Life After Quitting My Job: My 6 Month Update

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It's somehow been 6 months since I quit my stable 9-5 job (what is time anymore)???
In this video, I reflect on what I've learned over the past 6 months since quitting. I hope it can be insightful for you if you're on-the-fence about quitting your job OR if you JUST quit your job.
Please note that this video and my channel is for educational purposes only and it is not a substitute for therapy nor does it establish a client-clinician relationship. For support that is specific for your unique case, please seek help directly from a licensed and registered therapist in your jurisdiction.
As always, thank you for watching and I hope you are staying well 💛
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0:00 About This Video
1:31 The Backstory
5:50 The Not-So-Nice Surprise I Ran Into
11:17 Answering Your Questions
📱 LET'S CONNECT
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@scarletlady3727 8 месяцев назад

A toxic and stressful job can absolutely effect your health….I struggled with infertility for 15 years…one day I just couldn’t take it and quit my job, I was seriously planning on living off my savings for a year and working on my mental health…4 months later and the day after my 39th birthday I found out I was pregnant….after rounds of failed IVF cycles and At almost 40 I became pregnant naturally!!!!! The only thing that changes was that I FINALLY was out of a toxic environment and my stress levels disappeared..today I have 2 beautiful kids and work my dream job-remotely !! Where you work is absolutely important for your life!!

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

what an incredible story! and very eye-opening, especially for those who might also be struggling with infertility that has seemingly "no cause." thank you for sharing your experience :)

@7isqi24 8 месяцев назад

Finance is the biggest factor most people have to consider before they quit the job that burns them out.

@lilkirsche 7 месяцев назад

So true, I had 5 figures as back up and I was so happy my younger self realized early that I should save money just in case something happens.

@Raphael759 18 часов назад

I just quit my job... and i don't really know what i am gonna do.. but i feel free... i know it is not gonna be easy.. but i am ready for my new adventure... the only thing i am sure about is: whatever will happen, i am gonna learn something new and valuable!

@swastikamukherjee4857 6 месяцев назад

It’s so nice to see youtubers who are still not monetised putting in the effort and posting high quality videos

@Jane5720 6 месяцев назад

How do you think they get monetized?

@notjennybounmivilay 7 месяцев назад

I quit my job for a year last year and something ppl don't talk much about is how self-care and growth is actually really really confronting and uncomfortable and can feel like a very lonely journey. I created my youtube channel during that time too to feed my inner kid's creativity and that in itself was a super confronting experience. Thank you for sharing your story and hope you're doing well Audrey!

@zuzol735 11 месяцев назад

I was made redundant two weeks ago from a job that I hated and was absolutely burnt out. I am now jobless, still very much burnt out and have absolutely no desire to work (I know I sound extremely lazy). I am looking at jobs and I do not want to apply to any of them.... No idea what will be the next step for me. Perhaps I need to take a longer career break or maybe I will be fine within a couple of weeks.

@sabrinaoliveira3654 10 месяцев назад

You don't sound lazy, you just worked way to hard. Take it easy on yourself if you have the means to. Good luck!

@zuzol735 10 месяцев назад

@@sabrinaoliveira3654 thank you for your sweet words! I appreciate :)

@kelvinpratama7645 9 месяцев назад

no you're not lazy, i completely understand how you feel because that's what i feel right now. It's just because you have been working very hard and it's okay to take some break time and then continue finding new jobs if you want.

