i'm job hunting as an unemployed underachiever 🙃 

You are 100% correct - most jobs can be learned by most people in 6 weeks or less. It's only gatekeeping that prevents it.

I completely agree about "learning on the job". So many of the highest paid people I've ever met just happen to be charismatic, not necessarily super smart

The way my mind was blown in my tech job when I looked at some excel sheets and told my boss what the numbers meant, and he turned around in a meeting and said we'd "analyzed the data and recommend XYZ" truly turning what was 15 minutes of nothing work by me into some buzzy impressive BS. Honestly, this was when I realized I was doing the work, but it wouldn't be recognized because I was explaining what I did like a human instead of a patagonia fleece with an MBA. Anyway, I work in a museum now and absolutely love it. Crossing my fingers for you!

I’ve been job hunting and i just hate having to describe myself within the context of a job - it’s humiliating for me 😭

The part about buzzwords and bs terms is so true😂😂 I was so overwhelmed when I got my first professional job and entered the workforce now I straight up ask, "what does that mean?" and "could you clarify that?" and a good 70% of the time they can't lmao

I feel this so much. I set my cap to apply for 5 -10 jobs a week when I was in my first month of unemployment. Then it slowly fizzled to 3 a month bc I was so tired of rejections or companies ghosting me. And the few interviews I got led me to nowhere so i actually started to deeply think what I want to do for a job. I don't care about a career, I just want a job that's not mentally draining and that I like doing day-to-day tasks. So far, to pay the bills I had to take up teaching jobs which I dislike to my core. I have an English/Art History double major degree and there's a huge shortage of English teachers so that's all I could get so far.

As an English major who decided not to go into teaching, I have to live with this same delusion 😅 when your livelihood depends on it, most people can learn anything!

I appreciate your content so much. It's so refreshing, honest, and on point with what's going on today right now as we speak. I think you're helping people pull themselves out of the matrix, take a good look at themselves and not be afraid to sort themselves out. Btw there is nothing "narcissistic" about you. You are warm, humble, adorable and a sweet heart.

I am in charge of hiring in my lil department rn, and I totally get the struggle of tailoring resumes 😫 however on the hiring end it DOES spike my endorphins when I read an application that someone actually did thoroughly

I just had a job interview last night, one that I am fully qualified to do and I got off the zoom call thinking "I dont want to work!" 😅 But at last, I like to travel and eat sushi which both require money. I'm trying to refrain my mind and speech to say "this job is a means to an end, it doesn't have to be a passion, it just has to not stress me out." So we shall see where I end up professionally.

This video really hit home for me. I'm in my second month of job hunting, and I find the whole process so demoralizing. Thank you for reminding me to treat myself with grace and kindness during this stressful process.

The structure of the job is such an underrated aspect. I'm a double major (English Lit and Media&Comms) and my original goal was to work in either tv or the film industry. I think reading scripts and evaluating them has been the only job where I truly love the activity I was doing (ironically, I've only done it as an unpaid intern), but I realised super fast that was not the life I wanted. I am a friendly introvert with TONS of hobbies, fuck the career, I knew I could live a happily and have fulfilling life anyway. At some point in my life, I ended up in film/tv post-production and I worked with this company for almost 3 years. I knew nothing about post, but they needed one person for the back office/ops team willing to do the nights (something I have always wanted to try). And daaaamn, did I love that job. I found the perfect middle ground between a structure that worked for me (some people scattered around a gigantic building I could find and talk to if I wanted, but plenty of one-person jobs and complete control over my own tasks) and a final goal I cared about. My line of work was "below" what ends up in the credits, but I felt truly part of the process, every time I carried around a hard drive and plug it in, I told myself stuff like "wow, there's Poe Dameron in here, I'd better be careful" 😆 I knew that me doing my job contributed to the actual making of a movie (yes, perhaps anyone could do my job, but I was doing it with love and excitement and that was enough for me!). It made me really happy. Now my life is very different and my current job has mostly been chosen because of the structure (completely flexible and remote, with a very cool and supportive team) and it's working put super well. Sorry for the wall of text 🤣 job hunting is a hell of a process and not something I have found a lot of videos about, so thank you for sharing! x

My contract ends in July and I’m so scared to find a new job because I literally don’t know what I want to do. So your videos are very comforting so I know I’m not alone!

