Noah, your random babble about random topics and random sounds and jokes is your style and I love it, cuz that's my style as well, I just suppress it most times, so, seeing someone just saying whatever comes to mind is refreshing and affirming in a way.
I'm starting to realize more and more there are many neurodivergent cis gendered men who struggle to fulfill the expectations of "masculinity" society puts on them. I'm nonbinary/transmasc and never really thought about "taking the lead" on dates/conversations, it just seems like something that helps people feel comfortable, so I often do it on dates, I think. But my partner is cis guy with ADHD and recently, 3 years into the relationship, we were talking about this. He also gets social anxiety in public spaces (grocery stores) and likes it when I order for him at restaurants. He's an excellent, communicative, caring partner and I never really thought twice about helping him with these things sometimes but only recently realized when he went on dates before me they would have been seen as "weak" non-masculine traits. It seems so trivial in the grand scheme of pros and cons you could want in a partner- but I guess that's part of the danger of subscribing so rigidly to a gender binary. The conversation came up because I have a younger coworker who has adhd and is autistic who has similar issues trying to date women. Feeling really uncomfortable talking on the phone seems to be another overlapping thing. It's annoying that it's harder for neurodivergent people to date but it's probably not really a "you" problem, you're probably just trying to fit a butterfly shaped peg into a bunch of round holes, and it just takes some more time to find someone that fits.
Yes, your description of your partner seems similar to me. I also struggle with the typical “masc” assertive “taking the lead” style things. I loved the butterfly fitting in a round hole analogy :)
@@tmoody1000 I feel obligated to point out the butterfly/round hole was me just repeating something noah said in this video, lol. But having not being diagnosed I slowly started to realize there's just some people I click with better/ feel less exhausted around and it's other neurodivergents and it's because me also- so I like the phrase. I know there's a researched higher correlation with autistic people having some sort of gender identity issues... I guess to me it's like just another "if one of us is oppressed we're all oppressed" thing... Even if you are a cis white man, if your brain isn't wired "normal" you don't get treated as well, and people will make you feel like it's a personal failing when it's a societal failing towards you.
hank green said something along the lines of " no one changes the world alone, and no one doesn't change it at all" and I find it so true and reassuring
I'm really enjoying your videos on this channel. In the workout videos it's good to see you actually reacting to the exercise. So many people make it look like it's supposed to be easy and grunting is a crime or something. Thanks
I am an organizer, journalist, and student. I have three internships and none of them pay me. I work non stop. I started my own school paper cause no one was hiring. I know as a student I don’t have the same experiences as everyone else but I recently got kicked out of the house so working this hard and still not making money is so frustrating. They justify not paying us cause we’re students :(
Most uni’s offer stipends/payments for unpaid internships. You usually have to apply for it through the career office or similar just in case you haven’t already looked into this!! Unpaid internships are so ass they shouldn’t exist.
I really feel you. I graduated in 2022 and still am not working in my field (politics). I have two jobs and work 6 days a week and organize where/when i can. I don't get paid enough to even begin paying off my student loans. I'm treading water and im unfulfilled and bored out of my skull. But we gotta keep going anyway. Good luck
They were created because the only people who could survive on no income were the rich. All of the unpaid positions in NYC? You look back on who peoples parents were and you notice the same thing and that’s money. I’ve watched a few really good videos on YT about it. This is slowly getting less the norm. I truly hope things get better for you!
i work at a dog grooming place, i make around $16/hr plus tips. im 22 and i live with my mom, im desperate to move out and be independent. its stressful and i feel stuck. i seriously appreciate this channel and i listen to the videos when i get ready for work in the morning. love you noah
Are there any friends that you feel comfortable rooming with? If not, are you comfortable rooming with someone you don't know? i'm sorry you feel stuck. if there's someone you know that you wouldn't mind living with or you want to look for a roommate, i hope you can find something to get you out.
My boyfriend and I are moving from Indiana to Maine to start a market farm after working in food and beverage for 20 years. To say we are burnt out by the hospitality industry is an understatement. I know trying to start our own business will be crazy hard and may not pan out in the end, but we are to the point mentally where we can’t work for a boss anymore and we are privileged enough to be able to try. We also really like the idea of starting a RUclips channel to document the whole process. Either way, we are excited and hopeful to try to work for ourselves.
Started a business with my wife removing invasive plants and planting native plants. We work 6 hrs at a time and make $300. I know we could charge more but people really like that price. We don’t advertise enough because we don’t have the money at this time but if we did we’d get a lot more business. I just recently got a job doing what I used to do before starting the business (CT tech) working PRN (picking up shifts when I need to-at least 1 shift every 6 weeks) and I’ll be making $38/hr. Hopefully this will keep us afloat and able to advertise until we get bigger
@@goodboiadvsp3297 I bought an LLC for $99 , started a Facebook page for my business and watched videos about eradicating Amur honeysuckle (the main invasive problem plant in my area)
I just got fired out of the blue from a job i worked at for 2.5 years and it was heartbreaking after trying my best to be a good little exploited employee. Currently a full time student feeling terrified about my future!!!!!!! Xoxo love u noah
I've honestly been really loving this kind of content from you. It feels very authentic, and its nice to see you taking care of yourself. I love your tangents and speech patterns because it reminds me a lot of myself and my sense of humor, so know that you aren't alone in that My partner works as a full time night janitor for a school. He only makes $16/hr, and that's AFTER fighting with his boss about what was going to be a raise to $14. The whole school district has a union, but they really do fuck all. He enjoys his work because he doesn't have to interact with anyone. I work with him as a substitute when one of his few coworkers calls out, which is nice but I only work like once a month tops lol. I cant do anything else for work (autistic, can't drive, other mental illnesses), but we are getting by fine enough between living in subsidized housing, and being lucky enough to have close friends and family. Anyway, keep doing your thing, we will support you! Also Free Palestine 🍉🍉🍉
i work in the donation drive thru in my town’s goodwill. i make $11.60. i feel like i should make more. the product of my labor is secondhand goods for people to purchase. i also help load and log a truck. my coworkers and managers often discuss our wages and how we feel exploited by corporate. my girlfriend also works at goodwill. i live with my dad and stepmom bc i can’t afford to live on my own :D
I work at a museum as a gift shop clerk, I get paid 15.25$ I feel like I get paid fairly. I am unionized, because the museum is funded by the city we have to be unionized I also work as an artist apprentice, I get paid 25$ per hour, I feel like I get paid extremely fairly.
I just found your channel a few days ago, I struggle a lot with isolating myself and these are giving me a great perspective. Sometimes I forget how nice it is to just walk outside. Please keep making these. Have a great day! :)
I'm a caretaker in a secondary school in Ireland (m27). I think in American I'm a janitor in a high-school. Cause I work for the state, my salary is public and unionised. I overwork myself with the justification that I'm adding value to hundreds of kids. Grew up pretty poor, lower class, food banks single parent, all that good stuff. Job isn't perfect but I can do it and it's gate way to something closer to middle class.
Don't worry about comedy man, the pause in the voice over talking about getting cringe reacted interrupted by "I'm having a blood-curdling leg-shaking plankgasm" was the funniest shit I've heard today 👍
I’m a personal trainer, and from my point of view its fine if your toes go over your knees when you squat. It really has more to do with your anatomy and what feels comfortable to you. People with longer upper legs compared to their torso tend to squat with their knees slightly over their toes just due to their body proportions. As long as your heels stay on the ground, you’re Gucci!
you talking about the struggle to tell stories well is so incredibly relatable to me but if it makes you feel better (and maybe it’s because my brain is similar) i love the way you talk about stuff. also since you asked earlier im actually unionizing my stagehand job and it’s really cool. iatse on top 🔝
15:30 Certain seasian bathrooms are the 'wet type.' Usually, there is a toilet broom where we can squeegee the excess water after showering. Hope this helps. Lol. Keep the content coming! Btw I too tend to interview people instead of talking about myself.😅
ive actually gotten used to sweeping with my feet enough water to the drain and grabbing the towel to dry my feet before stepping on what i would reserve in my mind as the drier floor close to the sink
One of my favorite things about your videos is when you make those rambling jokes where you say weird things; they always make me smile. I have a weird sense of humor as well and I've come to learn that what makes a joke good is if people enjoy it. If you enjoy making those jokes and we enjoy hearing you make them, the rest doesn't really matter (though I'm sure it'd still feel bad for someone to make fun of you for it)
On paper, I am unemployed because despite being a published author, I make at most $1500 per year in royalties. I get $1000 per month in social assistance to support myself and my husband. $500 of that goes to our portion of a mortgage, taxes, utilities, internet, etc. The remaining $500 gets split between food and paying down a credit card. I am currently trying to get my first 'real' job in 6 years. As an autistic person recovering from burnout, it is difficult to do.
