Why I quit my $90,000 corporate job and why
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- Why I quit my $90,000 corporate job and why. My story of hitting the reset button. Here's the link to the new home i bought and have given up in pursuit of my dreams. • Video
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I quit my 6 figure I-bank job end of 2011 at the age of 28 to to pursue my goal of being a small business owner and traveling the world. 3 years and 22 countries later, I can honestly say that it was the best decision I ever made. 3 years ago I was miserable. Today, I am living a happy healthy life! Life is great! You did the right thing. Good luck to you!
Awesome man. What's your small business? I am going after traveling the world too and belong people along the way. Email me would love to connect. Bradleythomasllc@gmail
That really encourages me! So grateful for you posting that. Just quit my job recently and I’m excited to see where it leads me.
+ezumach, I too am in the same situation. I'm 33 years old and have a solid job, not 6 figures, but above $50k/yr but I want to get out there and travel and if I was able to start a small business and sustain myself, that would be my main goal. I've looked into #vanlife and #buslife.
'Confidence in paycheck rather than in myself'
strikes like a brick...
oh yeah :) it was a hard one to hear. I've successfully changed that though. took three years of deep personal work and now feel confident in myself despite circumstances. I recently chased down a robber who stole a rubber chicken off my porch and got it back. It was in an amazon bag. He didn't know what he was stealing. but once i confronted him .. he did :)
That's a funny story but shows your energy level both physically and mentally. I am a step away from quitting my job to do something I love before I die - well I'm OLD. But jumping off the cliff is not an easy thing. You should make some videos about personal work that brought you back to your true self. Lots of people can get inspired by them I'm sure. Did you find a life coach locally? I don' know if I have enough faith in them as of now though.. I feel old, useless(HARD to get a new job) and going through a motion. Should do something before I die...
Thanks for sharing your story.
Your welcome. Actually I am a life coach now. I enjoy the process of helping others discover what's holding them back. Usually fear but it's different for each person.
And thanks for the inspiration to keep sharing my story.
I think my doubt about 'coaches' comes from 1. not know much what they can do and 2. genuinely distrusting psychiatrists. Do you have a website? I used to be a photographer too (fine arts). I still take photos of the sky which is my fascination. If I were 35 I think i would take action right now...
same here...
I quit my $90k job as a accounting supervisor.... I'm looking for lower paying job so I can have work-life balance.... thank you for this post.... good to know I'm not the only going through this.
kkim1177 wow that's awesome!!!
What's that look like for you?
I just quit my $130k Information Security and Compliance job. I onced loved what I do. Felt like my challenge was to stay one step ahead of hackers and doing what's right to protect people's sensitive personal information. The past few years security is a shit show no matter which company you work for and compliance with data protection regulations is a total lie. I spent my days in meetings discussing all the things the company needed to do to be secure and come into compliance only to hear all the reasons and self-made road blocks why they can't. I've heard every excuse imaginable. I lived in a 800 sq ft apartment for $2000 a month, drove in grid lock traffic an hour to and from work, only to listen to BS all the day long. Now I live off grid in a tiny house I built myself on my homestead and work 25 hours a week for minimum wage at a small town, non-franchise, convenience store/gas station owned by an old high school classmate. Couldn't be happier. I'm finally living my dream now.
Do you not miss the 130k lifestyle at all?
this sounds like the way haha
I have been in deep depression for close to 7 years due to unhappiness at my job. It is extremely tough to make bold moves like this gentleman, especially with young children... but it is possible. Sometime, even with great responsibilities at home, one just has to make a bold move to improve mental/physical health. What I have found is that fear is the first and greatest obstacle to over come to make positive changes in ones life. Learn to conquer fear, or at least to minimize it to a reasonable level, and the path to building a better life on ones own terms will be much easier. I wish I could share more with everyone but I have just begun my journey into determining my own life beyond corporate rule. It has been videos like this one that have help me clear the haze of depression and confusion. Thank you for sharing your life struggles and victories in this video that have indeed made a positive impact on people. Cheers
Money can't buy u happiness
Yes it can....if you have too much of it 😂🤣😂
Dude I’m stoked to see where you go with you’re photography business. I write this as I sit in my cubical at corporate he’ll.
