watching this reminds me of my first few years in working life at CBD.. felt so exciting walking through raffles place with all the suits in the morning... the smell of perfume, experiencing the adrenaline... felt like i could be making it rich one day in SGX... after my usual teh in the morning, then grab my mop and officially started work ( i was an office building cleaner)
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey too, makes me remember when I quit my first job! Super brave and smart of you to recognize the job/industry isn't what you want and to take steps to find somewhere you'll be happier, all the best in your next role!!
not necessarily- though many do, and I agree our culture is built around cutthroat business, OT, and hustling, but life is also made up of our own personal choices. I'm excited about life in general and seeing what's to come for me, amidst the hardship and strife
Recently I also quitted from my first full time job that I had in 2.5yrs and really bring back joys and memories ~ still adapting to my new position and challenges ahead 💪🙏
I am a 29 year old who has worked in the tech industry for the past 4 years. Recently quit my full-time job at the same time as you, and it's just been a wild ride (am unemployed now) but pursuing what I want to pursue now ! Your content is quite interesting and all the best!
thanks for sharing James! if anything this vid helped me feel much less alone knowing how everyone else has walked away from their first gig at some point- and most of us are happier because. I know you'll find something soon and you'll be better for it :) appreciate your kind words
i wouldn't say i hated my first job as hate is a strong word, but i disliked it. my last day was a bittersweet one, knowing that although i am leaving this place and looking forward to my next position and challenge, i am leaving my colleagues who brought me joy on days where i struggled. this place, which brought me to places of worry, also showed me what it really is to have a full-time job, where we must be accountable for every action we take, and for that, i was grateful for it. all the best for your next role, and may it be a better fit for you.
@@TheDrumdude21 relate to a lot of what you said: I knew this job probably wasn’t for me in the long term, but it was so valuable as my first full time gig and really easing into corporate life. Proud of you for taking the next step for yourself and thank u for sharing part of your story!
Was sent this by a friend, can't believe I almost (unknowingly) made it into your video! Was there for acai day :o i see some of my tech colleagues though :P
I also left my job a while ago, last day 14 June. I worked around the same area as you that time too haha. Wish you all the best on your next step and future, fighting!!
Same situation over here!! I graduated last year and left my previous company at around the 8th month mark haha, the difference in being an intern vs a full-timer really hits different. I hope things will turn out nicely for you, jiayous!
ah hello fellow fresh grad 🧑🎓 honestly so true the first full time gig is super different..suddenly everything feels very real. thanks for your comment friend! Props to you for moving when you felt like u needed to and hope for a fulfilling future ahead for u
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings! Just wondering, how were you able to get into finance (private equity) with your comms background? Am thinking of trying out too.
Hey! I actually made a whole video on it before (how I worked in fintech with no finance background), you can check that out for starters. As for PE specifically I think it happened that I had a good mix of writing skills across business/corporate to lifestyle gigs so getting a diverse breadth is important, that’s how I got into “marketing” for investment solutions. It’s also good to demonstrate genuine interest and willingness to learn as people w no formal finance training. You will be expected to become more familiar and knowledgeable in the industry as time goes by, but soft skills (easy to work with, excellent communication, great work ethic and grit) will be some of the top things to get you through the door in adjacent non fin roles
Such a beautiful reflection you drew from the experience. I felt super encouraged by it as a fresh grad currently in a job I feel I am punching above my weight for yet pushing myself to go through with for at least a year just to prove to myself I can last. There are many difficult days, the journey feels quite lonely, and sometimes I question if it is worth it or not but I’m taking it day by day so I don’t feel too overwhelmed. Still trying to figure it out 🙃 thank you for your video! I’m looking forward to the day when I can finally quit and look back with gratefulness
Funnily enough I too wanted to stay in this gig here for at least a year...well, that didn't turn out, but there was so much to be had from the experience. I'm sure that in your journey even though it sounds difficult you're quietly gaining skills + knowledge that's gonna come in handy without you even knowing. Even a bad gig is a good story LOL. You're not alone as a fresh grad trying to get it together, we all are- we got this
really authentic feelings & somewhat relatable for everyone, interesting ways of filming it as well, i love this! what a way to discover a fellow singaporean creator.
