A Highly Sensitive Person's Career Path (It's not what you think!) 

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Hi Michael! Fellow HSP here. You have a great way of presenting how HSPs experience the world, the challenges we face, and how to see that who we are is precious and that the world needs us. Congratulations! I'll be back for more. I discovered the "world" of HSP just a few years ago and it has allowed me to reframe my entire life and given me clarity on my gift to the world. I now use my life to help other HSPs and "misfits" with my channel and upcoming book. (A Splendid Mess: Chronicles of a practically enlightened misfit 😉) I believe what we do is very important. The more people talk about this, the greater our empowerment, the greater the community, and the greater our much-needed impact on the world.

Whoa. I feel totally seen. I’m 38 and can relate heavily to you. I’ve worked many jobs. They all seem different but Im going to deep dive more into them to see the commonalities. In my more recent work, my mother scoffed and said, “you don’t know what to do with your life.” I get it from almost everyone in my family and friends. I didn’t stand up for myself. I want to do that going forward.

I cried watching this. I am in my 30's trying to find my way. Thank you for this

I'm 47 and I've been in a job crisis which has affected my mental health. I've lost my artistic purpose over the last 20 years and feel my time for change is over. This video has given me a little bit of hope.

I'm 23 and studying medicine.I'm struggling all the thing you had mentioned.I knew i'm highly sensitive person since i was little.Dramaticly I'm crying.Thank you for sharing your life path.I hope i build my own life and love my life.

I TOTALLY relate to the "multipotentialite" and being good at a few of them. I have done so many things in my life and have done them exceptionally well, which gets people (who really wish I'd settle on something and make money) to tell me I should definitely pursue this. But once I do something well, I want to move on to something because, even I'm good at it, I'm not passionate. Quite an interesting dilemma! It connects with what you mention about our need for integrity, purpose, and sense of mission. I think I'm getting closer to it now that I talk about HSPs!

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen about careers. I’m 24 and wanting to switch to a better paying job, but anywhere I go, at least in my home country, nobody accepts me. I wanted to switch from administrative work to hr work and I always get turned down at beginner hr jobs due to having no experience. It’s like they’re not even supportive of personal growth and change😢 I’m now questioning the whole job market in my area, because why would they be so rigid? People aren’t machines that can just magically level up in only one field. It’s actually weird that they’d need someone like that😂

I have been tense my entire adult life.

This resonates. Very nicely presented too. I've explored so much, but only in my head. I've been unable to produce any actual results, just decades of analysis paralysis. I've spent so long in a dead end, mind numbing profession that I now feel incapable and too old to change my life (I'm 47). I ignored the signs to change things around ten years ago when I was in a stronger place. All I hear from my soul is that almost everything drains me, or just feels neutral. I'm at a loss, but your suggestion aligns with what else I've been hearing and feeling lately - meditate, listen to my higher self etc. Maybe there is a path for me, but in any case I know the one I'm on isn't working.

Michael, in one video you've helped me find more clarity than a whole year of therapy has. I felt my body relax within the first 30 seconds of listening to you. I've always struggled in busy environments, had a lot of service jobs, and known my purpose was creatively diverse but been told "You're lost, that's not realistic, get a proper job that pays well and has benefits". Well, I'm carving my own path after years of suffering in survival templates where I followed others' expectations rather than my own soul. Consequently, in my 20s I felt like I was failing; now in my 30s, all I want is to live authentically to ME. You GET IT, Michael!! We live in an era where entrepreneurial success is more possible than ever. I want to cry because you've created a safe understanding space here. Thank you for your calm wisdom, sir!

Honestly, I love you for this video. Truly. From one HSP to another. You showed up at EXACTLY the right time.

when I found programming and put in the effort to learn it, which took a lot of time, I realised programming was my purpose.

I really love how there are more men getting the courage to share that they are HSP. For us, women, we often hear that we are exaggerating, all women are like that...etc. I really appreciate that more mature, emotional intelligent people are making videos to hopefully raise awareness. I want to hear more of this + the video quality is amazing

OMG, this came just in the right time! I totally feel what you are speaking about... I resonate with it ALL! I realized very early on that I dont fit the social norms of work... I tried to be a "normal" person, but my internal compass was poiting other way around. I am still trying to figure out my way... I also have a completely mixed background (Nursing and then Tourism) and I feel that I can't do the same thing for too long, or something that may give me the feeling of being pinned down or "caged". The 9/5 does not work for me. I like arts, health, spirituality, tech and I have a lot of different interests, I consider my self a very creative person, I like to paint, draw, photography and I am starting to feel the only path left for me is to become my own boss and pick things I like to do. I need time flexibility to be happy. I am of the opinion that we should work to live, not live to work...Since I am unemployed I am considering to go full Freelancer and start to invest more in my natural interests and monetize them in some way. I almost feel that this video was a tap from the Universe, to say "Hey, you are not the only one feeling this... maybe after all is good that you dont want to settle for normality" :D But still.. a little bit lost in the way xD But really cool video, gave me some extra motivation actually!