Good story brother, keep stretching those wings and keep flying, we'll see you at the top
I'm thinking about doing a similar thing and pursuing my goals and came across this video. I'm happy to see that you pursued your goals and I hope things are going well. It's scary to leave a job making good money, but at the end of the day you need to be happy.
Dickie C. Things are going well man! What are you doing now?
Thanks man!! Appreciate it! I hope my story can help others chase their dreams too!
Just saw your tweet to Pat,
Inspirational story, best of luck Bradley! :)
I know this video is a few years old. I just left my job after almost 9 years. I was a little afraid but at the same time excited too just as you. You did the best thing. I did too. Hope you are well. Thanks for the inspiring video!
Thank you :) and keep moving forward!! things are moving in the right direction!!!! feel free to follow what I am up to on the my site. www.bradfinkeldei.com and if you want free daily inspiration text INSPIREME to 94253 for free morning inspiration to reach your goals.
Thank you, appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing! There’s not enough 💰💰💰💰 to compensate peace of mind!
I’m in the exact same situation I work in IT and don’t really feel fulfilled, I feel unhappy most of the time. Don’t get me wrong the job isn’t terrible but i can’t see myself doing it all my life.
Truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing!
I quit my as CEO job of A fortune one hundred...and now I work for the city as A garbage man....A lot less stress....but it stinks.......
Bravely done. I have the same dilema, just havent had the courage to quit yet. Really wonder how your are doing some years later (now). Thanks ahead man!
I hope all dreams come true.
Couponing and Saving with Sandra just stay focused on your tasks within that dream and they will
Thanks for creating this video. I did the same as you, quit my job to be a photographer. I quit a life of working in call centers in 07.
I'm on the verge of leaving my $66,000 plus job at FedEx as a Operations Manager. Dont get me wrong the pay is nice and lovely, but if I m not happy getting up doing the same thing over and over again its time to look elsewhere. I have also been waiting to transfer over to another FedEx brand thats local, and has more structure, did the interview in person already, just waiting. But I probably end of taking something else for the time being. its not about the money, its about my happiness and having a work life balance. I cant deal with working 16 plus hours a day anymore. Specially not for the upcoming busy peak season we have towards the holidays.
Are you still with Fedex?
@@Ericccccc I sure as hell hope so. His reason tired of doing the same thing over and over again, will occur at every job he works at, so all he will do is take a cut in pay and be miserable a year later.
Good on you! I know you will succeed and follow your dream!
I hope your doing good sir and thank you I look for these videos to help motivate me to leave the corporate world
Keep going! I did the same thing and left my job in Management to pursue my dreams as an entrepreneur as well! I am much happier too!
you are so brave to do what you did , and i wish you all the blessings and success in the world
Thank you for your testimony!!!!!!!
Thank you :)
Thank you Bradley, I wish you much success.
Thank you!
Great video!!! Love how you went against the corporate world keep Focus on your work and the fire burn deep within to Succeed best of luck 😃
Thank you! feel free to follow what I am up to on the my site. www.bradfinkeldei.com and if you want free daily inspiration text INSPIREME to 94253 for free morning inspiration to reach your goals.
You're not the only, I've done the same, but I didn't make as much as your IT job. The key is if we willing to sacrifice, we will succeed in life. I would say fear would be the most obstacle reason from getting people to pursue the dream job. Great video! very inspired.
Thanks man! What's your biggest fear in regards to this?
Hi Thomas,
My biggest fear would be run out of money, and can't get new job. I'm in process of moving to southeast Asia (Cambodia) mainly. I'm pursuing my career to become esl teacher, and start a family there. I hope my dream come true.
have you been able to get a job before?
If that is true then maybe that fear isn't 100% real. Consider that maybe your brain just wants to keep you safe.
I like to ask myself the question... "is what I think will happen 100% true it would happen?" For me it's usually not. Then I ask is it worth taking that risk? Would I regret not trying?
+bradley thomas Im always got phone call for interview in the US, this time gonna be different since it in Asia, hope some employer like my resume.
i hope they do too. it doesn't sound like you have a problem getting an interview so that's really good. keep working towards your dream!
Thanks for this video. So inspiring!!
Thank you for replying!
you rock!!!!! good for you. GOD moved in your life and made the decision for you. You are going to be just fine,
You are awesome! Great video...great story..