@@kimahee Sure! It's called The Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales, and it's available everywhere books are - local shops, Amazon, libraries - in print, digital and audio formats. Thanks for asking, and if you read it I hope you enjoy!
Good luck dude, autism and the job market can be a brutal slog. But there are decent people out there; I've just had a new manager come in above me at my work and she's been really kind, encouraging, and supportive regarding my career development and the work-related challenges of both my depression and my autism. Literally went to a psychiatrist for the first time in 10 years because of her, and the meds I got are working so embarrassingly well I'm furious at myself for not going sooner. Sorry, long story short. Decent employers and bosses can be hard to find, but especially in the 25-35yr old bracket, there actually are very educated and kind people who genuinely want to be the best version of a boss/manager possible. So autism and/or burnout doesn't have to be a death knoll to you improving things, life and money-wise. Keep trucking!
For me, devaluing the opinion of most people really helped my confidence and sense of self. Cause like, the world is kinda a circus filled with clowns like why would I let some silly billy make me feel bad
I find reminding myself that I don't like everything/everyone without it being a big deal helps. Like I might not be your cup of tea but it's just preference.
@@sourgreendolly7685 Exactly! Not being liked has not stopped so many people, plus if you gravitate towards something/someone you don’t like just to throw shade then you’re a loser freak who needs to start a small business to mind your
I don’t currently have a job. I was doing some clothing alteration work for my auntie’s tailoring shop but business has gotten slow (so I’m not really needed there right now). I live with my parents. Idk what to do with my life to be completely fuckin honest. I graduate with a BA in fuckin game design and working in the game industry is the last fucking thing I want to do. Or maybe I do want to, but the industry is scary, man. The world is scary. Anyway, you rambling is really relatable. Thanks for sharing these snippets of yourself.
I just turned 24 today, still living with parents and not yet done school despite "supposedly" being ripe age to start my career off.... It's hard to take care of yourself when you don't feel well supported financially or emotionally, but sometimes you just gotta let yourself chill for one day.... Take care of yourselves everyone, don't let things get to you for just one day at a time.
I work for a community college doing photo and video for marketing. There used to be a department that covered events on campus (basketball games, concerts, presentations) and a photographer. Those are all gone now, leaving the work of about 5-7 people spread across two departments to just me and my coworker. It can be rough, and there's pretty much no upward mobility. Benefits and pay are good, but I had to do a couple months of calls with a social worker for stress/anxiety last year because we're in such high demand the work is endless.
I work for a federal agency that does means testing. I'm at the bottom of the ladder, just started working here, make $34k per year. Which is both so much money and also very little money. More money than I've ever made in my life, more money than most of my friends, but also not enough to like, buy a house, pay for a 1br apartment, save significant amounts of money for retirement or a car or an emergency, not enough to pay my student loans. Idk. We're not unionized, we have an "employee association." I pay like $400 in rent and split utilities with my partner, but we're not married and not really into kinky shit like monogamy and marriage. My brother is also homeless and just moved onto my couch for the foreseeable future. My partner works at the post office but they have cancer so most of their money goes to medical debt and car debt to get to work. We are like... To wealthy to be REALLY poor, and too poor to count as wealthy by any stretch of the imagination.
The knees over toes thing doesn’t matter, especially for body weight squats. your knees can handle it unless you have arthritis or something, just stop if you feel pain. otherwise u good
I'm a librarian, and I was unemployed for like 2 years, living with my mom and sister, until I got a job this October at a college library. yay! now im probably being payed like $700 after taxes (40h/week) and my paycheck is way above average comparing to peer librarians here in my city (Brazil - DF). But my field is super undervalued here + cost of living is the highest in the country so even though i'm basically getting paid the best i ever have (there's always that "can't complain" in the back of my mind), i still can't afford to live alone without moving to a place really far from work and even then i wouldn't be saving money at all which is a scary thing to do if you are living alone. We're not unionized at my company/field and dont have a minimum wage law beyond the general minimum wage (some professions here have that, like physiotherapists, with $1k/month on a 30h work week) so i think this is of many reasons my field is underpaid with average salary being around $350/month.I feel like everyone should have a larger paycheck! minimum wage should be at least $1400/month for everyone in my city (data from a local socioeconomic statistics institution). not because of the work we produce as librarians (or teachers or any other professionals) but because this is what we need to live a decent life, with access to health, good quality food, leisure, savings. and we work to be able to live, so it's only fair, right? even if we stay capitalists, i think paying people a decent amount of money would have them go on and spend that money on stuff, so companies would still get their profits anyways. also there are a bunch of studies out there saying productivity levels rise when you have happy, healthy employees. so yeah. idk. I feel like 40 years ago that would be the norm, more people used to live stable lives. survival was not this hard. this is what we get.
Hi Noah ☺️ my name is Rei and I work at a daycare. I make $13 an hour and I definitely believe I should be making more. I talk to my coworkers about our salaries but i don’t think we are unionized.. we work at the daycare under our local university so I would assume not. My coworker (the head teacher) only makes $15 an hour which is insane to me because it’s her full time job. She’s there from morning till pick up time (6pm) while also being a single mom herself. The things that childcare workers go through on a daily basis definitely deserves more than slightly above minimum wage.. I’m 19 and I still live at home with my family. I’m very grateful to have my expenses covered by my mama
A nice “form guide” so to speak is to try squatting facing a wall. Stand with your toes to the wall and the wall will block your knees from passing them.
Currently working for an after school program, my coworkers are mostly teenagers and an older woman as my supervisor so I feel quite out of place in this industry. I love the kids I work with but my coworkers are forming a clique to exclude me, I think it's because I'm a hard worker, an inquisist and love to figure out a game plan before starting the day and love helping the kids with their homework. While my coworkers enjoy reading their e-books, talking in the back of the classroom while putting on a movie during homework time or outside play time.
I'm a licensed massage therapist at a really great spa. I make 45% of the cost of each treatment I do so pay varies, but on average, I probably walk away with $40 - $50 an hour. In this specific spa, I feel valued and supported and the money I make feels fair for the service I provide. Outside of the spa, I keep 100% of the cost of the treatment and in that case, I make $75 an hour, usually plus a tip. But then I set aside 20% of that for taxes 🤷♀️
oh hey I just watched a Vietnamese lady talk about her wet bathroom. she uses a broom to sweep the water into the drain. they also have bathroom slippers to walk in there to use the bathroom.
I started university during covid and ended up graduating in three years. since graduation last year ive just been working retail at a small business pet store and dog walking. i actually love my job because i love animals but i resent it sometimes because i feel like i can/should do more with my degree. getting paid just above minimum wage in the most expensive city in canada and around half of my income goes to rent. i’m seriously considering moving back in with my parents and leaving the city because of the living costs at this point
I’m a student and I’m a research assistant for a prof at my college (unpaid) but I get credit for it which I need to graduate and I would only be paid $7.25/hr so I’d rather take the credit and graduate then get paid and have to put off graduation longer. I’m working on plastic depolyermerization (so breaking down plastics and recycling them with chemicals!!). Very cool stuff. Over the summer I worked as a naturalist at a nature center and made $18/hr which was alright even though I hated the job because it involved working with children which was NOT marketed in the job description. I lived with my parents and now in the dorms bc there’s no way I’d pay for an apartment in this economy.
When i do work, i work at a grain elevator. $16 an hour. I feel its mostly fair for a guy with 2 felonies and no license. Talking about pay with coworkers is definitely considered faux pas, naturally... Unfortunately Ive never thought about it but I dont get to see the fruits of my labor outside of when i have to clean or "fix" things. We take grain in and ship it out, or in the spring we prepare loads of chemicals and fertilizer.... Joy.
I don't agree with how this country continues to punish people after they are released from prison. I don't agree with our prison system overall, but I won't go into that. Having felonies doesn't mean you are worth less as an employee than anyone else. The question on applications asking about felonies ruins most chances for employment before anything else is even considered, it's one of the many ways that those who are convicted of crimes are perpetually punished, long after they serve their time. You deserve to have a fulfilling job and a living wage, just as much as anyone else.