Michael you are so cool and the world needs you!

Thanks so much for this video. Been feeling like i m the only one on this planet feeling lost and confused and drained by every job. It got me into a depression i ve been battling with for years now. So glad I found this video at 35😅 It might actually really help me out. Thanks.

This is great, as i am 55 and have moved through many incarnations of work and passions. Im currently searching for the authenticity of my purpose. And I'm unemployed. I have been called so many things etc. Ive only learnt of the HSP in the last few years. All the years of feeling shame and losing my confidence that I am useless. But this gives me hope and possibility. 😊

Great video 🙌🙌 - totally needed this message today 😊😊

IThis is exactly what i’ve gone through in my life with careers. Inventing became my main satisfaction, i love it and i don’t have to compromise. However, i know with my other skills (there are many from the job search) help me to be successful at what im doing now. It started when i was 45. long process i wish was shorter.

Oh my god. Your video appeared in my recommendations and blew my mind. I relate so much to what you said and this is so relieving to see I'm far from being the only one in that case. Thank you!

Beautiful well done insightful ❤ I subscribed

Thank you, that was super helpful! ✨💖✨ I have some serious thinking to do now 💪

Thank you so much! I resonate with this so much. I am going through hard times financially, being unable to stick to one particular career path. But I am always trying to find the path like you've talked in the video. I listen to my inner self which helps me to conserve my positive energy to guide me towards my life path.

You may have just saved my life. Thank you Michael

Completely & totally incompatible with this realm .. can't wait to leave here .. 💯%

I feel seen. Thank you. Just quit my "corporate job" because of these reasons and feel blind right now.

Thank you, Michael. This made me feel very seen, and I had so many light bulb moments. I feel more confident about the things my heart and body keep telling me. Keep the content coming!

Thank you Michael, this is so helpful, Im going to watch the others you mentioned, what a blessing that I found you x

A million thanks! You validated a recent choice to leave a side hustle mentorship program that felt like a 'hustle'. I need a career that includes a sense of purpose, downtime, and emotional feelings of joy and integrity. My body got sick (the first time in five years!). I chose to follow that feeling but wasn't clear about this decision until you described it in this video. Thank you!

I really resonated with this!!

Loved this! Timely as well!

I thank God for leading me to this video & I thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. Everything you said resonates with me, it all makes sense now and I now see how all my jobs & hobbies are connected. May God continue blessing you

Home run man! Thank you for taking the time to collect, collaborate, explain this full circle. Outstanding info. I totally relate I’m 34. Never give up and be the best version of yourself. Cheers!

Amazing video truly. Different doesnt mean there is something wrong with us.

So happy I found you. Taking advantage of this weekend that I am all alone (after breakup) to start your felt sense course. Very exited to get started! Thank you so much Michael!

This video just started playing while i was pumping gas and it barely 30 seconds before i knew i was safe to watch the whole thing. I subscribed before i got halfway through the video. Great content Mike! Very rich, deeply felt, and needed.

Fantastic video, Michael. Emilie’s book was eye-opening and almost like a relief to put a word into my several skills without being labeled as the Jack of all trades. Wishing you all the best for your career and no doubt this video will help a lot of people.

I cried watching this video, Michael THANK YOU!!!!!🙏🏼

Lol, I am so going to start telling people I am a multi-potentialite if they as what I do from now on!

Thank you Michael!

WOW - I'm so glad I was "guided" to this video and to your channel. SO much of what you said has resonated deeply, to my very core. You're amazingly articulate and I was completely focused on every word you said (which can often be a challenge for me with these kinds of videos). Thanks so much, Michael. You're a true inspiration. I look forward to exploring your other videos, courses, etc. You're awesome! - SV

It has to be said that although the thought and dream of this is wonderful, very utopian and hopeful, the reality is different and. it's difficult to harness and take advantage of your own potential and skills in a brutal and gritty system that forces you to accept the first job that's offered and is willing to hire you, even though you're not suitable or fittable for that job and the forced choice will make you suffer for that job -- because according to the system, it's better to suffer suffer and make sacrifices than being unemployed because every unemployed person pays society money and they harm the society, cause inflation and price increases, cause the economic recession or whatever the politicians come up with to blame them.But thank you for your words, they comfort, warm and also soften the atmosphere in the middle of these dark times.

