Engage in some type of collaboration with other UA-cam content creators. Travel and vlog about it. Can’t wait either way to see what such an independent thinker like yourself comes up with. \🕶/
This is a brilliantly edited video. It's amazing to me how well you balanced the sound despite filming in so many different locations. Also, the script flowed even though you rotated between locations. Seriously, the editing here is absolute goals for me.
It's a relief to hear someone talk about the realities of an office job vs being an entrepreneur. It's a big risk to work for yourself. It takes someone with a certain stuff to handle it all because of the reasons you gave.
Dude, congratulations! Me and I'm sure everyone else here loves this transition for you. Oh and if you ever decide to move on from UA-cam, all of these skills are relevant and transferrable to any career you desire. Not only do you have a top tier education with an incredibly in-demand skill set, you've just added a ton more by starting and maintaining your own business, as well as editing, sound, video, and a ton more. Definitely not worried aboutcha - you're killing it.
have been watching you for a few months and you inspire me a bunch! i'm starting business school at uni in a few months and am also starting content creation on tik tok. sometimes i doubt the time i'd have but then i remember how you literally work 70 hours a week and make fully edited UA-cam videos !!
Honestly that feels ideal. You still stay on the corporate ladder and get professional growth but you get a full "summer vacation" in between the jobs. I do wish taking off a few months between jobs (if financially feasible of course) was more normalized, definitely seems key to not burning out in the long term.
I relate to you so much! Quit my full time job to get a few part time jobs that made more sense for me while pursuing UA-cam. Theres an in between too that’s not spoken about enough :) LOVE your videos, I’m in NYC too!
Taylor, I've been following your channel for a while now and this may be the most valuable video yet. Letting the world know that tending to one's passions and embracing uncertainty is not only ok but ideal, is a powerful message indeed. Keep up the inspirational work and best of luck on future endeavors.
Taylor, you're right about the importance of workspaces providing common goals and sense of community. Many of us are feeling that lack post-pandemic. I think as a society we've got to figure out a way to generate those spaces without tying them to corporate entities. There must be some level of space between standard 9-5 structured corporate office and fully public NYC Sunday coffee shop vibe. Congrats on the job move! I've done it 3x myself in three years and don't regret a thing.
Idk if you know this about yourself, but you really like to teach others and you’re great at it! You have so much knowledge to share! New subscriber here and I love it so far!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:05 🚪 *Taylor announces quitting her management consulting job and hints at several topics to discuss.* - She plans to discuss reasons for quitting, potential future plans, and personal preferences. - Mention of exploring both stable and unstable jobs, and a humorous touch on ice cream preferences. 00:49 🎥 *Taylor introduces herself as a full-time UA-camr, shares her background, and explains the significance of quitting her job.* - Highlights her recent shift from management consulting to full-time UA-cam content creation. - Reflects on her identity change in her video introductions, indicating a major career transition. 01:18 📈 *Discussing her recent focus on UA-cam and considering career options post-quitting.* - Emphasizes increased UA-cam activity due to more available time. - Considers various career paths, including staying in consulting, pursuing UA-cam, or exploring new industries. 02:14 💰 *Comparing financial stability between UA-cam and consulting, and her risk-averse nature.* - Discusses the variability of income in UA-cam versus the predictability in consulting. - Evaluates the decision-making process based on income stability and personal risk tolerance. 03:09 🔄 *Analyzing the longevity and career progression in UA-cam versus consulting.* - Considers long-term career sustainability and growth potential in both fields. - Acknowledges the higher job security and career advancement opportunities in consulting. 04:35 🤝 *Weighing the social aspects and isolation of UA-cam work against corporate job benefits.* - Discusses the solitary nature of UA-cam work and contrasts it with the social environment of corporate jobs. - Highlights benefits of corporate jobs like health insurance, retirement plans, and social interaction. 05:45 🎭 *Appreciating the freedom and responsibility of being a full-time UA-camr.* - Emphasizes the autonomy and flexibility of working on UA-cam. - Reflects on the need for self-motivation and accountability in the absence of a traditional work structure. 06:28 🛤 *Decision to quit consulting and considering UA-cam as a viable option for the future.* - Shares her decision-making process and personal reasons for leaving consulting. - Expresses a continued positive view of consulting as a valuable career step. 07:22 🌐 *Announcing acceptance of a new job offer and future plans combining UA-cam and the new role.* - Reveals her decision to accept a new job offer, maintaining UA-cam as a parallel pursuit. - Discusses balancing UA-cam with her upcoming full-time job. 07:50 🤫 *Explaining her choice not to disclose her former consulting firm's name and inviting guesses about her new job industry.* - Clarifies her intention to keep her former employer's name confidential for impartiality. - Engages viewers by asking them to guess her new job industry, fostering interaction.
You are a great speaker, you are charismatic, you are fun, you are playful, you are delightful to be around. So when you say words to other people, they have profound effects. Every single word you say is creating your reality and in fact your words are creating you. Now we are all going for a drink and celebrate life!
You can tell you are a former consultant when you referred to jobs after being a full time youtuber as “exit opportunities” 😂 love it and congratulations!
I almost forgot to like the video, but that unexpected plot twist at the end, about your favorite ice cream flavor made me remember to like the video hahahaha LOVE your content!!!!
I went to school at PENN State for finance and I now work for myself as a farrier. Sometimes it takes awhile to figure out what works for you and makes you happy. I was working at Merril as an investment banker and hated it. You really just never know.
Social Media Marketing?? So happy for you Taylor you made an educated decision and following your dream. Can’t wait to see what content you push out. Definitely will miss you in the consulting space but know you’ll do great wherever you go
I found you via the Jack/Graham Channel and I think you should do some kind of pod with your man. I really like the energy. Congrats on the 100k + subscribers. I really appreciate people that have content that does not have 'like' and 'you know' in every other sentence. That diction drives me bat s crazy!
Love the vibe Taylor. The social aspect is truly a big one. Straight out of the pandemic I started content writing wfh last year. But in May-June, I worked as Teaching Assistant for an accelerated learning bootcamp with other co-workers. And the happiness levels were through the roof even though I was literally working 3-4x harder. I'm back 2 weeks and the social isolation is back (haven't seen the sun in 11 days). I'm working towards a part-time offline job (for social life) and part-time freelance writing (for $$$) as a solution now.