I’m a stay-at-home Dad. I don’t make anything. I should make more. I think there is an attitude that it’s the ideal situation because you don’t have to go to work, but uhhhhhh it’s a lot of work man. Like, grueling, exhausting, disgusting, personally challenging work with no other adults to talk to. Stay-at-home parents should earn a wage, or at least receive a balance of benefits equal to their contribution to society. I used to be a minister tho. Then a designer and marketer for my wife’s business. Now I’m just the CRT TV guy on Twitter. Love it though and love these videos. Thanks for the hard work
if these videos continue it’ll definitely help get my daily tasks done, feels like I’ve had my internal dialogue manifested as a manic muscular mustached man 👍🏽
I have a disability so working out is very sadly not sn option, but i forced myself to go swim in the ocean today. I might try rewatching this and doing it gentler/adapted. If any of yall lovely ppl here on 2nd channel have tips, lmk :)
You could try the channel/website Hybrid Calisthenics. Hampton has a whole series of adapted bodyweight exercises that might work. He's also really positive.
I don’t know what works best for you, but swimming is a great form of exercise. If you are able, walking, hiking, and yoga are my favorite things to do. I do a gentle yoga class at my library and there are a lot of people with limited mobility issues in my class. You can also look into seated workouts if that is more suited to you. Exercise looks different for everyone, all that matters is that you find something that works for you and helps to get your body moving
Hey man, these kinds of videos where you talk about your struggles and your kind of philosophy on how to deal with them bring me a kind of peace of mind. I feel like I can relate and it’s nice to see it in another person. I also find the workout content and you talking about all of its benefits is encouraging me to keep lifting after college once I’m no longer in a sport, cheers bro
i'm a bartender at a hotel bar, i make close to 16/hr (canadian) plus tips (from 40-200$ per 8 hour shift). i am unionized and some people talk about our salaries, but most of our salaries are dictated by the union documentation so its really not a secret. i feel properly compensated, looking at the sales i make every day (that being said, i definitely "act my wage" - i.e. i don't bring work home, i don't work off the clock, i help out coworkers but i'm not trying to kiss ass either, etc.) i currently dont pay rent, but i expect to pay 750-850 a month once i move (plus utilities) splitting the rent 50/50 with my roommate. we both work full time.
I am answering all of your questions at 13:00 in the comments haha I work at a hardware store mixing paint. I make $15.72 an hour, which is less than starting pay. If we didn't have to work for money, I'd still do this job because I love it. I feel often exploited, we are not unionized. My partner works at a competitor hardware store and makes almost $18 an hour. We don't often talk about pay, but I ask my coworkers often. I live in a three bedroom home that we rent with four people total for $2100, I pay about $500 a month. We are both part-time because our stores refuse to make us full-time, so my rent is about 1/3 of my income :)
I sell rx weed for 16 an hour. No union. Much worse companies to work for in the industry. I have 3 kids. Divorced. Barely affording a 2 bedroom apartment. I have a degree that doesn't afford me any upward mobility. I got put on the wrong medication. It kept me up for several days straight and messed up my stomach. I missed a month of wages from being on medical leave. I have ulcers and just came down with covid for the second time. I am in a weirdly positive mindset in spite of all this. Definitely feeling the heal yourself and the world vibes.
Hey Noah, these videos have been great, it's nice to watch the candid experience and see you grow as you express your inner monolog verbally. You are great and I am proud that you are in this world.
I AM getting one of those nights where i cant sleep so i stood up and did my squats like a big girl girl :)) i don't have a job, live with my parents and get 300€ ish in subsides from my gov for being a recipient of an organization responsible for helping young people find employment etc etc etc
I am in the land of DOMS right now, getting back into working out (again). 7 days between first two workouts, due to extreme soreness and just... schedule. Then 5 days. Then 4 days. Gonna be 4 days again because I have two shows to go to this weekend and I'd like to not be a decrepit zombie at them. But starting Sunday, I'll be going to every 2 or 3 days, with nice moderate weights for a couple months, to just sort of grease the groove and warn my old joints that bigger stuff is coming.
To add to the whole thing about not feeling like you have much to say - I’ve realized recently that I truly am an introvert and have been forcing myself to do the things my friends typically do to hangout. I really just often prefer to be alone but then people assume I am upset at them? The same thing happens when I am quiet in a social setting - people always ask if I am ok. I don’t even have a resting bitch face haha, idk it’s weird and it sucks. I wish people could be ok with quiet.
16:30 😂😂😂 💖💖💖 Can SO relate to telling things out of order, "the punchline is in there somewhere," and then using a very specific, unique simile or metaphor. 💖👍
It's really nice that you consider all of the comments with each video. I wanted to kindly remind you that despite what you might have heard, knees over toes is fine. Everyone's anatomy is different. Everyone's flexibility in the ankle is different. There is nothing wrong with squatting knees over toes. If you experience knee pain it's likely due to week muscles around the knee. Source: Am personal trainer. You're doing so well and I love your determination.
My partner is a subcontracted mail carrier for the USPS, they make about 5.5k monthly, we pay about 2k in rent and utilities and another 1.5k probably in other expenses. Im living the trad husband life (out of a job for mental health reasons) but i make a bit of spending cash sometimes through commissions and other art projects i sell.
i appreciate these videos, it reminds me of the days in the military where my homies were literally 3 buildings away so we'd constantly hit eachother up for food, gym, hanging out, etc etc. I hate the military, but man i miss that shit for sure
This is my absolute favourite channel on RUclips rn, your videos are so calm, entertaining, relatable, comforting! my mental health has felt miles better this past week just by watching these and washing my dishes with ur videos in the back it’s crazy how much of an impact you can make to peoples lives no matter the amount of videos or audience size u have hopefully I’ll be able to set my channel back up soon 🤍 it’s so inspiring
i work in consulting (im sorry) and i make $175k total, before taxes. i produce ideas (?) i suppose and i hate my coworkers so we don't really talk. i work 3 hours a day tops, so i do actually feel more than fairly compensated/if anything I'm exploiting (yay). my husband is a lawyer and we are living well bellow means to save for a house and some babies eventually. we split everything almost even but he makes more so he does pay a little more sometimes.
I am a resident property manager for a self storage company. I live in an apartment on site and don’t have to pay the rent, water or electric. The non resident managers make $15/hr and I (resident manager) make $10/hr. Of course this is a huge burden off me in a lot of ways, but I am now going through a divorce, so coming up on living alone is going to be a bit tough. The cost of living alone really exceeds $10/hr. I’m really just taking it one day at a time, really loving this channel as it gets me out of mental paralysis a little, gets me to be productive and do something for myself. I’m doing my best to eat healthier and lose some weight, and just generally take care of myself better, so this channel has helped so much with that. I hope you keep doing it for as long as is conducive for you! 🖤
If you dont mind the slightly expensive initial investment, a pair of gymnastic rings open a whole new door of bodyweight exercises. Ive used them for pullups, rows, pushups, dips, curls, leg raises, ab rolls, squats, hamstring curls, they are superbly useful, durable, and portable. You can get wooden ones for $40, and they last for years (you can sandpaper them if they get too smooth for example). Be cautious with them (because the rings move in space, they are inherently unstable especially for pushing exercises) but they are by far my favorite way to work out. For me, a lot of pulling exercises like bar pullups irritate my elbow, so the rings ability to move and your ability to rotate your grip is very joint friendly. You can hang them off a tree branch or really anything youre comfortable doing pullups on, I used to do weighted ones on the back of a staircase for example. Edit: I wouldn't recommend metal rings because poorly made ones can cut your hands + feel uncomfortable, I haven't tried other materials.
