A bit more context for anyone interested. For the last two years, I’ve worked at Indeed. It has been a good job, and I liked the work and my coworkers. The company laid off 15% of the workforce last year, and I thought we were through the worst of it. But on Monday, I was laid off with about 1,000 other people. That’s a further 8% of the company. About half of my team was laid off. My wife and I had bought our new house the previous Friday and moved in over the weekend. It’s not an ideal time to get laid off, but we will manage. For now, we’re thinking about this line from Epictetus: “Some things are in our control and others not.” And to add just two more notes. I am looking for more stable work too - I won’t pursue UA-cam to the detriment of my family. And for those asking about a book: stay tuned.
Been through that myself, 'retired' IT, with family and mortgage. Won't belabor the experience, 'cept to say, the attitude is most important. And you got the right one, my friend.
i got laid off from my job earlier this year right before my daugther was born. (i also applied to indeed last year. I had a friend at the domain office. did not end up there) I empathize. Austin is a rough market. best of luck to you.
@mikesbookreviews why do americans say this corny statement, "Im sorry..." it sounds so dumb! It's as if they say this nonsense because they have nothing more intelligent to say. Him being laid off is likely one of the best thing that has happened to him and he does not know it. Say something clever, say something witty or funny, anything but this jibberish of, "I'm so sorry..."
You're my first substack subscription ever (I'm mostly an art guy so patreon is my thing and honestly didn't even know substack was a similar platform despite hearing about it). Students of humanities deserve to thrive. Stay strong, Jared.
I'm a full-time psychology and philosophy student. I got laid off from my part-time job last winter and have been struggling to keep up with the bills since. Your videos are really entertaining and can help keep me motivated. You got this!
@@darklysm8345 I wouldn’t say “hurt” but more accurately AI has “fundamentally changed” the IT profession profoundly. One of my specialties is in automation and orchestration of cloud operations. Many years spent working on how to improve the code that makes cloud infrastructure function more efficiently under heavy workloads and high user demand. Now, an intelligent twelve year old can use ChatGPT, or any other AI program, to auto-generate Powershell and Python scripts that work out of the box. The challenge for people like me is to understand where I need to re-focus and up-skill to be marketable in terms of IT employment. When I left my last job our office secretary was handling M365 tasks on behalf of the company including playing with InTune policies. (Let that sink in for a moment.) I always welcome advancements in technology and have never felt threatened by any of it. 70% of my skills are now handled by AI. Scratching my head on trying to figure out where the next “need” is and how to be the kind of engineer to meet that need. I still have a lot of years to work.
@@darklysm8345 I looked into it briefly, and I don't believe that it's just "helping people focus on higher-value tasks", since people still gotta work it. Bet a bunch are being laid off cuz with AI, IT work is supposed to be going quicker which means they would need less work force...
I lost a bunch of my contracts when my 3rd kid was born and my other 2 were under 5. It was a stressful year but we got through it. I enjoy your content keep at it.
Jared, maybe you could create some sort of Philosophy course that involves not only introducing people to the basics but also some deeper themes. I would pay for that type of experience, especially because I frankly cannot access this type of knowledge anywhere else. And man, I´m just some guy from Brazil. I say that just to show that you can reach the whole world with this platform. I hope you think of something, I will be the first one to sign up. Love your videos and your work as a whole.
Headhunter here. I'm happy to help you in anyway I can. Congrats on the new house! I got laid off from my employer. In 1991. May 6 was 33 years of owning my agency. You can do it.
I recall buying my first house during the post crash in the UK in 1992 - mortgage rate went skyrocketing to nearly half my monthly income, and my now eldest daughter was born two months later. In 1995 I was forced out of my employment - and today, after nearly thirty years of hard sweat, toil and shit than I care to consider, I am doing reasonably well - I can survive in the world, and I am now slowly building up good investments for retirement.
@@homebody61 Worked hard - saved hard - sweated hard - did overtime for years and year - my two daughters barely saw me from the age of 3-4 until their teens - by then I could make ends meet and they had a safe foundation to live in.
So sorry to hear! Horrible in the moment but in my experience being laid off leads to better things. Really hoping things land in a better place in the end and excited to follow your journey!
You're one of the only reasons I use youtube. Love your recommendations and the things you talk about. I picked up books on Stoicism based on your recs and it really helped me deal with the stuff in my life. Just wanted to say thanks and I wish you the best.
Hope you'll be okay, Jared. I've never said this before but you're one of the only booktubers I don't have a major issue with. You're knowledgeable without being smug and positive without coming off as disingenuous. The variety of literature you cover is appreciated too. Stick around to show everyone else how to discuss books.
Yep. The smugness and disingenuousness plus the arrogance (Oh, the ARROGANCE. Ugh.) is exactly why I click "Dont' recommend channel" on most of those plain white guy booktubers. But not Jared. He's just real and has substance. Love that.
I just discovered your channel and I am super excited. Before I met my wonderful husband, I dated a philosophy PhD student for about six months. He was ABD. He left shortly before defending and actually pivoted to tech, where he is happy. He couldn't stand academia. Thank you for all you do!