Very much similar to an idea I have for a short film. “Crossroads” A proven and successful yuppie in the finance industry 10 years feeling tired wanting a change of environment/career/new challenge. Art or music related. At the same time realising that her relationship with her boyfriend is not going anyway.🎉
Seeing this really puts things to perspective of how blessed / spoilt / entitled we are in this generation. Most of our parents / grandparents did not have this luxury to quit jobs to figure things out. The mindset is different then and now. It was all hard work and pure grit and never giving up. We have to be more appreciative of our parents as they've gone through hardships to give us a better life.
I agree, a lot of them didn’t have the choice to quit and explore different options as young people. My parents worked hard and still do to give me a life they couldn’t have for themselves and I am always grateful for that + the love they show me in supporting my decisions & independence of choice.
I resigned my first full time office job when there was internal change and restructuring within the company that I'm working in too. Thought I could hold onto the drastic changes for a long time, but I just couldn't stand it anymore and I was so far away from home, so I left and went back to spend time with family back home in Malaysia
Hello friend! Honestly sounds amazing for you, I'm very glad you had the courage to get out of that job to pursue something that sounds more meaningful to you and that you get to be with your family- it's super important to me too, I'd miss my fam alot if I was away for too long. Cheers to restarting!! It's your year!
currently job hunting as a fresh grad and came across this vid. really made me ponder what i'll be doing just a year from now. will i be doing a job that i like? would i already have quit my first job and into my second? this is definitely the period of my life where i've felt the most lost but i'm sure i'll get through it. thanks for sharing!
I had those exact questions too as a baby fresh grad and honestly they can't ever be answered until you live it out yourself- and that's what life is about, the unpredictability of it all. Being lost/confused is soooo normal at this age (I wish I knew)! I'm still lost in the sauce some days but with more time passing I feel like things get clearer and more sure. You got this, there's still so much ahead of us :)
recently quit my first job after 8 months and it has been one of my best decisions! interned there previously before landing an ft role at a different dept, but i quickly found out it wasn’t for me; health issues and a difficult manager solidified my decision to leave. it’s been great having this time to rest and indulge in my interests as well as self-care~ all the best to you and everyone here too in our future journeys!
Ugh I'm sorry you had a difficult boss..truly having good direct superiors makes ALL the difference, even a bad job with a nice boss can make it bearable but the other way around just sucks. Loveee this period of rest that you've been able to have, take it without any guilt because u deserve it! Hope you recharge well for your next chapter in life hehe
Was on a similar journey as you and left my first job less than 2 years in to do my own thing haha I think a lot of young adults in high stress industries often have the same experiences but feel lost and stuck so I’m really glad you made this video (and included your self-reflections) as it shows that priorities and goals in life are ever-changing, that there is always a possibility to pivot even if you just started and made me (and probably a lot of others our age) feel a lot less lonely in our beginning chapters of adulting :) ATB for your future, rooting for u!
@@jez9251 so true. You literally reiterated what I said in my other most recent vid (on job hunting)- we’re almost certainly going to evolve in terms of goals, direction, interests etc. and that’s okay! You’re brave for taking that step to chart your own path (sounds like a non traditional job?) and I hope that worked out for you. Thanks so much for your comment. This vid may have resonated with more people than I thought and that in turn, makes me feel less lonely too 🙌🏼
hey lydia! really enjoyed and appreciate your honest feelings and thoughts towards your employment journey. Because of this, i would probably vlog about my journey too! 😀
HAHA not dumb at all! sorry it was a small shop in Venice we got years ago (2017) can't really remember..but I have a friend who's developing ladies work totes @juno.jane if you're in the market for a work bag!!
watching this reminds me of my first few years in working life at CBD..
felt so exciting walking through raffles place with all the suits in the morning...
the smell of perfume, experiencing the adrenaline...
felt like i could be making it rich one day in SGX...
after my usual teh in the morning, then grab my mop and officially started work
( i was an office building cleaner)
NGL the views are sick at CBD. Too many cons like the food prices and long queue.