18:38 Usually I have a stock pile of monologues I’ve had that I utilize when I don’t have anything to say, like I either cut to the chase and ask something really pressing, or I’ll be like “yo I really hate xyz” and that usually causes the person to ask more about it. Boom, a convo 😎
I work in a research lab and get paid abt 23/hr which I think is kind of fair but a lot of it goes to rent because I live in a big city so it really isn't much at the end of the day. Not unionized but a lot of people here are affiliated with universities that I think are unionized? I'm lucky because I do data acquisition and analysis so I see my labor at the end of the day and it's used for something thats generally beneficial?
damn when he said i feel like i’m interviewing my dates trying to get them to start the conversation, i felt that. i’m always asking people probing questions and it’s exhausting bc at some point, i realize they’re just not going to return any of my questions. they’ll keep talking about themselves until they’re bored and i guess it’s on me for not talking about myself voluntarily…
I'm an organic farmer in NorCal. I grow carrots, beets, cabbage, onions, and potatoes. All cold crops. I get paid $16 an hour after receiving a raise. It's extremely grueling and hard work but incredibly rewarding. I'm extremely lucky with all of my coworkers who are all so kind and accepting and act like a 2nd family. And the place I work is breath takingly beautiful. It's a job I think I'll never want to leave. Even if I will be dirt poor forever. 😅
I’m a 36 year old mom of two, I’m doing a PhD and work as a departmental assistant for €7k a year and supplement that with Forest school work during the holidays. I’m in my final year so I hope next year when the kids are older that I find a part time teaching position. My husband is the bread winner for now, and I’m the child minder and household runner. It’s busy but I’m hoping it pays off in the long run and I like the flexibility and being with the kids while they’re young. I like your content as it doesn’t make this adhder feel bad about the boom and bust cycle of my organisation!
I don't feel like I am getting compensated fairly mostly due to the cost of living. If my cost of living was lower, then I would feel like I was getting compensated appropriately. Not participating in the capitalistic slippery slope of buying, throwing out, buying again has helped. But there is no way around it sometimes. We are being set up to fail constantly.
Hi Noah! Delighted to have discovered your cleaning content. I work as a barback & have been trying to become a bartender at the same restaurant for a year now. I make 16/hr plus 45$ on Fri/Sats. I have my bachelors in Film and studied screenwriting, directing & editing. I couldn't get a job in my industry bc I graduated right before covid. I..... feel overqualified for my current job, even though I enjoy it & have a great work environment, I wish I was working in a writers room or on a tv show but I cant even become a bartender at a restaurant. Ive been feeling frustrated lately, all I want to do is travel the world & write for a living, but my entire industry just got off of a strike, and Im not living in a city that has a lot of access to the film industry. Im kinda stuck at the moment, Thanks again for these videos, I have a semi biweekly stretch routine I do for my sciatica, this was very helpful to figure out how I can add some more to my exercises.
in response to your questions, I work at a rock climbing gym! my primary job is to teach kids how to rock climb and belay (all ages and abilities, so my teaching ranges from "move your leg up" to "I want you to heel hook") but I also run birthday parties. I wish I made more, but I guess it is above min wage (although I work in Mass so there’s a huge tax cut). More recently I’ve been feeling taken advantage of and my coworkers are urging me to talk to our manager about cutting down on the amount of classes I teach (10! which is too many!). Thanks for the video/sorry for complaining
im like 18 and work a part time job as a delivery driver at dominos for 25 dollar an hour . all my coworkers are like insanely well treated for what is basically fats food. everyone feels so genuinely supported by our managers its awesome and like the pay is alright for what isnt a super long term career. im not paying rent or anything yet soyeah
I'm a high end cabinetmaker who makes less than my peers who own houses while I struggle to pay rent (which is roughly a third of my salary). No union. The only person who would benefit from a union is me, seeing as how they all have the perks of being there for 20+ years while I've been there 9. My SO works part time but is almost done with school, so hopefully I'll be able to leave this job to something less exploitative and to a place where I'm not making stuff only rich people can afford
isn't the instruction to put the mask on yourself *before* your kid first so you can take care of them? keep indomitably human spiriting, it's inspiring, kinda like electromagnetic induction you know? (edit: or like when you scratch a dog and their leg starts miming scratching? I'm the dog in this allegory)
just wanted to say thanks for being so honest with yourself in what you make; its really nice to feel somehow connected to someone being just gentle and understanding and actually caring.thank u for the reassurance, the giggles, and the smarts..and the workout xx (also im 24, a barista/taking some classes post-grad, and about 99% of my cash goes to renting my room :)))
Hi Noah, thanks for these videos seriously. I play them when I'm doing my workouts and it makes me feel less alone. I can understand why you'd feel insecure or embarrassed about rambling but I think it reveals how genuine you are even if it feels silly !!!
i believe that knees travelling over your toes being “bad form” in squats has been debunked. as long as your knees follow the same direction as your toes (rather than buckling in or out) deep squats are perfectly safe and utilize your full range of motion.
So I was bedridden for a few years. IMO working out is just as if not more important as a disabled person, it just needs to be catered to each persons needs and focused on wellbeing rather than "results". If that means different methods, different equipment, physical help from others, different expecations, its still working out and its still bettering oneself. So I equate physiotherapy efforts with working out. Sometimes for me doing the chores is also working out. And sometimes I do more traditional working out. For me, its the intention I put into the movement and facing a realistic physical challenge in that moment.
I work as a nurse in the uk, I went on strike 2 years ago for better working conditions and better pay, it didn't go as planned, we had a small pay rise and bonus but it wasn't what the union originally wanted, I'm part of a union too. I work part time because of my health, so each month I earn around, converted to dollars $2,786.75 which includes over time, night shift pay and weekend pay and after I've paid my taxes. 10 years ago this wage would've been nice but with how expensive everything is, housing, food, electricity and gas, I just about get by each month. I wish I could work full time again but I'd be sacrificing my physical and mental health. Nursing is tough and working 12 hour shifts is brutal. The doctors are still striking and their union is still pushing the government but I hope things get better for all of us.
I work in legal services and make about $50k a year and live in the DMV area, so it doesn't go very far. No union, but I hope court reporters form a union, it would help them a lot but it is a right leaning job sector. I wish I earned more, I manage a team of about 70 contractors and manage hundreds of legal proceedings per week. I stay cause it's comfortable, I WFH 99.9% of the time and it's a pretty flexible job with a good team around me. I live in a 2/2.5 townhome and pay $2,200/month with my husband and old dog It's a very good deal for the area. Besides that my goal is to read more this year. I used to read so much and get lost in it and now as a whole ass adult it is hard to get started.
I did some food prep that I've been procrastinating on doing while listening to this. Being productive while someone is being productive is productive....productive. proo..duuuuck...tiiiive. weird word being weird. I'm a motion designer living in a big city. I feel like I make a decent amount but people in my field think I don't make enough. There's a pretty constant pressure to make more, be bigger, etc. But I'm happy where I am. At least until AI replaces me.
Noah, your random babble about random topics and random sounds and jokes is your style and I love it, cuz that's my style as well, I just suppress it most times, so, seeing someone just saying whatever comes to mind is refreshing and affirming in a way.
It’s why I’m so drawn to this channel. There are lots of us out here with a strange sense of humor
Agree, I wanna date him for it 😍
same! I go mute at work cause otherwise I would be spitting out whatever comes to mind
Old handsome Ron Swanson looking ass damn. Looka dem biceps bro. Love you ❤
this vlog format has become my new favourite thing
I'm starting to realize more and more there are many neurodivergent cis gendered men who struggle to fulfill the expectations of "masculinity" society puts on them. I'm nonbinary/transmasc and never really thought about "taking the lead" on dates/conversations, it just seems like something that helps people feel comfortable, so I often do it on dates, I think. But my partner is cis guy with ADHD and recently, 3 years into the relationship, we were talking about this. He also gets social anxiety in public spaces (grocery stores) and likes it when I order for him at restaurants. He's an excellent, communicative, caring partner and I never really thought twice about helping him with these things sometimes but only recently realized when he went on dates before me they would have been seen as "weak" non-masculine traits. It seems so trivial in the grand scheme of pros and cons you could want in a partner- but I guess that's part of the danger of subscribing so rigidly to a gender binary.
The conversation came up because I have a younger coworker who has adhd and is autistic who has similar issues trying to date women. Feeling really uncomfortable talking on the phone seems to be another overlapping thing. It's annoying that it's harder for neurodivergent people to date but it's probably not really a "you" problem, you're probably just trying to fit a butterfly shaped peg into a bunch of round holes, and it just takes some more time to find someone that fits.
'Butterfly shaped peg into a bunch of round holes' is so beautiful! What a wonderful way to put it.
Yes, your description of your partner seems similar to me. I also struggle with the typical “masc” assertive “taking the lead” style things. I loved the butterfly fitting in a round hole analogy :)
@@tmoody1000 I feel obligated to point out the butterfly/round hole was me just repeating something noah said in this video, lol. But having not being diagnosed I slowly started to realize there's just some people I click with better/ feel less exhausted around and it's other neurodivergents and it's because me also- so I like the phrase. I know there's a researched higher correlation with autistic people having some sort of gender identity issues... I guess to me it's like just another "if one of us is oppressed we're all oppressed" thing... Even if you are a cis white man, if your brain isn't wired "normal" you don't get treated as well, and people will make you feel like it's a personal failing when it's a societal failing towards you.