As a former union electrician, I know how scary it is to be laid off unexpectedly (especially when I lived in Alaska, and spent a large majority of last winter out of work), but I am so excited to see what you make with the time you have to dedicate to UA-cam, and I cant wait to support you fully. I hope you consider you scenario as a blessing in disguise and make the best of the situation. Xx
Sorry to hear about the job loss. I was laid off in 2014 with a child on the way. It's a brutal feeling. I appreciate your content and will subscribe tonight!
My husband got laid off and it was the best thing for becoming a consultant. . . so much happier. You make great, engaging content so all the best to you. . .
Hey Jared, I've always particularly enjoyed your style of content. From the books lists, to journaling, to the philosophical videos that often go over my head. I wanted to say that in the video "books that influenced my life" (or something like that), I was thrilled to find out you had the same faith background as me (Orthodox). I'd be highhhhhly interested in watching some version of apologetics and or analyses of the Orthodox Faith (and Christianity in general) from you. I think you'd put out phenomenal content, and doing round tables with the likes of What Do You Meme, Apologetics Roadshow, Apostate Prophet (often streams with David Wood/Apologetics Roadshow) would I think lead to some very interesting conversations. As someone that wishes they could write full time, I wish you all the best in this hopefully beneficial turn of events.
Good luck to you Jared! My mom was one of the smartest ladies I've ever known and she always used to tell me this..."it's all going to be ok. I can't tell you HOW it will work out but I can promise you, it WILL work out." And she was right. Every single time I thought my world was ending or that I couldn't see a way out, I have figured it out eventually. You have gotten a great start by trying to focus only on what you can control. Just keep moving forward and working hard and I guarantee it'll all be ok.
I am sorry to hear that. About a month ago you really helped me with your videos on journaling when I had a bit of a hard time! I really hope things work out for you. Best of Luck!
Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear all of this. I hope everything works out. It will all work out for you, keep trying. I had to give up the field I loved teaching preschool due to chronic congestive heart failure (I'm only 47) but I created my company online promoting books for authors, I also opened an eBay shop to sell craft supplies and you know what I've put my whole being into it and slowly things are happening. Keep going, you have a lot of subscribers here and many of us are very interested in learning philosophy and what you have to share.
So sorry to hear. Thankful at the same time that I found your channel because of this video - loved everything you said. and now I'm going to go get some ice cream & look through the rest of your channel, because it sounds very much up my alley. Good luck to you & I really, genuinely appreciate your boldness in this step forward.
So sorry to hear. It happened to me in october last year. Although very uncertain times, it was for me the "push" I needed to start my own company. I wish you the best of luck form the Netherlands.
The amount of value your discord and videos have added to my life is high. I'll do what I can to help through these times Jared. Sorry to hear about all of this. I hope it's a blessing in disguise.
Sorry for the bad news, Jared! I think that you can create new proffesional oportunities to grow! Best wishes for you and your family! (Sorry for my English)
When my boyfriend was laid off it was the best thing that ever happened to us. It forces you to pursue your dreams instead of being stuck in a comfortable position, and too afraid to take a risk. We ended up semi-retired at age 36. You have a lot to offer the world, I have a feeling you’ll do just fine!
I admire the leveheadedness with which you seem to be approaching this. When difficult news lands in my lap, I try to remember that it's only in those moments I truly have the opportunity to test my strength, resilience, and ability to maintain perspective in the face of challenge. You do not yet know how things will turn out, but if you remain determined to face what comes with integrity and intelligence, as I am sure you will, you'll be proud of how you conducted yourself and it'll make you a stronger person. I hope things fall into place for you, financially and professionally, as I think you add a lot of value to discussions of philosophy, books, etc. on UA-cam and beyond.
I'm sure you're feeling many things right now, but I can say that I'll support you through whatever comes. Not on this account, but my original account, I subscribed to you when you had 26K subscribers and I've seen you grow this much; it's been incredible. You've been one of my favorites since I started watching, along with Language Jones. You two have such incredible minds and an admirable motivation to just live life. I hope to be like you one day in that regard. On the other hand, I know you will figure out a way to support your family. I hope to see this channel grow tremendously. I'll try to share it to as many people as I can. And also, I'll see you on SubStack...once I figure it out lol. It won't be long though. I like learning new things, so a new platform should be cool too. Cheers, Jared!
Sorry, Jared. Wanted you to know I was recently at an independent bookstore looking for some of the “beginning philosophy” books you have recommended. While looking, 2 other people came up and were looking in the same section. We were all strangers to one another,and got a good chuckle. The philosophy section had the most people looking at its shelves! Keep up with your desire to do more on UA-cam! I look forward to learning more from you through the venues you find more lucrative.
Wishing you all the best. We just got through a very similar situation. You will get through this and who knows… this may have been just the push you needed. 💛
Jared, I am subscribing to you on Substack. Your videos have helped me become a better reader and have reignited my interest in philosophy, something I had really enjoyed in college but then lost interest as I joined the masses in the rat race of life. I'm sorry to hear about your situation losing your job, but I hope this comment serves as some validation for the hard work you put in every day. I look forward to seeing the amazing things you have in store for this channel and your life as you continue to push forward.
I'm so sorry Jared. I'm a philosopher too, and the past years have been a roller coster. I wish you the best with this channel. Things will get better 😊
I'm very sorry about that, something that I have learned with my recent job loss is that its an amazing time to explore your passions and try something you would never do with the bogging responsibility of a job! I wish you all the best and support my friend!