@vetgirl71 8 месяцев назад

I worked for a large healthcare organization in New York for 22 years in a management role. You are right working in the healthcare field is stressful, mentally and emotionally exhausting. The politics & red tape is insane , you can’t get anything accomplished due to all the BS & ignorant Sr leaders who don’t have a clue about what administrative employees & medical professionals are dealing with on a day to day basis. They underpay and expect employees to do two people’s workloads and expect managers to constantly respond to 30-40 emails a day, they have countless useless MsTeams meetings , working 10-12 hours (8 hour position) was burning me out. I couldn’t sleep, started getting more anxiety & depressed. I got therapy and realized I was severely depressed. The job was toxic and hostile work environment. I resigned this year 3 months ago and have no regrets. You are right the longer you work at a job the longer you stay, due to being complacent, benefits & fear. I should have left a long time ago, but loved working with physicians and the administration team. I liked supporting patients & their families. But once the pandemic came it was an eye opener of how horrible our working conditions were & how awful the hospital treated employees & pressured everyone to make more revenue. The hospitals received extra funding from the state of New York during the pandemic but was still greedy pressuring everyone to work harder and paid 2-3 percent cost of living allowances. The employees started quitting and joining better paying jobs, we were always short-staffed. As fast as we hired, another employee was resigning. The past 2 years I worked on my “exit plan”, financial planning, got therapy, put away more savings, took a real estate course to change careers ect Since I am 60 years old I discovered that I could withdraw from my 403b pension plan without penalty (pay income taxes) and could choose the amount I wanted withdrawn every month. I switched to a stable IRA account & a separate IRA investment account. I also have another pension plan that I can withdraw (I will roll it over in 2 years to my Ira investment account). So I am set financially because I funded my pension plan at the maximum and my job matched it. I am currently studying for the real estate license am enrolled in a free real estate mentoring program offered by the National realtors association for 4 months & work closely with a broker who is a mentor. I will eventually also get a part-time non-admin job to supplement my income and will be my own boss. There are many streams of income you can do in real estate, not just residential so you do have option’s & opportunities to make money even when the housing market is not doing well. Just got to network and hustle more. I’m blessed because I am covered on my husband’s health insurance (also dental & vision), so I don’t havd to take another miserable job just for the benefits. I gave 4 weeks notice and after a week they told me they would pay me out the 3 additional weeks, plus my 150 hours of pto time. Best decision I ever made to leave! I have the skills set to work part-time at home or any other job that welcomes older workers. Once I get settled I will also do volunteer work either at a VA organization or to food pantry ect Life is what you make it. Never allow anyone or any job to interfere with your emotional & mental health! Get therapy if you are depressed and feel anxiety or get panic attacks from going to a toxic workplace. You only live once and deserve to be happy. Money you can always make and you can always get another job even if it’s a gig job to hold you over until you figure out what your next steps are! I am happier and at peace! Best decision I have made in my life thus far! Put yourself first! No job is worth staying at if it makes you miserable! Wishing everyone the best in their future endeavors! 😊🙏🏾❤️

@Coconutluxenaturals 8 месяцев назад

You're not lazy it's adrenal fatigue from burnout. Been there too, takes time to heal. Take the time ❤ take care

@mahjongtalk9753 Год назад

I'm so glad I'm not the only one going through those feels you discuss. I quit my job last year and I'm in 5 months into my career break. About to hit 6 soon. I was a factory worker but I m still living with my parents. Right now, I'm pushing myself to learn the skills I always was interested in and trying to see how I can improve myself as a person. I've been only streaming on twitch, studying, journaling, hanging out with friends and helping my parents especially since my father is already retired. I had no plan as well. The thought of going back to the job market sends chills within me but I'm always trying to take a step back and take one day at a time. I'm also trying to plan my first international flight to Japan in the fall and try to explore and use my imagination and creativity. Thanks for posting this video. It really made my day and brought me comforting warmth to know these feelings I had are normal =)

@fromaudreykao Год назад

thank you for sharing your story and I'm happy to hear my video could make you feel less alone :) hope you have the BEST time in Japan!!

@vetgirl71 8 месяцев назад

@@fromaudreykaogreat video!

@karengrace6890 8 месяцев назад

Hey thank you for sharing your story. I quit my job last week and I also live with my parents. Spending time with friends is so good for your soul. I hope we both find our paths in life and I'm glad to know that I am not alone.

@rejectionistmanifesto8836 7 месяцев назад

The "depression" is your mind and body telling you your current lifestyle/work/pace is not good for you and a change is needed. Deep soul searching and a slower pace life will cure all ills.

@TheSoulCrisis 6 месяцев назад

@@karengrace6890 I work in tech, me and my buddies all work in some company but I agree......I LOVE spending time with family and friends!! It feels so good and with my girl too, it's all about that balance and finding your place in the world really. :)

@fabionelmiguel 11 месяцев назад

I quit my job as well, and I thought I would be able to move to new projects in the next day. How wrong I was😂😂😂. I’m in the second week, and I’m still exhausted and incapable of focus on my personal project. I guess it will take time, and I gotta take each day for what it is.

@zannasealey 11 месяцев назад

I’m in the same boat. I just started going to the gym a lot more. It’s making me want to do more now in a weird way.

@leighwest2365 11 месяцев назад

I worked on a passion project my first week off and then needed to take a pto week last week 😂

@fromaudreykao 11 месяцев назад

after 2 weeks you're still technically fresh out of your job, especially depending on how long you were in that job for! wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery :)

@user-fn9cs4dv8r 7 месяцев назад

I work in tech and also hated my job but I gave my self promise to survive 5 years first and go from there. 15 years later I'm still here working the job and love it. I also witnessed people who quite left the industry only to comeback later. Sometimes you grow into your job over the years. People who left came back 4-5 years later to start over again. It's painful. Just my experience. I'm glad I stuck it out in my case.

@janepham9310 7 месяцев назад

Have you ever read Mastery by Robert Greene? I always felt weak until I started exploring the realities of life from a wise perspective. I love your story. It gives me hope that someday I will become something at my craft, and be proud of it. Right now I'm very much in the beginning, and easily discouraged. Thanks for inspiring me.

