I Quit My Job 

Been watching this dude since he was doing his A-Levels 👏🏽

Growing Up With Jake Wright...

You'd make a good teacher.

Last time i was here...you barely graduated Cambridge...ive been living under a rock for a long time

Good luck Jake, I hope the risk you've decided to take goes well for you and you end up working at the new job with those 5 things all met ;)

Jake is low key the most inspiring youtuber out there

Wow, that is a big step. Thanks for sharing it with us. Jamie Ped Vlogs went through some similar changes a while back. I admire your and his ambitious natures. I sort of fell into a job that turned into a career more than I had planned for it. I quickly ended up leading the software development side of things. I choose the platform and tools we use. I design and implement all the features. I have free time for R&D to experiment with new technologies. It is a small company and have a significant and growing equity stake in the company. This keeps me pretty well anchored. I probably could have made more money if I had moved around earlier in my career. However I have a lot of latitude to shape things where I am and have a literal feeling of ownership over things. I don't think I would have done things differently for myself. In my own time I keep trying to learn new things by experimenting with micro-controllers as a hobby. I just started learning assembly for the PIC. It doesn't have an immediate practical use for me, but it is just fun to explore things on a low level. I wish you very well on your new job. I am excited for you. When the time is right you should consider doing a live stream with Jamie Ped Vlogs talking about employment transitions - from school to a first job and then from job to job. I think something like that would have real value to your older audiences as well as young people who will one day be making those transitions. Jamie Ped Vlogs would be an excellent person to collaborate with again and I think he has a very good perspective on this subject matter. He tried a few jobs before finding one that made him happy. He seems to have done well for himself.

your quest for personal development is admirable i must say. And thank you for teaching me how to study for my computer science exams. learnt so much from you

Good luck Jake! I totally agree with you, life is too short, and you have to take risks.

Jake, I've done the exact same thing several times in my life, willingly leaving absolutely dream jobs that others would kill for, to get my life and freedom back. Never have regretted it. Best wishes!

"Life is too short to take the easy option" - so profound Jake! I want to get this framed

Good for you Jake. Its exciting to see a young fella launching out into the world of employment and change and .... life :-) Best wishes for an exciting and successful move.

Hahah, we are in the same situation! My current job doesn't allow me to improve anymore and it has become stale and boring. I don't get any sense of accomplishment anymore. I feel like everyone around me is improving and actually getting somewhere, while I stay in place. I just cannot live like this anymore. I will take a huge risk and quit my job. I don't know if my next job will be better or worse, but I absolutely need to make a change in my life! Thank you for inspiring me do take a step in the right direction!

Quitting your job is a brave move, but your thinking and reasons for moving resonate with me. I also love how clearly you've articulated the 5 things which are important to get out of a job. It (and your approach to life in general as I've seen over many vlogs) tells me that you've got your head on straight, and that you'll do great no matter what happens. All the best! P.S. If you could talk about your thinking / reasoning behind big / difficult decisions (like this - in the future as applicable) that you might come across, that would be awesome. Your clarity of thought is like a nice best practice guide to life :)

Some good words of wisdom!!! This is the first time Jake didn't put the "Cambridge Compsci" at the end of the video!!

Good move, Jake! We should all be taking more calculated risks to challenge ourselves. :)

Good luck with the future Jake. A talented guy like yourself won't have trouble finding work.

My first software development job has made me think about quitting the Industry altogether. I liked learning about all the CS stuff during my degree but I've also been doing high performance sports stuff during it. The new job is just so one dimensional. I go to work and sit at a desk for 8 hours 5 days a week. That physically cannot get me where I want to be. I feel like it's dragging me down and holding me back from what I really want to achieve in life. As good of a job as it is, it just isn't offering enough non-cs related personal development. There's lads in my job who love coding and that's cool for them they get to do it every day and have a great time. I'd rather be putting that kind of time into one of my sports though. The job is good for money etc, but it just makes you feel so bad about yourself every day. I don't even feel like a new company would really be much better either as I do get to swim on my lunch breaks here(which is somewhat of a compromise..?). Yeah anyway, just can't believe I spent 4 years doing this degree rather than putting it into qualifying for the Olympics or anything else like that you can think of.

Good luck Jake. I've been watching your vlog since you were at uni. Wishing you have a good life ahead. I believe you can pass everything through very well. Keep fighting!

