Job Searching Ep. 8 | 3 month post job q&a, do I regret quitting? spring cleaning and little changes 

Hi friends ~ I apologize that this video took me a bit to edit. Life has been doing its thing and pulling me in all kinds of directions lately so I've also been running on low sleep and energy. If there are any minor editing mistakes, please kindly turn a blind eye 🤭Hope you all are doing well and please let me know what else you would like to see/learn from this job-searching series!

My daughter is in tech and has been out of work since the end of October. She just started a new job and she's excited for the company and potential. I agree that after making the decision to leave your job it would be a shame to settle for less than the position you really want. Hang in there. You're going to find something.

Julia, your honesty and willingness to be vulnerable in front of so many people is honestly quite refreshing

“I was on some delusional shit….” Lol. Thank you for being honest!!!!! I honestly appreciate your honesty. As an older person, I have to tell younger folks that there is real competition out there so don’t assume that you will immediately find a gig after quitting another. Find a job before quitting. You will find something. I feel it! Take care ✨✨✨

As a hiring manager in tech, every post we put up gets hundreds of candidates. Yes, it's true that the candidates who have the correct resumes for the jobs they are applying for have a higher chance of getting an interview, but also I'll point out that the quality of candidates is ridiculously strong right now. I'd really recommend that people try to be intentional with what they're applying for. I see resumes for senior roles that require a minimum of 7 years of experience and people with less than 3 applying. Going through around 400 resumes per job opening, only about 5% of them will make it to the first interview. This isn't because of volume, it's because most candidates aren't qualified for the senior roles we are hiring for. I'd imagine that junior roles are infinitely more competitive. Even if only 5% of 400 resumes make it to the next stage, there are usually 5 outstanding candidates in that pool. It really can come down to minor things that make one applicant the best vs a very close second.

Julia!! Good to see you again :) Re: the text on the screen about how it would have been easier to find this specific role that you’re looking for if you have devoted all of your past 3 months into the job search instead of also content creation: I’d challenge you to think otherwise. The reason why you’re creating content regardless of your full-time role suggests that it fulfils a different purpose/yearning of yours, and I cannot imagine switching that out for full-time job search in a way that would’ve accelerated you getting the role that you want next. Life isn’t a binary. Our “what ifs/shoulda/coulda/woulda” assume a lot about how things would turn out when that’s not how life works; when you change one variable, everything else around it does too. So go easy on yourself! Job search is STRESSFUL enough. You’re doing a GREAT job going for what you want and believing that you are the sh!t!! Simply because it’s taking the market and employers a while to discover you doesn’t negate that. 加油, I’m rooting for you!

I’m very impressed with your desire to stick it out with the job search until you find one you’re passionate about. I’m way too impatient 😊. The perfect job will come your way and you will be rewarded. I just know it :)

as a somewhat long-time viewer i could tell you're happier after quitting your job. yes stressed because of interviews but more relaxed when talking to the camera about other things. i hope you find a the job you are looking for, you've got this

I've been on the job hunt for 4 months now. This is all very relatable, shoebox apartment and everything.

You do seem happier now than before. Even if you count in the stress of job hunting, you seem lighter and more energized

Hi Julia, I started watching your Job Searching video's when I was a couple of months into the job hunt. As you know it comes in waves, some days we are really motivated while some days we are in a slump and feel hopeless. After almost 6 months, I landed a role, and so far it feels like things are falling into place! As a fellow tech girlie, I'm rooting for you! You will land on your feet, and end up somewhere better than you were before. Your videos gave me a lot of motivation when I was job hunting.

it's just so comforting to watch a fellow tech girlie follow her goals and be an inspiration for the rest of us, all the love to you

Never forget your why. The "why" is what keeps you going. You got this!

Just accepted my offer yesterday after 8 months of searching - DE not DS 😭😭 keep at it girl.

I recently quit my job, which was a dream at one point and the whole reason of every step I took during my educational and professional journey. The decision was definitely emotionally overwhelming and it scared me for months. But now I am over it and very mindful of where I go next. In fact, in the meantime, I launched a business and embarked on a content creation journey. Unfortunately, my runway for expenses didn't leave much, so I had to take another job. But, altogether, I feel like these are the right steps for my long-term goals and life. As I watching you sharing your experience, I just want to say you are brave and not alone. We deserve better, whatever that means in our terms :))

As a person who finally has a full-time job after getting laid off from a company closure, and due to circumstances lived minimally on unemployment and working part-time substitute teaching after unemployment ran out to get by for 7 months, my only advice is don't stay in a stagnate job. I did and regretted it. Did it help me? No, I should have jumped ship way earlier. But apply for these jobs you would love to work at first, then whatever else. Then after 6 months, if you run into the same issue I did and no one hires from those ideal jobs, then temporarily settle. Do you have to stay at said settled place of employment longterm? No, keep moving forward and studying. That job that's right for you out there, you just may have to settle momentarily and use that as a stepping stone to your ideal job. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers on your job search regardless. May you get employed much sooner tha i did. Lovely video as always.