@lilkirsche 7 месяцев назад

I quit my full-time job in 2021 after my burn out and it took me over a year to recover from the 6 years of just stress. It's crazy. We are a generation who got influenced by Boomers and GenX that you define yourself only by your job and that work is everything and now they are all dying of heart attacks, get burn outs etc. Their way of living is so toxic and ill-minded and millennials realize (sadly in their 30s) that this way is wrong. I used that 1year+ to build up my dream of being an professional artist. However after one year I also felt kind of lonely because my burn out cured and I need social interaction. So now I work part-time in an office and part-time as artist and that's the Best solution for me because I have beloved colleagues back but without the responsibilities and working part-time gives you the chance to not feel like you live for work. The artist part is my passion so it rarely feels like work. ❤ It really takes time to feel better and everyone is different. So be nice to yourself. No job is worth your health and tears. However quitting was easy for me because no kids and a supportive husband. Please make sure to talk to your family and how people can help you if needed. Don't feel as a burden. ❤

@lilkirsche 7 месяцев назад

Ps: I did NOTHING in the first month after quitting but instead did vacation and relaxed. Try do nothing, it was so helpful to get motivation for new plans. If you need more, TAKE IT.

@nathananderson8720 9 месяцев назад

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RU-vid channel 5 months ago about self development. Now I have 324 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

you made my day! I am honoured to have been a part of your journey to starting youtube and am excited for you and what you will accomplish with your channel 😊

@nathananderson8720 8 месяцев назад

@@fromaudreykao I sincerely appreciate such kind words! When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us. Continue to grow as a person and I’m so glad that you’re part of this journey! I’m hoping to upload my next one this month, which is more than an hr long. I’ve been working hard for many months now to present it in the best way I can while keeping in mind that I can never make it perfect. I hope that you’ll enjoy it! Thanks so much for your support!

@lannyjr1042 8 месяцев назад

I salute to people who works 9 to 5. Without them world wouldn't be the same.

@MadexforxMilaxTV 6 месяцев назад

It's nice to hear another think out loud on this. I work in research and have done for the last 10 years, (worked for 14) and am now deciding I cannot live under the hoof of greedy research managers and professors who take on too much work to push onto us. Me and my partner are deciding on where to start but I'm quickly realising that we just need to start somewhere. The stress of my job sometimes keeps me up at night and I'm thinking; why am I not sleeping at night?! It isn't my name on the door!

@Native722 4 месяца назад

The longer you stay at any job, the harder it is to quit. You can use to the money, benefits, lifestyle, etc. I like your thinking.

@wickedlife 10 месяцев назад

Congrats on leaving the 9-5! Its not an easy feat, many people only dream of doing it. My wife and I both are lucky enough to have done the same and it feels amazing to work for ourselves! You earned a sub from us, good luck and keep it going!

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank you so much for the support and positive feedback! and the positive things you have to say about working for yourselves is very motivating and encouraging :)

@fireystella 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed your storytelling! Thanks for sharing!

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank YOU for the positive feedback! 😊

@BeyondTheSide 8 месяцев назад

I'm leaving my job because I got tired of worrying over management. Wanted to get a glimpse of what it's like in the near future and found your video. While I'm not going to be a content creator ( or at least, I don't think so ), this video is helpful in helping prep my mental state. Totally agree on the worst case scenario, I'm alr staying with my parents ( south east asia things ) so there wouldn't be much of a difference. Have some ideas on what to do but if nothing works out, I can always just get another job again So yeah, thanks for the video and I hope you are doing well rn

@DanasDiary. 2 месяца назад

Thank you for making videos like this. It has helped me to hear that I am not alone in what I am going through and that it is ok. I have been made to feel like things were all my fault and like I was crazy - so from the bottom of my heart thank you 💕

@fromaudreykao Месяц назад

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words 😊 I’m so glad to hear I could help you to feel less alone 💕

@CDcodes Год назад

Appreciate you taking the time to make vids like this : )

@fromaudreykao 11 месяцев назад

thank YOU for watching! 😊

@iplumzer 8 месяцев назад

Love this video! thanks so much for sharing your experience. I relate to your experience as a socially anxious introvert (currently working in management consulting)

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank you so much for the positive feedback! glad to have connected with a fellow socially anxious introvert 😆

@ronaranjo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experience! Greetings from Costa Rica, it was cool to hear you were here 😊

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

thank you so much for watching! 😊

@deucedroppar 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing these insights, Audrey! I feel like one of your final points about how much energy we receive in return from the job/work we commit ourselves to and provide energy towards is a HUGE one. Thinking of where we spend our energy as an energy exchange really helps clarify whether the job itself is worthwhile and sustainable when setting the money aspects aside. That’s an important key takeaway for me at least! ❤