This whole concept of taking back control of your time can really be a double-edged sword imo. Digital nomads, or so they're called, seem to have so much control of their time and schedule but yet find themselves quite isolated. The whole concept of reaching objectives with other individuals has literally been ingrained in our DNA. It's great having UA-cam on the side - I mean so many perks. But loads to evaluate before everyone just wants to go on their own the first instance they get. Great video, best of luck for what's ahead!
I did the same when I was young. Quit my job the day they gave me a raise. And ran my startup full time. It was an amazing feeling because I was so excited to have so much more time to invest into the business. That made all the difference in my life.
@@nblessthan3 Good, we scaled it and added a ton of value in its industry, becoming a top 2 competitor in the space. And then had a transaction. I learned a ton and shifted my dopamine toward being addicted to impact - not just talky talk.
@@jmueller8081 Thank you, I'm hoping to grow my own business at the moment. I'm kinda stuck at a particular point and need motivation to take the next leap.
@@nblessthan3 my “leap” felt obvious. The upside to the business outweighed the money I earned, trading my time for money. And the business was gaining more and more paid customers. So it felt pretty clear that shifting my focus to the business was the better opportunity - and the thing I had more fun doing anyway.
WHOA!!!!!! Just wait until I get up off the floor! Didn't see that coming BUT on reflection your comments over time suggested the job perhaps wasn't fueling the creative juices. Never thought you a procrastinator sooooo you 'drop the hammer' with no regrets and get excited about future prospects. With your charisma and bubbly personality T for Turtle I could see you moving right along into public relations, an excellent fit says me who honestly doesn't have a clue about such things however it is a big world out there. Of course there is always that good ol' standby - truck driving, just sayin' haha! Seriously, what ever you decide Taylor success is assured because you are an overachiever by nature and design. So get in, sit down, buckle up and HANG ON for a helluva ride - can't wait!
It’s awesome to see a content creator who is so realistic about the prospect of being a full time UA-camr. I feel like many full time UA-camrs at some point start to live in their own “content-creator-world” which takes a toll on their content I feel. So I’m really glad that you keep on being a (awesome) UA-camr and have a real world job
This is your BEST video yet! Spoiler alert: reassessing your career and what you want to do for the rest of your life will likely happen several times. I'm 62 years old with a great gig, but still reassessing. You can thank me later.
This is really inspiring! I’m about a year into consulting post undergrad and really don’t enjoy it. Have thought about content creating but really value my privacy, so would probably stick around for another year and take transition after that for a more laid back job ideally in tech
If you dont mind me asking what firm are you at? I'm interesting into going into management consulting and would love to talk to someone that's in it right now.
Congrats on doing what’s right for you! To be honest I subscribed because you were a management consultant but I stayed because your content exceeded that category. You were the difference between just a work UA-cam and a work/ life balance UA-cam.
I really liked how you came to the conclusion to quit your "Steady Job" for UA-cam. It feels very thought thru and mature, not just, like some people, "I just want to be a UA-cam Star", and don't think about the consequenses.
Great job taking the next job. Its so important to have health insurance and a salary to fall back on if for some reason UA-cam changes the ad structure on you. When i switched jobs, i took 3 months off in between and it was so amazing. Like a summer vacation as a kid, just better. Keep up with two jobs for as long as you can, it will only benefit you in the long run. You can think of all the UA-cam revenue as fun money (which you can save/invest all of if you want)
As a boomer, watching this video both terrified me and inspired me. While there are so many downsides to going the unstructured route, to me it sounds like the solution to so much of what is happening to jobs in the developed world these days. Steady, decent paying 9-5 jobs are slowly going away due to globalization, AI, technology, etc....White collar jobs and evaporating right and left. If someone has the guts and wits to go it on their own and carve out their own niche, they will be a survivor to whatever happens in our economy. If you are able and inspired to go your own way and craft your own job, I think you should seriously consider taking the leap.
It’s definitely not the solution for the vast majority of people. A steady 9-5 with vacation time, 401k and benefits is what most of us should strive for. The women in the video probably has a decent degree, Resume, job experience, no kids of course, and already making money on UA-cam. The only thing these videos do is give the unexceptional false hope.
"Steady, decent paying 9-5 jobs are slowly going away due to globalization, AI, technology, etc....White collar jobs and evaporating right and left." Except they're not. The vast majority of people still work 9-5 jobs and will continue to do so. If all you watch are UA-camrs making a living producing content while living full-time in a van and traveling around the country, you start to think that everyone is doing it. You'd be wrong.
I’m going to guess something in the airline industry. Good for you taking some time off. I’ve taken 1-2 year breaks a few times now over the past decade. It’s never counted against me for future opportunities and each break was so nice. Being smart with money gives you more freedom to do stuff like that. Looking forward to following your journey!
As soon as you feel like your time at your job is up, there's nothing wrong with moving on. You owe them ZERO and they will move on without a thought. Best of luck on whatever is next! 🙃
My guess; VC/startup, brand or digital, piecing together your Wharton, BCG (or forget if you were Bain), Fashion and YT work. Excited to hear more, and my daughter, who will be starting undergrad this fall (similar, will leave out specific school but it is one of Rice, Stanford and Vanderbilt) also likes your channel and will be interested to follow your career arc.
Wow! Don’t know why this video showed up in my feed. I’m a car person but I did watch this to the end and then hit the ‘subscribe’ button. The video felt kinda refreshing and sincere. I looove that 👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
As someone in their 4th year as a management consultant straight out of uni, I am jealous of your decision making. I love my job and the stability it brings...But every now and then I feel like taking the leap and going for something I'm more passionate about. It is a very hard decision, indeed. All the best in your next job (if you're staying in NYC, maybe the next gig is in financial services but more on the strategy/marketing side of things?) and have fun with FT youtube in the meantime. I can't wait for the videos!! 🙂
Well thank you :) it absolutely is a tough decision. If only passion and financial security weren’t so often at odds. And thank you so much, I appreciate it!!
Never too late! I did 20 years in ACN before deciding on a career break. I think you’ll know when it’s time. Trying to decide now whether to go back or do something totally different!