I’ve always said, you don’t have to save the world. It’s absolutely okay if the only person you end up saving is yourself.
well said. The key is to not ef up the lives of others. Something a pos like Kissinger never learned...
yeah tbh ur still a hero
The thing is that by saving the world you also save yourself
hank green said something along the lines of " no one changes the world alone, and no one doesn't change it at all" and I find it so true and reassuring
I'm really enjoying your videos on this channel. In the workout videos it's good to see you actually reacting to the exercise. So many people make it look like it's supposed to be easy and grunting is a crime or something. Thanks
I am an organizer, journalist, and student. I have three internships and none of them pay me. I work non stop. I started my own school paper cause no one was hiring. I know as a student I don’t have the same experiences as everyone else but I recently got kicked out of the house so working this hard and still not making money is so frustrating. They justify not paying us cause we’re students :(
Most uni’s offer stipends/payments for unpaid internships. You usually have to apply for it through the career office or similar just in case you haven’t already looked into this!! Unpaid internships are so ass they shouldn’t exist.
I really feel you. I graduated in 2022 and still am not working in my field (politics). I have two jobs and work 6 days a week and organize where/when i can. I don't get paid enough to even begin paying off my student loans. I'm treading water and im unfulfilled and bored out of my skull.
But we gotta keep going anyway. Good luck
@@tedddybear omg I actually did not I’m definitely going to look into this thank you
@@harpyspeaks we’ll make it one day friend
They were created because the only people who could survive on no income were the rich. All of the unpaid positions in NYC? You look back on who peoples parents were and you notice the same thing and that’s money. I’ve watched a few really good videos on YT about it. This is slowly getting less the norm. I truly hope things get better for you!
Open-air kitchens fucking rule.
Bugs 🤢
@@cbnz2929 Bugs
@@cookingwithsilence hard pass
@@cbnz2929 rugs
i work at a dog grooming place, i make around $16/hr plus tips. im 22 and i live with my mom, im desperate to move out and be independent. its stressful and i feel stuck. i seriously appreciate this channel and i listen to the videos when i get ready for work in the morning. love you noah
Are you in the states?
You might need a roommate to get out on your own. Make sure they are a clean person and that they aren't too crazy.
Are there any friends that you feel comfortable rooming with? If not, are you comfortable rooming with someone you don't know? i'm sorry you feel stuck. if there's someone you know that you wouldn't mind living with or you want to look for a roommate, i hope you can find something to get you out.
My boyfriend and I are moving from Indiana to Maine to start a market farm after working in food and beverage for 20 years. To say we are burnt out by the hospitality industry is an understatement. I know trying to start our own business will be crazy hard and may not pan out in the end, but we are to the point mentally where we can’t work for a boss anymore and we are privileged enough to be able to try. We also really like the idea of starting a RUclips channel to document the whole process. Either way, we are excited and hopeful to try to work for ourselves.
Let's go! Hope it works out!
As a Mainer, good luck on your endeavors, they sound very promising! I hope this state treats you well 💚
Rooting for you! 💛
i hope everything goes well for you and your boyfriend. I know how draining the hospitality industry is
@@sausagesnchicken669 thank you! We are really excited to get up there!
Started a business with my wife removing invasive plants and planting native plants. We work 6 hrs at a time and make $300. I know we could charge more but people really like that price. We don’t advertise enough because we don’t have the money at this time but if we did we’d get a lot more business. I just recently got a job doing what I used to do before starting the business (CT tech) working PRN (picking up shifts when I need to-at least 1 shift every 6 weeks) and I’ll be making $38/hr. Hopefully this will keep us afloat and able to advertise until we get bigger
I LOVE the remobing invasive plants and planting native! How can i do that???
@@goodboiadvsp3297 I bought an LLC for $99 , started a Facebook page for my business and watched videos about eradicating Amur honeysuckle (the main invasive problem plant in my area)
This is such beautiful work! I hope you guys can figure out a way to make it your full time work
@@kimahee tysm ❤️ we’ll get there
I just got fired out of the blue from a job i worked at for 2.5 years and it was heartbreaking after trying my best to be a good little exploited employee. Currently a full time student feeling terrified about my future!!!!!!! Xoxo love u noah
I've honestly been really loving this kind of content from you. It feels very authentic, and its nice to see you taking care of yourself. I love your tangents and speech patterns because it reminds me a lot of myself and my sense of humor, so know that you aren't alone in that
My partner works as a full time night janitor for a school. He only makes $16/hr, and that's AFTER fighting with his boss about what was going to be a raise to $14. The whole school district has a union, but they really do fuck all. He enjoys his work because he doesn't have to interact with anyone. I work with him as a substitute when one of his few coworkers calls out, which is nice but I only work like once a month tops lol. I cant do anything else for work (autistic, can't drive, other mental illnesses), but we are getting by fine enough between living in subsidized housing, and being lucky enough to have close friends and family.
Anyway, keep doing your thing, we will support you! Also Free Palestine 🍉🍉🍉
i work in the donation drive thru in my town’s goodwill.
i make $11.60.
i feel like i should make more.
the product of my labor is secondhand goods for people to purchase. i also help load and log a truck.
my coworkers and managers often discuss our wages and how we feel exploited by corporate.
my girlfriend also works at goodwill.
i live with my dad and stepmom bc i can’t afford to live on my own :D
mini union time? 😟
@@Emma-Maze maybe… i don’t see myself working here much longer lol
ayyyyyy, fellow thrift store worker. I don't work goodwill but i work at a similar place. not gonna be working here much longer lol
I work at a museum as a gift shop clerk, I get paid 15.25$
I feel like I get paid fairly.
I am unionized, because the museum is funded by the city we have to be unionized
I also work as an artist apprentice, I get paid 25$ per hour, I feel like I get paid extremely fairly.
i think this kind of content is the future of youtube
The first sane fitness influencer.
I just found your channel a few days ago, I struggle a lot with isolating myself and these are giving me a great perspective. Sometimes I forget how nice it is to just walk outside. Please keep making these. Have a great day! :)
Walks are nice :)
I hope you have a great day too 💖
i struggle too and what has really helped was finding places outside where i can be alone too. helps me go outside when im depressed
I'm a caretaker in a secondary school in Ireland (m27). I think in American I'm a janitor in a high-school.
Cause I work for the state, my salary is public and unionised.
I overwork myself with the justification that I'm adding value to hundreds of kids.
Grew up pretty poor, lower class, food banks single parent, all that good stuff.
Job isn't perfect but I can do it and it's gate way to something closer to middle class.
Don't worry about comedy man, the pause in the voice over talking about getting cringe reacted interrupted by "I'm having a blood-curdling leg-shaking plankgasm" was the funniest shit I've heard today 👍
This channel so meditative. Makes me happy and calm. Keep the good work man. 😅
I’m a personal trainer, and from my point of view its fine if your toes go over your knees when you squat. It really has more to do with your anatomy and what feels comfortable to you. People with longer upper legs compared to their torso tend to squat with their knees slightly over their toes just due to their body proportions. As long as your heels stay on the ground, you’re Gucci!
Me, a not personal trainer: just do it in a way that doesn't hurt that weird front part of the knee 😆😆
you talking about the struggle to tell stories well is so incredibly relatable to me but if it makes you feel better (and maybe it’s because my brain is similar) i love the way you talk about stuff. also since you asked earlier im actually unionizing my stagehand job and it’s really cool. iatse on top 🔝
15:30 Certain seasian bathrooms are the 'wet type.' Usually, there is a toilet broom where we can squeegee the excess water after showering. Hope this helps. Lol.
Keep the content coming!
Btw I too tend to interview people instead of talking about myself.😅
ive actually gotten used to sweeping with my feet enough water to the drain and grabbing the towel to dry my feet before stepping on what i would reserve in my mind as the drier floor close to the sink
One of my favorite things about your videos is when you make those rambling jokes where you say weird things; they always make me smile. I have a weird sense of humor as well and I've come to learn that what makes a joke good is if people enjoy it. If you enjoy making those jokes and we enjoy hearing you make them, the rest doesn't really matter (though I'm sure it'd still feel bad for someone to make fun of you for it)
OMG Noah stop shaking that gas tank jesus christ thats so dangerous you have no idea
wouldn’t it get rattled way more during transportation?