This is the perfect video at the right time for me. I have known for years that my path leads me to helping others (quit many a job where I would felt almost sick by doing things that didn't vibe with my ethics/approach). I've been in a job where I kinda help people through technology, and I'm decent at it, but it's not my passion and I always feel like I'm doing them a disservice by not giving my all. Been journaling lately and had recently started down my journey to become a trainer/coach of sorts to help people pursue excellence. I know that I want to walk the walk before I talk the talk though. I'll get this book and continue to put the puzzle pieces together, one step at a time and trust the process.

I can totally relate!

What an eye-opening lovely video It really has helped me understand myself more Subscribed

Omg, we are definitely of the same tribe! This was such a helpful video. It gave me some ideas to start mapping out what I want to try next, as I've been feeling stuck at a dissatisfied impasse lately. Lots of love to my fellow HSPs ❤❤❤

Thank you, Michael. I love this video - so helpful and beautifully timed. I shall use the model to map where I've been - taking stock of that is always helpful for shaping the path forward, especially since there are dreams that have stayed patiently waiting their turn... I'm really beginning to lean more into creating the future I want and I am sure I will watch this again... and I look forward to more of your content, thank you again.

This video is so helpful. I got goosebumps when listening to it. I love that you are sharing your experience and talents with others and making this subject known. I can feel your expansive energy through the video even. For so long I've felt disconnected from society, yet I've let fear hold me back to pursue my passions. Particularly, the scarcity mindset "I'll never have enough money pursuing my passions" (holistic healing/herbalism). I'm in grad school right now for a field I'm not passionate about but feels "safe". Hopefully with all of this extra time not working yet I can devote to discovering intuition and my own power. Thank you 🙏🏼

Great job!

SO helpful!

This is my first watch of your videos. I loved your energy right from the start ...... and then you said your birthday is in a few days..... Haha, me too! March 30th. :) Happy, happy birthday. Happy Easter. Thank you for this content. I have a psychology degree and have never heard of Eugene Gendlin! I've been saying, for a long time, that our systems are outdated and broken . We have a "feed the beast that is never satisfied" society, but I'd never heard the term "Empire Consciousness". Keep shining, Michael.

Dude. Loving this.

I’m happy that someone finally brought an explanation about it 🎉

I have never come across a male Hsp, at least not on RU-vid. (i am sure they exist but RU-vid never recommended their channels) btw, great video✨

Hmmmm, I think I needed this as a person with multiple interests. This "you need to focus on a single thing" was always a bit depressing to me. Subscribed, checking the rest of your content to let myself be inspired.. Thank you.

Your video sooth my nervous system after so long 🥺

Omg you have just described me. Took on many types of careers successful in all, over whelming at times, didn't think there were many like me out there. I struggle with being a HSP I can see and feel more than the average person.it can be exhausting. Sometime I wish I could turn it off. 😢

I’m 35 and have been frantically trying to figure out if I’m in the right job and what I should do next. This video put me at ease by giving my language to describe what I’m going through. This inspired an entire expansive journey of visualizing, dreaming and integrating my experience. Thank you friend 🙏

Helpful video

Whelp, this is pretty much my exact story (down to the voice acting side job, lol). Right now I'm living the Einstein approach, but I want to get to that group hug life eventually. Thanks, I look forward to following along for more, and talking about this a lot more myself ❤

I needed this.

I absolutely love ❤️ this!

Im so glad I came across this now, Im also 38, I desperately ask today for the steps i can take forward. And I know the universe guided me to this video. One Love

7:07 - Sometimes being scattered, questioning your purpose, … financial instability, finding fulfillment…, … crisis of identity, “Where do I fit in in the world?”, …lack of recognition, …pressure from society to fit a predefined role. Man that part really really hurt. 😢

our life experiences and interests will bond overtime so try to have a positive outlook to new moments that happen and will in the future

I read How to be Everything book after your recommendation. It's the best book so far on the things I've been dealing with as an HSp. Thanks you so much😊

Just subscribed. Thanks cuz I keep taking the Myers Briggs tests over the past 20 years in a silly way hoping that I will not be scored an INFJ again… but to no avail… I keep getting INFJ. I am a 61 year women with no clear career path just bounced around doing whatever I could to raise my kids with no child support. I do not seem to get along with others very well at work even though I know and keep studying social fluency and social skills with/ about psychology and body language in the work places. I have a fairly high IQ…way too empathetic and was diagnosed as Aspergers when I was in my early 50’s which seems to explain a lot. For now.. I am struggling financially to keep a low paying job in the small town I moved to. I do not have computer skills yet.