Your full throttle is perfect. Like father like daughter! To keep it real, it is lonely..been there. No more happy hour, company outings, office camaraderie and yes, gossip..it's fun..haha. And if not disciplined you can find yourself going down that rabbit hole of distraction. I can see you in the left seat in aviation but it's a long road getting there. There's no doubt in my mind you'll be successful in whatever you decide to do. Cheers!
I've seen youtubers do this over 8 yrs and grew and grew! It only got better for them. Also as an introvert I love working alone. Also making friends at work is very difficult. It'll work for a while but most friends I made never stuck around and moved on. I would def do this full time if I could afford the health insurance, and my monthly bills. Also just do it part time for a while til it builds up! It will eventually.. just keep at it! I started mine and I keep taking breaks.. I need to find more time, but overall I feel its less stressful than my 9-5 for SURE! AND gives you a better work life balance you are your own boss! WIN!
just fantastic contents. It is so rewarding to see a hard-working and driven young person thriving in this environment. I can't imagine how proud your family must be. Continue succcess...onward and upward.
I wish you had said more about WHY you left your consulting job 🙂 You talk a lot about disadvantages of the life of a UA-camr, so by the end of your video, I was actually surprised you want to drop consulting, but continue UA-cam 😉 Enjoy your time between jobs 👍
This is the best thing young generations can do. As a full time entrepreneur going on 9 years straight (I wholesale & flip 🏡) I can honestly say the Freedom is truly bliss. I find wearing what I want, walking outside when I want, going to the beach when I want is so fulfilling. Although it’s been ups and downs at times, mainly bc of bad habits and having to grow up some… I’m too grateful to have found this path. Never would I ever want to work for anyone ever My pro tip would be focus on your strengths MORE than you do now and or outsource them out. 😁🥳 Continue to learn and spend money on getting a mentor or two in your space. This will always help hedge against and ever evolving economy, industry, and society. :)))
It is my first video on your channel, and believe me I just fell in love with your content (and maybe you too ;). The pacing of your video and the way you pan in out of the frames were simply perfect. the transition between different frames and B Rolls at different locations was smoother than butter. And I really don't think that I need to speak anything about the frames and script( structure ) of the video. Believe me, your content at this stage is far above and beyond the quality of content that's present right now on youtube. and I really think that you will not only be a great youtube but you will go at great heights in the whole entertainment / content creating Industry
Thanks for telling us the truth about this occupation. I quit my job as a medical practitioner last 3 years after 10 years in the field. It was not a easy decision. But in life we all know one thing and that it is too short to dread going to work everyday. Friends I’m not asking you to resign your job, no amount of money can buy happiness you just got to be wise.😊 I found your channel, you’re awesome.
@@TaylorBell Yes. You do seem to understand it well, as you explained in your video. I just seem to have an issue for some reason, with people going to college and getting a good job and then quitting to do UA-cam. What a waste of a college education.
@@aprilsmith6587 I get that. It's also frustrating when they tell their audience to "follow your dreams" like they did-as if the average viewer has the luxury to fall back on an impressive resume and high job prospects if their social media work doesn't work out.
I like how you think about everything so analytically it's a fantastic skill, I've just started my internship in supply chain and its been very interesting, lots of new stuff to learn hopefully I get the hang of it 😂😂
Taylor, you are one of the most gorgeous women on this planet. You have such an amazing smile and your attitude and outlook on life is killer. Love your channel.
BIG SIS!!! CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW CHANGE!! You have no idea how fangirl I am towards you lol. You’re so smart and your sense of humor always makes my day! I love your energy and your personality so much! You’re literally one of those I found inspiration from and look up too!!🥰🥰
Congratulations on your new career path. I’m going to miss you talking about your consulting job. I enjoyed that. Maybe another consulting job or doing a travel vlog for a company?
I decided to leave an industry job in the south for consulting in NYC after watching one of your videos. There has been a lot of change/challenges but that video got me in the right mindset to take the plunge into consulting. Seeing the person who helped convince me to make the call to go into consulting leave consulting has me feeling some kind of way.
Was a management consultant for 7 years. Loved it. Loved the people I was worked with. Did the executive corporate thing for several years. Didn't love that so much. Started my own internet marketing company in 2000. So I've been doing the solo internet thingy for 22 years now. I've got a silver youtube plaque for a side project. Here's some thoughts. Working on the internet can be very lonely. When you have a family, the freedom is a blessing. Right now you do lifestyle videos. But if you slowly move your channel to a niche, like personal development, then you can create information products and coaching programs and make a TON LOAD of money with youtube. Just look at what Clark Kegley has done. He started doing lifestyle videos and eventually moved to personal development. Perhaps, get a life coaching certification and start a relationship coaching biz. You have a great following. It's a GOLD MINE if you turn it into a real business ventures with products and programs to sell. Anyways, just a thought. You have the personality and business acumen to do it. You're great on camera!
I totally 100% agree with you that Miss Taylor is one of the most talented you tubers to come on the scene. I love and respect your intelligence, Taylor and the manner in which you convey information. I am sure you have given hundreds of report-outs to clients in your few years consulting. If I had to guess, I'd say you worked at McKinsey. You are super intelligent and I look forward to continuing to watch your channel ... I think your next move will be into some type of marketing, although I could see a finance channel being interested in you, like Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business. Best wishes always, XoXo.
I'd never become a UA-camr but think your comment is enlightening. I think YT will become much more competitive and agree with Taylor that after a few years, views shift to a new channel. I don't watch any lifestyle videos and don't like any of those channels, especially when they do hidden ads and product placement.
You definitely have an introductory charm, but as you’re smart, you know to be in business you need to bring a multitude of materialistic values. As you now are full-time, try to create some novelty, and to get started please look at Ali Abdali, how he build his journey, and created a unique distinct space. All the best, and wishing you all the best to flourish, and keep smiling…
Love that each of your videos has some general knowledge to learn (in addition to seeing your daily life). Love all the "let me explains"! Please keep doing this and all the best, Taylor!