I’m so sorry this happened. You’re really gifted and I’m interested in what you have to say and I truly enjoy listening to you and learning from you. I would love to support you and will be happy to join your substack. Best of luck and good wishes. ❤
I'm fairly new to your channel (I've seen a few videos here and there) But this video makes me want to watch your channel even more! The content I've seen from you has helped me when it came to writing my own book and I'm so happy to see your trying youtube full time! I can't wait to see a recap of this moment at your 1M video! Hope all is well and God bless you on this journey ✝
Sorry to hear your shock news, Jared. When I first found your channel I subscribed for the Journalling videos. Your content and style is highly intellectual, which I love. You’re a natural academic with a fabulous and accessible teaching style. I was sad when I heard your story about needing to leave academia. I spent 25 years in academia and loved it. Every blessing for a fabulously successful future. If Ryan Holliday can make it, so can you. You have a he talent to make it.
i so wish i could afford your substack! will be looking forward to any free content you put up there. Indeed lost a good one. all the very best, Jared!
all the luck to you, unfortunately i live and argentina and i dont have a job so i can't afford substack. i will support with likes and comments because you bring to me meditations by marcus aurelius and that was a huge discover in my life so im here.
I love how honest you are and how you are confident to be yourself. Congrats on the house! Sorry for the job loss. Loving your optimism! My HS kids and I enjoy watching and learning from you. We are rooting for you!
Change is always a path to opportunity. Good for you and I will be hoping you become great at producing content. I always enjoy your intellectual discussions.
I know exactly how you feel at this moment. I graduated college in 2008 right when the recession hit. I worked hard and finally found my forever job at LM in 2017. I was laid off during Covid. Then got another forever job doing controls work. I was laid off again last summer. I said screw it and started my own lawn care company as dumb as that sounds and couldn’t be happier. Do I have to think a ton? Nope. Do I work hard? Yep. I don’t have to worry about being laid off again or relying on big business to provide for me. They can suck it! Again, I know how you feel more than you’re currently willing to understand atm. But, it will get better! Treat yourself and go concur!!!!
Best of luck. I just discovered your channel 2 months ago. I look forward to seeing you grow. Bring great value and your subscribers will continue growing 🙌🏾 ⚡️
I’m sorry to hear that. I experienced something very similar at the very tail end of 2022, I was laid off from my remote job I had for several years when the first rounds of layoffs in the industry had started back then. It was brutal and I’m still recovering. Praying. 🙏🏻
In the past I too have been laid off from a job and know you will find great new opportunities. I look forward to supporting your work here on You Tube.
Wishing you the best in this transition. Congratulations on purchasing a home in Austin. Even if you do secure another tech position, this transition will still be a great opportunity to show proof of concept of what can happen with your channel and writing endeavors if you devote more time and energy to them. Good luck!
Bro we love you stay strong I have been a subscriber for a while. Love your stuff I don’t have a job but if I did I would contribute some money for you bro
Really sorry to hear you got laid off. I got laid off from AWS last April along with 9,000 other people so I can empathize. One idea that I'd find interesting is some video series of walkthroughs of your favorite pieces of philosophy. You've mentioned in other videos that you took a seminar class on The Nicomachean Ethics where each class you'd focus on just a few pages. This might be a bad idea for a UA-cam series but I'd personally think it would be interesting to have that kind of seminar in a series from you and some other deep dives into philosophy that you've found particularly compelling.
Dive in! I found a love for philosophy I never knew I had due to this channel. I have also read several of the fantasy/sci-fi series you have covered. Many people will identify with your content and grow as people.
I also work at tech and layoffs are so common it's really scary. I was a "survivor" of multiple massive waves of layoffs through 3 years now where almost always I couldn't predict who is next to be fired. Best people I've worked with were laid off. I'm saying this to tell that the layoff doesn't mean you're bad at your job, or you failed. You can be the best at your job and still be laid off. My bestest wishes of luck in this kind of situation, I really hope everything will go the best way for you my friend!✌ . . (P.S. sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language😅)
Since I reached 30, I have been thinking about this. And it makes me worried so much for myself and others! This thought was one of the reasons I started to save as much of my salary as I possibly could! I hope you find a good job soon! Keep trying 💪
Good luck man, it’s hard to make risky decisions like going full time on YT. I hope this (as tough as it is now) will be the first step in a great direction for you!
Sorry to hear that! I was fired several years ago and that felt awful. Still, now I don't feel sorry because it kicked me off for a better path. Wish you much luck to handle this!
A friend of mine went the same path. she was divorced and bought a new house and the very same day she signed for the house, she went to work and got fired (and she's on her sixtie's). but, as you, she stayed positive thinking ways to go on... and she find a better job, better consideration and more money... so, you never know... you won't find a better job if you don't get fired or leave the old one... or problably you become your own boss....
