Why I Walked Away from My 9 to 5 Job for Good 

Man. You look totally different now. Younger and fresh.

"You can not create while you're in survival mode." ..i felt that. 💯 thx Jay. I needed to hear that.

I never give notices fk em..they never give us a 1 or 2 week notice when they fire us so fk em 🤷🏽‍♂️😅

You look 15 years younger than before, that's amazing, I'm working to retire in the Dr, I'm Dominican living in the US for 23 years.

I'm happy for you, sir. You do need a plan. I retired from my job of 25 years. Received my pension. I already had money investment for decades. Never touched it. Started traveling, but got bored as I like to work. Found a nice small job 4 days a week tue til Friday weekends off. I'm happy with life at 52 married, bringing in about 3 incomes alone. Married my dominicana over 4 yrs ago home in DR and America. Family, traveling, and financial freedom. Life is good with an plan 💯🤜🏾🤛🏾

This is me right now, literally on survival mode and wanting out so bad but the bills 😢. I have started myYutube on the side and a business is on the way but it just seems hard to make that decision to go because again the bills.. Thank you for giving us hope.

Damn James, Brugal and the D.R. have made you age backwards...!😂

Its refreshing to see some1 say they moved abroad for quality of life rather than just the women.

Dude, I can't believe that was you. You look so much stronger and happier. Much respect to you.

Your happiness shows. I remember when I was fired from corporate for building my agency on the side and now some of my former colleagues have come looking for work from me 🤡

"You can not create while you're in survival mode." That was deep on many levels. Appreciate the transparency. New subscriber.

Salute. Hats off to you. I was a Recruiter as well. It is the worst job ever. Congratulations on making the decision to get out.

Wow, young and living the life you designed💯

Dang my boy looked 👀 streeeeesssssed in that first video my goodness. 😮lol. I’m glad you made that decision too bro. Hahaha you needed that bad fam.

Great video! I was let go from my 16 yr career because of medical reasons and even though I was disappointed, I felt a sense of relief because I feel like I can breathe again and live life. At 52, no children or wife, I'm a disabled vet and have a monthly comp but as soon as I find another income stream and stick to my plans, I will be on my way to another country.

You stood on business and made that executive decision, strategically.. I respect that 🍻

This story resonates. I left my job in Corp America and work for myself. I make $100K less right now but feel so much better. It does require planning, discipline, hard work but it's worth it.

I needed to see this. I’ve been contemplating quitting my job all week and I’m ready to make the move.

My man has the best theme music on RU-vid

2 weeks left and I'm out!!! Retiring at 46.

6:30 I am soo sick of this. I don't even like saying good morning to anybody and never did.

I’m on the verge of doing so too. Being in Texas and dealing with the sadistic culture, I can no longer trade money for my mental health.

I’m glad you started this channel, because you give great info about your perspective and experience in DR, and not the usual streetwalker, Sosúa stuff.

You are goals brother. 🎉

Brother. I’m over in punta cana .. left the 9-5 three years ago and wife is Dominican .. we moved here 2 years ago. Lemme know if open to discussing a collab.

You definitely were a good employee bro. Giving ample notice. Shoot my last job was in 2018 working for an armored truck company. After being there 4-5 months, getting robbed at gun point, being paid only $14/hr, one day I just called in at 3:30am and quit. I was supposed to be there at 5. Not the best approach but when you know, you know. Haven’t had a 9-5 since.

You naturally funny man 🤣 God bless you and your wife ! Love y’all’s content

I love your channel! I just it discovered today! The RU-vid algorithm is working for you! Videos about escaping the 9-to-5, location independence, self-employment/ living in your own terms, and moving abroad what we want to see! You will do well!

This inspires me to make new goals. Thank you

James !!! RESPECT, once again a a Fellow native Of Mobile Alabama!!! Like I said before, even though I know you and NORBERIS AND YOUR DAUGHTER!!! ARE LIVING A GOOD LIFE!!! YOUR NOT REGULAR !!! YOU ARE A NARIVE OF MOBILE ALABAMA!!!!

Child, you do you! I am waiting to hear you speak Spanish though! 😂 I’m’a peach that idea to your wife. No seriously, I’ve been trying to persuade my son to cross over, but DR is not his thing. I will forward this video with high hopes. Thanks for sharing!

Dude, where did you come from? All 🎯. I relate to everything you said. The supervisor didn't talk to you until the last day, after you submitted your resignation. That right there, along with the corporate puppets is why I totally agree with you. Of course, the government would not condone expats, they want every man/woman to be working like slaves and paying taxes. Less time with family, more stress, etc. Much love bro...