« New is always better ! » So sorry that you left your consulting job But the question is not « what’s next for you ? » but more like how do you feel about it now ? Happy ? Anxious ? Excited ? I feel like you like the risk, the new and the unknown so you needed that changed ! You have such a bubbly personality with interesting content that you will certainly do great in UA-cam ! Anyway, very impressed by your skills ie: Film alone, Edit alone, Post Malone ;) but The best is yet to come
Ngl your videos aree so positive and always have a good vibe with some motivation in it as well. You handle your life pretty amazingly. Keep doing it you are great!!!
Thanks Taylor for sharing those insights! I think you made a great decision in taking up on the new job offered while continuing UA-cam on the side. You are young women I would certainly look for that stable career that will help you grow financially meanwhile you got UA-cam to have fun, indulge in your artistic side and make a bit of revenue as well. I will keep supporting the channel whenever I can. Wish you well on the new job! Stay healthy.
I do agree doing social media can be quite isolating and lonely. Def try and make friends with people in the same industry living near you or online :-) also I live in Ireland and love seeing NYC!
Congrats on the new offer! As someone who's new to consulting, the consulting experience you shared on your channel helped a lot. All the best with UA-cam and your new job!
I think you were born for youtube and could be huge if you do it full time, but there´s time for that, good to see you will do another job cause its interesting to learn about that too.
Taylor, I am confident you will be able to grow and sustain your UA-cam platform, because you provide meaningful content in an entertaining and engaging way. Only you know whether your decision was right and you have to trust your gut, and this is coming from someone who will be immersed in the corporate world (big law).
Yes I’m so happy for you Taylor. I think you should revisit the iced coffee hour podcast to update everyone. Your content is fantastic and I’m glad you decided to go full time on UA-cam. Your channel is going to explode.
geez I feel like a few weeks ago you had like 80k subscribers. You are blowing up!! Congrats on the new job offer and following your heart. Can't wait to hear about your fall/winter adventures Taylor!!
The sad part about taking risks is you only feel good about them after you've succeeded. It should ideally be fun and exciting but because of essentials like money and food, there's always a nervousness attached. I hope you do well in your new job. I left India and came to the USA on a potential 70,000$ loan for my Masters and I graduated with only 16,000$ debt because I just worked hard and got an internship at a big tech company and they paid 55% of my Masters tuition through salary and the rest I took from my family and started to pay them off. Take that leap!
Girlll im a full time consultant in NYC who also considered doing youtube full time one point in my life. I feel like we would have a lot of tea to relate on. Anywayss, would love to see a video on your writing process and the behind the scenes of how u create videos since everyone's creative process is a little different.
I have no idea who you are but decided to peak your channel. I find it interesting that you quit your Pokémon centric channel right as it became extremely popular again.
Any guesses for what’s next? Thanks for watching turtle gang 😊🐢
Life is one long journey full of goals, struggles, successes, failures and rewards. You will become better, wiser and stronger.
I haven’t watched the video yet, so I would guess for you fitting would be Real Estate!
Startup/UA-cam?
Sure. CEO of Chase Bank?
Engage in some type of collaboration with other UA-cam content creators. Travel and vlog about it. Can’t wait either way to see what such an independent thinker like yourself comes up with. \🕶/
This is a brilliantly edited video. It's amazing to me how well you balanced the sound despite filming in so many different locations. Also, the script flowed even though you rotated between locations. Seriously, the editing here is absolute goals for me.
This means so much, thank youuuu 🥹
It's a relief to hear someone talk about the realities of an office job vs being an entrepreneur.
It's a big risk to work for yourself. It takes someone with a certain stuff to handle it all because of the reasons you gave.
Dude, congratulations! Me and I'm sure everyone else here loves this transition for you. Oh and if you ever decide to move on from UA-cam, all of these skills are relevant and transferrable to any career you desire. Not only do you have a top tier education with an incredibly in-demand skill set, you've just added a ton more by starting and maintaining your own business, as well as editing, sound, video, and a ton more. Definitely not worried aboutcha - you're killing it.
Appreciate this so much!! Thank you 🥹
have been watching you for a few months and you inspire me a bunch! i'm starting business school at uni in a few months and am also starting content creation on tik tok. sometimes i doubt the time i'd have but then i remember how you literally work 70 hours a week and make fully edited UA-cam videos !!
Honestly that feels ideal. You still stay on the corporate ladder and get professional growth but you get a full "summer vacation" in between the jobs. I do wish taking off a few months between jobs (if financially feasible of course) was more normalized, definitely seems key to not burning out in the long term.
You’re an inspiration! Thanks Taylor!
Aww thanks Justin! Really appreciate it! 😊
I relate to you so much! Quit my full time job to get a few part time jobs that made more sense for me while pursuing UA-cam. Theres an in between too that’s not spoken about enough :) LOVE your videos, I’m in NYC too!
Yesss great point! Love that you did that 😊 Yayyy NYers unite 🌃
Taylor,
I've been following your channel for a while now and this may be the most valuable video yet. Letting the world know that tending to one's passions and embracing uncertainty is not only ok but ideal, is a powerful message indeed. Keep up the inspirational work and best of luck on future endeavors.
I appreciate that, thank you so much 😊
Taylor, you're right about the importance of workspaces providing common goals and sense of community. Many of us are feeling that lack post-pandemic. I think as a society we've got to figure out a way to generate those spaces without tying them to corporate entities. There must be some level of space between standard 9-5 structured corporate office and fully public NYC Sunday coffee shop vibe. Congrats on the job move! I've done it 3x myself in three years and don't regret a thing.
Next business idea?
Idk if you know this about yourself, but you really like to teach others and you’re great at it! You have so much knowledge to share! New subscriber here and I love it so far!
Awwww that I do! Thank you so very much 😊
Gonna be an airline pilot like your pa and grandpa before you. Gonna make vlogs about all ur exotic layover trips.