Damn, man, I’m sorry 💔 I’m going through my own hardship at the moment and can’t contribute $$ right now. But I’ve always enjoyed your videos and will continue to watch and 👍 all your videos, and continue to share them with friends. I love your content and all that you do. I really hope that you’re able to make the money you need so you can continue to make your content and share your thoughts and perspectives with the world. We need more thoughtful and thought provoking people like you on UA-cam. I love your reading lists, your deep dives, and philosophy/ethics videos. I also like your podcast too. Would love to see more close reading/deep dive type stuff. I bet you’d be great at interviewing too! Have you ever considered having a guest (perhaps an author or expert) and having an extended format discussion (like 30-90 minutes or something)? I would love to see that! Also, you have a great voice. Have you considered doing audiobooks? I listen to a ton of audiobooks and would definitely listen to you reading fiction and/or nonfiction. Just some thoughts. Can’t wait to see what you do! Wishing you all the best! 🙏
Man, your recommendations have so much overlap with my taste that you’re basically my go-to review guy now. That has effectively saved me hours of time and at least as much monetary investment as the donation. Thanks for the work that you do, and I’m genuinely sorry to hear that you’re facing the difficult uncertainty of being laid off. As a fellow academic turned engineer working in Austin’s tech scene, I can empathize with the position you’re in (although I was a cognitive science guy, not strictly philosophy). The uncertainty can be especially difficult to wrestle with as men who are fathers. Keep your head up and try not to mistakenly internalize factors outside of your control or assign them false senses of meaning. Here’s my genuine hope that you can have all the forces of the universe align to generate a platform for your successful career (UA-cam or otherwise). Cheers.
One of my favourite quotes when life goes like this... "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well" - Julian of Norwich. Go well and God bless you and your family as you journey through the transition.
I know the feeling of getting laid off man, it’s really does suck, but it’s it definitely not the end of the world. You have a great attitude and future ahead of you.
Excellent, you've thrown your hat over the wall & so you're committed to figuring it out. I recommend familiarizing yourself with Jaron Lanier's ideas about data dignity, because at the rate at which you're contributing to peoples lives, you could be getting support back
As a person who enjoys philosophy but is scared of puruing it academically because of it's professional indications, I find your story and path inspiring. I really hope you can make this work and prove that one can follow their dreams and still be able to conform with the necessities (aka paying the bills!). Good luck to you man
Well, I hope it works out for you and your family. I was also in tech and got laid off over a year ago now and have been unable to find another job. Things are a bit rough out there for tech jobs. Luckily, you have a foundation here at UA-cam and I hope that is able to carry you through the tough time.
Hey Jared, sorry to hear, it is tough news to receive indeed, no pun intended. Turning crisis into opportunity is the heart of a warrior. Strength and honor. "At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.” ~ Lao Tzu
I hope you are doing well during this tough time. I am in a similar boat. Within 6 months of moving into my new place, I was laid off. The silver lining was that I was laid off from a job that I was not really all into (albeit it paid the bills). I too am embarking on a new career path. I wish you all the best, and look forward to supporting you the best I can as my situation improves. "You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength."
Sorry to hear that Jared, being laid off definitely is rough in most any circumstances. I wish you the best of luck and I think your content is amazing and hopefully you blow up even more
I'm really sad to hear this, man. Wishing you the best of luck with the UA-cam channel and getting back to a point of financial comfortability. You'll always have a crowd of people here to watch and support your very valuable videos. I've actually used some of your videos on note taking in my online college course.
A bit more context for anyone interested.
For the last two years, I’ve worked at Indeed. It has been a good job, and I liked the work and my coworkers. The company laid off 15% of the workforce last year, and I thought we were through the worst of it. But on Monday, I was laid off with about 1,000 other people. That’s a further 8% of the company. About half of my team was laid off.
My wife and I had bought our new house the previous Friday and moved in over the weekend. It’s not an ideal time to get laid off, but we will manage. For now, we’re thinking about this line from Epictetus: “Some things are in our control and others not.”
And to add just two more notes. I am looking for more stable work too - I won’t pursue UA-cam to the detriment of my family. And for those asking about a book: stay tuned.
Epictetus also said, "it is not the things that happen that disturbs us, but our opinion of of those things."
yes i read abotu the indeed cuts today
Been through that myself, 'retired' IT, with family and mortgage. Won't belabor the experience, 'cept to say, the attitude is most important. And you got the right one, my friend.
i got laid off from my job earlier this year right before my daugther was born. (i also applied to indeed last year. I had a friend at the domain office. did not end up there) I empathize. Austin is a rough market. best of luck to you.
I feel it bro, my wife was let go from her job on Friday and we also just bought a house, but we also will manage. Love the content bro, keep it up.
Your vids are great, dude. No doubt you’ll blow up this year. Rooting for you 🙌
you're a good person
Hey Clark Kegley :)
Thank you so much, Clark! That means so much.
230k is pretty blown up already no?
That's very cool of you!
Man, I'm sorry as hell to hear this.
Thanks, Mike!
@mikesbookreviews why do americans say this corny statement, "Im sorry..." it sounds so dumb! It's as if they say this nonsense because they have nothing more intelligent to say. Him being laid off is likely one of the best thing that has happened to him and he does not know it. Say something clever, say something witty or funny, anything but this jibberish of, "I'm so sorry..."
I just got fired too :/
You're my first substack subscription ever (I'm mostly an art guy so patreon is my thing and honestly didn't even know substack was a similar platform despite hearing about it).
Students of humanities deserve to thrive. Stay strong, Jared.
Went full-time myself a couple years ago. Happy to brainstorm if you want. Best of luck!
I'm a big fan! I'd love to talk and brainstorm.
Worlds are colliding. . .