Hi Michael, finally I feel seen and heard I am 36 and heck I am deeply depressed because I am not on path I know it. I think the key is what you said about trusting our inner GPS. I don't always tune in with this I am heavy head loaded and not connected to that inner wisdom. this is so hard but I suppose only because I want it to be one way one purpose one thing but I think I should incorporate my joy a lot more and get the logic out the way. I wish there was someone to talk to to get a birds eye view. thanks for giving me permission to be everything and everywhere

INTJ HSP here, and you're resonating with my soul . I've had a number of different professional level jobs (BSME by profession). They all start out great, but around the 12 month mark I'm bored, unfulfilled, and looking around for the next opportunity. I'm at a point now where I'm just tired of changing jobs only to start towards the bottom again, which leads me to having a relatively stagnant and flat income over the last 15 years. So, I'm doing the Einstein approach. My job sucks, but I can bang out 40 hrs of work in 15 (work from home allows anonymity here) so I can focus on other hobbies and interests.

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing those last types of individuals. Have not been able to articulate my journey thus far, but now I see myself prior as a Phoenix, moving into Einstein after honing it on my passion (after lots of failed attempts). Thanks & keep it up!

Reading this comment section made me feel less alone. We're all looking for ourselves. It's ok to be lost. I'm also 37 and I'm lost. But we're lost together. You've said so many things in this video that hit the nail in the head! I don't even know where to start. But there's something you said that mame me feel really good: "Trust the process". Our bodies have all the answers. And all of those things we feel, that "feels bad", is our bodies showing us the right path, guiding us. I've been making so many discoveries lately, but the financial situation puts me in a constant fear state, and this is not ideal, I know. But I'll keep trusting! Well... thank you, Michael. And thank you, beautiful human being, who is reading this right now. You've got this. I believe in you!

Hi Michael, I resonated with this video! I just turned 34 a few days ago, Happy Birthday! My whole world shook around 33 and it entirely changed me inside-out! I am now finding my way through now. Cheers~

Yes, this video was absolutely helpful. I think I'm on the way to the group hug right now 🥰 And yes, that way wasn't straight at all 😅

Thanks Michael I totally relate to everything that you said in the video. For the last 15 years, since I graduated from uni, I have been from one job to the other one industry to another. I haven’t felt satisfied with the jobs that I have right now.as a support worker, I get a sense of autonomy but at the same time, it isn’t exactly what I want. I have been offered a job as a rehab assistant within the NHS. I’m not sure if this is this is exactly the job that I want. But I feel it will ger my foot in the door to get closer doing what I enjoy.I’m torn between whether I want to become an occupational therapist or a counsellor.both aren’t exactly perfect for me. However, as I am a trained coach I would someway somehow like to use their skills and do this as a living, I guess I am on the Einstein approach based on what you said on your video. It does kind of feel lonely at times because it feels like im the only one who feels like this and the rest of the people out there are on the bandwagon of working hard and making a lot of money. However I feel like I have to be someone who has passion to do something that makes me feel really happy and make money to what I enjoy. Thank you for this video Michael. God bless you!

@ 0:04 that's an accurate description of how my channel started

I can relate to and agree with all of this

you have no idea how much I a suffering. deep deep wound because of it. I am paralyzed while having all these dreams inside. I don't know if I will ever recover. It was comforting to watch this video. It gave me a confirmation that I am not a mistake and there are others out there who are like me. Thank you.

Thank you❤

I wonder, can one actually be incompatible with making money? Monetizing my talents/interests creates pressure and depression for me. Having regular jobs always breaks my heart and turns my brain to mush. Don’t know what to do anymore to have stability in this world.

Yes. This resonates. I'm happy that my the main income stream in my "Einstein approach" is actually allowing me to use all my skills. And my free time to get my shit together for something bigger.

Great video and you have amazing energy! This video reminds me of adult giftedness and Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration. I am curious if you have ever heard of these! I deeply resonate with being an HSP, but now learning about giftedness has brought a bit of a different dimension or perspective to it.