Now that sounds like the life!! More travel adventures to come regardless 😊 Thanks so much for the support!!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:05 🚪 *Taylor announces quitting her management consulting job and hints at several topics to discuss.* - She plans to discuss reasons for quitting, potential future plans, and personal preferences. - Mention of exploring both stable and unstable jobs, and a humorous touch on ice cream preferences. 00:49 🎥 *Taylor introduces herself as a full-time UA-camr, shares her background, and explains the significance of quitting her job.* - Highlights her recent shift from management consulting to full-time UA-cam content creation. - Reflects on her identity change in her video introductions, indicating a major career transition. 01:18 📈 *Discussing her recent focus on UA-cam and considering career options post-quitting.* - Emphasizes increased UA-cam activity due to more available time. - Considers various career paths, including staying in consulting, pursuing UA-cam, or exploring new industries. 02:14 💰 *Comparing financial stability between UA-cam and consulting, and her risk-averse nature.* - Discusses the variability of income in UA-cam versus the predictability in consulting. - Evaluates the decision-making process based on income stability and personal risk tolerance. 03:09 🔄 *Analyzing the longevity and career progression in UA-cam versus consulting.* - Considers long-term career sustainability and growth potential in both fields. - Acknowledges the higher job security and career advancement opportunities in consulting. 04:35 🤝 *Weighing the social aspects and isolation of UA-cam work against corporate job benefits.* - Discusses the solitary nature of UA-cam work and contrasts it with the social environment of corporate jobs. - Highlights benefits of corporate jobs like health insurance, retirement plans, and social interaction. 05:45 🎭 *Appreciating the freedom and responsibility of being a full-time UA-camr.* - Emphasizes the autonomy and flexibility of working on UA-cam. - Reflects on the need for self-motivation and accountability in the absence of a traditional work structure. 06:28 🛤 *Decision to quit consulting and considering UA-cam as a viable option for the future.* - Shares her decision-making process and personal reasons for leaving consulting. - Expresses a continued positive view of consulting as a valuable career step. 07:22 🌐 *Announcing acceptance of a new job offer and future plans combining UA-cam and the new role.* - Reveals her decision to accept a new job offer, maintaining UA-cam as a parallel pursuit. - Discusses balancing UA-cam with her upcoming full-time job. 07:50 🤫 *Explaining her choice not to disclose her former consulting firm's name and inviting guesses about her new job industry.* - Clarifies her intention to keep her former employer's name confidential for impartiality. - Engages viewers by asking them to guess her new job industry, fostering interaction.
You are a great speaker, you are charismatic, you are fun, you are playful, you are delightful to be around. So when you say words to other people, they have profound effects. Every single word you say is creating your reality and in fact your words are creating you. Now we are all going for a drink and celebrate life!
😍 I quit my job to do youtube full time, I saw myself playing videogames all day long and drinking coffee, came back to my old job.
You can tell you are a former consultant when you referred to jobs after being a full time youtuber as “exit opportunities” 😂 love it and congratulations!
Hahaha guilty 😂 thank you so much!
Facts lol
I love both of your channels
Where do people even learn this lingo
I almost forgot to like the video, but that unexpected plot twist at the end, about your favorite ice cream flavor made me remember to like the video hahahaha LOVE your content!!!!
I went to school at PENN State for finance and I now work for myself as a farrier. Sometimes it takes awhile to figure out what works for you and makes you happy. I was working at Merril as an investment banker and hated it. You really just never know.
Social Media Marketing??
So happy for you Taylor you made an educated decision and following your dream. Can’t wait to see what content you push out. Definitely will miss you in the consulting space but know you’ll do great wherever you go
Solid guess!! And thank you sooo much 😊 more corporate talk to come in the future hehe
The amount of effort you put into these scene changes is impressive! Awesome video!
Thank you so much George! Appreciate it
I found you via the Jack/Graham Channel and I think you should do some kind of pod with your man. I really like the energy. Congrats on the 100k + subscribers. I really appreciate people that have content that does not have 'like' and 'you know' in every other sentence. That diction drives me bat s crazy!
Love the vibe Taylor. The social aspect is truly a big one. Straight out of the pandemic I started content writing wfh last year. But in May-June, I worked as Teaching Assistant for an accelerated learning bootcamp with other co-workers. And the happiness levels were through the roof even though I was literally working 3-4x harder. I'm back 2 weeks and the social isolation is back (haven't seen the sun in 11 days).
I'm working towards a part-time offline job (for social life) and part-time freelance writing (for $$$) as a solution now.
This whole concept of taking back control of your time can really be a double-edged sword imo. Digital nomads, or so they're called, seem to have so much control of their time and schedule but yet find themselves quite isolated. The whole concept of reaching objectives with other individuals has literally been ingrained in our DNA. It's great having UA-cam on the side - I mean so many perks. But loads to evaluate before everyone just wants to go on their own the first instance they get. Great video, best of luck for what's ahead!
I did the same when I was young. Quit my job the day they gave me a raise. And ran my startup full time.
It was an amazing feeling because I was so excited to have so much more time to invest into the business.
That made all the difference in my life.
How did it go in the end?
@@nblessthan3 Good, we scaled it and added a ton of value in its industry, becoming a top 2 competitor in the space. And then had a transaction. I learned a ton and shifted my dopamine toward being addicted to impact - not just talky talk.
@@jmueller8081 Thank you, I'm hoping to grow my own business at the moment. I'm kinda stuck at a particular point and need motivation to take the next leap.
@@nblessthan3 my “leap” felt obvious. The upside to the business outweighed the money I earned, trading my time for money. And the business was gaining more and more paid customers. So it felt pretty clear that shifting my focus to the business was the better opportunity - and the thing I had more fun doing anyway.
@@jmueller8081 Thanks. I'll keep weighing the pros and cons.✨
WHOA!!!!!! Just wait until I get up off the floor! Didn't see that coming BUT on reflection your comments over time suggested the job perhaps wasn't fueling the creative juices. Never thought you a procrastinator sooooo you 'drop the hammer' with no regrets and get excited about future prospects. With your charisma and bubbly personality T for Turtle I could see you moving right along into public relations, an excellent fit says me who honestly doesn't have a clue about such things however it is a big world out there. Of course there is always that good ol' standby - truck driving, just sayin' haha! Seriously, what ever you decide Taylor success is assured because you are an overachiever by nature and design. So get in, sit down, buckle up and HANG ON for a helluva ride - can't wait!
It’s awesome to see a content creator who is so realistic about the prospect of being a full time UA-camr.
I feel like many full time UA-camrs at some point start to live in their own “content-creator-world” which takes a toll on their content I feel.