@@-natmac during transportation is sealed, that tank he's lifting is connected to the stove
On paper, I am unemployed because despite being a published author, I make at most $1500 per year in royalties. I get $1000 per month in social assistance to support myself and my husband. $500 of that goes to our portion of a mortgage, taxes, utilities, internet, etc. The remaining $500 gets split between food and paying down a credit card. I am currently trying to get my first 'real' job in 6 years. As an autistic person recovering from burnout, it is difficult to do.
Would you mind sharing where we could find your book?
@@kimahee Sure! It's called The Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales, and it's available everywhere books are - local shops, Amazon, libraries - in print, digital and audio formats. Thanks for asking, and if you read it I hope you enjoy!
Good luck dude, autism and the job market can be a brutal slog. But there are decent people out there; I've just had a new manager come in above me at my work and she's been really kind, encouraging, and supportive regarding my career development and the work-related challenges of both my depression and my autism. Literally went to a psychiatrist for the first time in 10 years because of her, and the meds I got are working so embarrassingly well I'm furious at myself for not going sooner.
Sorry, long story short. Decent employers and bosses can be hard to find, but especially in the 25-35yr old bracket, there actually are very educated and kind people who genuinely want to be the best version of a boss/manager possible. So autism and/or burnout doesn't have to be a death knoll to you improving things, life and money-wise. Keep trucking!
Rooting for you
@@TheDynamicJAB Thank you!
For me, devaluing the opinion of most people really helped my confidence and sense of self. Cause like, the world is kinda a circus filled with clowns like why would I let some silly billy make me feel bad
Need to get to this mindset LOL
I find reminding myself that I don't like everything/everyone without it being a big deal helps. Like I might not be your cup of tea but it's just preference.
@@astrohaute you will!
@@sourgreendolly7685 Exactly! Not being liked has not stopped so many people, plus if you gravitate towards something/someone you don’t like just to throw shade then you’re a loser freak who needs to start a small business to mind your
"I open my mind until my brain falls out, I'm like the Joe Rogan of bodyweight exercise." Brilliant.
I don’t currently have a job. I was doing some clothing alteration work for my auntie’s tailoring shop but business has gotten slow (so I’m not really needed there right now). I live with my parents. Idk what to do with my life to be completely fuckin honest. I graduate with a BA in fuckin game design and working in the game industry is the last fucking thing I want to do. Or maybe I do want to, but the industry is scary, man. The world is scary. Anyway, you rambling is really relatable. Thanks for sharing these snippets of yourself.
I just turned 24 today, still living with parents and not yet done school despite "supposedly" being ripe age to start my career off.... It's hard to take care of yourself when you don't feel well supported financially or emotionally, but sometimes you just gotta let yourself chill for one day.... Take care of yourselves everyone, don't let things get to you for just one day at a time.
I work for a community college doing photo and video for marketing. There used to be a department that covered events on campus (basketball games, concerts, presentations) and a photographer. Those are all gone now, leaving the work of about 5-7 people spread across two departments to just me and my coworker. It can be rough, and there's pretty much no upward mobility. Benefits and pay are good, but I had to do a couple months of calls with a social worker for stress/anxiety last year because we're in such high demand the work is endless.
I work for a federal agency that does means testing. I'm at the bottom of the ladder, just started working here, make $34k per year. Which is both so much money and also very little money. More money than I've ever made in my life, more money than most of my friends, but also not enough to like, buy a house, pay for a 1br apartment, save significant amounts of money for retirement or a car or an emergency, not enough to pay my student loans. Idk.
We're not unionized, we have an "employee association." I pay like $400 in rent and split utilities with my partner, but we're not married and not really into kinky shit like monogamy and marriage. My brother is also homeless and just moved onto my couch for the foreseeable future. My partner works at the post office but they have cancer so most of their money goes to medical debt and car debt to get to work. We are like... To wealthy to be REALLY poor, and too poor to count as wealthy by any stretch of the imagination.
The knees over toes thing doesn’t matter, especially for body weight squats. your knees can handle it unless you have arthritis or something, just stop if you feel pain. otherwise u good
How would you even avoid it if squatting some weight? I don't get that thing at all all.
I'm a librarian, and I was unemployed for like 2 years, living with my mom and sister, until I got a job this October at a college library. yay!
now im probably being payed like $700 after taxes (40h/week) and my paycheck is way above average comparing to peer librarians here in my city (Brazil - DF). But my field is super undervalued here + cost of living is the highest in the country so even though i'm basically getting paid the best i ever have (there's always that "can't complain" in the back of my mind), i still can't afford to live alone without moving to a place really far from work and even then i wouldn't be saving money at all which is a scary thing to do if you are living alone.
We're not unionized at my company/field and dont have a minimum wage law beyond the general minimum wage (some professions here have that, like physiotherapists, with $1k/month on a 30h work week) so i think this is of many reasons my field is underpaid with average salary being around $350/month.I feel like everyone should have a larger paycheck! minimum wage should be at least $1400/month for everyone in my city (data from a local socioeconomic statistics institution). not because of the work we produce as librarians (or teachers or any other professionals) but because this is what we need to live a decent life, with access to health, good quality food, leisure, savings. and we work to be able to live, so it's only fair, right?
even if we stay capitalists, i think paying people a decent amount of money would have them go on and spend that money on stuff, so companies would still get their profits anyways. also there are a bunch of studies out there saying productivity levels rise when you have happy, healthy employees. so yeah. idk. I feel like 40 years ago that would be the norm, more people used to live stable lives. survival was not this hard. this is what we get.
Hi Noah ☺️ my name is Rei and I work at a daycare. I make $13 an hour and I definitely believe I should be making more. I talk to my coworkers about our salaries but i don’t think we are unionized.. we work at the daycare under our local university so I would assume not. My coworker (the head teacher) only makes $15 an hour which is insane to me because it’s her full time job. She’s there from morning till pick up time (6pm) while also being a single mom herself. The things that childcare workers go through on a daily basis definitely deserves more than slightly above minimum wage.. I’m 19 and I still live at home with my family. I’m very grateful to have my expenses covered by my mama
A nice “form guide” so to speak is to try squatting facing a wall. Stand with your toes to the wall and the wall will block your knees from passing them.
Currently working for an after school program, my coworkers are mostly teenagers and an older woman as my supervisor so I feel quite out of place in this industry. I love the kids I work with but my coworkers are forming a clique to exclude me, I think it's because I'm a hard worker, an inquisist and love to figure out a game plan before starting the day and love helping the kids with their homework. While my coworkers enjoy reading their e-books, talking in the back of the classroom while putting on a movie during homework time or outside play time.
I'm a licensed massage therapist at a really great spa. I make 45% of the cost of each treatment I do so pay varies, but on average, I probably walk away with $40 - $50 an hour.
In this specific spa, I feel valued and supported and the money I make feels fair for the service I provide.
Outside of the spa, I keep 100% of the cost of the treatment and in that case, I make $75 an hour, usually plus a tip. But then I set aside 20% of that for taxes 🤷♀️
hey i'm also an lmt! i'm always happy to see others pop up in unexpected places
oh hey I just watched a Vietnamese lady talk about her wet bathroom. she uses a broom to sweep the water into the drain. they also have bathroom slippers to walk in there to use the bathroom.
Every night is “one of those nights” where my brain is too active and I need to do an activity lol
This is so hope core coded
I started university during covid and ended up graduating in three years. since graduation last year ive just been working retail at a small business pet store and dog walking. i actually love my job because i love animals but i resent it sometimes because i feel like i can/should do more with my degree. getting paid just above minimum wage in the most expensive city in canada and around half of my income goes to rent. i’m seriously considering moving back in with my parents and leaving the city because of the living costs at this point
I've been unemployed for nearly a year, feeling burned out and lost in what I want to do next.
I’m a student and I’m a research assistant for a prof at my college (unpaid) but I get credit for it which I need to graduate and I would only be paid $7.25/hr so I’d rather take the credit and graduate then get paid and have to put off graduation longer. I’m working on plastic depolyermerization (so breaking down plastics and recycling them with chemicals!!). Very cool stuff. Over the summer I worked as a naturalist at a nature center and made $18/hr which was alright even though I hated the job because it involved working with children which was NOT marketed in the job description. I lived with my parents and now in the dorms bc there’s no way I’d pay for an apartment in this economy.