Regarding the identity crisis during unemployment, I decided to introduce myself as a freelancer instead of an unemployed person". I quit my job to upskill, and I am freelancing during this period. So, I am not exactly unemployed, and I think I should really validate my efforts instead of dismissing them. In your case, I don't see why you can't introduce yourself as a RU-vidr because you're clearly a successful one (even if you don't see it as a permanent job)

One of the best videos, thanks for being raw and vulnerable❤.

I started watching your videos not for the data science or tech stuff, but because you have a very calm and soothing voice/vibe.

Used to be a rule of thumb to keep a reserve of "6 months pay" to hold one over between jobs, but I feel like that is super rare these days.

This journey is definitely relatable to me as a former Big4 Senior Data Scientist. I've been unemployed since June 2023 after a mass tech layoff. I had to sign a social media contract not to post anything so I lost my YT monetization when I stayed at that job because it discouraged me. During my last layoff in 2020, I found more success applying to 75-100 applications per day for 3 months and I sprinkled a week/weekend of relaxation time in there. I haven't done that strategy yet again but I am going to try it out this month. I was working other non-tech jobs early this year but I had to quit them to focus on my time on tech interviews. Good luck on the job search!

The way leetcode makes me so anxious…good for you for handling the surprise! It took me 9 months after quitting my job to get my current one as a data analyst, you’ve got this

The "oh nooo" after you put the roll in your mouth was so cute 🤭 you got this Julia, everything will work out!

Naturally, I just keep checking if new video came out every 4-5 days😂 I just love how open, honest and real are the job search series, a must have to watch for our gen of 20 something trying to figure out how to handle the current job market & life in general ❤

Thanks for the candid Q&A Julia! Always enjoy watching your videos and good luck in your job search!

Thank you for your transparency! Keep going and you will find the right position/company that aligns with your current stage in life! You got this!

You really do look happy, btw do not settle you'll get the role you want! Yes please do share a video of your income streams always my fave videos.

Hi from a different country! I'm currently unemployed like you and trying to go for a different work, restarting in life and i feel with you to all the struggles at been listened, be taken seriously by possible future employers. I wish you the best job offer to occur! U go girl! 😊

You are such a bright soul Julia ❤ I know the next company will be so incredibly fortunate to have you. You’re a gem in the tech industry. Thank you for bringing us along in your journey! Rooting for you in LA!! (Also that coffee spot looks so cute!! We gotta go together next time I’m in NY!!)

I think you are doing an awesome job with the posts. A lot of people going through the same thing and it’s great to have someone to follow on this journey. Thank you so much and Please take care of yourself.

People make it seem like getting a job is so simple because they only show the highlight so thank you soooo much for showing us the reality of it all! Also looooooove your normal daily life vlogs so please keep doing them if you enjoy it ❤

Beautiful Julia! Love the butter yellow cardigan on you! Appreciate your vlogs and candidness in sharing with us thru the q and a. I say don't give up on your dreams for that very specific data scientist job at your top tech company!!! You have worked so hard to get to where you are... The dedication you have to studying and learning and staying the course to find this ideal job, I know it will happen for you! Go girl! Hugs from Canada! ❤

I commented on a video of yours before saying how I was on the same boat, navigating the tech job market right now and facing rejections/rescinded offers. It took me about 4.5 months before I finally got an offer recently! So, don't lose hope, and remember to prioritize taking care of yourself in this process. Good luck

Hi julia, I am so grateful that I found your channel. I’ve been unemployed for almost a year now and I was working in engineering as well but not in tech. It has been so stressful to me that I can’t share much abt my thoughts and feelings to people close to me bcs I’m afraid that they will find it annoying of me by time but watching you being raw on the internet makes me feels seen so thankyou very much. I hope we both will find our dream job very soon ❤

Yeah, for better or worse things rarely seem to turn out quite as we envision them. I feel like you made a decision that demonstrates a high level of personal integrity and confidence for which you will ultimately find your reward. Always love your content! Do I need to say Joy of Life Season 2? All the best.

Just started watching your content and I really like it! Good to see other people being honest and showing the good but also the difficult frustrating things of life.

I just want to say that this video series of yours have made me feel somewhat better about my current situation. I've also willingly left a job back in February due to the toll it has taken on my mental and physical health. I was and still am struggling to accept the fact that I am doing this to prioritize my own wellbeing. I became a recluse and withdrawn as I face rejections after rejections, and feeling shame and embarrassed to face my peers/friends because they are "well off" career-wise. The job market has been tough - and will probably be tough for a while, and some days it gets so hard to deal with the anxiety of the unknown future. Watching you go through this with a very positive attitude is inspiring. And the happiness and carefree vibes are really showing. I hope I'll get there too. Hang in there, you'll land something so rewarding, this journey will be worth it.