@fromaudreykao 2 месяца назад

thank you for watching and for sharing what you took away from the video! the energy thing was a huge lightbulb moment for me too and I'm so glad it resonated with you. I hope it helps you to build a more supportive and energizing work life 😊

@JustAGrl007 7 месяцев назад

I'm so happy you touched on burn out! I didn't quit but I wish I had but thankfully I was laid off with severance end of 2020. I thought out ago back to work first quarter of 2021 but I still was feeling terrible. I tried to go back to work summer 2021, but I think it was too soon as I end up quitting after four weeks (the job was not how they were described, and they overwhelmed me). I did not work again until late fall 2021 and I don't think I am still completely recovered from burnout. So I believe the statistic of 1 to 3 years. I was previously employed for 6 1/2 years prior to me being laid off in a high value under pressure job.

@good_to_be_gold8 5 месяцев назад

Very good insight. I too left s job I was working for. Now onto better. Cheers

@hotshabu2007 7 месяцев назад

Oh my lord!! The amount of time it takes to recover from burnout is nuts. I'm currently a situation where I need my job for my finances because I don't really have a safety net to rely on. However, my mental/physical health are definitely taking a toll. Definitely taking it day by day and evaluating my next steps to see how I can put myself in a better spot. Love your videos and transparency!

@bluz1864 7 месяцев назад

One day at a time! We'll make it one way or another

@JustAGrl007 7 месяцев назад

I'm really hoping you'll get a financial break so you could take a mental break soon 🙏🏾

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

Hoping you find something more supportive soon!

@borabora324 5 месяцев назад

Same here. Will need to take it one day at a time as well!

@nurdinihusnina843 2 месяца назад

Same here

@mossespag 8 месяцев назад

I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

@bosnianpotato3935 11 месяцев назад

you are such a genuine person and a pleasure to listen to

@fromaudreykao 11 месяцев назад

this really means a lot to me! thank you for your kind words :)

@elee6606 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for making the video. When I was burnt out from work, I stayed out of the workforce for a year +. I think I had PTSD. I worked at a gas station in the middle of the night. I don't have a choice for working on my own. I was unskilled labour.

@uifabian 7 месяцев назад

Heyyy, I'm glad to hear that you're on the path to recovery from your burnout. I can relate to the struggles of dealing with job burnout as I am currently in the process of recovering from it myself. I made the decision to leave my job as a UI/UX designer 3 weeks ago, and I must say that I'm happy with that choice. It was a challenging experience to go through, but it has also been a valuable learning journey. Your videos have been a source of comfort for me, as they reassured me that it's okay to acknowledge and address burnout.

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

I'm so happy to hear that my message resonated with you and made you feel less alone! Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery and congrats on quitting! 🥳

@orome9793 5 месяцев назад

I've been burnt out for the past 4 years. Worked several jobs and just quit a very toxic work environment that was affecting my health. I was getting chest pains and severe headaches and even ended up in the ER for worrying symptoms caused by all the stress. Fortunately/unfortunately I start a new job in two weeks. I fully expect to get tired and burnt out with that after 6 or so months but I can only hope it's better than my last. I support myself and live alone so I've never had the ability to take the time to recover from burn out.

@pe544 7 месяцев назад

Do nothing and lay flat on the floor... sounds good. The way you go through this is very good. You're a natural going through this. I can just listen and see for my self what it would be like to quit. I'm considering this. I was thinking next year but may wait till 2 years. I want to get my finances in order first to pay off the bills and expand my other sources of passive income.

@Martinmr07 6 месяцев назад

Please keep at it. I just came across your channel and I love it.

@nancykay4128 10 месяцев назад

I am 60 and single. I have worked in real estate for 10 years in various roles and now that interest rates went up 10 times in one year and so many people have already refinanced at 3% there is a serious lack of inventory. I now need to transition into a FT job that provides steady pay. I really appreciate you sharing your true experiences with burnout, I can seriously relate!!! this weekend I mostly just slept from sheer exhaustion.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank you for sharing your experience as well. hoping your next transition goes smoothly and that your new role allows you to feel more energized 😊

@earl.cuevas 8 месяцев назад

Watching this video after watching your other other video with 17k views. subbing now! you're almost at 1k subs! you're excellent at storytelling, RU-vid seems natural for you!

