So this is now my job I guess | CHANNEL UPDATE
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2023
- Oh my god it feels so good to finally tell you! Welp, it has really happened, I have decided to bet everything on the rickety horse that is this UA-cam channel.
It's been so fun working on all these videos for you throughout the past years, but the time has come to make a decision - would I drop the channel and live like a responsible adult? Or would I do the crazy thing for once in my life and become a.. full time creative?
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Thank you so much for the huge amount of support in this comment section! It has been quite uncomfortable making myself vulnerable like this, and when I posted the video last night I was actually feeling super anxious!
There are some details I edited out while trying to make this update bite sized and succinct, and thought I'd add them at least via this pinned comment!
1) I've been preparing for this step financially to not be a burden on Simon in any way for at least a year: I figured I wouldn't be able to enjoy the creative process if I was constantly worried about things like rent, and also it has taught me to be careful with my expenses while I was still on a pretty generous paycheck (so it's not as much of a shock to the system now!). Excitingly, this means any contributions YOU make will be going into the videos themselves, and making you directly responsible for us being able to travel to cool parts of Scotland or supporting local small businesses by documenting their efforts and letting you know about their existence!
2) Even if you can't or don't want to support me financially, there are always ways of helping this channel if you think it deserves it: if you see any discussions or communities which would benefit from seeing my content, please share! If you know of any Scottish businesses that might want to collaborate, help us connect!
3) It's so nice to have time to draw for fun again.
Come support my artist wife! Patreon link in the description! I'M SO PROUD OF HER
Wising you all the best. As a fellow Scotland UA-camr that has been full-time at times, and then working full-time at others, and back and forward, I can totally relate. At the end of the day, life is short and we have to do what we want and what we need. Sometime's it's hard to find the balance between those two things but we keep going. Hope you smash it :)
Aw Shaun! Thank you for the supportive words - means a lot from one of the OG Scottish UA-camrs!! Exactly as you say, the idea that one would comfortably float through life without trying to jump at their slightly wild, not exactly parent-approved dreams is probably the scariest of them all.
That's good. Your channel is cool and I love Scotland 🏴
It takes lots of guts to do this in today’s economic climate, just wanna say well done and wish you all the best luck. I love your channel, you make Scotland look cultured and warm despite the wind and rain. 🎉🎉
I guess it is the best thing you can do for yourself. So why not explore this kind of work/lifestyle and see where it will lead you. 😊 good money is nice but health (especially Mental health) is important. ❤ all the best and much love from Germany! 🎉
Such a brave decision to take a giant leap of faith ! , you might need a few more subscribers , a higher view count & even some sponsorship to match your previous salary 😂. I have been watching your videos for over 6 years & really appreciate all the time & effort spent to produce high quality content & production , you are the only local channel that creates footage that would be good enough for tv broadcasts ! , good luck with all your plans 🤞😊
Super happy and excited for you Kakibot! Visited Edinburgh this October after watching your helpful videos and so thankful I found you. I made sure to stop by the Scottish Design Exchange to grab some of your pins too! Looking forward to seeing your future content and continuing to support you! ✨
I’m always super impressed by the quality (and content of course) of your videos. Congratulations on this super exciting (and super scary I’m sure) new direction. You have got this!!! ❤
We support you!!!!!!!! Will continue to follow and share, you got this.
Aaaa thank you so much! ❤
Going South is a great idea 😊
We'll be here, you deserve it.
And watched some of your videos ob my 4k tv and it's another world, much more immersive than the phone.
Congratulations, you’ve got this. Thank you for keeping me up to date on my old stomping ground as it reminds me of my old home and that Edinburgh and Scotland continue to grow and change and being my guide through those changes.
Here for your continuing adventure and it sounds like you've made the right decision for you so that's always worth celebrating.
Thank you for the support both through a kind comment and through being my FIRST EVER PATRON!!🍾
I know this was really scary for you to do but I am so incredibly proud of you for taking that leap!
Im happy for you and hope to be in a similar position after I have put my creativeness out into the world as well :)
Yay! I would absolutely LOVE to see you venture beyond Scotland, because I agree that there's a lot of beautiful things/towns/villages and your videos are put together so well and you have such a great point of view that I would be very interested to see your travel videos ANYWHERE 🤗
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!!
I am definitely one of your peeps. Took my family to Scotland (from Oregon) in December 2022 because of you and all of your content. I, too, started my own gig after removing the golden handcuffs of a corporate job for over a decade. It takes a lot of bravery and a TON of work. You’re great. I feel your stress. Be well and I’ll watch all videos to the end 👊🏼😉
I've always been blown away by your b-rolls. They're just gorgeous. The work you put into them was definitely noticed! I am super excited to see what you create with Britain and beyond as a broader canvas! I signed up for your Patreon.