Thanks for the video. I am currently 31 and was doing something I was passionate about and then was moved to another division. I absolutely hate and seriously considering leaving and going to teach in an Asian country. I'm not sure where my passion lies but I'm sure I will find it on the way. I would really like to travel more.
Tejal Naran could you to back?
I am impressed of your video. I am thinking to quit my job as well. Where did you find your life coach? What is her name? Thanks!
can you provide an update on your progress as its been 4 years since this post, please?
I'm about to make that same jump myself and it is a little scary. I currently work in Radiology ( MRI) and it has been the most awful career ever. I wrote a book about it. I have switched jobs thinking it would get better abd it never did. I decided to be a travel tech where my money is more then double then if I worked standard full time job in Radiology. So my plan is one more assignment and I'm going back to school in the fall. I will be allowed to draw unemployment after my last assignment which will allow me to look for job and go back to school. It is scary to do this change bc I have been working in MRI for 11 years so pay is good but my mental health is worth more. Wish me luck !
Keep working on your dreams!!!
Hey I’m in the “IT field” I graduate next year with my bachelors in computer information systems I’m interested in pursuing database administration with sql along with programming. What advice would you have for someone like myself ?
Bradley I’m almost there man , I’m in the same shoes.
do you have another youtube channel, i can't find your videos
Good on you, truly inspiring
Thank you :) Things are moving in the right direction! Landed my first paid speaking gig in vegas a few weeks ago. Your comments keep me going..
feel free to follow what I am up to on the my site. www.bradfinkeldei.com and if you want free daily inspiration text INSPIREME to 94253 for free morning inspiration to reach your goals.
Fantastic! I just subbed. I wish you success. I hope I will get on similar path soon!
I was juggling 5 jobs and earning more than a 1 job would usually pay in a third world country. But recently it's taken a toll in my health. I'm cutting down on my workload but I still can't afford to just quit my current gigs to be able to sustain myself and to pay for my current bills. I would love to hear any advice in terms of how to save up efficiently so I can just stick to 1 job and still be able to afford basic needs so I can focus on volunteer work and art hopefully.
That is awesome. I wished I could take the leap. It's much harder when you have debt and student loans and a family.
Thanks and it is easier without debt and a family. But I had a lot of debt and paid it all off before I left. I also help take care of my mom. It's probably different than your situation but that doesn't mean you can't start planning to do something now for the future. Create a plan And start working it. Too many people give up because they can't see past NOW. If you have kids did you give up on them because they didn't turn 18 a month after they were born? I doubt it. :-). Use the same type of mindset. Plan that it will take time and put systems in place in your life to ensure a step towards the bigger goal is done everyday. Also find others out there in your same situation who have done what you want to do and make friends with them.
I hope that helps.
Also I'll have my new course coming out soon that helps others do the planning piece soon. Checkout www.thecorporateexitcoach.com. Throw a reminder on your calendar to look at it in December or early Jan. :-)
Make a plan
Mr. Brad: Good for you. It's important that you had a vision. You did not just leave the corporate world, but you also nurtured a dream to move towards. That's absolutely right.
But, I hope you will please bless your mother. That empty room she let you return to? Well, it might have been great that you did some home repair for her, but don't take her for granted. That time and safe space she gave you created a "womb" for your rebirth. Think about that. She's a special person. Not all seeking to replicate your bold move have that back-up.
Thank you. Yep I've told her how appreciative of her I am. I completely rehabbed the basement almost 3 years ago now. I redid the floors upstairs last summer and have moved to chicago to launch my speaking career. Just landed my first paid gig last week. check out the new site. www.bradfinkeldei.com
I am going through this right now , i want to quit my 61k a year job , but i am afraid my daughter will be without insurance :-(
What do you do right now in 2019 ?. How's the life
You are Brave man
Thank you and you have that within you too... if you choose. took me a while though :)
Thank you for sharing!!
You're welcome! What did you like about it? Besides my hat :)
It was very inspiring and real. I am in corporate now, not exactly reaching my potential or dreams, I am feeling stuck. I realized early the corporate cube is not for be but as most I like stability. I am now preparing a plan for a more flexible career to give me time and space to pursue my other interests!
Great video!
I am really happy for you! :)
Thanks man!
Try doing that with a couple of kids.