My situation happens to be a bit similar. Two or three out of those five points are not ok at the moment. I've probably needed to see this today. Thanks and good luck to the new chapter! :)

Wow, big step! Can't wait to see what you do next :D Good luck!

Okay, so this is a big step. You are wise to have a plan B, namely the position in September which still may pan out, but still. With your five point evaluation, re: work ethics, stick to your guns. You are a bright young man, and your future shines brilliantly ahead of you. My advice, since you are free-lancing, pick up more assignments, and on branding yourself. I speak first hand. It's great.

I'd say the most important things in order of most to least are: 1. Work/Life Balance 2. Environment/Coworkers/Manager 3. Money and Benefits 4. Interest 5. Maneuverability in the company

Comforting to know I am not the only one and thought the same way. I just quit my job that I have worked for four years in environmental consulting. I was sad when I gave my resignation with the same reason; after my two weeks ended I was glad that I left even if this decision doesn't turned out right or sound to others. It was becoming difficult to get up in the morning and my weekends were wrecked thinking of upcoming projects. I have job lined up that will start in a few weeks. Sometimes being jobless is better than doing something that disheartening. Everyone is allowed to change his or her heart.

Best of luck with the new job!

“Life is too short to take the easy option” - what a saying! You did motivate me!

Thanks for the truthfulness about what you do and what's going on with you now, you inspire alot of people for doing this vlogs about you. God bless!

Jake you look really well! Excited to see what the future holds for you- make sure you take us on the journey!

I'm in the same boat brother. Been with my job for two years and it's been good to me, but it's time to move on now that I've graduated. It feels so wrong to leave a comfortable situation and jump into the unknown, but I know deep down it's the best decision for myself. Subscribed.

I really like your idea of escaping the comfort zone. It happens to everyone and you might be that small amount of people who are actually brave enough to do it.good luck

Happy for you. You seem to know what you want and that's the most important thing. Keep growing!

Fuck. I'm a junior dev ~3 years out of college about to put in my 2 weeks for the first time in less than 24 hours. You bet your ass this video was inspiring. Good luck, hope everything worked/works out.

Good to take that risk! You will be proud of urself, trust me. The best decision i made was when I quit my first job. It still makes me feel proud of myself for taking "the risk" and not settling for easy money but unwanted job.

Good luck to you...

Good for you ; good luck for the next step in your career

Good luck jake! Its always nice to improve and search for new horizons. Stay smooth.

Goodluck in whatever you will be doing in the future. Hope you will find enjoyment in it (:

It is a serious step that you have taken. Good luck at your new working place in September!

Wishing you great success

I quit my job and finished my notice period today. This was my first job out of college.Yes it's definitely a scary process. But need to take the risk.

Spot on Jake, job for me is how important my work is to society, pay and learning, above everything else (including enjoyment).

man i loooove your channel but please upload more frequently pleaaaase

Saw your "Learn Docker in 12 Minutes" video. Great work. Then I saw this!! I am sure you will do well! Risk of not taking a risk is a Risk!!

All the best for the future Jake. We're all behind you!!

Good luck!

Good luck in whatever you do next. And don't worry, any employer would be lucky to have you. God knows that leaving my previous job was the best thing happening to me in a long time.

Straight out of Uni, money is important, but becomes less and less important as things go on. In fact I'd argue its the least. If you love what you do, and stick with it, challenge it (maybe more that 2 years) then you become valuable to the company and the money will come. Less portable values, but more valuable.

Go on Jake lad, gamble ......i like that, good luck.

You're so inspiring. Watching these videos is really motivating me to really focus on life.

Much luck to you Jake! In just in a few short weeks, I've learned a lot from watching your videos. Thanks my friend!

Super proud of you Jake! excited for your new ventures, all the love ❤️

Do your thing mate, you will go far in life.

Good on you mate. Will be starting my new job in September as well. Good luck!

That's a good food for thought. You've made me reflect about things. I hope everything works out for you.

I spent 4 years doing the same kind of front end work at a company I really should have left after at most 2 years and believe me once you have these sorts of doubts they only get worse. Worrying you might stop learning turns into being very aware that you aren't learning and it's awful. You definitely made the right decision.

All the best . . Don't forget to upload new learning videos . .

all the best for your next adventure mate

good luck, I look forward to following you into the future.

Wishing you good luck Jake! Can't wait to see what you're going to work on next (-:

All the best for your coming future job, Jake!

Wish you the best. Keep searching keep improving. Don't settle stay hungry.