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank you so much for your positive feedback and support! it really means a lot to me 😊

@MHSMagicLuver 8 месяцев назад

I quit my job where I was making around 120k a year (bonuses included in that) last November. I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying a lot, so stressed. I love the career, but not the job. My now husband was working, not making a lot but making around 40k a year and I had money saved up. Two reasons I waited to look for another job. I’m a healthcare provider and I didn’t want to start a new job and leave after 2 months because we moved (surprise, we did move states in may) and I was planning our wedding and I couldn’t imagine doing that job or one similar with wedding planning. So we got married April 30th, found out my husband got the job in a new state sometime in April. He started his new job may 11th so we had to continue wedding planning plus finding a place to rent in the new state. I started applying for my new state license in April as soon as we knew and finally got it accepted in august. Currently looking for a job. His new job he makes 75k and I’m about ran out of the money I had saved up so he’s paying our rent currently. I of course an trying not to spend much and we will be combining the majority of our finances once I get a job.

@TubeDeviant 5 месяцев назад

Subb'd, because it's refreshing and encouraging to see and hear you listen to your own emotional intelligence and follow through with actions to move towards a happier you. I'm definitely working a crappy job, with numerous not so ideal problems within that job; from co-workers, to management, to pay, overall happiness.. I really hope you are clear with what you want and need in life and I want to see a part of your journey.. =) If you add in the fact that the banking system we all live under is responsible for all the debt/deficits/inflation/interest that exists, it really makes finding your "purpose" that much more critical. Financial freedom isn't about buying things, it's about living life on your own terms.. Of course, buying things you want is also nice.. hehe

@kelvinpratama7645 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Audrey, it's been almost 2 years since the day i started thinking to take a break. It's not easy to make such a decision, especially when you live with people that think money is everything. I've always been told that i should get as much money as possible when i'm still young and it leads me to a job that i don't 100% like and makes me feel depressed and burnt out. Watching this video even makes me thinking that i should start getting my break.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

thank you for sharing your experience. it's hard to leave a stable job that's taking a toll on you when the messaging you've heard growing up is that "money is everything." hoping you can get the break that you deserve soon 😊

@TheSoulCrisis 6 месяцев назад

It's hard to keep going when you don't look forward to waking up in the morning!

@SuperKingemperor 8 месяцев назад

Nice discussion about the phase.

@jerryvistaca 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. After watching your video and confirming from another podcast, I just realized that I was burned out by my ex-job. I have been not able to sleep well or go to sleep. I guess I was blessed; I just got laid off last week with a good separation package. Before being laid off, I had been thinking of quitting not because of not being able to sleep well but not happy with the new management direction. I am also very close to financial independence. I think I am going to take time to be completely restful before coming back to work if I choose to.

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

sounds like a blessing in disguise 🤷🏻‍♀️ wishing you a speedy recovery and success in your next chapter 😊

@keinguye 6 месяцев назад

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon your first video about quitting your job and then this one. Honestly I didn't watch the entire videos but I could sense the emotions you were going through. From listening to you, it's clear that you're a very methodical, intelligent, and beautiful person. Even before I reached to the end of this video, I had no doubt that you would be able to achieve your career goal as a therapist, which you clearly love. Good luck with everything in your life. You deserve to be happy.

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

thank you so much for your heartwarming comment 😊

@johnnyestrada6993 7 месяцев назад

I look at it this way, back in school after 9 months of studying for exams, working on projects, late night homework cramming, you’re drained and look forward to having summers off. But as adults we do 9 months of work straight, then another 9 months, and another and another and so on with a few small 1-2 week vacations sprinkled here and there and call that a living. No gaps or sabbaticals and it SUCKS. We run on low battery with not nearly enough time to fully recharge.

@jicalzad 6 месяцев назад

It's been like that since the beginning of time though. Except, not everyone runs low on battery and there are people that know how to recharge.

@DanasDiary. 2 месяца назад

100% agree, I actually feel like if I had the summer off to actually live I would have been able to stay at my job for much longer. Also, the thought of there being no end in sight to something that you don’t enjoy is very scary.

@ethanlu9455 8 месяцев назад

Great vid. Keep up the good work. I got a lot out of this vid.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

i'm so glad to hear you found my video helpful :) thank you so much for the positive feedback!

@Enchanteralle 8 месяцев назад

I am a therapist in the U.S. I had a lot of stress and burned out working at a community clinic when I first started my career. Then I worked in the hospital system for over 6 yrs and burned out as well too. I had my private practice a few years ago while juggling my day job so I can hopefully reduce my day job hours later to do more private practice. My employer was rigid and wouldn't reduce hours. We are always understaffed and the demands to see more patients and do a million other things made me more burned out than ever. I felt the same way you did in the other video you made (ie aching here and there, brain fog, difficult in making decisions, irritable, etc.). I quit my job this Jan and it was the best decision ever. I agree that it took at least a few months for my body to heal from the burnout and even now my body gets overwhelmed when I start to pile on too much work on myself....it's like telling me to step on the brakes. I do miss having little perks from my day job like getting sick leave and paid vacation time. Benefit was great, but I purchase my own insurance now. I am still anxious at times about being 100% self employed, but I tell myself that if anything changes in the future, I can work for someone again or at least part time. Everyone's financial situation is different and I'm glad I don't have a family to support and am rather healthy now. I value my mental health more than ever and I know for sure that the longer I stay in the hospital system, I might end up going on medical leave because some of my colleagues did end up taking medical leave for health problems worsened by work stress. Thanks for sharing!