I'm working on a plan as we speak. Thanks for inspiring video. My current 9 to 5 has been making me crazy and it's definitely time for a change.

Omg thank you sooooo much for your advice. I also work from 9 to 5 in new York, im 100% Dominican and your suggestion makes me want to try to get out of here sooner 😅

He say, “yea I’m in the bathroom, this where most people go b4 they quit there job.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 IM WEAKKKKKKK

"Not having to deal with the silly weekly saying...Happy Mondaaay!"😂 Man, I felt that. Couldn't stand that mess. Corporate conditioning...I left my 9-5 in Feb 2022. I work hard in my business, but its doing something I enjoy...and I get to choose when to stop or start.

I lived in Georgia mostly but I lived in Salem and Smith Station before. You motivated me knowing that you coming from the south. I need this kind of peace in my life . Also the 5 year plan is what I’m going to start planning for now. Thanks for what you do fr you really making an impact on young brothers like me. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏾

sooo many blessings, i followed your wife but man me as a Dominican woman living in NYC. I was born in DR came to NYC young, have a property in DR i cant explain to my fellow friends in the US. DR is amazing. I haven't make the transition but lord i have thought of it some many times. 🙏 its a different quality of life. Thanks for expressing, expressing your thoughts of something out there safer and fun. 💞

No words! You did what most dream about! Congratulations!

Bro, I got to get out of the USA. Because the transformation from you in 2020, looking like an inmate plotting to break out of San Quentin, to now looking all fresh and Breezy. Damn! LOL.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What a wonderful message! You are on to something, I see a whole teaching series coming on❤

Great advice, thanks

Very inspirational video! 👍

I appreciate this video. I like hearing this brother's perspective. I'm so tired of working this job and felt everything he was saying. Good video.

That’s the truth James. Courage is a heck of a thing. A retail manager who was so so unhappy doing his job once told me, he would feel better if he get fired because he is too scared to quit his job. The first step always take a lot of courage 👍👍

This video is spot on with how I feel about my 9-5....good stuff 💪🏽

Love this! So inspirational!! It's good to have a life coach to motivate you as well and surround yourself with positive people for goal setting and ect ❤ It does take alot of discipline, but I think that's why I have coaches to keep me motivated to eventually work for myself soon❤❤❤

thank you for this motivation i’m a self worker, it’s like you said not is easy but for someone who’s working hard and have discipline you can have a liberty who’s priceless and make the money that you decide that you want.😎👍

Great encouragement and motivation‼️ I am planning to leave the US in November 2024.

Great job Jay! The struggle was real and you found a great barber in the process,lol!

Great story brother. Congratulations and stay blessed

Ugh, I thought I was the only one who hated those stupid meetings, wasting time, where nothing's ever resolved. Why have a meeting if nothing is going to come out of it? Every time they send a memo saying that they are going to hold a meeting I'm tempted to take the day off. But yes, hate my 9 to 5 job. Luckily I only have 5 more years to retire for good. I'm glad you got out of it while still young. So yes, please brag, you earned that right.

Yesssss. Best video ever. Bravo

You completely understand everything that sucks about working an office job.

Super inspiring story brother. I couldn't agree with you more about the "9 to 5 saying" like TGI Friday. I feel like we're trapped in the matrix. I gotta feel that freedom of living life on your own accord!!

I the early 2000's, I read a book titled "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" which motivated me. When the travel ban was lifted in DR, I was there in August 2020 putting my plans into motion for without a plan, you might as well stay where you are

I’m on that journey being independent delivery field make my check in less hour just making transaction hard part leaving my 9to5 💯💯💯

Great video!! Blessings

I remember when your wife interviewed you for the first time, I told mine that I feel like listening to myself... And this video right here is the same, I really feel like it is me taking... I think the exact same way, pretty much the same motivation. But I think I am a bit more extreme, I remember once I had an offer for a full time job and at the same time I found an interim job... I choses the interim job over the stable full time job because I hate being tied to a company in a particular place... I love freedom. I even chosed to do Uber eat delivery over another stable offer because I want to keep my freedom of owning my schedule. Now I am making a video game for PC because know that once the game is released , I do not have to be at a specific place for money to come in, no headache for restocking, nothing... My plan is to release the game and if it does well, move out of the country few months later because I will still get paid and can keep creating games elsewhere because all I need is my computer

Thanks so much.

Yep, I remember that feeling!

Say brother, I just want to say, you really are an inspiration to a lot of people who feel like they are stuck and the 9 to 5 hamster wheel is their only option. There's nothing like being your own boss and doing your own thing. I salute you, and I sincerely mean that. I can see how my question on a previous topic on another video my have come across disingenuous, but please believe me, it wasn't. I truly meant no disrespect. Keep doing what you doing!!!!!!