Thanks :)

Thank you so much

we are so lucky to live in a place/time where we can choose what we do with our days

Thanks for this video! It definitely resonates with me. My career history would not be defined as a clear upwardly mobile trajectory. I have jokingly referred to myself as a middle-aged artsy fartsy flibbertigibbet. I am starting a new chapter in my life, which includes finding a new job and moving to a new city. The one challenge I face is trying to put a decent résumé together. It’s really hard to have confidence while trying to put a positive spin on a less than focused career path. Maybe you could do a video on résumé writing for HSPs and how to have confidence with an unconventional work history.

So, it took a while to get through the video. I relate to a lot what has been said. I feel like the difficulty about it in my case is that while I have many interests, I kinda don't have a lot of interest in the things that lend itself to this sort of approach of combining many interest, like business, programming, or filmmaking. Instead I'm like interested in natural sciences, math, psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, yoga, fitness, dance, climbing, singing, theatre, fashion. I feel like I'm meant for some sort of interdisciplinary research between social and natural sciences, but academia is a shithole of work conditions and I'm around 30 with only an unfitting bachelors degree.

THANK YOU SOURCE ENERGY, THANK YOU INNER GOD.

THAD WAS KIND. ❤️❤️‼️ 13:52

I decided I can’t serve at a restaurant anymore. It is too overstimulating and the inner critic gets louuud

Hey thank you for such an interesting video. I work as a trader but I am finding it lonely as there isn't significant camaraderie, so at the moment I am working on making it part time so I can either pursue a different career which has camaraderie or just generally free up more time to pursue social activities however I think I'd value a career with camaraderie more, especially one which has a good culture of social connection in and outside (after) of work. Also I think I would value a creative career over anything highly technical. I graduated as an Engineer and although it's a fascinating and important subject I haven't found much inspiration for finding that sense of camaraderie, I know that might seem odd, but it seems that sense of camaraderie is rare. I think there are a few engineering sectors which I can envisage having a decent sense of camaraderie, for example working for SpaceX or a Formula 1 team as the mission is very exciting, but even working for these companies I have a fear that because of the technical nature and high expectations of the job it can be too intense leaving little room to wind down and socialise outside of work and also these jobs are not city based which is where most of the fun socialising happens. Working in these sectors I find makes it difficult to socialise outside of work, it doesn't offer much social flexibility/variety it seems. By that I mean anything from socialising in different locations to socialising with different people in other lines of work. So I have a list of things I'd like to see in a new career I go into: More creative than technical (but welcome the technical side too) Something which has an exciting mission to me Something which is perceived as exciting by others (maybe a little immature to have this desire?) Something which involves constant interaction with other people, preferably a diverse range of characters Something which has a good culture for socialising after work Work which is varied from day to day (not just working on one tiny thing for months which is what can often happen in engineering) Not all of these have to be fulfilled, the above is just my ideal. The main things I value at this point are the social connection and a meaningful mission.

Omg ..it seems like you are talking about my life but I have not yet found out the direction and meaning of my life

@6:40 yup this is me too, but ive called it polymath

I worked at a lavender farm, the nature aspect was very calming! It was my first job, but I noticed I got very overwhelmed from the amount of customer service. My team was welcoming, but I felt very anxious from the constant pessimism and gossiping. I was always paranoid if my team liked me or not. It was also longer than a 9-5 and during event days I felt that it was too much for me and my social battery. I really did enjoy the nature part of it, including some animals and being able to talk with adorable children, however, I constantly question if I should quit or not. I always wonder what I could find next, if simply working at a lavender farm is too much for me, then how could I work in other environments? I do struggle with anxiety as well so I try to be mindful.

I just cant do school i only did a bit college, i would work forever if it meant not dealing with others too much help me universe 🙏 know my ❤

This is meeeeee ❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you for this. I never knew there was name or group of ppl like me. I’ve just been truckin it solo, thinking this is just how it is.

I don't know where I belong in terms of job. I can't seem to find anything that fits that would also be realistic to pursue. I feel like I was meant to live in a different way, somehow. Somehow where I could look for things that were needed and make them. Somehow where I would be able to ease into a routine. Or somehow where I would be genuinely asked for help when needed. My dream and motivation has always been to create things for my dear ones, I like pleasing people I genuinely care about. I feel like the structure of work just doesn't give me what I'm looking for. I'm looking for connection through my creations, but the workforce is so specialized you don't generally get the whole process, which is generally what I am looking for.

Same story of mine 🌠❤️

I am easily triggered by even unvoice and stimulus so..i love to work with less supervision which I can create quietly in my sanctum to master my art of craftsmanship