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate you sharing your experience. It seems the "community to hospital to private practice" route is quite common amongst therapist/social workers, which speaks to how easy it is to burnout as a provider in these systems. I'm so happy to hear that you're in a much better position and it sounds like you are approaching self-employment with a healthy mindset. I'm inspired by your story!

@milodeescorpio3658 2 месяца назад

Hey! I am from Costa Rica! Glad you visited my country!

@fromaudreykao 2 месяца назад

Thank you for being here 😊 I absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back someday!

@refineme 5 месяцев назад

The first time I quit, we were having our daughter, I was 36. I liquidated my 401k, $250,000 and lost 60%+ of it to penalties and taxes. I was burnt out. Part of me regrets it, part of doesn’t. That was how we survived until I went back to work. I’m 42 now, and starting to save up again.

@myleneVA 7 месяцев назад

There was a time I stayed from jobs that I dont feel growth and excitement. I feel stressed but I do not know it at that time. I kinda like go with the flow. But quitting those jobs are blessings in disguise. Now I love my current job as a Virtual assistant. I am more productive because I really like what I do. It feels like I met my real self 😅 I am happy

@dtash1590 8 месяцев назад

I feel great that i am not alone. I have quit my job as Accountant since 8 months ago. It was very stressful because of layoff and getting so much workflow. I am happy that i am following my passions. I just finished licensed Real estate Agent which i loved. I am also completing EA certification which will help me to pursue tax advisor for small business and individual. End goal is to start a small business and also explore real estate as well.

@danacarmen2699 7 месяцев назад

I suffer from severe burnout I struggle between very dark thoughts and working from 8 to 12 AM, I cannot afford to quit my job because of bank debt, however I am constantly looking for another job. Searching for a job is also quite draining.

@hanifjones4914 10 месяцев назад

Burnout will take as long as it wants if you dont take or have the time to recover from it. Different kettle of fish when you don't even know or recognise that is happening to you. You might just think you are being lazy and keep pushing, not being patient. trauma sets in, then recentment and thats when all hell breaks. So if you can pick it early, good. In my case i didnt, March of 2020, finally figured it out almost at the end of 2022. It did alot of damage psychologically, still in the cycle, cause i cant rest. Dont know how to. Work is always there

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

hoping you can find some rest and healing soon 😊

@lillyfarias1004 10 месяцев назад

Love your video! I'm on the same boat you were at, hopefully I can find that dream job soon! I probably need to lower my financial expenses though :( I've been in a 9-5 I don't like the past 5 years :( it does get harder to leave the longer you stay. I have the same fears as you. I'm glad I'm not alone in this.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

i'm so glad to hear that my story could resonate with you and bring you some comfort. it sounds like you've already made your decision 😆

@seoulcitytravel 7 месяцев назад

Watching ur vids from Seoul 😊

@pinkpalace6117 Месяц назад

Idk if anyone has ever told u this but theres a really popular youtube channel called Alux and the voiceover on their videos sounds soooo much like your voice 😊❤

@carefulconsumer8682 6 месяцев назад

My cousin was a hospital social worker and got burned out so she went to Trinity Uni in San Antonio and went into hospital administration and thoroughly enjoys it. Consider that. Good salary and working environment pretty nice.

@Pinkerton_GenerationX 2 месяца назад

my Definition of True Success: (1).A lot of Free Time / "Me Time" & be able to do only the things you truly like - (Avoid Toxic Productivity, Embrace Simple & Slow Living instead.. Life is meant to be Slow)... (2).Healthy (3).Financial Freedom / Financial Security (4).Have only Few Wants & Living with gratitude.. #BeYourOwnBoss

@laviniasmith5265 5 месяцев назад

How did you get to be a Therapist? Did you need training or was your job experience enough

@fastdeliveryl708 8 месяцев назад

Question:.. so u went college and worked in the healthcare for abt 4 yes and now you are a therapist. was it a big cut on how much u make a year? Is it enough for rent and expenses?.

@NativeViva1 8 месяцев назад

Could u tell me how u became a therapist bc I’m looking into becoming a LPC and need to know how much it took for u to get there?

@FishTalkFish 7 месяцев назад

Pretty girl and great to listen to!