When i do work, i work at a grain elevator. $16 an hour. I feel its mostly fair for a guy with 2 felonies and no license. Talking about pay with coworkers is definitely considered faux pas, naturally... Unfortunately
Ive never thought about it but I dont get to see the fruits of my labor outside of when i have to clean or "fix" things. We take grain in and ship it out, or in the spring we prepare loads of chemicals and fertilizer.... Joy.
I don't agree with how this country continues to punish people after they are released from prison.
I don't agree with our prison system overall, but I won't go into that.
Having felonies doesn't mean you are worth less as an employee than anyone else.
The question on applications asking about felonies ruins most chances for employment before anything else is even considered, it's one of the many ways that those who are convicted of crimes are perpetually punished, long after they serve their time.
You deserve to have a fulfilling job and a living wage, just as much as anyone else.
I’m a stay-at-home Dad. I don’t make anything. I should make more. I think there is an attitude that it’s the ideal situation because you don’t have to go to work, but uhhhhhh it’s a lot of work man. Like, grueling, exhausting, disgusting, personally challenging work with no other adults to talk to. Stay-at-home parents should earn a wage, or at least receive a balance of benefits equal to their contribution to society. I used to be a minister tho. Then a designer and marketer for my wife’s business. Now I’m just the CRT TV guy on Twitter. Love it though and love these videos. Thanks for the hard work
if these videos continue it’ll definitely help get my daily tasks done, feels like I’ve had my internal dialogue manifested as a manic muscular mustached man 👍🏽
I have a disability so working out is very sadly not sn option, but i forced myself to go swim in the ocean today. I might try rewatching this and doing it gentler/adapted. If any of yall lovely ppl here on 2nd channel have tips, lmk :)
You could try the channel/website Hybrid Calisthenics. Hampton has a whole series of adapted bodyweight exercises that might work. He's also really positive.
Swimming is totally working out!! Honestly just being in nature is at least nutrients for your soul, you should be proud 💕
I don’t know what works best for you, but swimming is a great form of exercise. If you are able, walking, hiking, and yoga are my favorite things to do. I do a gentle yoga class at my library and there are a lot of people with limited mobility issues in my class. You can also look into seated workouts if that is more suited to you. Exercise looks different for everyone, all that matters is that you find something that works for you and helps to get your body moving
Noah, you’re doing great. The vlogs are awesome 🙌🏽
Hey man, these kinds of videos where you talk about your struggles and your kind of philosophy on how to deal with them bring me a kind of peace of mind. I feel like I can relate and it’s nice to see it in another person. I also find the workout content and you talking about all of its benefits is encouraging me to keep lifting after college once I’m no longer in a sport, cheers bro
i'm a bartender at a hotel bar, i make close to 16/hr (canadian) plus tips (from 40-200$ per 8 hour shift). i am unionized and some people talk about our salaries, but most of our salaries are dictated by the union documentation so its really not a secret. i feel properly compensated, looking at the sales i make every day (that being said, i definitely "act my wage" - i.e. i don't bring work home, i don't work off the clock, i help out coworkers but i'm not trying to kiss ass either, etc.) i currently dont pay rent, but i expect to pay 750-850 a month once i move (plus utilities) splitting the rent 50/50 with my roommate. we both work full time.
I am answering all of your questions at 13:00 in the comments haha
I work at a hardware store mixing paint. I make $15.72 an hour, which is less than starting pay. If we didn't have to work for money, I'd still do this job because I love it. I feel often exploited, we are not unionized. My partner works at a competitor hardware store and makes almost $18 an hour. We don't often talk about pay, but I ask my coworkers often. I live in a three bedroom home that we rent with four people total for $2100, I pay about $500 a month. We are both part-time because our stores refuse to make us full-time, so my rent is about 1/3 of my income :)
I sell rx weed for 16 an hour. No union. Much worse companies to work for in the industry. I have 3 kids. Divorced. Barely affording a 2 bedroom apartment. I have a degree that doesn't afford me any upward mobility. I got put on the wrong medication. It kept me up for several days straight and messed up my stomach. I missed a month of wages from being on medical leave. I have ulcers and just came down with covid for the second time. I am in a weirdly positive mindset in spite of all this. Definitely feeling the heal yourself and the world vibes.
Hey Noah, these videos have been great, it's nice to watch the candid experience and see you grow as you express your inner monolog verbally.
You are great and I am proud that you are in this world.
I AM getting one of those nights where i cant sleep so i stood up and did my squats like a big girl girl :))
i don't have a job, live with my parents and get 300€ ish in subsides from my gov for being a recipient of an organization responsible for helping young people find employment etc etc etc
I am in the land of DOMS right now, getting back into working out (again). 7 days between first two workouts, due to extreme soreness and just... schedule. Then 5 days. Then 4 days. Gonna be 4 days again because I have two shows to go to this weekend and I'd like to not be a decrepit zombie at them. But starting Sunday, I'll be going to every 2 or 3 days, with nice moderate weights for a couple months, to just sort of grease the groove and warn my old joints that bigger stuff is coming.
I am at my... second-fattest ever right now, but f*** it, I'll post on IG and tag you.
To add to the whole thing about not feeling like you have much to say - I’ve realized recently that I truly am an introvert and have been forcing myself to do the things my friends typically do to hangout. I really just often prefer to be alone but then people assume I am upset at them? The same thing happens when I am quiet in a social setting - people always ask if I am ok. I don’t even have a resting bitch face haha, idk it’s weird and it sucks. I wish people could be ok with quiet.
16:30 😂😂😂 💖💖💖 Can SO relate to telling things out of order, "the punchline is in there somewhere," and then using a very specific, unique simile or metaphor. 💖👍
I have this saying. World peace is a world of people at peace within.
It's really nice that you consider all of the comments with each video. I wanted to kindly remind you that despite what you might have heard, knees over toes is fine. Everyone's anatomy is different. Everyone's flexibility in the ankle is different. There is nothing wrong with squatting knees over toes. If you experience knee pain it's likely due to week muscles around the knee. Source: Am personal trainer. You're doing so well and I love your determination.
My partner is a subcontracted mail carrier for the USPS, they make about 5.5k monthly, we pay about 2k in rent and utilities and another 1.5k probably in other expenses. Im living the trad husband life (out of a job for mental health reasons) but i make a bit of spending cash sometimes through commissions and other art projects i sell.
i appreciate these videos, it reminds me of the days in the military where my homies were literally 3 buildings away so we'd constantly hit eachother up for food, gym, hanging out, etc etc. I hate the military, but man i miss that shit for sure
This is my absolute favourite channel on RUclips rn, your videos are so calm, entertaining, relatable, comforting! my mental health has felt miles better this past week just by watching these and washing my dishes with ur videos in the back
it’s crazy how much of an impact you can make to peoples lives no matter the amount of videos or audience size u have
hopefully I’ll be able to set my channel back up soon 🤍 it’s so inspiring
i work in consulting (im sorry) and i make $175k total, before taxes. i produce ideas (?) i suppose and i hate my coworkers so we don't really talk. i work 3 hours a day tops, so i do actually feel more than fairly compensated/if anything I'm exploiting (yay). my husband is a lawyer and we are living well bellow means to save for a house and some babies eventually. we split everything almost even but he makes more so he does pay a little more sometimes.
I am a resident property manager for a self storage company. I live in an apartment on site and don’t have to pay the rent, water or electric. The non resident managers make $15/hr and I (resident manager) make $10/hr. Of course this is a huge burden off me in a lot of ways, but I am now going through a divorce, so coming up on living alone is going to be a bit tough. The cost of living alone really exceeds $10/hr. I’m really just taking it one day at a time, really loving this channel as it gets me out of mental paralysis a little, gets me to be productive and do something for myself. I’m doing my best to eat healthier and lose some weight, and just generally take care of myself better, so this channel has helped so much with that. I hope you keep doing it for as long as is conducive for you! 🖤
If you dont mind the slightly expensive initial investment, a pair of gymnastic rings open a whole new door of bodyweight exercises. Ive used them for pullups, rows, pushups, dips, curls, leg raises, ab rolls, squats, hamstring curls, they are superbly useful, durable, and portable. You can get wooden ones for $40, and they last for years (you can sandpaper them if they get too smooth for example). Be cautious with them (because the rings move in space, they are inherently unstable especially for pushing exercises) but they are by far my favorite way to work out. For me, a lot of pulling exercises like bar pullups irritate my elbow, so the rings ability to move and your ability to rotate your grip is very joint friendly. You can hang them off a tree branch or really anything youre comfortable doing pullups on, I used to do weighted ones on the back of a staircase for example.
