.
Your video came right on time as confirmation of my decision. Thank You and God Bless You.
Yaassss I'm proud of you! You're going to have a beautiful time and I look forward to you taking this time for rest and rejuvenation. YOU DESERVE IT!!!
@@chimdi Thank You!
@@mcadia7964 ❤️❤️❤️
Today I decided to quit my job in a month's time (I am unable to do spontaneous things). I have been on autopilot for months in a dead end job that has no possibility for growth. So I am watching this video to hear stories of people who have done what I am thinking of doing
You deserve growth and a job that sparks your creativity! I'm proud of you for making the decision to create a life aligned with your values!
Amazing! You really brought me out of my funk today.
I just had a really real conversation with my therapist yesterday. I think I need to take this leap of faith too. I'm just so scared of running out of money, feeling like a failure and/or depending on other people. Financial freedom is so important to me but working a comfortable job or chasing money just puts me straight into depression. I feel you - everyday I log into work, I know I am denying myself and limiting my existence.
It's so tough but I'm so inspired by you. I think my life's calling is to tell stories and create content on black creatives and entrepreneurs. I just have no idea how to turn that into my life's work. Anywho - thank you for being so transparent!
I quit my first job out of college with a scolding email to hella people haha. I don't regret it but wow it was BOLD. My happiness and health is worth way more than a paycheck! I'm trying to bring that girl back 😅
Rosa!!! I'm glad I helped with that funk. I hear you about the fear, it's real (well, it's a lie, but it feels real).
Everything starts inside your head, so I would start with affirmations about abundance, success and courage until they start to feel true. Then start taking small steps towards the life you actually want.
Then when you're ready, the leap of faith will be a leap of joy. ❤️
@@chimdi I love this! Thank you so much. Yes I definitely want to get back to affirmations. That’s a great start.
I appreciate you so much! Can’t wait to follow more of your journey. It’s so powerful! 💕💕
@@rotienoxoxo you are so welcome!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen Chimdi! I just quit my job today, obeying the voice of Jesus to step out in faith! So encouraged by your testimony! God bless you with your words of encouragement!
AMEN!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
I’m struggling with quitting. I switched companies in the same industry. The first company was very toxic and I worked it for 13 years. I’ve only been at this one for months and it’s such a much better company but my heart isn’t in this at all and I feel unfulfilled. I’m zoned out most of the time and not doing my best work. I feel bad because they are a better company and I don’t want to leave my new colleagues hanging but I don’t want this industry anymore. Smh. I have been praying a lot and saying the affirmation, “I am strong enough to follow through.” over and over again but I am still struggling. You are inspirational!
Miss C!!! I am sending you love. It was a HUGE deal that you left that toxic company after 13 years. Did you give yourself any time to rest and reflect before starting the new role? I think your experience is perfectly reflecting why honoring our truth is everyone's best interest. You're not doing work you want and so what you're creating doesn't meet your own standard. And at the same time, they're not getting the best work possible and someone who might actually enjoy that role and perform really well is being kept from doing it. You ARE strong enough to follow through, and and you WILL. In the meantime, give yourself grace, you've been through a lot already ❤️
This video was presented to me today and I don’t believe it’s a coincidence.. I have quit jobs, and in my mid 40’s I decided to never allow myself to be used and unappreciated again.. I’m striving now to continue self love .. you have a new subscriber 💕✊🏾
AMEN to honoring your own self worth!!! And I hear you about the self-love, I'm working on it myself every day and it can get tough but it's always worth it.
I’m just here to revel in all the stories of freedom from the slave/worker matrix! As a freelancer and serial entrepreneur for the last 11 years, I love how COVID has made everyone finally realise that source has your back and you can do and be anything you want! Enjoy life off the hamster wheel people! Even at its worst, it’s still the best choice 💓💓💓
Yaasss Simone! It took me almost a decade but I'm so glad I've broken free. I love how you put it, God HAS OUR BACK! Literally, He wants us to be happy and full of love, as we always should be! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So true
I love this comment!! Putting in my 2 weeks on Friday!! I’m done with the hamster wheel!!!
I just quit my job today, and started writing the musical I’ve been wanting to write for years and youtube💕
YAAAAASSSSSS JOHN!!!!! You better bless us with your musical talent!!!!
I also quit my internship. It's giving anxiety attacks on a daily basis and every day it got worse that made me suicidal. I quit because I chose myself, I don't want to live in the next three months worrying if I'll live today or not. It's the toughest and scariest decision I ever made but it's worth it.
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES. You are completely right in your decision, your life is FAR more important than any internship. Congratulations on choosing YOU. ❤️
No regrets! ❤️
If conditions were truly terrible, report this to your school so that they will not recommend that employer for internships.
This was the sign I needed to quit my internship. Everyday for the past two weeks I’ve been crying at work. It’s only been two weeks, should I hold on for longer?