I've waited it out. My youngest graduates high school in about 6 months and that's that for me sitting behind a desk for the past 25 years. Colleges paid for. I'm out with little guilt.
It's ME time. Selfish? You're goddamn right!!!
I'm in the same boat. I hate my job. I can't wait for my son to graduate High School and enlist in the military. As soon as he graduates, I'm selling the house and living in an RV full time. I won't care if I get laid off or perhaps I'll even quit my job.
Just cause you raised some kids doesn't give you Selfish time, that's a bad attitude.
its feasible with kids. You need chutzpah. I moved my kids from germany to the UK ( I am a solo dad ). I was never the type of person to shelve everything and wait until the kids are adult. by the time they are adult and you've sat there waiting, the energy level is no longer the same and you are in a different space as a middle aged person because there are parents that are getting older. My parents are now 61 years of age ( both ), they are doing fine and still working but i still feel like checking on them.
thanks for this vid!
Scooby S your welcome man! what resonated with you about it?
I think it's great to want to do what you love, but what I find is that as soon as something we love becomes a job, sometimes the joy can be sucked out of it. It only takes 1-2 difficult clients to change an attitude. haha. I think having a plan B on the side for a while is a good plan. I know this wasn't the case here...he was laid off, but going from $90k to self employment is going to be a shock to your system. It could take many years to build enough clientele to be able to stay afloat and make a decent wage. It took me more than 5 years of self employment to get to the six figure mark and during the bad economic times of 2008 happened and was knocked down to half that. It took almost 10 years to get back to six figures. So the moral of the story is that even self employment can be risky and uncertain. But I would NEVER go back to a cubicle.
Thanks Kim!! My path has been similar and just now launched a new program helping others like me take their own journey!! www.theherostraining.com
K Black I agree... I was working a career that I was passionate for but it got to the point I couldn’t stand some of the customers I was dealing with and that passion turned to hate so I eventually quit.
If this dodo thinks I"m going to quit my 175k+ a year job to do something I enjoy he is out of his damn mind. I may not entirely enjoy it but I sure as hell aint quitting.
@@bigdisme5622 you do you
I'm in the same position but I'm scared of the pay cut and facing financial problems.
you're being honest and that's awesome! how could you position yourself so that wouldn't be an issue? It took me a while but that question is the first step to figuring it out. Let me know.
Take care....👍
I hope il have the courage to do the same.
I quit my relatively high paying job too to be more creative but honestly I regret it. I found out that I just don’t want to work.
I wipe asses for $275,000 a year. I'm a California bay area RN. I fucking hate my job and my co- workers but there is no way I'm giving up all that good fucking money. I just bought a new Ducati cash. Just kidding, I'm saving for my escape from the plantation right now. Great insight and info! Thanks man! The Ducati is fast.
Great video!! How is the business going so far?
It's going great. I continued digging for my life purpose and found that i am helper and am now life coaching. Getting my certificate as we speak. New website is www.theartofchangingyourlife.com
How is your life going?
bradley thomas - thanks for getting back to me quickly! It's interesting to see you have changed fields, but as long as you are happy that's all that matters!
I am in the same situation as you were.
20 year old scared/unsure if I should leave a very good job that has a lot of potential and start my own business.
Is there any chance I can DM/email you?
Sam
Sam Waltham thanks man! yeah it's all about the process of figuring it out.
bradley thomas yeah email me at bradley@theartofchangingyourlife.com
Rooting for u
Awesome
Nice authentic video!
I suggest you fix the grammar in the title too :)
Why did your employer laid you off?
But why purple?...
hon.. lavender is cool.
Cool
You quit your job and moved back in with your parents? At 35?
yeah for 9 months while I rehabbed my mom's house. my dad passed away when i was 18 and my mom didn't have any other income. So, i invested 13K into her house of my own money because family is important to me. Her house was falling apart and she didn't have resources to fix things herself. so, i helped her and traveled and kept launching business till i moved out.
This is what good-hearted people do. Family is very important to them.
