ANTI - WORK Why People Are Quitting
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2021
- Remember when you were a kid and people asked - " What do you want to do when you grow up? "
“ I want a soul sucking job “ - said no one ever.
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It’s funny how a pandemic made everyone realize that no one should have to spend their entire life at a job that they don’t even like.
well...American culture.
european already had it different....and east asia culture wasn't effected.
Exactly, and I knew this before the pandemic. I was like hey, I don't want to work a 9- 5 job that I would be miserable in. Life is too short. And my friends like jobs is work, it's supposed to be miserable. It's work. So I am trying my best to follow my dream job and work at a job that I would be happy in. :)
There is no way to survive on minimum wake, no benefits, AND being treated like a slave.
@@grotesqueangel exactly, and surviving isn’t the same as living, we deserve better!
Well some don't have that luxury to quit a job and live their life.
I applied for a job last week and got it. I brought in my availability, my preferred days off, and talked about my lengthy experience in the interview. I was hired on the spot and started work. They immediately scheduled me 9+ hour shifts with an indefinite end time (“when the work is done”), I was scheduled 10 days in a row with one day off and then was supposed to be back to work. My second shift was 10 hours and the person who was training me disappeared for 45 minutes while I finished all the dishes alone. I quit the next day. They take advantage of you, they ignore your scheduling preferences, and they think you will accept everything out of desperation. This is, in my opinion, why /everywhere/ is short staffed right now. It’s. Not. Worth it.
Omg THIS IS IT. no respect. I'm sorry
true
This is abuse. Wth!
@@crazykaitlyn it’s okay! I’ll get a better job, that’s the most important part. Always know your worth.
Omg same thing happened to me. I was hired for part time at a local bar they had me work 6 Graves a week for over a month
*I hate the fact that this movement has been called "anti-work".*
At its core, it's not about people being "anti-work", they are anti corporate greed, workplace abuse, being underpaid and overworked.
People just want fair pay, decent work hours and job they don't hate.
I hope people start unionising for real, because if Americans who have been victims of perpetual propaganda for decades can do it, it might have ramifications for the workers in countries that corporate companies are currently exploiting.
It's time to realise that you don't live in a meritocracy, you live in an oligarchy where the ruling class manipulates laws and media to keep you from unionising, by making sure you keep fighting against each other.
*Good luck!*
Work and Labor are different concepts. Its not anti-labor, its anti-work
Periodt! Calling it “anti-work” just makes us seem lazy,
Amen
@KAE I understand what you mean, but i think it would be better for people to familiarize themselves with the language and why it was selected.
Work/Labor as descriptions are correct and historically relevant, and the point of a movement is never to appease the oppressors. It is with the intention of dissolving their power.
Let them be offended. It is the time to be offensive
Please go read the sidebar FAQ in r/antiwork because you're not describing it accurately at all. WE ARE ABOUT ENDING WORK. We wish to no longer labor under capitalism making them rich.
I read that 40 hours of work in the 1950s is equivalent to 11 hours of work today. We've been sold this concept that the more technology evolves, the less we'll have to work and the more we can enjoy our lives; instead we're being worked harder than ever and pay has not risen commensurately with inflation. It's a very important topic and there is a clear generational divide in how it's being approached and discussed. I appreciate that you're bringing up this topic because it needs to be spoken about more frequently.
True, back then they didn't have computers emails, internet, cellphones, etc.. things worked at a slower pace and lower pressure.
@@darkguyitsme exactly bow your boss things they can email and message you 24/7 so work never ends mentally its very unhealthy. I dont aswer emails after work hours
I’ve been in the game for over 3 decades, it wasn’t great then but it’s been a downward spiral into the dystopian hell scape that it’s become today and it gets worse every day. I want to get on disability and just dip out of the whole shitshow.
It is equivalent to 11 hrs of work because technology has allowed us to do more with less. You can thank WORK and being PRODUCTIVE for those innovations! Ur welcome!
@@7ess1a Yes. And these same companies said with more technology that allows us to be more productive that we would be working less. But in fact these generations are working harder than ever. I also have no idea why you're saying 'ur welcome' - did you invent any of these things? Or is this a Facebook-esque-self-righteous comment?
I like the anti-work movement because it’s slowly making companies pay their employees better and increase benefits. Not everyone wants to start their own business; I’m fine with being in a supportive role but I don’t wish to climb the stressful corporate ladder and make $500,000 a year. There are good companies out there with wonderful work-life balance.
The HU$TLE culture is unsustainable! No one needs to work 80-90 hours a week and sleep is not for the weak, sleep is for the SMART. Work shouldn’t be someone’s life, it should supplement their lifestyle. Also, I’m not defined by my work title.
“Work shouldn’t be someone’s life, it should supplement their lifestyle” 👏🏼👏🏼 I think we seriously forgot through pushing education and career focus that life is meant to be fun and full of discovery. We aren’t meant to be tied down to a 9-5 schedule or overwork ourselves to no end. You can’t live life to the fullest if all you do is make money you never use to fuel your passions.
