I Quit My Job. Now What?
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2020
- A while back, I listened to a podcast from Aust over at @Homesteadyshow about getting out of the rat race. It stuck with me for a long time. I'd catch myself at my desk daydreaming about a time when I could leave my job and homestead full time.
This is not that time...
But, I recently made some moves to better my daily life, and part of that involved leavin my high stress / low quality of life sales job for a position that affords me a much better work-life balance. Let's talk about it.
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At 18 I picked my dad up at work to go to the hospital. He knew it was bad, he said, I wish we would have spent more time together. He died that night. I went on to a great paying career in fortune 400 companies. After 20 years I felt empty, I left and started doing my own things. The last 20 years were SO much better even being totally broke at times. You'll have many ways to make money, but only ONE family. Well done young man.
So sorry you had to go through that, but I’m happy that you eventually found what worked for you! It’s so true that we only have one family.
Great video my friend! Good luck!
Thanks guys!
Proud of you Jack. I’m sure looking back that the decision was an easy one.
Really proud of you guys for making this choice!!! You totally got to take the leap, best decision we ever made. You got to have faith! Come visit us!
What an awesome video! I am just about to turn 30 and I am a professional counselor who’s just recently gotten into outdoors/ farming now that I’m done with college. I’m so thankful for what you do, it’s simply inspiring. Thank you from a beginning homesteader therapist :)
No, thank you for watching our journey and letting it inspire you.
Good Luck with your new adventure. I am sure you are going to see a major difference in your and your family's life.
So happy for you! In 2017 we had a 3 yr old and I was working in a small telecom call center and was basically on call 24/7. My boss always told us that we were okay to leave to take care of family and that family came first. Eventually I made up my mind that it was not the type of life I wanted to live and when I told him I was quitting because family came first, he understood 1000%. He even told me that his wife said that she wishes that he would do the same. No amount of money can take place of your person and presence. Once again. So happy for you guys!
Nice message. You are right on Jack. Family first.
💥 Good for you to take such a big step in your life that will help you keep your sanity and live the life you want.
Keep on tractoring!
I'm new subscriber here I saw you on a live show tonight and thought I would check out your channel. Congratulations on making a change in your life for happiness. You can't get the time back with your family. God will bless you for that. Hope to get to know you better. God Bless, Cathy
I should have taken the step you are taking earlier in my live. When I was about 38 I hated my job enormously. I did hang on to it because I just had bought a big farm house, without the farm though, I had two little children and my wife did not earn money.
Hanging on made me really sick and when I finally did quitt I was so unwell that I could not work for 1,5 years.
As you say, we all do not get any younger.
I did find your channel because I intend to buy a BX231. This is on hold until I find a new job.
I live in Bavaria and this little machines are incredible expensive here.
Hindsight is 20/20. At least you are in a place where you can make the best of the life you still have ahead of you. Too many don’t realize what’s important until they are on their death beds.
Very cool! Money isn’t everything...though it’s nice. I was planning a video kind of like this today, too! Good luck, my friend!
Kudos to you for having your priorities straight. Good luck with the new job and next steps.
Congrats. Way to be true to yourself and your family. Love what you do.. Do what you love!
Very encouraging, thank you
I am contemplating leaving my job and I appreciate this video. New Sub
Congratulations......................smart decision and good luck.
Congrats on the big decision I’m sure it was the right one to make for you and your family, all the best!
Thank you for this video
Dude, good for you. I'm struggling with this same thing right now and all I can say is good for you for putting in the work and making it happen. I know from personal experience that it's very difficult to try to make that transition.
Congrats and I hope it all works out for you in the best way possible. I must say I think you are fortunate to be in the position to make such a life changing move. Take care!
Yes! Love that you were able do this! I relate so much after quitting my teaching job. I know you’ll enjoy the extra family and homestead time. 👍🙂
Congrat's and really great video on this subject. I have days where doing this seems like a better option than dealing with constant emails, meetings, and phone calls.
That's fantastic. Congrats, on a similar path myself working towards running our farm full time after 21 years in construction.
Awesome congrats man! I'm working on my plans to get out of the traveling for work life it will be a bit longer to reach but I'm hopeful
I'm fairly new to your channel, but so far have really enjoyed your videos. Thanks for sharing this little glimpse into your life and choices. We've struggled with this same type of decision for some time now, and it's really nice to hear from others who have done or are doing the same. Congrats on making your move. I'm really happy for you!
Thanks! It’s a tough call for sure but when you feel like you gotta jump, you better get to it!
Best of luck on your new adventure!
Thanks Jessica!
Congrats on the change in direction. I hope it all works out great. Sounds like the new job is more oriented towards your interests, plus not being on the road will be a huge improvement
Congrats on your decisions and new pathway as you walk through this life Jack. We wish you all the very best my friend. Stay focused upon what is truly important and you will be just fine. You are a valued, hard working, dedicated individual. Door will open that you never ever imagined.
It's crazy that you posted this video today. My current position requires me to go oncall once a month. I've done it for 10 years but it's starting to take a toll on me. Like you said about having to answer the phone, I have to answer and most of the time leave for several hours. Having 3 kids makes it very hard. There is a position about to open in my company that would allow me not to go oncall but it would also be salary and It would be a pretty significant pay cut. My wife and I have been weighing the pros and cons for a few days.
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on starting a new chapter!!
Congratulations!