+Brad T. Finkeldei you r a good guy u helped your mom Family is important especially mothers
Nothing wrong with that if you have a plan and if it’s to support family.
the only problem i got with this, is that it seems like "passion jobs" don't pay shit. like only 1 in 15,000,000 people make a lot of money with a passion job. so that's like a really risky move. i woulda just stuck it out with the $90,000 dollar a year job. and kept bouncing around to different employers until i found the one that i like the most. let me guess.... you're employer expected you to do 4 other people's jobs, on top of your job. right?
i did bounce around for several years and no i didn't find your point of view right at each job. Some yes but i did find employers where my job was as described. However I kept finding the same thing i wasn't happy without the ability to be my own boss and travel more. I took the leap and For me it has been worth it. I've traveled more, met a lot of amazing people and learned a TON about myself. I've used a lot of my life savings but have gone from no confidence to confident in who I am. It may have cost my life savings but I've gotten a whole new life out of it. Now launching the next phase of entrepreneurship.
You are doing the right thing. What I love about your approach is the fact that you are sharing your experiences with others. Success is often found as we share and give back.
Thank ya!
In the future after we pass a certain threshold of technological advancement and automation it's going to flip where creative jobs will be the only safe job.
Nice title.
LOL I could not think of working in the corporate PC office world! Yes making money is good but how am I a Gen X surf punk going to last in an office? Lots of friends with school loan payments did this to make money and office people look down on labor workers. Funny thing is I made 2-3 times the money they did with no loan payments and be however you want without fist fighting at work. It takes a skill required trade and ability to deal with contractors that will try shady back charge tactics but is fun and has pride. I a Union Elevator/Escalator mechanic/foreman but other trades can be this way too. While taking an emergency #2 in a portable unit only closed shoulder hi but raised a few feet off the ground a group of 20 office people walk by on a rare tour. Guys tapping on girls shoulders pointing me out. As they walk by I say HELLO FOLKS HOW IS YOUR TOUR TODAY? The look on their faces went opposite.
You can now really live life
Yep, I am now am!. By the way how did you come to find my video?
bradley thomas i think i searched up corporate jobs
The great resignation
THIS VIDEO WAS PUBLISHED 3 YEARS AGO. THE CHANNEL MUST BE DOWN BECAUSE I DON'T SEE ANY NEW VIDEOS. LEFT A $90,000 A YEAR JOB. I JUST WONDER WHAT HAPPEN TO BRADLEY THOMAS. ANYONE OUT IN THE UA-cam COMMUNITY KNOW..
yep it sure was. I am now working on my vision of combining life coaching and comedy together to help people blow past their fears in life.
Great video and story Bradley, but please work on your "um" habit when speaking. It would really improve your delivery to the audience. Thanks!
guitargod4296 he's not reading a script and it's obviously off the cuff. More authentic and feels like every day conversation rather than being spoken to.
We aren’t in English class .
I wish I had a $90k a year job. Min wage is horrible. I can't picture leaving a job like that.
It gets boring even with the money doing the same thing everyday. It can literally drive you crazy especially if there’s other people who work for themselves and make more money on their own time.
@@Damien81ful Where I differ is that I don't even make a living wage. There has been times where my whole checks went straight for Rent. If you have been Rich or Well off your whole life you can't understand. I've been trying everything to get out of making min. wage and being poor... and I'm still not there yet. I have done stuff over and over again, but the differences is 90k a year compared to under 10k a year.
TEKTHRASH I’m looking into opening an FBA account with amazon. I heard there’s a lot of money if you can find the right product niche of buying low and selling high with little start up cash.
@@Damien81ful I've heard tons of people talking about that... I wonder??? I have been trying to work on my own Ebay business to get ahead since my only real skill is Art. Is it true you have to pay to have a Amazon Account?
TEKTHRASH I believe first plan is $1 per item sold limited to 40 sells monthly plus shipping costs. Then the other plan is like 40 monthly for unlimited sells with other fees. But It looks promising if you have around 10k to startup with and know what you’re doing.
Cute dog but he or she looks pretty hungry.
Visit India.
Why?!
It's worth noting that Archaerials.com is now a dead site =(.
Stop saying um..it is annoying.
Corporate bullshit is nonsense no biggy don't let elitist force you into a bullshit job you hate
.Let me stop you there....You had the nice house, great car, bleh blah bleh. You didn't own a single thing that was your first mistake. Just a payment maker.
You are quitting a $90,000 corporate job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chile, get out of here !
No one in administration work makes 90k a year....🤣 You can fool some people most of the time & you can fool most people , some of the time....but you can't fool me 😝😝😝
Dude you sound real fuckin annoying