Did that happen today or 1 year ago?

Good luck with your new job and hopefully the risk is worth it!

Keep it up man u will become greater for believing that u deserve better And take the risk

Well done Jake! I think it isn't worth it working for something that provides you less happiness, less knowledge and experience.. i hope everything ends up as planned.

Nice video...I hope the best for you and your future

Luv your vid's and this one in partic' You're at where I was 10,000 yrs ago. Been in IT since I was 18. (Computer Programmer, but get paid more for the same work when you call yourself a Software Engineer.) Programming jobs all over my native London. I also changed jobs every 1-3 yrs. (I liked the challenge of getting another job. I'd even go for interviews for fun with no intention of taking the job to see what they'd offer...weird eh?) Then someone was recruiting for coders for Silicon Valley, CA. I was 28, so went along to the hotel to see what was up. Anyway, 3 weeks later, I was flying into San Francisco Airport. Since then, worked all over the Bay Area and travelled throughout the US and Canada, visiting every darn place you can think of, even towns with one traffic light and one motel. Tons of opening in the SF Bay Area if you fancy working in the US for while.

I wish you good luck, Jake!

It's midnight over here now, so I can't watch the video now :( But all the best Jake! :) I've only started watching your videos after my 'A' Levels last year and within this short time it's clear to me how smart and adaptive you are as a person!! :) All the best for the future, I'm sure it shall be a blast, and if for the moment all seems low, remember that the cold winter is a mere prequel to warm and glorious spring! Good luck! :)

Go Jake!!! We are all here for you!!

Like the old addage goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained! Good Luck on the new job!

This is the reason why I'm working hard at my A-levels. I don't want to do a menial job for the rest of my life. Hope everything goes well for you!

You're very well spoken, really enjoyed what you had to say.

You're a startup guy. A problem solver. An entrepreneur. Personally I believe you will only be truly happy creating your own business. Final bit of advice... most startups fail, BUT... the trick is to keep trying, even when your first business ideas fail.

life is too short to take the easy option love this line all the best Jake

Good luck Jake💪🏽you've always been my inspiration🔥

Good move! Take the risk - you're at the right time in life to take more risk. It's much harder to take more risk later when you have more responsibility.

All the best, man.

sees title *no way* lol thought you were "clickbaiting" Good luck with the new job in a few months!

Good luck! Still upset you didnt swipe right on Tinder when you were last up north :(

Thanks for posting this video right now my job has me working with a scheduler tool and some basic vb. Net and I had the same thoughts

Good luck, man! 🔥

Cant wait to hear about his new Job!

Thank you for this video. Helped me as a recent graduate.

Good luck in the new job! I'm sure it will go well :-)

I just finished my work experience at a tech company in Manchester and now you've quit your job at Graze, so that's cool (I guess). :P

Good on you Jake! You are spot on!

good luck jake!!

best of luck .. best speech for over a year of my life :)

great videos! and best of luck

Man, I liked that. You seem to be very careful and smart about your decisions. I wish I could be like you. By the way, I'm in a very similar situation, however I took the easier way. 😔

Just found your channel. Fellow compsci. Love your videos, keep it up please :) P.s. good on you for moving forward. You'll be fine. Patreon maybe?

I feel the same but PEOPLE SAY No so hard to FIND work you need to STAY and i feel i wanna do MORE in My life just like you

Good luck mate!

Make sure you have read the small print of your employment contract as it may be that you cant work for a competitor within a certain time frame....if they take the piss and expect you to complete a 3month notice period ..go on the sick for stress get a docs note.

2 years is a normal time to start looking for a new job! Can you give any hints on what the new place is like? Corporate? Start-up? Industry?

Life is too short for us , so do what you want to do.

You WERE a developer lol. Get with it man GO GO!

this looks like a beginning of a great MOVIE !!! dude

Appreciate this video is quite old now, but I wanted to comment on the point you made about salary being a key factor in job satisfaction. It's worth looking into Frederick Herzberg's "Motivation Hygiene Theory" which classes salary as something that doesn't motivate, but prevents job dissatisfaction. Similarly, it's also worth reading up on Edward Deci's work on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how money doesn't meet the 3 psychological needs people have (to feel autonomous, to feel competent and to feel a relation with others). Lastly, if you're still not convinced, take a look at Dan Ariely's experiments with an Indian village or Prof Dean Mobbs work on "choking on money". Hope the new job has worked out for you.