So I’m really glad that you keep on being a (awesome) UA-camr and have a real world job
Thank youuu!
Quit my job at a top-tier IB firm for my startup and haven't looked back, best career choice I made. Best of luck, rooting for you!
This is your BEST video yet! Spoiler alert: reassessing your career and what you want to do for the rest of your life will likely happen several times. I'm 62 years old with a great gig, but still reassessing. You can thank me later.
Ooh this series took an unexpected twist! I’ll be tuning in to see how much more successful and appealing you’re becoming! Congrats ☺️
Aw thanks so much!! Unexpected twist indeed 😊
This is really inspiring! I’m about a year into consulting post undergrad and really don’t enjoy it. Have thought about content creating but really value my privacy, so would probably stick around for another year and take transition after that for a more laid back job ideally in tech
If you dont mind me asking what firm are you at? I'm interesting into going into management consulting and would love to talk to someone that's in it right now.
Thank you so much!! And that sounds like a good plan 🤝
@@alexdewey1503 Likewise! been researching for a while now. I know two people personally and they love it.
respect for this video, so many in the tech yt world don't post the real stuff, you got a new sub
Loving the fastness and honesty of this video. And congrats on following your heart. Wherever that may take you. ❤️
This was a sick video, very engaging and I was never bored watching it!
Congrats on doing what’s right for you! To be honest I subscribed because you were a management consultant but I stayed because your content exceeded that category. You were the difference between just a work UA-cam and a work/ life balance UA-cam.
Thanks so much Michael!! Glad to hear 😊
05:57 I also read books the same way. Thanks for the update and good luck with your full time UA-camr decision! You'll do great!
you know, I always feel smarter after watching your videos. They're like fun college lectures...emphasis on fun. Why can't professors be more fun
Omg thank you!! The utmost compliment in my book 😂
I really liked how you came to the conclusion to quit your "Steady Job" for UA-cam. It feels very thought thru and mature, not just, like some people, "I just want to be a UA-cam Star", and don't think about the consequenses.
Great job taking the next job. Its so important to have health insurance and a salary to fall back on if for some reason UA-cam changes the ad structure on you. When i switched jobs, i took 3 months off in between and it was so amazing. Like a summer vacation as a kid, just better. Keep up with two jobs for as long as you can, it will only benefit you in the long run. You can think of all the UA-cam revenue as fun money (which you can save/invest all of if you want)
Isn’t majority of your UA-cam videos fueled by your professional MC life? I’m getting my popcorn ready for what’s next. Love the content.
Not anymore! Haven’t really talked about it much for months. More corporate talk coming in a few months though 😅 and thank you!
As a boomer, watching this video both terrified me and inspired me. While there are so many downsides to going the unstructured route, to me it sounds like the solution to so much of what is happening to jobs in the developed world these days. Steady, decent paying 9-5 jobs are slowly going away due to globalization, AI, technology, etc....White collar jobs and evaporating right and left. If someone has the guts and wits to go it on their own and carve out their own niche, they will be a survivor to whatever happens in our economy. If you are able and inspired to go your own way and craft your own job, I think you should seriously consider taking the leap.
It’s definitely not the solution for the vast majority of people. A steady 9-5 with vacation time, 401k and benefits is what most of us should strive for. The women in the video probably has a decent degree, Resume, job experience, no kids of course, and already making money on UA-cam. The only thing these videos do is give the unexceptional false hope.
@@Mike-dd8bd not false hope if people take the time to consider the variables you outlined.
Being pretty should be considered in your list !
@@buxushydrangea674 yeah good looking play a biggest role in youtube.
"Steady, decent paying 9-5 jobs are slowly going away due to globalization, AI, technology, etc....White collar jobs and evaporating right and left."
Except they're not. The vast majority of people still work 9-5 jobs and will continue to do so. If all you watch are UA-camrs making a living producing content while living full-time in a van and traveling around the country, you start to think that everyone is doing it. You'd be wrong.
The jazzy, piano sound in the background of your editing works. The Tri State is amazing. Enjoy!
I’m going to guess something in the airline industry. Good for you taking some time off. I’ve taken 1-2 year breaks a few times now over the past decade. It’s never counted against me for future opportunities and each break was so nice. Being smart with money gives you more freedom to do stuff like that. Looking forward to following your journey!
You speak well and intelligently!!
Best wishes on your next endeavor!!
As soon as you feel like your time at your job is up, there's nothing wrong with moving on. You owe them ZERO and they will move on without a thought.
Best of luck on whatever is next! 🙃
The best thing about your videos is the idea behind each is relatable. Congratulations and can't wait for more updates.
My guess; VC/startup, brand or digital, piecing together your Wharton, BCG (or forget if you were Bain), Fashion and YT work.
Excited to hear more, and my daughter, who will be starting undergrad this fall (similar, will leave out specific school but it is one of Rice, Stanford and Vanderbilt) also likes your channel and will be interested to follow your career arc.
Rice or Stanford will be good for this field i have friends passed out from there . Vanderbilt is good but location is not great it sucks
Wow! Don’t know why this video showed up in my feed. I’m a car person but I did watch this to the end and then hit the ‘subscribe’ button. The video felt kinda refreshing and sincere. I looove that 👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
the carisma and power were literally oozing out of my screen, there are things to learn from someone like you
Oh my goodness how nice of you to say 🥹 thank you 😊
left my corporate job in Feb to pursue the same thing. great video here - best of luck with it all
As someone in their 4th year as a management consultant straight out of uni, I am jealous of your decision making. I love my job and the stability it brings...But every now and then I feel like taking the leap and going for something I'm more passionate about. It is a very hard decision, indeed. All the best in your next job (if you're staying in NYC, maybe the next gig is in financial services but more on the strategy/marketing side of things?) and have fun with FT youtube in the meantime. I can't wait for the videos!! 🙂
Well thank you :) it absolutely is a tough decision. If only passion and financial security weren’t so often at odds. And thank you so much, I appreciate it!!
Never too late! I did 20 years in ACN before deciding on a career break. I think you’ll know when it’s time. Trying to decide now whether to go back or do something totally different!
Does it pay well?