I’m a recruiter and think you have a great strategy and mindset for your job search! Being selective is a good idea especially if you have the privilege of doing so. Good luck! I’m sure you’ll find something in no time.

this INTRO IS SUPERIOR OMFG

I am in tech and I wish I could be hired based on my learning agility, but from my experience I have been told I didn’t get the job because there were competitors who had all of the hard skills.

These types of videos are so comforting for me. I’m so glad you are open about this. I recently just quit a job that I was forced into really young by my parents because of family business. But, finally leaving close to the middle of my 20’s and having no idea what to do, but wanting to change careers. You really feel like a friend, it’s so nice to hear someone else in a similar but different situation

This video came at the perfect moment! I have been job hunting for a month and finally got 2 interviews this week including one tomorrow for what look like an exciting position in a cool company! Dealing with rejection has been pretty hard but I completely agree with you and I have been applying to only jobs I really want, not just applying to any jobs blindly 🙏🏻

I absolutely loved the learning from your mom’s past and just listening to you basically gush for 3mins about your mom 💗

i love this thinking "well i could learn that and be at this job" yes!!! i feel like job descriptions make it seem like you'd need to go to college again to learn some stuff but it's all quite simple actually

I am an occupational therapy student!!! It was cool to hear you like the content of the field. USC has a great OT program and I considered applying. Anyway, I believe OT helps all, not just those who "qualify" for services. Like to me, OT is the ultimate life coach given how vast the scope of practice is and how it is evidence based. Thanks for the genuine content!!

I work for a labor union in Seattle and we have openings but I'm not sure if you'd like it. All positions are 5 days a week and most positions are 90% remote except for a few departments but those positions typically require that you have a car (there is a car and gas allowance) because you have to drive around and organize. Staff-level positions at the union are themselves unionized. Feel free to reach out if you have questions! 🙂

thank you so much for this video!! i went into a job straight out of college that i don’t really like, but i hate job hunting, so i’ve been putting off finding a job that would be a better fit for me because of that. your honesty around this topic is refreshing and i think i’ll start looking for other jobs soon ❤

This is so in tune with where I am in life omg - I left tech in the fall of 2021 and decided to spend more time in the acting/entertainment world while working part-time , but now I'm starting to think about if there's another career I want to pursue full time, so I appreciate this video so much because I think I'm kinda in the same boat and I appreciate you sharing so much!!

I’d love to see a video about how you choose which jobs to apply to/what questions you would ask in an interview to make sure it’s a good fit and has a culture you could see yourself fitting into. (As someone who’s also about to start a job hunt this would be really helpful!)

Never have I seen a more relatable video title. We all deserve a job/place where we are treated well and can grow and thrive ❤

Those intro memes I felt in my soul. Thank u for sharing this journey cause I’m on it too lol. Tech busted me up I literally cannot fathom listening to tech as a hobby. And tech influencers who make videos on how to optimize I’m like damn you are a very different person from me lol.

I've struggled a lot with not thinking I can do certain jobs, when really, like you said, the people at the "top" usually don't know what they're doing!!!! You feel a lot better about yourself when you start to realize that.

I took 8 months off, jumping back in shortly. But honestly I dont want to work at all. This time around, im going to work 3 full time engineer jobs with the goal of quitting in 3 years with no debt. I want to build my own things, do my own activities.

I quit my job before xmas and have done my applications to go back to uni, now that the initial thrill of leaving a job I wasn't happy in has worn off the fear is def settling in... I'm trying to stay positive and seeing your mindset and approach is really refreshing!

Thank you so much for this video, as someone who has just finished law school, the job hunt can be brutal especially as a recovering overachiever trying to work in organisations instead of the law hustle. will for sure use your one job a day as my standard. Keep it up and all the best!