Yooooo the Dr sledge is in this. Very epic
It's not a setback, it's a set up! You're going to crush it.
I'm a full-time psychology and philosophy student. I got laid off from my part-time job last winter and have been struggling to keep up with the bills since. Your videos are really entertaining and can help keep me motivated. You got this!
That sounds like a fascinating combo to study, I really hope you're doing okay right now, friend!
So sorry to hear that. I am a 30 year IT engineer who is also laid off. I can empathize for sure.
Not really seeing into it but does AI hurt the IT sector?
@@darklysm8345nah, i think it will enable us to not worry about the idea of slaving for money but instead out of passion. There is some overlap
@@darklysm8345 unfortunately, yes it does.
@@darklysm8345 I wouldn’t say “hurt” but more accurately AI has “fundamentally changed” the IT profession profoundly. One of my specialties is in automation and orchestration of cloud operations. Many years spent working on how to improve the code that makes cloud infrastructure function more efficiently under heavy workloads and high user demand. Now, an intelligent twelve year old can use ChatGPT, or any other AI program, to auto-generate Powershell and Python scripts that work out of the box. The challenge for people like me is to understand where I need to re-focus and up-skill to be marketable in terms of IT employment. When I left my last job our office secretary was handling M365 tasks on behalf of the company including playing with InTune policies. (Let that sink in for a moment.) I always welcome advancements in technology and have never felt threatened by any of it. 70% of my skills are now handled by AI. Scratching my head on trying to figure out where the next “need” is and how to be the kind of engineer to meet that need. I still have a lot of years to work.
@@darklysm8345 I looked into it briefly, and I don't believe that it's just "helping people focus on higher-value tasks", since people still gotta work it. Bet a bunch are being laid off cuz with AI, IT work is supposed to be going quicker which means they would need less work force...
I lost a bunch of my contracts when my 3rd kid was born and my other 2 were under 5. It was a stressful year but we got through it. I enjoy your content keep at it.
Love both of you @curtisgmchale!
Jared, maybe you could create some sort of Philosophy course that involves not only introducing people to the basics but also some deeper themes. I would pay for that type of experience, especially because I frankly cannot access this type of knowledge anywhere else. And man, I´m just some guy from Brazil. I say that just to show that you can reach the whole world with this platform. I hope you think of something, I will be the first one to sign up. Love your videos and your work as a whole.
I very much agree!
Me too. I would definitely sign up❤ would love to start with Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.
Thanks for all your great advice and insights!
Sorry, Jared. Times will improve and you'll be stronger because of these experiences. Hang in there.
Sorry to hear about this---I really enjoy your book reviews!
Where are the book reviews?
Headhunter here. I'm happy to help you in anyway I can. Congrats on the new house! I got laid off from my employer. In 1991. May 6 was 33 years of owning my agency.
You can do it.
I recall buying my first house during the post crash in the UK in 1992 - mortgage rate went skyrocketing to nearly half my monthly income, and my now eldest daughter was born two months later. In 1995 I was forced out of my employment - and today, after nearly thirty years of hard sweat, toil and shit than I care to consider, I am doing reasonably well - I can survive in the world, and I am now slowly building up good investments for retirement.
@@DS-cf1zcHow did you do it?
@@homebody61 Worked hard - saved hard - sweated hard - did overtime for years and year - my two daughters barely saw me from the age of 3-4 until their teens - by then I could make ends meet and they had a safe foundation to live in.
So sorry to hear! Horrible in the moment but in my experience being laid off leads to better things. Really hoping things land in a better place in the end and excited to follow your journey!
You're one of the only reasons I use youtube. Love your recommendations and the things you talk about. I picked up books on Stoicism based on your recs and it really helped me deal with the stuff in my life. Just wanted to say thanks and I wish you the best.
your content is already better than a lot of full timers, you’ll do great
Hope you'll be okay, Jared. I've never said this before but you're one of the only booktubers I don't have a major issue with. You're knowledgeable without being smug and positive without coming off as disingenuous. The variety of literature you cover is appreciated too. Stick around to show everyone else how to discuss books.
absolutely true.
Yep. The smugness and disingenuousness plus the arrogance (Oh, the ARROGANCE. Ugh.) is exactly why I click "Dont' recommend channel" on most of those plain white guy booktubers. But not Jared. He's just real and has substance. Love that.
@@Liberal.Linda. just out of curiosity, which booktuber are you talking about?
You're at 200k, and I hope that triples or quadruples very soon!!
Would be so inappropriate. ❤
I just discovered your channel and I am super excited. Before I met my wonderful husband, I dated a philosophy PhD student for about six months. He was ABD. He left shortly before defending and actually pivoted to tech, where he is happy. He couldn't stand academia. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for sharing, this has inspired me to speak about my own career crisis from 2013.
As a former union electrician, I know how scary it is to be laid off unexpectedly (especially when I lived in Alaska, and spent a large majority of last winter out of work), but I am so excited to see what you make with the time you have to dedicate to UA-cam, and I cant wait to support you fully. I hope you consider you scenario as a blessing in disguise and make the best of the situation. Xx
A door closed, another now fully open. I appreciate your content & will see you over on substack, too. 👍
Sorry to hear about the job loss. I was laid off in 2014 with a child on the way. It's a brutal feeling. I appreciate your content and will subscribe tonight!