Your full throttle is perfect. Like father like daughter! To keep it real, it is lonely..been there. No more happy hour, company outings, office camaraderie and yes, gossip..it's fun..haha. And if not disciplined you can find yourself going down that rabbit hole of distraction. I can see you in the left seat in aviation but it's a long road getting there. There's no doubt in my mind you'll be successful in whatever you decide to do. Cheers!
I love how you switch places but the story youre telling continues! love the video!
Aw thank you!! I’ve enjoyed filming in that style lately 😊
I've seen youtubers do this over 8 yrs and grew and grew! It only got better for them. Also as an introvert I love working alone. Also making friends at work is very difficult. It'll work for a while but most friends I made never stuck around and moved on. I would def do this full time if I could afford the health insurance, and my monthly bills. Also just do it part time for a while til it builds up! It will eventually.. just keep at it! I started mine and I keep taking breaks.. I need to find more time, but overall I feel its less stressful than my 9-5 for SURE! AND gives you a better work life balance you are your own boss! WIN!
just fantastic contents. It is so rewarding to see a hard-working and driven young person thriving in this environment. I can't imagine how proud your family must be. Continue succcess...onward and upward.
Thank you so very much :') this means a lot. They are proud! 😊
You have one of the most beautiful personalities I’ve ever seen in my life. Wow, it’s Intersting hearing you talk
How sweet 🥹 thank you so much
@@TaylorBell am moving to NYC to do consulting and went to College with some kids you went to highschool with.
These videos have really helped
I wish you had said more about WHY you left your consulting job 🙂 You talk a lot about disadvantages of the life of a UA-camr, so by the end of your video, I was actually surprised you want to drop consulting, but continue UA-cam 😉 Enjoy your time between jobs 👍
Nice, you do you girl!!! Def do not tell people where you used to work or is going to be working.........too many creeps in this world sadly.
Thank you so much!! And yep I won't
This is the best thing young generations can do. As a full time entrepreneur going on 9 years straight (I wholesale & flip 🏡) I can honestly say the Freedom is truly bliss.
I find wearing what I want, walking outside when I want, going to the beach when I want is so fulfilling. Although it’s been ups and downs at times, mainly bc of bad habits and having to grow up some… I’m too grateful to have found this path. Never would I ever want to work for anyone ever
My pro tip would be focus on your strengths MORE than you do now and or outsource them out. 😁🥳 Continue to learn and spend money on getting a mentor or two in your space. This will always help hedge against and ever evolving economy, industry, and society.
:)))
It is my first video on your channel, and believe me I just fell in love with your content (and maybe you too ;). The pacing of your video and the way you pan in out of the frames were simply perfect.
the transition between different frames and B Rolls at different locations was smoother than butter. And I really don't think that I need to speak anything about the frames and script( structure ) of the video.
Believe me, your content at this stage is far above and beyond the quality of content that's present right now on youtube. and I really think that you will not only be a great youtube but you will go at great heights in the whole entertainment / content creating Industry
Thanks for telling us the truth about this occupation. I quit my job as a medical practitioner last 3 years after 10 years in the field. It was not a easy decision. But in life we all know one thing and that it is too short to dread going to work everyday. Friends I’m not asking you to resign your job, no amount of money can buy happiness you just got to be wise.😊
I found your channel, you’re awesome.
I really enjoy my profession but I appreciate the benefits it provides me and my family.
Wish you success. You have a very wholesome energy.
So excited for your new chapter!! 💖 #TEAMTURTLE
I was so happy to hear that you got an actual job and didn't quite for UA-cam.
UA-cam definitely is a job! Just not conventional
@@TaylorBell Yes. You do seem to understand it well, as you explained in your video. I just seem to have an issue for some reason, with people going to college and getting a good job and then quitting to do UA-cam. What a waste of a college education.
@@aprilsmith6587 I get that. It's also frustrating when they tell their audience to "follow your dreams" like they did-as if the average viewer has the luxury to fall back on an impressive resume and high job prospects if their social media work doesn't work out.
I like how you think about everything so analytically it's a fantastic skill, I've just started my internship in supply chain and its been very interesting, lots of new stuff to learn hopefully I get the hang of it 😂😂
thank you sooo much, I try to! haha and that's awesome, hopefully you continue to enjoy it 😊 Def an interesting space
wow beauty with a brain... rarely sees such smart and intelligent female youtuber... glad to have found one✨
I have absolutely the same thought process when evaluating my corporate job vs UA-cam! Thank you for voicing this for me once again 💖
Yesss tons of pros and cons to consider. Of course, thank you so much for watching!!
Taylor Bell The clip with the toilet paper on the head had me cracked open! 😂
Anyway good luck for your next adventures and future job Tay 😘
Taylor, you are one of the most gorgeous women on this planet. You have such an amazing smile and your attitude and outlook on life is killer. Love your channel.
How sweet of you to say!! Thank you so much 😊
man the dedication, even getting soaked in the rain you carried on making this video :D
Ahaha, love the bloopers. Stoked for more Taylor videos. 😁
Hehe thank you!! More coming soon
I’ve loved your videos - been subscribed ever since I watched your interview with Graham. The evolution of your videos/channel has been great!
BIG SIS!!! CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW CHANGE!! You have no idea how fangirl I am towards you lol. You’re so smart and your sense of humor always makes my day! I love your energy and your personality so much! You’re literally one of those I found inspiration from and look up too!!🥰🥰
You are soooo sweet, thank you so much love!!! ❤️😊 your support means so much to me 🥹
@@TaylorBell WE LOVE YOU, TAYLOR!!!🥰🥰🤗
We support you !!! Passion drives happiness
Being a UA-camr is really lonely if you do it full-time.
I think your choice is very reasonable and combines the best out of both worlds!
Good luck :)
Congratulations on your new career path. I’m going to miss you talking about your consulting job. I enjoyed that. Maybe another consulting job or doing a travel vlog for a company?
Thank you so much!! More corporate job talk coming in September 😊
The consulting world is gonna miss you Taylor. But I’m sure whatever you decide to do next you’ll be very successful at!!