I don't think that's narcissistic at all. Once I started my job, I realized real fast I could have done it years ago because all you really need to have is the willingness to learn. It's both annoying and encouraging as who is also job hunting and trying to pivot career paths. And I'm right there with you in having to stop just applying for jobs I could learn or get and start figuring what I actually want to do. That feels like the hardest part! Thank you for this video. You described what I was feeling so well!

I’ve been working retail for 2 years now and just stepped down from full-time work to part-time after the craziness of the holidays and seeing few improvements with my depression. Ngl, you were low key my inspiration. I’m hoping to pivot and start looking for full-time work that isn’t in retail in March. All of it seems very daunting, I’ve definitely grown to feel comfortable in retail. So anything outside of that feels really scary. But at least I’m comforted by knowing that you’re also going through the same shit. Excited to hear about the rest of your journey.

So refreshing to hear! I was laid off from my data science job in big tech and decided to take time off until it makes sense for me to pick up the job hunt again. You pretty much sum up how I feel about taking the next role, I wish more people would talk about this. Good luck in finding the next thing! :)

I've followed you on and off for a few years and it's funny to run into this video now because I recently left my job in IT Change management to take some time away from work and decide how I want to refocus my career & work on hobbies. Thanks for sharing your experience, nice to know I'm not alone!

I will say, in my experience, one role that’s hard to do well is being a manager. It’s not hard to be a manager, but it IS hard to be a good manager. Most people get promoted to management roles because they were good at the specific duties of their job, not because they have demonstrated any people management skills, so you end up with a lot of bad managers. I love being a people manager, but it can also be very emotionally taxing. You often wear many hats, as a teacher, a professional mentor, a conflict mediator, a brainstorming buddy, and sometimes even a shoulder to cry on - so just keep that in mind!

I looove this series thank you so much. I'm unemployed due to moving to France from the UK with my husband and it's tough to know what the hell direction to take and feeling v alone in that so this gives me a little reassurance and guidance aha

This is soooo great!!! You are good at observing the big picture and summarizing it!!! This is truly GOLD!!! I Love it!

Super interesting cause I work in social media marketing and it’s super fun but the thing is I’m quitting cause social media marketing is 24/7 like if you have the passion for it, go for it but if you want a job that never ends even after hours and on the weekends, social media marketing is for you!

I feel you. Got a new job at the beginning of this year which seemed to be a dream job for me, but sadly it became a totally different job once I started working there. I quit during my try-out time and now looking for something new. Curious to see more of your journey! Thanks for making this video, needed this during my job hunt 🙂

This is so so helpful, thank you. I am a few weeks into my job hunt and just feeling like I am wandering aimlessly right now, getting so so intimidated by those dang cover letters/do I really meet the qualifications?, etc Thank you for uploading this

I love your channel so much. I found your yt a few months ago and have binged watched all of your videos since. I relate to so much of what you talk about especially in regards to the shift you've made from being an over-achiever to now anti-capitalist. Not that I've ever been an overachiever myself but can still relate to the sentiment. I have especially love your oversharing in Seattle series. Please let me know if you are ever in Sacramento I would love to meet you in person!!

This video came at the perfect moment, thank you for that! It's so good to know that I'm not alone, that this is not only in my head. I can relate to almost everything you said. I've been struggling with my professional life for a while now and while I'm currently employed, Im job hunting with the same mindset: trying to find a job that I really like and feel connected to. My anxiety is screaming at me because it feels like I'm not going anywhere, I'm never gonna find it (or if I do, never gonna get hired by it), and I'll never put my life on the right tracks, move forward, get settled etc. So just to hear you sharing your journey so close to mine is very comforting (specially cause I've been here since my preppy style!!! haha). thank you! and good luck 🤞

looking for work is definitely top 3 anxiogenic activities. i got fired from my last job of 4 years in september last year, because of under-performing (which is partially my own innate flaws AKA mental illness, and part not being motivated at all to work because i was lowkey bullied by coworkers and managers all my time there). i start a new job next week and hopefully it's a good enough fit that my mental illness is only a minimal hindrance in my performance - during interview they made sure to declare that doing the bare minimum will not be acceptable.