I just got laid off of a 23 year job. I subscribed and will support the channel. Go forth and do well. We are here.
My husband got laid off and it was the best thing for becoming a consultant. . . so much happier. You make great, engaging content so all the best to you. . .
Hey Jared, I've always particularly enjoyed your style of content. From the books lists, to journaling, to the philosophical videos that often go over my head.
I wanted to say that in the video "books that influenced my life" (or something like that), I was thrilled to find out you had the same faith background as me (Orthodox).
I'd be highhhhhly interested in watching some version of apologetics and or analyses of the Orthodox Faith (and Christianity in general) from you. I think you'd put out phenomenal content, and doing round tables with the likes of What Do You Meme, Apologetics Roadshow, Apostate Prophet (often streams with David Wood/Apologetics Roadshow) would I think lead to some very interesting conversations.
As someone that wishes they could write full time, I wish you all the best in this hopefully beneficial turn of events.
Wishing you the best, Jared. You are a fantastic creator, and I'm sure this door closing will lead to great things!
Prayers my friend, who knows the opportunity that may come. Amor Fati!
Go for it bro. God has a plan. You're about to do some of the best work of your life. I don't know you, but I can feel it.
Hey, I just want to say that your channel has inspired me a lot as I pursue my degree in Philosophy. Love the videos!
I’m sorry to hear this, Jared! Your content is informative and inspiring. I hope this channel will continue to grow and be successful. Much support! ❤
Good luck to you Jared! My mom was one of the smartest ladies I've ever known and she always used to tell me this..."it's all going to be ok. I can't tell you HOW it will work out but I can promise you, it WILL work out." And she was right. Every single time I thought my world was ending or that I couldn't see a way out, I have figured it out eventually. You have gotten a great start by trying to focus only on what you can control. Just keep moving forward and working hard and I guarantee it'll all be ok.
So sorry to hear this! I love your channel! If you need anything, my wife and I have a ton of contacts in Austin as we lived there until 2021!
Very sorry to hear this. But I really hope that this may become a blessing i disguise, indeed. Keeping fingers crossed for you 🕊️
I am sorry to hear that. About a month ago you really helped me with your videos on journaling when I had a bit of a hard time! I really hope things work out for you. Best of Luck!
Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear all of this. I hope everything works out. It will all work out for you, keep trying. I had to give up the field I loved teaching preschool due to chronic congestive heart failure (I'm only 47) but I created my company online promoting books for authors, I also opened an eBay shop to sell craft supplies and you know what I've put my whole being into it and slowly things are happening. Keep going, you have a lot of subscribers here and many of us are very interested in learning philosophy and what you have to share.
Sorry to hear that bro.
Thank you for all of your thoughtful, high quality content. Rooting for ya!
So sorry to hear. Thankful at the same time that I found your channel because of this video - loved everything you said. and now I'm going to go get some ice cream & look through the rest of your channel, because it sounds very much up my alley. Good luck to you & I really, genuinely appreciate your boldness in this step forward.
I'm sorry to hear this. Don't lost your hope. Best wishes from Brazil.
So sorry to hear. It happened to me in october last year. Although very uncertain times, it was for me the "push" I needed to start my own company. I wish you the best of luck form the Netherlands.
The amount of value your discord and videos have added to my life is high. I'll do what I can to help through these times Jared. Sorry to hear about all of this. I hope it's a blessing in disguise.
Holy cow man! I stumbled upon your page today and kept watching videos until I stumbled upon this one. I'm very sorry you're going through this!
Look forward to more new materials. Please do not give up. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs in life.
Very courageous
Dude, you got this! You're going to look back and see this as a gift.
As someone who has worked and lived in Austin, I know how brutal this must feel. Hope this all goes well - happy to support.
Sorry for the bad news, Jared! I think that you can create new proffesional oportunities to grow! Best wishes for you and your family! (Sorry for my English)
When my boyfriend was laid off it was the best thing that ever happened to us. It forces you to pursue your dreams instead of being stuck in a comfortable position, and too afraid to take a risk. We ended up semi-retired at age 36. You have a lot to offer the world, I have a feeling you’ll do just fine!
I admire the leveheadedness with which you seem to be approaching this. When difficult news lands in my lap, I try to remember that it's only in those moments I truly have the opportunity to test my strength, resilience, and ability to maintain perspective in the face of challenge. You do not yet know how things will turn out, but if you remain determined to face what comes with integrity and intelligence, as I am sure you will, you'll be proud of how you conducted yourself and it'll make you a stronger person. I hope things fall into place for you, financially and professionally, as I think you add a lot of value to discussions of philosophy, books, etc. on UA-cam and beyond.
I'm sure you're feeling many things right now, but I can say that I'll support you through whatever comes. Not on this account, but my original account, I subscribed to you when you had 26K subscribers and I've seen you grow this much; it's been incredible. You've been one of my favorites since I started watching, along with Language Jones. You two have such incredible minds and an admirable motivation to just live life. I hope to be like you one day in that regard. On the other hand, I know you will figure out a way to support your family. I hope to see this channel grow tremendously. I'll try to share it to as many people as I can. And also, I'll see you on SubStack...once I figure it out lol. It won't be long though. I like learning new things, so a new platform should be cool too. Cheers, Jared!