Thanks for bringing us along on your journey too, makes me remember when I quit my first job! Super brave and smart of you to recognize the job/industry isn't what you want and to take steps to find somewhere you'll be happier, all the best in your next role!!
appreciate the kind words Andrew! hope you've found or are finding your happy medium too
Enjoy your funemployment and good luck for your job search! I quit my first job back then less than one year into it too
thanks Kelvin :)
SG is one of the worst places in the world to work in, you'll burn out before you're 30.
not necessarily- though many do, and I agree our culture is built around cutthroat business, OT, and hustling, but life is also made up of our own personal choices. I'm excited about life in general and seeing what's to come for me, amidst the hardship and strife
People always complain, do not worry one day AI will take over your job and good luck
Spot on
When you receive salary you are more richer than your countries peers
Burnout? You speak like a true strawberry snowflake crybaby…
looking forward to seeing your next chapter and your channel skyrocket ☺️
it's fun in this little UA-cam corner 😸 thanks Victoria hehe hope to see more growing up content over at yours too!
Recently I also quitted from my first full time job that I had in 2.5yrs and really bring back joys and memories ~ still adapting to my new position and challenges ahead 💪🙏
Life’s hard 🙀 these days young people leave jobs and relationships too easily instead of try harder and longer 😲 KIPPERS
@@TheBigBananaaa LOL
I am a 29 year old who has worked in the tech industry for the past 4 years. Recently quit my full-time job at the same time as you, and it's just been a wild ride (am unemployed now) but pursuing what I want to pursue now ! Your content is quite interesting and all the best!
thanks for sharing James! if anything this vid helped me feel much less alone knowing how everyone else has walked away from their first gig at some point- and most of us are happier because. I know you'll find something soon and you'll be better for it :) appreciate your kind words
i wouldn't say i hated my first job as hate is a strong word, but i disliked it. my last day was a bittersweet one, knowing that although i am leaving this place and looking forward to my next position and challenge, i am leaving my colleagues who brought me joy on days where i struggled. this place, which brought me to places of worry, also showed me what it really is to have a full-time job, where we must be accountable for every action we take, and for that, i was grateful for it. all the best for your next role, and may it be a better fit for you.
@@TheDrumdude21 relate to a lot of what you said: I knew this job probably wasn’t for me in the long term, but it was so valuable as my first full time gig and really easing into corporate life. Proud of you for taking the next step for yourself and thank u for sharing part of your story!
Was sent this by a friend, can't believe I almost (unknowingly) made it into your video! Was there for acai day :o i see some of my tech colleagues though :P
LOL wait do I know you from PG? could've said hi before I left
I also left my job a while ago, last day 14 June. I worked around the same area as you that time too haha. Wish you all the best on your next step and future, fighting!!
congrats to you my friend! here's to starting anew 💫
Same situation over here!! I graduated last year and left my previous company at around the 8th month mark haha, the difference in being an intern vs a full-timer really hits different. I hope things will turn out nicely for you, jiayous!
ah hello fellow fresh grad 🧑🎓 honestly so true the first full time gig is super different..suddenly everything feels very real. thanks for your comment friend! Props to you for moving when you felt like u needed to and hope for a fulfilling future ahead for u
should i go full time after uni? (since uni provide intern aldy)
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings! Just wondering, how were you able to get into finance (private equity) with your comms background? Am thinking of trying out too.
Hey! I actually made a whole video on it before (how I worked in fintech with no finance background), you can check that out for starters. As for PE specifically I think it happened that I had a good mix of writing skills across business/corporate to lifestyle gigs so getting a diverse breadth is important, that’s how I got into “marketing” for investment solutions. It’s also good to demonstrate genuine interest and willingness to learn as people w no formal finance training. You will be expected to become more familiar and knowledgeable in the industry as time goes by, but soft skills (easy to work with, excellent communication, great work ethic and grit) will be some of the top things to get you through the door in adjacent non fin roles
Thanks for sharing such an important moment. Hope you have better days ahead and subscribed of course!