@johnblocher8431 11 месяцев назад

To build wealth, generally you need both the "slow lane" and "fast lane" approaches. Most books on this are trying to sell the "fast lane" approach to convince people to come away from their steady incomes. It can work but usually if you deep dive into the people that make it they have BOTH the "slow lane" (or a very large bank account/ family backing) AND the "fast lane" working at the same time, they just won't describe it that way. I'm always amused when people are so afraid of actually working a job (or potentially losing that job) that they go for a bunch of revenue streams that are all very small for potentially a long time. You must have some kind of plan to make anything work. You are technically doing a "slow lane" main job and then experimenting with "fast lane" approaches, as you should be. From your videos it does sound like you are in much better shape now than before as long as income is sufficient.

@fromaudreykao 11 месяцев назад

that's a good point, it's important to have a plan A, B, C, etc. and it's very much a trial and error process to find what works for you.

@mfrancisco_850 8 месяцев назад

wow you are so beautiful im glad you are doing better now

@Wheelsawn24 8 месяцев назад

Any updates on your 9 months? How are you feeling with this nice break :D?

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

stay tuned for a 1 year update 😄

@joelmckaig946 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely was.

@Zizilani 9 месяцев назад

quit my job, and now I'm stuck not having another lined up and got bills to pay :L it's starting to be depressing..

@vetgirl71 8 месяцев назад

Hang in there, please don’t give up. If necessary get a gig job or part-time retail or temp flex job to keep up your expenses and find another full time job. The burnout and stress from your job is real and effects your mental health. Don’t look back you did what was best for your mental & emotional health. You are worth it and deserve happiness. Good luck! 🍀 😊

@lukelacasse6412 5 месяцев назад

Did you not factor in finances in your decision? Have to make sure you can survive every day bills / expenses before quitting.

@rubikscube6722 8 месяцев назад

Wondering what you do for health insurance? Do you pay out of pocket? Thanks for sharing…

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

As I am in Canada, health insurance is not *as* imminent of a concern relative to the US since healthcare is largely covered here. Nonetheless, the Canadian healthcare system is not perfect, and ensuring that I can pay for necessary healthcare service was a major factor in my decision-making around quitting my job

@Harishchennamsetty 2 месяца назад

what is the therapy for?

@crocus5632 4 месяца назад

Thumbs up!

@loppan4534 Месяц назад

❤

@thomasf.9869 8 месяцев назад

What you said about your older more experienced co-worker was touching, but all too common. Sadly, very often the most experienced and capable employees are the ones who don't get promoted. They dedicate their time energy to actually doing the job they're paid to do, rather than devoting their time and energy to the political jostling and intrigue required to get promoted. This is why I believe one should change jobs every couple years. If hard work doesn't pay...move on.

@odalisgonzalez6875 2 месяца назад

I did hospital social work for 6 months years ago and it was not for me. Telephonic social work for managed care companies is much better because it can be done at home.

@gavinlew8273 7 месяцев назад

Being jaded is no good. Glad that you left!

@KatM272 8 месяцев назад

How does one become a therapist after being a social workee

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

With a Master of Social Work, you are qualified to practice psychotherapy in Ontario where I live!

@kynmoobareh7085 23 дня назад

Will be quitting my job at September 2025

@oklahoma1232 5 месяцев назад

How about a root !

@hunterandchavy 2 месяца назад

Great book 📚 MJ Demarco smacks you with reality and you need to be intentional to the point of aggressiveness to get the millions of dollars 💵 waiting for you

@worldview730 2 месяца назад

3:46, isn't that right my little free loader, PUPPY: That's right, but I an't quitting my puppy job no time soon!

@fromaudreykao Месяц назад

He has the best job in the world 🤷🏻‍♀️

@worldview730 Месяц назад

@@fromaudreykao Good for him

@Jane5720 6 месяцев назад

I feel that burnout for me is a year or so

@cicliolmo7152 6 месяцев назад

I'm not judging your decisions in your life because how you live your life is totally up to you. The thing about 'quitting' though is that it's like a bad drug habit that's hard to break. That euphoria you got from quitting your job a few months ago is something that you'll need all the time.

@xTnT87 7 месяцев назад

Y'all cray. These could be your years of highest productivity and you squander it to take a break.

@brendaechols5929 10 месяцев назад

Its been 8 months of recovering from burnout for me

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery moving forward 😊

@stuff4232 6 месяцев назад

idk, my mom worked everyday for like 20+ years as a doctor and got sick and almost died from it. Obviously everyone is different but I'm sure she was burned out. She had a purpose though. Was she supposed to just stop and watch her family fail? Idk, were you really burned out or did you just not have a reason to move forward? Just find some purpose. I think the words, toxic, burnout, and passion are the most overused words these past few years, where people make every inconvenience about them when in reality things just don't work out. I guess in modern times this is possible.