Sorry, Jared. Wanted you to know I was recently at an independent bookstore looking for some of the “beginning philosophy” books you have recommended. While looking, 2 other people came up and were looking in the same section. We were all strangers to one another,and got a good chuckle. The philosophy section had the most people looking at its shelves! Keep up with your desire to do more on UA-cam! I look forward to learning more from you through the venues you find more lucrative.
Wishing you all the best. We just got through a very similar situation. You will get through this and who knows… this may have been just the push you needed. 💛
Jared, I am subscribing to you on Substack. Your videos have helped me become a better reader and have reignited my interest in philosophy, something I had really enjoyed in college but then lost interest as I joined the masses in the rat race of life. I'm sorry to hear about your situation losing your job, but I hope this comment serves as some validation for the hard work you put in every day. I look forward to seeing the amazing things you have in store for this channel and your life as you continue to push forward.
I'm so sorry Jared. I'm a philosopher too, and the past years have been a roller coster. I wish you the best with this channel. Things will get better 😊
I'm very sorry about that, something that I have learned with my recent job loss is that its an amazing time to explore your passions and try something you would never do with the bogging responsibility of a job! I wish you all the best and support my friend!
Jared, this is such a terrible, stressful thing to go through. Your content is great. I'm rooting for you and your family.
I’m so sorry this happened. You’re really gifted and I’m interested in what you have to say and I truly enjoy listening to you and learning from you. I would love to support you and will be happy to join your substack. Best of luck and good wishes. ❤
I'm fairly new to your channel (I've seen a few videos here and there) But this video makes me want to watch your channel even more! The content I've seen from you has helped me when it came to writing my own book and I'm so happy to see your trying youtube full time! I can't wait to see a recap of this moment at your 1M video! Hope all is well and God bless you on this journey ✝
I am grateful to witness your humanity and your genuine honesty and asking for support. Thank you for being an Inspiration.
Sorry to hear your shock news, Jared. When I first found your channel I subscribed for the Journalling videos. Your content and style is highly intellectual, which I love. You’re a natural academic with a fabulous and accessible teaching style. I was sad when I heard your story about needing to leave academia. I spent 25 years in academia and loved it. Every blessing for a fabulously successful future. If Ryan Holliday can make it, so can you. You have a he talent to make it.
i so wish i could afford your substack! will be looking forward to any free content you put up there. Indeed lost a good one. all the very best, Jared!
all the luck to you, unfortunately i live and argentina and i dont have a job so i can't afford substack. i will support with likes and comments because you bring to me meditations by marcus aurelius and that was a huge discover in my life so im here.
I love how honest you are and how you are confident to be yourself. Congrats on the house! Sorry for the job loss. Loving your optimism! My HS kids and I enjoy watching and learning from you. We are rooting for you!
Change is always a path to opportunity. Good for you and I will be hoping you become great at producing content. I always enjoy your intellectual discussions.
This is so hard, thank you for your transparency! Looking forward to seeing your growth with the newfound time and drive.
I know exactly how you feel at this moment. I graduated college in 2008 right when the recession hit. I worked hard and finally found my forever job at LM in 2017. I was laid off during Covid. Then got another forever job doing controls work. I was laid off again last summer. I said screw it and started my own lawn care company as dumb as that sounds and couldn’t be happier. Do I have to think a ton? Nope. Do I work hard? Yep. I don’t have to worry about being laid off again or relying on big business to provide for me. They can suck it!
Again, I know how you feel more than you’re currently willing to understand atm. But, it will get better! Treat yourself and go concur!!!!
Best of luck. I just discovered your channel 2 months ago. I look forward to seeing you grow. Bring great value and your subscribers will continue growing 🙌🏾 ⚡️
I’m sorry to hear that.
I experienced something very similar at the very tail end of 2022, I was laid off from my remote job I had for several years when the first rounds of layoffs in the industry had started back then.
It was brutal and I’m still recovering.
Praying. 🙏🏻
Such crappy news to receive but when when door closes another one opens. All the luck to your future endeavors if they are on here or in other ways.
In the past I too have been laid off from a job and know you will find great new opportunities. I look forward to supporting your work here on You Tube.
Wishing you the best in this transition. Congratulations on purchasing a home in Austin. Even if you do secure another tech position, this transition will still be a great opportunity to show proof of concept of what can happen with your channel and writing endeavors if you devote more time and energy to them. Good luck!
Bro we love you stay strong I have been a subscriber for a while. Love your stuff I don’t have a job but if I did I would contribute some money for you bro
Stay strong man! You're on the rightest way now. Good luck for you and your family!
Really sorry to hear you got laid off. I got laid off from AWS last April along with 9,000 other people so I can empathize.
One idea that I'd find interesting is some video series of walkthroughs of your favorite pieces of philosophy. You've mentioned in other videos that you took a seminar class on The Nicomachean Ethics where each class you'd focus on just a few pages. This might be a bad idea for a UA-cam series but I'd personally think it would be interesting to have that kind of seminar in a series from you and some other deep dives into philosophy that you've found particularly compelling.
So sorry to hear man, praying for you in this season, and just wanted to say thank you for using your gifts to educate others
Sorry to hear about this. I really like your videos. Hope you continue to do what you are passionate about.
Dive in! I found a love for philosophy I never knew I had due to this channel. I have also read several of the fantasy/sci-fi series you have covered. Many people will identify with your content and grow as people.