Appreciate your support more than you know ☺️
Such a beautiful reflection you drew from the experience. I felt super encouraged by it as a fresh grad currently in a job I feel I am punching above my weight for yet pushing myself to go through with for at least a year just to prove to myself I can last. There are many difficult days, the journey feels quite lonely, and sometimes I question if it is worth it or not but I’m taking it day by day so I don’t feel too overwhelmed. Still trying to figure it out 🙃 thank you for your video! I’m looking forward to the day when I can finally quit and look back with gratefulness
Funnily enough I too wanted to stay in this gig here for at least a year...well, that didn't turn out, but there was so much to be had from the experience. I'm sure that in your journey even though it sounds difficult you're quietly gaining skills + knowledge that's gonna come in handy without you even knowing. Even a bad gig is a good story LOL. You're not alone as a fresh grad trying to get it together, we all are- we got this
Unemployed, no problem, good government mentioned giving grants to the unemployed youth.
all the best transitioning to the next chapter of life!
and back at you kind stranger 🥂
@@lydiagan thank you! 😊😊
i’m a 15 y/o student in singapore, recently discovered your channel, really therapeutic 🙌🙌
@@elainehuang2189 aw there’s still so much in store for you! Enjoy school and make the best of what you have 🤍 thanks for being here
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really authentic feelings & somewhat relatable for everyone, interesting ways of filming it as well, i love this! what a way to discover a fellow singaporean creator.
appreciate it friend! checking out your films rn, they look soo professional
Very much similar to an idea I have for a short film. “Crossroads”
A proven and successful yuppie in the finance industry 10 years feeling tired wanting a change of environment/career/new challenge. Art or music related.
At the same time realising that her relationship with her boyfriend is not going anyway.🎉
what an awesome group of workmates!
I'm really thankful for them for sure
All the best Lydia in your future endeavours~
thanks Nawat!
Seeing this really puts things to perspective of how blessed / spoilt / entitled we are in this generation. Most of our parents / grandparents did not have this luxury to quit jobs to figure things out. The mindset is different then and now. It was all hard work and pure grit and never giving up. We have to be more appreciative of our parents as they've gone through hardships to give us a better life.
I agree, a lot of them didn’t have the choice to quit and explore different options as young people. My parents worked hard and still do to give me a life they couldn’t have for themselves and I am always grateful for that + the love they show me in supporting my decisions & independence of choice.
I resigned my first full time office job when there was internal change and restructuring within the company that I'm working in too. Thought I could hold onto the drastic changes for a long time, but I just couldn't stand it anymore and I was so far away from home, so I left and went back to spend time with family back home in Malaysia
Hello friend! Honestly sounds amazing for you, I'm very glad you had the courage to get out of that job to pursue something that sounds more meaningful to you and that you get to be with your family- it's super important to me too, I'd miss my fam alot if I was away for too long. Cheers to restarting!! It's your year!
Damn.
Why am I getting all these quitting corporate job videos on my youtube suggestion?
Im not gen Z aka strawberry type!!!
Or are you? it's happier over on this side 😎
currently job hunting as a fresh grad and came across this vid. really made me ponder what i'll be doing just a year from now. will i be doing a job that i like? would i already have quit my first job and into my second? this is definitely the period of my life where i've felt the most lost but i'm sure i'll get through it. thanks for sharing!
I had those exact questions too as a baby fresh grad and honestly they can't ever be answered until you live it out yourself- and that's what life is about, the unpredictability of it all. Being lost/confused is soooo normal at this age (I wish I knew)! I'm still lost in the sauce some days but with more time passing I feel like things get clearer and more sure. You got this, there's still so much ahead of us :)
May all your wishes come true in your heart feeling soul
Thanks for sharing your experience. You sounded alot more mature than your age.