I needed this video right now!! I am in the middle of looking for jobs and i totally agree with the demoralizing aspect of job descriptions. I’m trying to do two jobs a day 😢 but if I hit one I’m proud of myself. Best of luck in your job search! I know we will both find our right places. Also it’s funny how similar our thinking is in this process. I just stopped the spray and pray approach and I hope it pans out

I’ve only been watching for a few months but I really love your videos. It’s nice to see someone talk about this stuff but who comes from someone who shares a similar perspective. There aren’t many leftist lifestyle vloggers that talk about life stuff and it’s just really refreshing. Thank you for sharing your story and I love what you said about job titles. Being on the job hunt can be very demoralizing, so focusing on companies/institutions that share your values is huge. I wish you luck and hope you can find a coop or a unionized job that meets your needs. Stay awesome 💖

Can confirm based on my own job(s) past and present, you can for sure figure out most of these jobs on the go.

The way leadership in any field is full of people who just use buzzwords and bs to get to the top! I work as an admin assistant for a nonprofit and the leadership in the agency partnership that I support are often times just using language to seem like they know what they’re saying. Clearly they have somehow bullshitted their way into leadership roles. I fully agree that almost anyone can do anything if you have the willingness to learn, being adaptable is so important!

Just as a heads up, vision insurance is STUPID cheap (I'm in the industry) so if you really gotta do it, just get that alone at least for now until you are "with job" haha

the beginning of this is how i'm feeling (2 months into lay off) 100%. My heart hates the idea of even applying for a job, better yet getting one. Meanwhile my bank account and ability to live freely is cursing me out every day.

lol FACTS on the you CAN do any job. I also learned 99.9% of what I needed to know on the job and came in with like 0.01% of what I needed to know lmao will keep you updated if I hear of any job listings with said criteria!!

Hey! Recent graduate from Seattle Tacoma area here. Your videos are great. I’ve been an overachiever my entire life and I’m trying to find a way to chill lol it’s definitely a process.

Something about you calling project management just "a bunch of frameworks" is so funny because yeah you're right

If you feel passionate about doing something, then you’ll learn to be great at it. It sounds like working in big tech isn’t doing it for you. Maybe something smaller/more local/with a more tangible impact would have more appeal for you. I don’t know. I have a mood disorder so even though I managed to scrape by in most of my jobs, I just eventually stopped wanting to do them, and that’s not the sort of attitude they want in an employee. Even I would fire myself in that situation. SO yeah , I’m still figuring it out too.

My first ever job was with my city government's Comms department. I ran the city's central social media, trained department heads in social media (for like, the parking team/ parks dept/ etc) & helped the Comms team with other things, like promoting the local arts festivals, back to school stuff, etc. I feel like that type of role would resonate with you? Local gov is very community focused, and most are unionised / offer flexible working ☺️ the pay isn't good but the benefits (dental, medical, etc) are usually great!

I've been job hunting for almost 2 months now and it gets to a point where it feels like everything is stacked against you. I've had a couple of interviews but no offers which sucks a little bit more. I try to pace myself. Apply for 3 today, 1 tomorrow, maybe 5 the next day or none. I try not to apply when I'm feeling depressed or just over everything. I don't have the motivation anyway. But i'm slowly getting out of a depressive episode where i went a week without applying to any jobs and i found this video. It feels like right timing to get back on it. 😅 Thank you!

that intro 🤣🤣

Also consider a local coworking space for a remote job- I love mine, and as a extrovert working remotely, it's been so beneficial for my work life balance and mental health

I'm 33 and thinking about my next gig (since my current one [also in tech] is ... aggggh), and your "why I won't be going back to big tech" section hit me like a ton of bricks. VERY INCONVENIENT but also thank you

I highly suggest you look at employee-owned companies. I think if you feel you were overworked and undervalued at your previous job it might be a good fit. The pay is usually a bit less but the benefits are high and employee satisfaction is usually top notch as well

You are such a great fit for higher Ed! You can do anything in corporate in higher Ed but it has a great mission

Absolutely. I always quickly figure out all the jobs I have had! I am a quick learner and I take direction and I am very curious.