I agree. I always said, and now say to myself that I would rather earn less (as long as it’s enough to afford the basics and SOME niceties) and not be stressed with 80 hour work weeks than earn $100k+ per year and lose my friends and life
Mostly I think it's a branding problem. Simply calling the movement "Antiwork" makes it sound like people don't want to work at all, just want to lay around and be lazy. You're not going to get the older generation to support you if it sounds like you just want to be lazy.
Needs a new name like... work-life balance coalition.
Agreed!
That last sentence…I’ve always had a thing where when someone asks what I do for a living, I make sure to say “I work as” instead of “I am”…the distinction is key.
Is it possible for you to do more videos like these every once in a while? Just doing your makeup and talking about serious topics/advice on life. Your view and take on things are what ppl need to hear 💜✨
I’m trying my best to be more consistent ☺️
Love this~
I really like this kind of content from you Michelle, keep going!
@@MichellePhan you’re doing well, lots of love 💕
I would love it too!
I had this conversation with my family at Thanksgiving. It used to be that arriving early, staying late and skipping your lunch break was what got you promoted. But now, I see my older coworkers delay taking their lunch break to start another project, stay late to work off the clock, and refuse to take their 15 every day. And they are stressed constantly. I will work hard when I'm on the clock, but if I'm not on the clock then I'm not working. My time is everything to me.
I did this for 11 years. Can’t begin to explain how I regret getting stuck in such a consuming routine. Please don’t do this, there is a life to enjoy.
Those sound like terrible companies sadly...
Nowadays you have to seem like the type to skip breaks and stay late and do extra just to avoid getting replaced by someone else who will do all that extra. Never mind getting promoted or getting a better more stable schedule or benefits for all that either lol. They want only people who will go above and beyond and stay late and do extra every day all day as the base lowest employees and those employees still get treated like they’re just never doing enough and never good enough. No promotions or recognition or even praise for being such a great employee anymore. It’s always “we need more and more and faster and more productive” etc.
As a nurse i think about quitting almost daily, eventhough i LOVE the job itself. I work at a maternity ward and the work itself is so beautiful. But the circumstances in which we have to work are hell. Really. The pandemic made everything even worse and in the next years we can see people dying infront of our hospital-doors, because the majority of nurses quit and/or retire,. Its so damn sad, that jobs that used to make u happy now drain your joy. I was sitting in my car driving to work crying because i knew it was going to be an aweful day. I AM proud to do what i do, but i really want to be happy with what i do again.
I lived in Germany for some years and this was the same situation they had. Many nurses were completely overworked and suffered burnouts. Many media outlets talked about it. I wish you much strength ♡
@@rosiean9064 I am german :p Thank you dear :)
@@Diinchenx3 Hab ich mir schon gedacht ;) sounded too familiar
It’s hard to have a happy and joyous work life as a nurse. I totally understand your struggles. I hope you can see that even during tough times, you make a huge difference. Your kindness and care always come through and other people see that. Please remember that.
Oh man, I feel like hospital workers are THE most overworked and under appreciated. You go home and you’re still on call to work on your days off if needed. That’s just insane!
i’ve left a high paying job for my mental health and it was the best decision i’ve made. i’m now at a better job. although it pays just a little less and is so so worth it. i love waking up and not dreading going to my job. my co workers are nice, supportive, and respect me. i’ve learnt what type of environment i thrive in.
What do you do?
I love this for you and currently searching for this.
Yay, I’m happy for you! That’s what I want for myself in the future, I’m applying for grad school soon
My sister is an ICU nurse and her pay is insulting. And how she's treated? Couldn't pay anyone enough to endure that abuse. Yet hospital management doesn't care and keeps up abusing them while pocketing their own fat bonuses. No wonder her shifts are always short and everyone is quitting. Its so frustrating.
That’s horrible! 😟😟
I'm scared I want to be an icu nurse when I graduate 🙄😭🥺
@@jezreelruthpunay2259 Every job has it's pros and cons -- especially if you're in the USA nowhere is perfect. If you know that's what you want to do, then do it. The flip side is nursing is extremely stable. You will ALWAYS be able to find work no matter what. It is much more stable than 99% of jobs out there. I work with animals and I have plenty of cons I can list for it too. But it's what I want to do. Best of luck to you! I am always in awe of the stories my sister shares.
@@jezreelruthpunay2259 don't let people shame you into accepting a low paying crap job just they think nurses shouldn't worry about the money. Get the best job you can i.e. pay, benefits, work-life balance,etc. Remember, they need you not the other way around.
nurse is underpaid everywhere, like in malaysia, one of our hosp management said one walk away, 10more will come. they knw there will always be nurse to take the job.🥺
"Don't be afraid of the unknown, see it as an invitation to grow as a person." - Michelle Phan
I cried when I heard this and thought all of you should read this too
I'm struggling so hard to launch a business idea I have but with so many unknowns. I just have to say F it and do it.