Julia, three months is a very short amount of time to get a real job. If it took you three months to get a waitressing or retail job, I'd say you were doing something wrong, but for this? You're doing it right. Also, I would LOVE if you did a video on money/dates/relationship and whether culture dictates who pays for what in your relationship.

Appreciate the authenticity

Would love the budget video! 😘

hey great video. i was also DS in tech laid off last year still unemployed. i like these videos that help those of us unemployed feel less alone.

You can just take a break. Go to the Cold Spring or Beacon for hiking, refresh your self, fill your soul first before to get a new job.

I like this new segment of being outside and just getting candid with us. More of these please🙏

Hi Julia!! I have been watching you for some time now, and as an almost-new graduate who is looking for a job in tech, your videos helped me a lot (and keeps helping -and calming me down-) Regarding the last question of the employers finding your chanel, a thought popped in my mind and I wanted to share it with you: your videos, both before and after you quit your job, help people like me who aren't really in the industry yet immensely on both how to get in and what is the process like, and how the working environment is like. So I feel like if the company you wanted to work for cares about all their employers, including the ones that arent with many experience, they can see that you are a gem for these people. I cant remember if you've taken a mentor role in your previous job, but you would be perfect for it. I can understand how it can be "bad", but there are also so many goods to it. So please dont be discouraged by it!! Hope you get the job of your dreams as soon as possible in the best way possible 💞💞

@16:04 Until your channel falls off? Let me tell you something... I really do think you have potential as a content creator. You're very articulate and have great communication skills. That right there is a superpower. Consider something else you might have a passion for, whether that is reviewing all types of tech gadgets (like marques brownlee, unbox therapy, linus tech tips), doing unique makeup and cosmetics unboxing reviews, reviewing food joints and showcasing local cuisines from around NYC and beyond like Mark Wiens, or even interviewing tech junkies and startups. All I am saying is you have potential as a content creator in anything you put your mind to, you have something unique about how you vlog and communicate your ideas. You just gotta find that golden egg as a content creator and use that to your advantage!

My favorite vlogger currently. You are fantastic, Julia!

Yes I would like to see an expenses updated video

Hi Julia. Thank you for sharing your activities. It is nice. Keep it up!

Thank you for sharing your journey! Highly admirable and hang in there!

I’d love to see a what I spend in a week or month video. It would be interesting for you to include any specific changes you made when you quit for your budget or lifestyle.

Julie, I believe you. You do a wonderful. Keep up the work. I know this not a finance channel, but other people need to take pointers from you. You worked hard to get where you are at. One great question should be how did you great a good price in NY? How you start saving for a place? What are the best areas to look at in NY? How did you saving? What are smart ways to cut back on things? What are best date spots? Things like that. Oh, I would love to pick your Bain on programming. I am a graphic designer and I am bad at programming. I am more on web design or filming. I know they may look the same to someone that don't it, but it is different. Yes, they are a language, but different coding.

Rooting for you!

Love your content. Just come to RU-vid to catch up with Julia. Fwiw I am also in NY and it took me 9 months to find another job after being laid off by Twitter as an engineer. You got this. Love how you are always taking time to do the things you enjoy. I need to learn from this.

rooting for you Julia! ✊

Thanks for such a candid Q&A! Like you, I believe I'm more productive when I'm super busy. But being super busy of course comes with stress and exhaustion. An unrelated question - where did you get your room divider? Is it pretty sturdy?

Work every where. Enjoy what you find.

love your videos and would love to see the finance videos you mentioned!

Thanks for keeping it real. Your videos are refreshingly candid and I find it helpful to see how others in tech are dealing with the job search, as it can be quite a lonely endeavor. The only thing I wonder is, do you think the job search would've been easier if you were still employed? As in, the ability to get interview processes started at companies you like?

Your videos are the best

Really enjoyed the Q&A

Hang in there. Listen to your own inner self. I admire you for what you are doing and I know you will find your place.

I really enjoy your content. You’re candid without sharing too much. And in general, you just seem to toggle a good balance between risk and security. Even while working, you seemed to live within your means; rearranging your space rather than buying new things reflects that good financial instinct. You are taking the job search seriously but also using this time to produce more content and enjoy your time off. I’m rooting for you to find a new position that will be challenging and satisfying! Also the alcove refresh looks super cute!

Sometimes it's better to wait until the waters are calm before crossing the river, rather than trying to cross during a storm. I think it might have been wise to think things through more carefully before making your decision and to plan your new chapter while still at your old job. Preparing thoroughly would have helped you become the best data scientist in your area of expertise!

Your cheat sheet would have been absolutely helpful!!!