I also work at tech and layoffs are so common it's really scary. I was a "survivor" of multiple massive waves of layoffs through 3 years now where almost always I couldn't predict who is next to be fired. Best people I've worked with were laid off.
I'm saying this to tell that the layoff doesn't mean you're bad at your job, or you failed. You can be the best at your job and still be laid off. My bestest wishes of luck in this kind of situation, I really hope everything will go the best way for you my friend!✌
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Man, I'm so sorry, especially right after buying a house. I wish you all the best during this transition period!
Count me in! I really appreciate your videos and look forward to your Substack, Jared. Best of luck to you and your family.
Congratulations about the new house and your career change.
Wishing you all the success! ❤
Since I reached 30, I have been thinking about this. And it makes me worried so much for myself and others! This thought was one of the reasons I started to save as much of my salary as I possibly could! I hope you find a good job soon! Keep trying 💪
Good luck man, it’s hard to make risky decisions like going full time on YT. I hope this (as tough as it is now) will be the first step in a great direction for you!
congrats!! getting fired is one of the best things that ever happened to me. it can seem scary at first, but confident it'll be the same for you 💗
Sorry to hear that! I was fired several years ago and that felt awful. Still, now I don't feel sorry because it kicked me off for a better path. Wish you much luck to handle this!
A friend of mine went the same path. she was divorced and bought a new house and the very same day she signed for the house, she went to work and got fired (and she's on her sixtie's). but, as you, she stayed positive thinking ways to go on... and she find a better job, better consideration and more money... so, you never know... you won't find a better job if you don't get fired or leave the old one... or problably you become your own boss....
Damn, man, I’m sorry 💔 I’m going through my own hardship at the moment and can’t contribute $$ right now. But I’ve always enjoyed your videos and will continue to watch and 👍 all your videos, and continue to share them with friends.
I love your content and all that you do. I really hope that you’re able to make the money you need so you can continue to make your content and share your thoughts and perspectives with the world. We need more thoughtful and thought provoking people like you on UA-cam.
I love your reading lists, your deep dives, and philosophy/ethics videos. I also like your podcast too. Would love to see more close reading/deep dive type stuff.
I bet you’d be great at interviewing too! Have you ever considered having a guest (perhaps an author or expert) and having an extended format discussion (like 30-90 minutes or something)? I would love to see that!
Also, you have a great voice. Have you considered doing audiobooks? I listen to a ton of audiobooks and would definitely listen to you reading fiction and/or nonfiction.
Just some thoughts. Can’t wait to see what you do! Wishing you all the best! 🙏
Man, your recommendations have so much overlap with my taste that you’re basically my go-to review guy now. That has effectively saved me hours of time and at least as much monetary investment as the donation.
Thanks for the work that you do, and I’m genuinely sorry to hear that you’re facing the difficult uncertainty of being laid off. As a fellow academic turned engineer working in Austin’s tech scene, I can empathize with the position you’re in (although I was a cognitive science guy, not strictly philosophy). The uncertainty can be especially difficult to wrestle with as men who are fathers. Keep your head up and try not to mistakenly internalize factors outside of your control or assign them false senses of meaning.
Here’s my genuine hope that you can have all the forces of the universe align to generate a platform for your successful career (UA-cam or otherwise). Cheers.
One of my favourite quotes when life goes like this... "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well" - Julian of Norwich. Go well and God bless you and your family as you journey through the transition.
I know the feeling of getting laid off man, it’s really does suck, but it’s it definitely not the end of the world. You have a great attitude and future ahead of you.
Excellent, you've thrown your hat over the wall & so you're committed to figuring it out. I recommend familiarizing yourself with Jaron Lanier's ideas about data dignity, because at the rate at which you're contributing to peoples lives, you could be getting support back
I love your content Jared. Sorry about what happened, but I'm also excited for this next chapter :)
As a person who enjoys philosophy but is scared of puruing it academically because of it's professional indications, I find your story and path inspiring. I really hope you can make this work and prove that one can follow their dreams and still be able to conform with the necessities (aka paying the bills!). Good luck to you man
Oh man. That’s rough. Hope it all goes well for you.
Well, I hope it works out for you and your family. I was also in tech and got laid off over a year ago now and have been unable to find another job. Things are a bit rough out there for tech jobs. Luckily, you have a foundation here at UA-cam and I hope that is able to carry you through the tough time.
Hey Jared, sorry to hear, it is tough news to receive indeed, no pun intended. Turning crisis into opportunity is the heart of a warrior. Strength and honor.
"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.” ~ Lao Tzu
I hope you are doing well during this tough time. I am in a similar boat. Within 6 months of moving into my new place, I was laid off. The silver lining was that I was laid off from a job that I was not really all into (albeit it paid the bills).
I too am embarking on a new career path. I wish you all the best, and look forward to supporting you the best I can as my situation improves.
"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength."
Sorry to hear that Jared, being laid off definitely is rough in most any circumstances. I wish you the best of luck and I think your content is amazing and hopefully you blow up even more
I'm really sad to hear this, man. Wishing you the best of luck with the UA-cam channel and getting back to a point of financial comfortability. You'll always have a crowd of people here to watch and support your very valuable videos. I've actually used some of your videos on note taking in my online college course.