Edit: I wouldn't recommend metal rings because poorly made ones can cut your hands + feel uncomfortable, I haven't tried other materials.
🗣️🗣️HALO 3 FORGE MENTIONED🎉🎉🎉
18:38 Usually I have a stock pile of monologues I’ve had that I utilize when I don’t have anything to say, like I either cut to the chase and ask something really pressing, or I’ll be like “yo I really hate xyz” and that usually causes the person to ask more about it. Boom, a convo 😎
I work in a research lab and get paid abt 23/hr which I think is kind of fair but a lot of it goes to rent because I live in a big city so it really isn't much at the end of the day. Not unionized but a lot of people here are affiliated with universities that I think are unionized? I'm lucky because I do data acquisition and analysis so I see my labor at the end of the day and it's used for something thats generally beneficial?
damn when he said i feel like i’m interviewing my dates trying to get them to start the conversation, i felt that. i’m always asking people probing questions and it’s exhausting bc at some point, i realize they’re just not going to return any of my questions. they’ll keep talking about themselves until they’re bored and i guess it’s on me for not talking about myself voluntarily…
I'm an organic farmer in NorCal. I grow carrots, beets, cabbage, onions, and potatoes. All cold crops. I get paid $16 an hour after receiving a raise. It's extremely grueling and hard work but incredibly rewarding. I'm extremely lucky with all of my coworkers who are all so kind and accepting and act like a 2nd family. And the place I work is breath takingly beautiful. It's a job I think I'll never want to leave. Even if I will be dirt poor forever. 😅
I love this videos noah, keep it up
I’m a 36 year old mom of two, I’m doing a PhD and work as a departmental assistant for €7k a year and supplement that with Forest school work during the holidays. I’m in my final year so I hope next year when the kids are older that I find a part time teaching position. My husband is the bread winner for now, and I’m the child minder and household runner. It’s busy but I’m hoping it pays off in the long run and I like the flexibility and being with the kids while they’re young.
I like your content as it doesn’t make this adhder feel bad about the boom and bust cycle of my organisation!
the yawn break is so real
I'm loving this channel so much. Thanks for the company. Also this is a lovely little garden, hope you can show more of it!
Put a towel around that steel beam. Pull on the towel as Handles. Love your videos.
I don't feel like I am getting compensated fairly mostly due to the cost of living. If my cost of living was lower, then I would feel like I was getting compensated appropriately. Not participating in the capitalistic slippery slope of buying, throwing out, buying again has helped. But there is no way around it sometimes. We are being set up to fail constantly.
Hell yeah, quality content! Thanks!
Hi Noah! Delighted to have discovered your cleaning content. I work as a barback & have been trying to become a bartender at the same restaurant for a year now. I make 16/hr plus 45$ on Fri/Sats. I have my bachelors in Film and studied screenwriting, directing & editing. I couldn't get a job in my industry bc I graduated right before covid. I..... feel overqualified for my current job, even though I enjoy it & have a great work environment, I wish I was working in a writers room or on a tv show but I cant even become a bartender at a restaurant. Ive been feeling frustrated lately, all I want to do is travel the world & write for a living, but my entire industry just got off of a strike, and Im not living in a city that has a lot of access to the film industry. Im kinda stuck at the moment,
Thanks again for these videos, I have a semi biweekly stretch routine I do for my sciatica, this was very helpful to figure out how I can add some more to my exercises.
in response to your questions, I work at a rock climbing gym! my primary job is to teach kids how to rock climb and belay (all ages and abilities, so my teaching ranges from "move your leg up" to "I want you to heel hook") but I also run birthday parties. I wish I made more, but I guess it is above min wage (although I work in Mass so there’s a huge tax cut). More recently I’ve been feeling taken advantage of and my coworkers are urging me to talk to our manager about cutting down on the amount of classes I teach (10! which is too many!). Thanks for the video/sorry for complaining
im like 18 and work a part time job as a delivery driver at dominos for 25 dollar an hour . all my coworkers are like insanely well treated for what is basically fats food. everyone feels so genuinely supported by our managers its awesome and like the pay is alright for what isnt a super long term career. im not paying rent or anything yet soyeah
I'm a high end cabinetmaker who makes less than my peers who own houses while I struggle to pay rent (which is roughly a third of my salary). No union. The only person who would benefit from a union is me, seeing as how they all have the perks of being there for 20+ years while I've been there 9. My SO works part time but is almost done with school, so hopefully I'll be able to leave this job to something less exploitative and to a place where I'm not making stuff only rich people can afford
I think you’re freaking hilarious!!! I love your content.
isn't the instruction to put the mask on yourself *before* your kid first so you can take care of them?
keep indomitably human spiriting, it's inspiring, kinda like electromagnetic induction you know? (edit: or like when you scratch a dog and their leg starts miming scratching? I'm the dog in this allegory)
The commentary during the work out is a mood 😂 half the salary goes to rent, less than 1.5k. Partner does work. And i forgot the rest
just wanted to say thanks for being so honest with yourself in what you make; its really nice to feel somehow connected to someone being just gentle and understanding and actually caring.thank u for the reassurance, the giggles, and the smarts..and the workout xx (also im 24, a barista/taking some classes post-grad, and about 99% of my cash goes to renting my room :)))
I prefer this than your main channel.
Hi Noah, thanks for these videos seriously. I play them when I'm doing my workouts and it makes me feel less alone. I can understand why you'd feel insecure or embarrassed about rambling but I think it reveals how genuine you are even if it feels silly !!!
i believe that knees travelling over your toes being “bad form” in squats has been debunked. as long as your knees follow the same direction as your toes (rather than buckling in or out) deep squats are perfectly safe and utilize your full range of motion.
im lovin this channel
The format is fine. Makes me wanna make my own honestly.
Hey these vids genuinely help me get stuff done thank you
dude genuinely working out to this is amazing. really inspired me to pick it back up (literally)! Much love
Perfect timing I was just about to start cleaning up
So I was bedridden for a few years. IMO working out is just as if not more important as a disabled person, it just needs to be catered to each persons needs and focused on wellbeing rather than "results". If that means different methods, different equipment, physical help from others, different expecations, its still working out and its still bettering oneself. So I equate physiotherapy efforts with working out. Sometimes for me doing the chores is also working out. And sometimes I do more traditional working out. For me, its the intention I put into the movement and facing a realistic physical challenge in that moment.
I work as a nurse in the uk, I went on strike 2 years ago for better working conditions and better pay, it didn't go as planned, we had a small pay rise and bonus but it wasn't what the union originally wanted, I'm part of a union too. I work part time because of my health, so each month I earn around, converted to dollars $2,786.75 which includes over time, night shift pay and weekend pay and after I've paid my taxes. 10 years ago this wage would've been nice but with how expensive everything is, housing, food, electricity and gas, I just about get by each month. I wish I could work full time again but I'd be sacrificing my physical and mental health. Nursing is tough and working 12 hour shifts is brutal. The doctors are still striking and their union is still pushing the government but I hope things get better for all of us.
oh fuck yeah noah upload i was literally just binging this channel . also typed binging as binching. nice
I work in legal services and make about $50k a year and live in the DMV area, so it doesn't go very far.
No union, but I hope court reporters form a union, it would help them a lot but it is a right leaning job sector.
I wish I earned more, I manage a team of about 70 contractors and manage hundreds of legal proceedings per week. I stay cause it's comfortable, I WFH 99.9% of the time and it's a pretty flexible job with a good team around me.
I live in a 2/2.5 townhome and pay $2,200/month with my husband and old dog It's a very good deal for the area.
Besides that my goal is to read more this year. I used to read so much and get lost in it and now as a whole ass adult it is hard to get started.
I did some food prep that I've been procrastinating on doing while listening to this. Being productive while someone is being productive is productive....productive. proo..duuuuck...tiiiive. weird word being weird.
I'm a motion designer living in a big city. I feel like I make a decent amount but people in my field think I don't make enough. There's a pretty constant pressure to make more, be bigger, etc. But I'm happy where I am. At least until AI replaces me.