Thank you so much for your kind comment AND for become a day 1 patron!!! It really is so very appreciated!
I watch your videos for the last 4 years since I came the first time to Scotland and they are always not just helpful when I will come back and plan my trips but are also helpful during times I miss Scotland too much and can't be there. I am glad you are able to take this step and wishing you all the best for this new journey!
Happy for you! Excited for what’s to come. You don’t need to feel bad or apologize for the content you make! As long as you’re enjoying it that’s all that matters
Absolutely love all your B-roll and already firmly a telly watcher, not a phone watcher!! Congratulations 🫶🥳
Congratulations - very exciting. I balance a day job and being a UA-camr too and it’s interesting to think where things might go! 😀
Love the cosy atmosphere of your channel and wish you good luck :)
Good luck! 🎉
Thank you so much!!!
Big news! Wishing you all the best in this new chapter! Joined the patreon and looking forward to the continuation of top quality Scotland content as well as some fresh takes on nice places in England.
Looking forward to the new content and best of luck!
Carpe Diem Kakibot!!!! You have a winning personality with great content and I'm sure all the peeps will back you - even us from Glasgow lol.
Aaah thank you! I shall be back in Glasgow and continue towards my goal of making people realise it's amazing!
Congratulations on being brave enough to follow your dream!! It is never easy building a new life, but you are amazing!! Wishing you all the best!!!
Congratulations 🎊 I hope you enjoy plenty of success and satisfaction 😊
Exciting! I'll see you over on Patreon :)
Congrats for your courage decision!
You are doing it great!
Hope you the best!
Cheers from Uruguay 🇺🇾
Been supporting you ever since before moving here in Edinburgh. And now I’m here, I’m still watching your videos.
You are awesome and this is going to be an amazing adventure :) THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR CONTENT!
Totally admire you for being brave and taking this leap. And thanks for the 4K TV content, the only way I watch.
Your videos really helped curate my Scotland trip, especially the Edinburgh part, and I am very thankful!
Stuck around after the trip because the content is so good. Cheers
That's so lovely to hear! I always hope people will like the videos enough to also use them as a bit of post-travel nostalgia 😅 Thank you!
Yeeeeyyy🎉 can’t wait for all of your next content, and that about England as well! 😍
I wish you all the best and more!!
Great decision. Try not to worry so much and enjoy the time that’s opened up. You will be fine.
Grreat move! Congratulations, I know you'll do well.
Congratulations!! Love your channel, watching from Mexico City!
Blimey! Good luck, congratulations for just going for it.
I'll be sure to join on the 1st ❤️
Thank you - your videos have helped me so much when visiting Edinburgh! Congratulations on your big changes!
Best of luck, and I think your doing the right thing......never be afraid to take risks!
Have always enjoyed and found your videos very helpful. As for England. The city of York would be right up your street, as would a video on the castles of Northumberland?
Will definitely support you channel.
Well done! You're going to continue to crush it! I love your channel and can't wait to see what the future holds for you ❤️
Good luck for the future!
Big congratulations Kat, that’s not an easy move. It’s been nice to follow along your channel for six years now and will do my best to support you and whatever way I can.
I'm so proud of you. I love your channel. From wine country (oliver) British Columbia Canada 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Good luck! 💜
Congratulations and good luck! I’m excited for you! I’ve been a follower since your early days I think. Im the flight attendant that wears your hairy coo pin on my work apron. 😊
I’m looking forward to more of your videos and what happens with the channel! Please make some videos about traveling around the Hebrides! Thanks! x
Congrats! So excited for you. 🎉
YAYYYY!!!!!! Congratulations! Well done, Kaki! ❤🎉
Thank you for your ongoing support Laurie!!! 🧡 always appreciated!
Let's go!
💪💪💪 yusssss flexing all three arms in excitement!!!
Congratulations on being so brave. You are a delight to watch. When I went to the Vermont Country Store this fall I showed my husband the bear Simon got you on your Honeymoon (albeit a bit late). You are in Scotland and I'm in Connecticut and yet I feel I need to share your adventures with my husband. Thanks to you we've visited Edinburgh twice, the latest trip in May 2023. We love the city, Scotland, and you. You will be a success!
Well done you! I find that your graphic abilities would be better employed for your own benefit rather than an employer. I really enjoy your vids of Scotland, and your pins. The one of the unicorn is my favourite - it took me a while to realise it was not a put down but a joke at your expense. We live in different "worlds" but both have a love of Scotland. I know you will do great things. Ceud mile failte!!!