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

I started watching your videos when i was getting ready to go to college and was so hopeful for the future and now im in a similar place 😭😭 its rough out here

I hate the posturing of job hunting! Tailering a resume is the worst because I have to convince you to allow me to make you money?? It doesn't make sense lol. It's so artificial but such is the nature of working. Can you talk more about how you avoid being pigeon holed and how you were able to talk about your transferable skills? I have worked customer service for over two years and when looking for a change, I keep getting told to try something closer to the experience I already have. I stopped my job search to focus on building skills but I'd love to hear you speak more about the tactics you use to convince people you can do a job you've never done before (but you know you can do because we all have Google). Just a suggestion 😊. I appreciate the videos!

Why is this still so much more than I would do? I recently got a job that I love, but I was only applying to maybe 3 jobs a week. It took a couple months, but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. I would be so burnt out if I was applying to jobs every day.

I've had the same experience breaking into the workforce with it being nowhere near as serious as I thought it would be, and I work in public service. The thing with public service is it's like the Hufflepuff house from Harry Potter - you have the people who are caring and want to help others, and then all the rest that couldn't get jobs anywhere else. And tbh, I think a lot of management is made up of "the rest" because they last the longest (bc they don't stress) and people who really care burn out and end up leaving bc they are the only person in their own proximity taking things seriously.

Have you noticed that we graduated from a certain field and then we end up in a different job that barely has any relation with our studies, or sometimes never. I mean not all people like that but at least me.

Ahh that job rant and competency tied to titles was so good. I noticed the go-getters liked to make the jobs sound super tech-y and near impossible without their involvement. But really it’s not that bad lol.

i love ur attitude because genuinelyyy you can learn most "soft skills" jobs in like 3 months top. i'm interning in a sales dept rn and i'm doing a lot of things that i was never trained for and it's totally fine. i was scared because im very messy and disorganised in my life but turns out managing other people's schedules is quite easy and fun. one girl started working here a year ago she barely speaks english, mind you we're from a small country so none of our buyers speak our language and all of the deals are negotiated in english. they hired her because she was there when the position was freed, kinda batshit!! last year the govt didn't have enough teachers so they would just hire anyone with a masters degree and give them 2 weeks training and off they go teach K-12. i was kind of disappointed by my masters but tbh i can do such a wide range of things and even teach with it so i'm not too worried about the future

I work as a travel nurse so I'm sure I probably change jobs more often that the average person, but I kinda enjoy submitting resumes and interviewing for jobs.

"he got fired" me: *chuckles*

i'm a soc major I can relate. If i didn't have existentialism and my fighting arts I'd be lost. got laid off when the lockdowns started from a job I was at for 4 years and have been in a job limbo ever since.

Im in Tacoma and work for the tribes. Lots of data/tech jobs and def at least some in-person work. Might be another avenue to explore in terms of environmental work.

I’m also in Seattle and looking for a new job 🫠 this video made me feel so seen lol i’m finding it really hard to find a company in Seattle whose mission i actually care about

So much truth to what you’re saying. I’ve worked as a Motion Designer for about 10 years now for like 6 different companies, 3 being tech companies (yeah I bounce around a lot). I have one of the few jobs in corporate that’s truly really difficult to learn. And I don’t say that to be full of myself, it’s just one of those things that takes a long time to get good at. But I’ve always said to anyone that would listen, I can learn pretty much any job if I need to. Most corporate positions are kinda BS to be completely honest. I even feel that way about my roll as a motion designer. Basically just creating a whole lot of nothing for no reason. I’ve been contemplating a career shift for a while now because being a creative in the corporate world is driving me insane and taking a real toll on my mental health. I know the grass is always greener on the other side, but I want a job where I don’t have to constantly be churning out a from scratch digital product like an animated video. Still don’t know what I want to switch too, but I’m working on it.