Only sometimes :)
welcome to unemployment 😂
on a more serious note, hope you can pursue what gets you excited to wake up everyday 😊✨
@@Keean_TTRealm thanks man! That’s the dream for all of us 😄
recently quit my first job after 8 months and it has been one of my best decisions! interned there previously before landing an ft role at a different dept, but i quickly found out it wasn’t for me; health issues and a difficult manager solidified my decision to leave. it’s been great having this time to rest and indulge in my interests as well as self-care~ all the best to you and everyone here too in our future journeys!
Ugh I'm sorry you had a difficult boss..truly having good direct superiors makes ALL the difference, even a bad job with a nice boss can make it bearable but the other way around just sucks. Loveee this period of rest that you've been able to have, take it without any guilt because u deserve it! Hope you recharge well for your next chapter in life hehe
Did a similar thing recently and am much happier for it. Sometimes you need to take one step backwards to take two steps forward.
Good luck!
happy for you brother 😊 right on
Was on a similar journey as you and left my first job less than 2 years in to do my own thing haha
I think a lot of young adults in high stress industries often have the same experiences but feel lost and stuck so I’m really glad you made this video (and included your self-reflections) as it shows that priorities and goals in life are ever-changing, that there is always a possibility to pivot even if you just started and made me (and probably a lot of others our age) feel a lot less lonely in our beginning chapters of adulting :)
ATB for your future, rooting for u!
@@jez9251 so true. You literally reiterated what I said in my other most recent vid (on job hunting)- we’re almost certainly going to evolve in terms of goals, direction, interests etc. and that’s okay! You’re brave for taking that step to chart your own path (sounds like a non traditional job?) and I hope that worked out for you. Thanks so much for your comment. This vid may have resonated with more people than I thought and that in turn, makes me feel less lonely too 🙌🏼
why you left?
do you have lots of money?
Well, let's be friends even I want to live a life like you.😅
if I had lots of money I would simply not work at all 🫡
Sad I also quitting soon, most Singapore jobs are boring af
The interesting ones are always the most underrated and quiet ones :)
i quit my first full-time job one month in, and im now in a new job! couldn't be happier. all the best and good luck with your job search!! :)
omg 1 month? must have been a difficult decision but so worth it for you to say that confidently now!! thanks friend!
hey lydia! really enjoyed and appreciate your honest feelings and thoughts towards your employment journey. Because of this, i would probably vlog about my journey too! 😀
it'll be a fun memory to look back on years from now 😊
Welcome to adulthood.... the school of hard knocks..
And it's only the beginning
u make the right decision, singapore is driven by greed. wish u all the best
thanks brother!
good looking
What's ur passion?
I've always been into fashion and lifestyle (literally wanted to be a fashion designer as a kid), so something along those lines
@@lydiagan That's really cool, always nice to see ppl pursuing their passion, all the best!
Jiayou! Take some time to rest and recharge before embracing the exciting new opportunities that lie ahead.
definitely will!
good on you for recognising the need to make a change early in your career! 💪
It's never easy but mostly always worth it :) thanks very much Luna!
sorry dumb question, it's not even the focus of the vlog but...where did you get your black tote bag from please?!
HAHA not dumb at all! sorry it was a small shop in Venice we got years ago (2017) can't really remember..but I have a friend who's developing ladies work totes @juno.jane if you're in the market for a work bag!!
@@lydiagan yes looking for a work tote actually. thanks for the rec!! will check them out :)
Hopely you are Singaporean is very easily to find a job, but for foreigners who are study in Singapore or change job in Singapore, It's very hard.
I can empathise, as a foreigner it must be much more difficult than it already is
Hello! Are you still looking for a new job?
Nope I'm not :)
@@lydiagan Good! Wishing you success!!👍
All the best to you!
Thank you Sharon!!
What company is this?
@@CyberMew hahah the entire name is in the video
All the best
you too :)
WOOHOO GO LYDIA ❤
HAHA THANK U
sugar baby alert
Must be from rich family