I decided to leave an industry job in the south for consulting in NYC after watching one of your videos. There has been a lot of change/challenges but that video got me in the right mindset to take the plunge into consulting. Seeing the person who helped convince me to make the call to go into consulting leave consulting has me feeling some kind of way.
I hope it's going well!
Was a management consultant for 7 years. Loved it. Loved the people I was worked with. Did the executive corporate thing for several years. Didn't love that so much. Started my own internet marketing company in 2000. So I've been doing the solo internet thingy for 22 years now. I've got a silver youtube plaque for a side project. Here's some thoughts. Working on the internet can be very lonely. When you have a family, the freedom is a blessing. Right now you do lifestyle videos. But if you slowly move your channel to a niche, like personal development, then you can create information products and coaching programs and make a TON LOAD of money with youtube. Just look at what Clark Kegley has done. He started doing lifestyle videos and eventually moved to personal development. Perhaps, get a life coaching certification and start a relationship coaching biz. You have a great following. It's a GOLD MINE if you turn it into a real business ventures with products and programs to sell. Anyways, just a thought. You have the personality and business acumen to do it. You're great on camera!
I totally 100% agree with you that Miss Taylor is one of the most talented you tubers to come on the scene. I love and respect your intelligence, Taylor and the manner in which you convey information. I am sure you have given hundreds of report-outs to clients in your few years consulting. If I had to guess, I'd say you worked at McKinsey. You are super intelligent and I look forward to continuing to watch your channel ... I think your next move will be into some type of marketing, although I could see a finance channel being interested in you, like Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business. Best wishes always, XoXo.
I'd never become a UA-camr but think your comment is enlightening. I think YT will become much more competitive and agree with Taylor that after a few years, views shift to a new channel. I don't watch any lifestyle videos and don't like any of those channels, especially when they do hidden ads and product placement.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the support!! 😊
You definitely have an introductory charm, but as you’re smart, you know to be in business you need to bring a multitude of materialistic values. As you now are full-time, try to create some novelty, and to get started please look at Ali Abdali, how he build his journey, and created a unique distinct space. All the best, and wishing you all the best to flourish, and keep smiling…
Taylor you are a smart woman who is driven. Seeing your videos success will always be yours no matter what you do.
Just got here from your Ice Coffee hour interview congrats!! you went from 400 to 106k subs?
Yayyyyy
Wooo welcome! Over the course of almost 2 years, yes! 😅
@@TaylorBell That's still explosive growth, lots of hard work and a great personality.
Keep it up 🥸
Love that each of your videos has some general knowledge to learn (in addition to seeing your daily life). Love all the "let me explains"! Please keep doing this and all the best, Taylor!
Best of luck! The time and effort in your videos do not go unnoticed. Keep it up!
Aw thanks so much!! Appreciate it
Love your plans! Enjoy this free time. I knew you wouldn’t be doing YT full time and this is the 2nd video I’ve watched from you. All the best!
« New is always better ! » So sorry that you left your consulting job But the question is not « what’s next for you ? » but more like how do you feel about it now ? Happy ? Anxious ? Excited ? I feel like you like the risk, the new and the unknown so you needed that changed ! You have such a bubbly personality with interesting content that you will certainly do great in UA-cam ! Anyway, very impressed by your skills ie: Film alone, Edit alone, Post Malone ;) but The best is yet to come
Thank you so much!! Happy and excited for what’s to come
Ngl your videos aree so positive and always have a good vibe with some motivation in it as well. You handle your life pretty amazingly. Keep doing it you are great!!!
Really appreciate your comment, thank you so much 😊
Thanks Taylor for sharing those insights! I think you made a great decision in taking up on the new job offered while continuing UA-cam on the side. You are young women I would certainly look for that stable career that will help you grow financially meanwhile you got UA-cam to have fun, indulge in your artistic side and make a bit of revenue as well. I will keep supporting the channel whenever I can. Wish you well on the new job! Stay healthy.
I do agree doing social media can be quite isolating and lonely. Def try and make friends with people in the same industry living near you or online :-) also I live in Ireland and love seeing NYC!
Congrats on the new offer! As someone who's new to consulting, the consulting experience you shared on your channel helped a lot. All the best with UA-cam and your new job!
Congrats on your next step and hope you have a good time between gigs! Guessing VC or Tech (Product Management/PMM, etc.)
Thank you so much!! Good guesses!
I think you were born for youtube and could be huge if you do it full time, but there´s time for that, good to see you will do another job cause its interesting to learn about that too.
Taylor, I am confident you will be able to grow and sustain your UA-cam platform, because you provide meaningful content in an entertaining and engaging way. Only you know whether your decision was right and you have to trust your gut, and this is coming from someone who will be immersed in the corporate world (big law).
Thank you soo much, I appreciate this 😊
It's fantastic that you have all these options. And you seem to be making the most of them. Way to go!
love the way you speak!! and thought process, super true
Yes I’m so happy for you Taylor. I think you should revisit the iced coffee hour podcast to update everyone. Your content is fantastic and I’m glad you decided to go full time on UA-cam. Your channel is going to explode.
geez I feel like a few weeks ago you had like 80k subscribers. You are blowing up!! Congrats on the new job offer and following your heart. Can't wait to hear about your fall/winter adventures Taylor!!
Ahhh thank you, it’s been so exciting! And thank you soooo much 😊
The sad part about taking risks is you only feel good about them after you've succeeded.
It should ideally be fun and exciting but because of essentials like money and food, there's always a nervousness attached.
I hope you do well in your new job. I left India and came to the USA on a potential 70,000$ loan for my Masters and I graduated with only 16,000$ debt because I just worked hard and got an internship at a big tech company and they paid 55% of my Masters tuition through salary and the rest I took from my family and started to pay them off.
Take that leap!
haha love the guesses!
Good luck and best wishes on your future. Those of us who've been following you have no doubt that whatever you do, you will be successful.
Aw thank you soooo much 😊 I appreciate it
Girlll im a full time consultant in NYC who also considered doing youtube full time one point in my life. I feel like we would have a lot of tea to relate on. Anywayss, would love to see a video on your writing process and the behind the scenes of how u create videos since everyone's creative process is a little different.
I have no idea who you are but decided to peak your channel. I find it interesting that you quit your Pokémon centric channel right as it became extremely popular again.