Cracking up that you called the people at the top 'bumbling idiots' bc I call them 'blundering dunderheads' hahaha loved this sentiment Also unless you have nothing else to do, 1/ day is a lot!!! My goal was 3/week and I felt like an overachiever 😆

You never disappoint. This was a wonderful conversation to sit in on!

she reading my inner feelings and thoughts..

As someone who's an extrovert but who's been working remote for a while I JUST FIND THIS REASONING SO RELATABLE!! It's weird bc all my friends are introverts so I feel like I just adopted their reasoning from trying to work from home as much as possible. But I'm just not as happy that way, I think its not right for me.

my corporate job at a big retailer is like actually draining all my joy and i’ve been looking and applying for a while now for something else. idk it’s such a hard thing the job search

Im looking for my first post-college job now in corporate New York as an architect. I’m definitely nervous and the whole process has been super annyoing. I’m waiting on offers and it’s making me a little crazy.

Yep! I was an art major in college, so once graduated I had a lot of unrelated day jobs as I worked on my art career at night. Most jobs are bullshit. If you went to college, no matter what major, and any college at all, you already have the capacity to learn a new job in a matter of months.

I like how you have your savings account scenario

If your job is a non-technical, i.e not engineering, trades, doctor, accounting, you can quickly learn the skills. Unfortunately, these jobs don't pay as well and you're more expendable because you can be easily replaced.

we all can george santos our way in for getting jobs.

This makes me feel better at looking for jobs in Seattle now 💀 even if layoffs are happening. Anything is possible.

I think you can apply to work at People First or More Perfect Union, although they’re usually fully remote positions

At first I thought you said "fish" insurance, and I was sooo confused for a sec because I'm like ppl be out here getting pet insurance for their fishes??? Then turned on the CC, and realized you said "VISION" insurance lmaooooo. I'm still cracking up over it, just wanted to share lol xD

Working part time at a grocery store while looking for full time jobs and it sucks. I'm seriously considering just talking to my manager about going full time at the store, im already getting good hours and better pay than like half of the "benefits" listed for entry level positions. It's so frustrating man.

Sounds like u would be great at product management!! And I hear ya on urself treating urself with compassion and ur perspective being warped I did a design bootcamp and they told us to apply (though most were easy apply/didn’t have company specific questions) to 8 jobs a day mon-Fri That means 40 jobs a week By the end of my 4 month job search I applied to 300 but I was still a bit hard on myself for not meeting the requirement.

you are doing soooo amazing

I'm in the same place in my career, I'm not intimidated about ramping into new roles anymore. Nothing wrong with being confident in your critical thinking abilities. I don't tailor my resume, I try to make it a little unique and general. I'm looking for a place interested in an honest version of me. If I have to load in keywords for your automated system to pick me up... Not interested in doing business with you. The QUALITY of interviews I get has risen, cause I'm being picky this job hunt.

The part about how most jobs are just about who can bullshit best is SO true. Also the part about trying to fit your essence into this company or job title every time being so tiring and gross....yep. The story about your mom btw is very common, many women do jobs without getting payed.

I’m curious to know if what you’re looking for in a new job this time around is the same as what you talked about in your “what is a ‘good’ job? do good jobs even exist?” video from a while back? ❤❤

My internship is ending in april, its a very good job, small company, all super nice, bur the remote experience has been awful… i want to quit but almost all Jobs are remote 😢 I need to socialize and hace something that helps me more active and see day light and people I feel super scared to let go of this job , but its not good for me and i dont think i can take it anymore

The more years I spend in the corporate world the more years I am like ?? Is this really real life. Lmao

I am also looking for a job. I am trying to do a career change into online English teaching. It's been a rough application process. I have worked on and off customer service retail onsite and contract writing for hobby job (not paid). At least it has ignited a spark into my self-learning of language and courses.

brand of concealer? your chapstick is a rouge? That was a simple fantastic makeup routine. The look came out great on camera. Usually, i am exhausted by the fourth beauty product promoted. 😊i would consider buying that concealer.

I’m getting ready to leave a decently paying job to teach abroad. So I’m taking a pay cut! I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing or not. 🤣 However, I really want to experience something different.