Congratulations! Go for it!
wish you all the best and much more subscribers! Im new here and you seems like a nice person
Congratulations, and so impressive!
Congratulations, that must have been a terrifying decision to make. I am so glad you chose to follow your heart, and will subscribe to the Patreon first thing tomorrow!
Thanks
So excited Kaci. Superfan 🎉🎉
Thank you!! 🥹
this was so very honest of you i like that
By all means go all over England!😂
Then youll appreciate living in Scotland,even more!
That’s the spirit! 😂
So happy for you and this exciting new chapter!! Congratulations 🥳
Best of luck - love your channel!
Love your content and all the best with the future!!
Sending so much love and support your way on this new adventure! We are so excited to see the content to come in the future! (:
We wanted to wish you to best of luck from Switzerland! We love to watch your videos. You were one of the people who inspired us to start our own channel (we even have some videos about Edinburgh 😂). Thank you so much and you can always count on our views!🎉
Love to support this move!! You are my favorite! I have been following you for a couple years now and hope that one day when i make my way to Scotland to meet you!!!
I totally get it, having full time job and a UA-cam channel sometimes feels impossible, I struggle with it a lot and sometimes miss uploads because I just don't have physical and mental capacity and I feel like this holds me back. It's like having two full time jobs . I'm super happy for you and I hope I can get to that point one day
Sometimes I think how come it's normal for a company to have a person do it full time, but when a person does it on their own, it's expected to be this hobby that gets done in a couple of minutes a day? .D Best of luck on your journey and I hope London's treating you well! Must be so beautiful this time of year!
Congrats! Best wishes to you.
Thank you!
Congratulations on a big step girl! Amazing stuff! 🥳🥳👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! And thanks for sticking around for such a long time! It's very much noticed and appreciated .)
@Kakibot can't imagine it any other way - you're bringing me pieces of my favourite city on the island so beautifully it would be foolish not to stick around for all the content 😉💚
I know u menion this well done and i wish u well and support your move
Good luck!
Best wishes ❤
Thank you! 💕
Good Luck 🍀
Is your old employer hiring? I graduated 13 years ago and don't even make half of that working full time 😂 All the best for going full time on UA-cam though 🙂
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Wishing you nothing but success in taking such a courageous step!!! Even though I've never met you guys personally, you and Simon are among my favorite people in Scotland 😄😄😄. Two of my other favorites work at the Code Hostel on the Royal Mile. Not sure if you're familiar with her, but I also enjoy Shawna, who has a UA-cam channel called Shawna Explores. I believe she lives in Leith or Dean Village, but shares videos from areas in and surrounding Edinburgh. Sometimes she goes further north on holidays or work trips and films there as well. I've often thought it might be cool for the two of you to film a video, sharing thoughts and recommendations of great places to visit in the Edinburgh area,...ones that you both like. Anyway, I've rambled long enough,...again, wish you and Simon all the success in the world, and I hope you both end this year with love and happiness, and take that right on into 2024!!! 👍👍😁😁😁👍👍
Thank you so much!! I would love to meet Shawna, but to be perfectly honest I am a bit intimidated by her success - I am just worried she'd think I'm just trying to bask in her instagram clout! BUT! one of my goals for 2024 is to collaborate with fellow creator more, so I should probably get over my social anxiety and send her a message x)
You're both awesome,...I think if you just went for it, despite the trepidation, you'd do great and have fun!!! Hopefully, it'd help in your continued journey of doing things outside of your comfort zone,...kinda like leaving a prior job and starting a new career 😊😊😊. I'll look forward to a Kakibot/Shawna Edinburgh or somewhere in Scotland video sometime in 2024. 👍😁👍
If you do get a chance to film in England next year, I'd recommend Stonehenge, Tintagel in the Cornwall area, Mevagissey in the Cornwall area, and maybe for a Murder Mystery type video White Chapel in the London area of England, home of Jack the Ripper. 🙊🙈🙊
Come to Newcastle, we’re not too far away :)
It’s on my list!!
Been subscribed for a few years. My friend lives near Edinburgh and makes more money from her travel blog than I do as an office manger her in the US. I'm short of funds, but have been wanting to buy something from your etsy. I'm going to turn notifications on because youtube wants to recommend weird videos and not your page. Going to share your stuff in my friend's travel FB group.
I really appreciate that! I realise not everyone is in a position to support their favourite creators financially. But every share and comment absolutely counts as help!
Are you taking Zoomie with you?🥹
Perhaps you could mentor people and improve UA-cam generally.
I believe in destiny what’s meant . What’s your birth time ? Perhaps it’s destiny . I could do your chart
Thanks!
Thanks
Thank you so much!!