We are preparing ourselves for the same! We are running towards retirement and have not only a plan to get there, but our plan afterwards. Keep the course and have faith! 🙏🏼

In general, you boss don’t care about you. They only care that you show up. A job is the drug your boss gives you to suppress your dreams of starting your own business. They are only upset because they know it will be extremely difficult to find your talent and dedication when you leave. Good for you my brother. Congratulations on being able to get off the struggle bus.

Welcome to the club!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

😂... "Office Talk".. "Happy Monday"😊

LMAO at the hair😅

I must say compared to how you looked in that old video Jay, you look healthier, more content, very peaceful. You just plain 'ole look heathier and better today than you did back then. I forgot this. I understand full well what you mean about those corporate, common everyday sayings. That goodness it's Friday, payday Friday (I use that one), hump day Wednesday etc. etc. I'm from Bama I've heard you say you are as well so Jay you forgot the most popular one. I'm sure you've been met in an elevator or hallway with a fist bump of.......here it comes......Roll Tide!! or War Eagle!!! I'm I right? (laugh)

You're lucky you are able to continue living without 9 to 5 for few years in the DR. FL is a nice state. I miss that state.

Man had a five head at the time😂 Huntsville!!!

Never ever give up… but keep mastering 📚 the skill to find your EDGE in the market like your LIFE depends on it 🤔🧐

Thank you brother for the encouragement. I'm planning my escape from the 🐀 race in the next 5 year.

great video

Thank you very much for your candor. Yesterday was my last day on the clock. I've only been at this job for 6 months but it has been a waste of my 6 months! I was contracted with an insurance broker last July and my contract was canceled after 6 months. Why? Because I had to dedicate my energy towards training for this job and then working third shift to perform for them, but couldn't do anything for myself! I was not making enough money to sustain myself. I'll be 62 years old in 2 days and have nothing to show for it or retire on - so I HAD to quit. I'm going to apply for my Social Security early which is not much, but it is enough to live on in the Dominican Republic and call it my base pay as I sale health, life, and LTC back in the USA, remotely, from the DR 🤑

THIS!! And it's funny how the universe works. I quit a toxic job about 7 months ago, with the intent on freelancing. I got one client that I did work for free to get my name out there. However, my freelancing website attracted a startup company; I interviewed with them and got a job with them. They are paying me $80,000/year. And their only ask of my time is that I attend our daily meeting at 8am each day, and put in 40 hours. They said they don't care where in the world I work, as long as I don't miss that meeting. I love the work and it is the same as what I was freelancing for....this is God handing me my opportunity. My plan is to sell my house and get to Mexico (I'm in the US) or somewhere in South America and break free!

Folks, walk by Faith! 🙏💯

Thanks for the motivation i plan on stock trading for a living when i move abroad. Two more years will give me 25 years and then im out.

Good video brother! What skillset do you have? I’m thinking of moving my business to DR

Enjoy your stay

Great video! We are also planning to move to another country as well. Assuming you kept your citizenship, are you still paying taxes to the US on income your earning? What type of tax are you having to file?

1 week notice? I have to give 6 weeks. I reckon its to put off prospective employers.

Peace!

You looked older than now. Thanks God things are much better now. By the way, what type of mike are you using in this video?

Dam i just did the exact same thing as of 03/2024....

Nice video, I will share to boyfriend. 👌👏👏👏❤. Kind regards.

You made a executive decision. I can relate

amen

😂😂😂😂Happy Monday

you look better now #NoDiddy

Dropping jewels

I understand everything you saying! When I retired from the military after 20 years i was scared, but that mosquito on your shoulder won't leave 😂

Excellent video Bro! Did you have to convince your wife to move abroad or was she of the same mindset?

@JayAboard how can i talk to you brother about moving there?

Congratulations 🎉I got next

Every job 9 to 5 I quit or got fired I was happy

How come you didn't speak about exactly it is that you do ? I'm assuming because your trying to avoid competition in the field, which makes total sense

The guy from 2020 and the one from today look like two different person. 🇩🇴 is the best country on earth. I 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you and your wife to make the smartest decision to move to the 🇩🇴. A few years ago I said to myself. People work 5 or 6 days a week. Have one or two days off and then go back to work. They will take vacation maybe once a year. And they do this routine for 30-40 or even more. I said this is so boring, is the new slavery. I said this is not healthy and good life. People spent most of their time working, because when they get home, they have no time to do anything because they have to prepare themselves for the next day. The healthy lifestyle that you guys are living worth millions and it cannot be exchange for anything.

Your my idol man, I will be you one day. 😂

What are you doing for work now @JayAbroad?

You look healthier less stress sir!