Thanks for the honesty with all your videos I am happy to see that you are doing want you want with your family and your life and yes money does make the world go around and pay the bills but I also think we make it to much of a priority in our lives and we miss out a lot of just living and enjoying life thanks again
I'm a truck driver, and I feel your pain.
Home daily, but only long enough to sleep eat and shower, looking for a way out to live simpler, and get back to basics.
Congrats on the move, and I hope it all works out!
Love the channel by the way, very good content!
I am very happy for you guys. I recently quit my management job back in june to pursue my farm full time as well. Part of what made me do it actually was watching your channel and seeing how much joy you took yours. I didnt want to be that manager who buts heads with his employees anymore!
Do what you love and be with your family more. You will meet so many good ppl in that farm store. You never know in life, what will happen. Count your Blessings. They are worth more than money. Take care.
I am so happy for you. Hopefully everything works out for you
Thanks Pat!
Congrats, Jack! You will never regret it. I went through something similar 20 years ago and never looked back. I was travelling a lot, my kids were young, and I decided I would rather be home with my kids. Enjoy the change!
Congrats to you as well! It’s so refreshing!
Change is always hard to do but i commend u Jack, as always keep us posted, I liked when u said make sure u are on a solid Financial footing before u quit, this is the type of smart advise that always makes come back to your channel.
Thanks Mitala! Glad to have you as a viewer on this crazy ride!
Good on ya! You did what many people wish they could do, but can’t do, or maybe just think they can’t do.
It isn’t easy to get to where you need to be, but over time, with hard work, anything is possible.
Best advice.
Hell ya dude, I’m in Greene Maine. My wife and I just had this conversation a few weeks ago, are plan ends up with her getting her masters and becoming a therapist and me quitting my job as a hydrogen fuel cell technician and working our 8 acre goat/chicken farm. We’re nowhere near our goal but this gives me hope and perspective. Keep on keeping on fellow homesteader
That's the way to do it! Glad to hear you guys are setting a plan in place and making it happen! Keep us posted!
Congratulations Jack 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Homestead-Up!!
Thanks Ernie!
I really appreciate this message. I often have said, why is it so hard to live a simple life!? I hope all is going well. -Ed
We get so caught up in the “what am I working towards” that we forget about being happy with what we have now. I got so worried about what was at the end of my “career path” that I forgot to enjoy the views along the way. Hopefully at least a few people that need to see this video, do.
Love that ending. Not about the dog and pony show. More about the chicken and goat show.... congrats Jack
Thanks Aust!
I love everything about this video Jack! My dad was a salesman too. Growing up I was pressured to go to school. So I went, got debt and worked my ass off for years to pay that off. I decided to quit the rate race what 6 years ago? I will take that one odd job here and there but it's stuff that I enjoy doing. If I ever have to go back to work I will not be looking for that paycheck at the end but rather the quality of life and simple things that make me happy.
Do what you love and love what you do!
Here's hoping your new lifestyle is healthier and long lasting.
And, you might loose some of that extra bark, you've both been carrying for too long. :o)
Congrats Jack, wish I could do the same.
One day!
Good for you. More.time with the family and homestead. I tell people that at work when they feel guilty about nnot working overtime! No one regrets working less lol
Work to live, don't live to work. At the end family and friends are what matters.
You are 100% right!
Making that kind of leap is can be EXTREMELY rewarding. I left corporate three years ago, after almost a decade in the same job, when I became a teacher. It is an entirely different kind of rat-race, but it has been the best decision I've made professionally. You have to remain true to yourself and like you, I realized that I wasn't doing that. I needed a job where I felt like I was helping people (rather than working for lawyers...) Congratulations on your "lowly" new position.
Taking the leap was super scary, but totally worth it!
Thank you for sharing this personal story, so much deep thoughtful content here in a short span. Commendable what you did for you and your family. Without risk does not come reward. - The homestead looks so peaceful too!
Thank you for sharing. I'm a teacher (high school math) and just before the world was swamped with Covid, I was having serious burn-out issues and I knew deep in my heart that I couldn't continue teaching much longer. Then the world sort of went insane, and I was teaching remotely (harder - but easier). I also discovered that I have a genetic predisposition to a class of cancers, and so leaving my job became harder than ever. Without a job I would not have health insurance. As a high risk individual it might be difficult and spendy to get my own insurance, and without a job, there'd be no paycheck.
Now that school is ready to start again, I was faced with the fact that, as a high risk individual for Covid, I needed to avoid being around a ton of anti-maskers and hoaxers because Covid could kill me or my family members. It was scary knowing I might have to quit to protect myself. But it has also been a bit of freedom for my soul. If I make it through this year, I'm going to start (now) figuring out how I can make this my last year as a teacher. I'm the only one working, but we can get by somehow someway. Just have to plan to do it.
First, Love you guys xxx
Having done years of sales - YES - any of US Recovering-Sales-Addicts can TRULY AND DEEPLY RELATE to all of your points. Sales comes at you in 2-MAJOR WAYS ... 1) The job that gets in your face everyday saying "What, you're not tough enough and good enough to be successful today? ... and then 2) Your life (and your whispering soul) that says, "How STUPID are you - you know that underneath you ... AND YOUR LIFE ... HATE THIS JOB THAT IS ROBBING YOUR LIFE! -- So, Congratulations on ... CLAIMING BACK YOUR LIFE!!!
Thanks so much Frank!
Then 2 years later inflation hit. Stumbled apon your channel and followed it because you're in NH too
Man I wish you would quit my job