Another cool vlog!

thks for sharing!

Hi Julia, searching a job is like walking in the darkest valley and i absolutely understand the hardness going through that. I am in a similar situation as you that i have been looking for job as a medical laboratory scientist for almost 2 years after graduated from university . During this period, i keep applying and most of them I didn’t have the chance to make it to the interview. So i value every interview that i got. Everything seems to be ok and i can see myself working there but of course i got rejected as they have found someone with more experience ( which is annoying because this is the reason i hear every time). I think you are courageous to share your ups and downs in front of people that you don’t know. I can’t express my feelings to my family and friends because I don’t want to spread negativity and have them worried. Tbh at this stage i am on my lowest self esteem . Somehow i just started not believing myself , not talking as much as i do normally and avoiding social gatherings. I used to be checking emails everyday and hope something turn up to me but now i have lost hope feeling worthless because i know i am going to get rejected with the same reason. Maybe you can tell by my poor writing that I don’t have English as my first language. And i keep using this reason to convince myself this is why i am still unemployed here in Australia. And i really wanna give up as I don’t think any employer would after someone with no experience and have English as their second language….. thank you for everyone precious time reading this, i hope you all do well.

just a few jobs you might try: dog walker, parking lot attendant,, fast food expert, construction worker, military, sanitation worker, food deliverer, valet, waitress -hope this helps and good luck

God bless you Julia

Love this series, where did you get your cheat sheet from?

Julia I love your finding a job series. As a future data scientist could u make a video that includes more interview questions/answers. I feel like I sometimes freeze and I start speaking like a 2nd grader during the interview process. Please and thank u

First half was a bit too drawn out and sponsored but the second half in the q&a was very inspiring and vulnerable. I appreciate your pov and wish you the best.

Dont rush into a job just spend less could always sell things too u look happier this way have faith everything will work out

You mentioning that you are only wearing your shoes inside because you just cleaned them is so relatable as a fellow Asian lol.

I like to move my furniture around every quarter too 😂 glad I'm not alone.

I'm also in the same situation as you. Nearly 2 months of unemployment, i'm feeling quite sad and demotivated

I love how you did not stop debriefing while eating hahaha 4:13

Your RU-vid channel seems like it should be an overall positive to your data science career/job search. The RU-vid shows off your behavioral side much better than any interview can ascertain (which you should clearly pass). And so then, in interview, there's just the technical part and general fit parts left.

hey julia, would it be possible for you to share ur Pandas/SQL cheat sheets? ty!

I really like your honesty and how you're so open to answer these questions, idk it feels very motivating, wish you the best luck for your job searching process!

hi julia!!! have you thought of going the freelance data scientist route? from your interviews, it seems like you are making genuine connections, and since data science is your passion and you eventually want your own startup, why not try freelancing in that space?

Great content julia... Can you share those cheatsheet's of sql and pandas🙌🏻🤗

Could please share your cheat sheet also , thanks

Hey! was just curious if there is any platform at which you could share your cheat code as it looks very precise and clear. have been following you quite since a time . Amazing content! Hope you get into one of these 2 companies that you gave your interviews at xoxo

It's a bad time to quit a job, the market is crap out there. There are jobs, but so many people have been laid off and all they're all applying too.

Random question, but where did you get your green bed sheets? Love them for summer!

1:22 I would have taken whole nap, I can’t lay on my bed during the day or else I end up glued to it 🤭

i'm looking for the rolling partition screen thing in the bedroom at the start of the video. where do i find something like that

First of all best of luck! I was also in a same situation I quite my job without line up the another job due to burnout and in this economy it took me 7 months or technically 4 month because I wasn’t looking first three month actively. And I was also very particular about what exactly I wanted in my new job and God opened the door for me. It’s True delay makes us anxious and feel like to settle down for less but trust the process it will work. ❤

Hey, can you provide links for the cheat sheets you have made. Thanks

Keep fighting and happy julia. I hope you can find a job soon, for me too. :")

don’t settle!! sure you will be able to land something you like :)

Where did you get your collapsible wall divider??

Bruh I quit my job and couldn't find a new one for 2 years

Where did you get your bamboo room divider?

Hey Julia. Hang in There. You will definitely land a job very soon :) A fellow jobseeker in the data field, would you mind sharing how you built your python/sql cheatsheet ? what are the most important things to cover ?

i really like your videos. i recently graduate from college and has also been looking for a job for about 2 months. I started applying mid April and it's been a difficult process. I have only gotten one interview out of the 40+ applications i've put out

hey! i notice that you got code blocks (formatting) on your Google Docs . how do you do that?

Hey Julia 👋🏽 Which mic and camera are you using?

The fact that companies are asking a DATA SCIENTIST a leet code question is just absurd. It is sad the interviewing landscape has not changed since I started my career in 2010.