@BoboMedia007 8 месяцев назад

I am one of the 2 1/2 people. lol

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

I love this 😂 thank you so much for your support!

@thangvo2118 10 месяцев назад

So you quit one job and found another, what’s the big deal? Super cute.

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

You're not entirely wrong. I did move from one job to another; however, the main objective of this video is to highlight to pros and cons of the different structures of work i.e. 9-5 with a regular paycheck but a cap on your income (my hospital role) vs. a position with more flexibility and higher earning potential but no guaranteed income (my therapist role). Hopefully, by sharing my story, others will be able to have a better idea of what structure is more suited to them 😊

@crystalsim2533 7 месяцев назад

Is there any job that is not stressful? Isn’t being jobless also stressful? If not you won’t be trying to make money by making videos, putting yourself out here for other people to comment on you. Is being an entrepreneur stressful? nowadays bosses also have to take shit from employees and have to make sure everyone gets their next paycheck. Are youtubers stressful? After the cameras are off and they have to sit there for hours to edit the video, wondering the views and the comments, portraying an image for the viewers. I’m so confused how truthful is the internet

@SYDAirlineEnthusiast 6 месяцев назад

Being jobless is a lot more stressful than working a stressful job that pays you six figures. The only job that is not stressful is making at least six figures annually on RU-vid by monetizing. There are ways to have a successful channel without editing.

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

You are correct in that any job has its own set of stresses. It's a matter of choosing which stresses are more worth it to you to endure

@TH-1988 6 месяцев назад

It's funny to see all these "I quit my job" videos. Quitting a job is easier said than done and most time, these RU-vidrs won't tell you the actual truth. Take note too, that if you have no one to run back to or live as an independent individual...think before quitting. Do not follow these other, as they do have someone to fallback on. 💯

@jicalzad 6 месяцев назад

Basically you're right. Those with a bigger support system, in general, have more opportunities for themselves.

@cicliolmo7152 6 месяцев назад

yes, and the thing is, there are lots of people right now who are unemployed who would GLADLY take the positions of all the people that have quit their jobs. So people who quit their jobs are doing a huge favor for people looking for jobs.

@abdullahiosman1485 11 месяцев назад

Cute and articulate.. wow

@shunpo9 6 месяцев назад

So the title of the video should be "Life after changing my job" not "Life after quitting my job."

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

You are not entirely wrong as I did transition into new work after quitting. This video is meant to be more of a comparison of the pros and cons between riskier yet more fulfilling work vs. more stable yet draining and unfulfilling work. I hope my story can provide more context to those who are also considering both options and encourage those who are also burnt out and wanting to pursue something they've always wanted to do to take that leap

@mathew3267 7 месяцев назад

Big mistake quitting, the only way is to suck it up and go full force until the end.

@heaven4Now26 11 месяцев назад

Get ur $ back to work.. Nope I'm retiring at 43. Bye bye 🇺🇸 dream

@808KONOSURF 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for reminding me never to marry… ever.

@fromaudreykao 6 месяцев назад

😂

@user-jt3dm4mo7i 5 месяцев назад

41k views. I wonder how much money you made?

@viewer3147 5 месяцев назад

Stay away from Bayshore health if you want to avoid excess stress and racism.

@SuperBizalz 7 месяцев назад

She forgot to mention, that part of what makes being a social worker such a shitty job, is dealing with the some laziest POS doctors and nurses, on a duly basis. This is at 99.9% of places.

@Lux-my9ns 7 месяцев назад

how does any of you pay rent with no job lmao. Daddy and mommy money??

@GandalfPassing 8 месяцев назад

misleading video. should be "life after changing jobs".

@fromaudreykao 8 месяцев назад

Your comment isn't entirely inaccurate. What I was hoping to portray with my video was the pros and cons of working a stable 9-5 with a regular paycheck vs a flexible position with more earning potential but no guaranteed paycheck. I hope my video could offer you some perspective on the different structures 😊

@mbank3832 5 месяцев назад

You are a female so it is easier for you if you don't earn high income after you quit. But if you are a guy, then they have more expectation and females expect men earn higher than them so worst case scenario, you can just marry a rich guy so your earning will no longer become your relevant concern

@nathalierodz5088 9 месяцев назад

Soo, first of all, you totally deserve more followers!! This was such a helpful, well explained and high quality video! 🩷 I’m on a similiar situation as you but the difference is that I work in a Tourism office and since I started working here, I discovered that tourism isn’t for me. I like the aspect of speaking in different languages and helping people, but not the fact of working on holidays and the low pay that it offers. Also the lack of career growth in the industry. So now I am looking forward for a more corporate position since I have a BA In business administration. I prefer a more stable schedule since tourism has rotational squedule, not to work on holidays and work in a faster phase and high paying industry