I love the evolution and transformation of Michelle throughout the years. Her early videos were focused on the fun experimental side of makeup. Now that she's older and wiser, she's sharing her life knowledge and experience with us as she does her makeup. Her recent videos are more meaningful but she still manages to keep it light and not too serious.
not just managers having a god complex, but also customers. In chinese culture, we have a saying "customer is god" and some customers take it literally and think it's ok to abuse minimum wage workers. we need to change that whole mindset and treat retail/ food service/ etc workers as REAL workers as well. without them, where would you get your food? where would you get things that you think you need but don't actually need? they've also been grinding and taking in unnecessary extra abuse during this pandemic.
That is a major problem in countries that do not value human dignity and do not have worker Protections in their laws.
@@angelwhispers2060 Worker protection laws are only as good as the enforcement of said laws. My last employer Fed Ex doesn't give us breaks during our shifts. During slow season it was fine shifts were only 4-6 hours. We hit busy season 8 hour+ shifts with no lunches, or breaks. Sure it violates state law but what do they care? They just have to bribe one state employee is cheaper then giving us breaks. One of the many reasons why I left.
If anything they deserve way more than the minimum wage since they are dealing with the worst kind of people.
@@angelwhispers2060 oh plz stfu with that American attitude of bringing human rights into this just because the girl is Chines. Service people are treated shitty in US too and no "law enforcing'" has helped to make people act decently
It's not that people are just afraid to fail, the majority of people cannot afford to leave their jobs due to their socio-economic status. People say that they need to pull themselves up from the bootstraps but they don't have bootstraps to begin with. Question the systems around us that perpetuate these working conditions and environments. The structures around us value capital over life so that's what you're going to get. The best form of resistance is taking care of yourself because one thing this system does is not take care of you. We wait for the revolution but the revolution starts with our every day. None of this is a coincidence, this is all design.
and enough with this "I work hard and I got here myself", I'm sure you did! The point is that not everyone will get there and that is designed. Don't blame the poor for being poor. In order for the 1% to exist poor people have to exist too, the 1% doesn't exist without it. It's ALL design. Don't let this world let you think "this is just the way it is" because it's not. It never has been. This is ALL created. The CEOs are NOTHING without the working class, they have no value without them
Amen
beautifully said
Preach!!!!! One of the best comments!
“Don’t be afraid to start over again”.
Hearing that is comforting,
change is a good thing, helps us grow both as individuals and career wise.
This feels like a sit down talk with family, thank you Michelle!
Yeah my parents both have university degrees but are doing the most chill jobs they can. Not all boomers are bad. I also have university degree and they tried to warm me but here I am, begging to help my dad at his shop because I can't deal with another office job again
@@helenarichard Thanks for sharing! I seen and know other people with a degree in a certain field but is working and thriving in a complete different field from what they studied.
😊 Nice to know others relate to this as well.
One of the biggest read flags that I look for when I was applying for jobs was “work hard, play hard” mentality of company. I’ve found that all that means is, staying past working hours in the office, bringing home work, and working weekends. The only people the end up “playing hard” are the executives and managing directors up top.
I instead look for jobs that value work life balance, mentorship, and teamwork.
Even something like "spaghetti thursdays" is a red flag because they try to compensate for terrible stress with sily gimmicks. I don't even want pasta, it causes diabetes and inflammation. It's probably white pasta too. Pure sugar. Also, avoid office coffee and snack. They want you jitterish, wide awake but physically exhausted.
True dat.
As a disabled employee, companies don't want to provide accommodations. These are treated as "special treatment", when these are necessities for me to be able to do my job. Not to mention how we have to constantly pick between having a life and a job. And they don't even compensate you for all the work you do do.
So true
Thank so much for this. I’ve been working jobs and was told I’m too needy. That I should be more independent. It’s like they forgot my limitations. So stressful and to me just felt like they didn’t care
Omg! So true. I am so tired of constantly having to pick one or the other. I couldn’t even enjoy thanksgiving and my time with the family because I had someone from work message me on the holiday to get something done for work.
It’s also legal to pay disabled people wages that amount to basically slave wages. Fills me with so much anger I can’t even express it
Amen to that 😢 especially if you have several doctors appts, hospital visits, blood tests, etc per year - which you NEED, but boss still gets iffy about you "having too much time off" 😞
I'm so glad you talked about this. Everyone always seems to associate people who don't wanna work with being lazy. But there's SO much more to the story. This needs to be talked about more often.
PS You look so good! Loved the video and the makeup :')
Bravo!
Thank 👏 you 👏 whenever I rant about how much I hate my job or don’t want to go ppl say I’m lazy and that’s NOT the case AT ALL.
Theres so much more to the story than just being lazy, I agree..
I worked many jobs during my college years and most of them were in the customer service / food industry. And something that gets absolutely overlooked by managers/owners/corporate is the fact that employees are not only expected to do their jobs, but they are also expected to put up with customers who might yell at you, throw you sh*t, call you names, and basically disrespect you in many ways... daily. Most companies want their employees to be proud of their employer and hence give 110%, but without a shift in mentality from "the customer is always right" to "help customers by supporting your employees", the shortage in the service industry is only going to grow. The only job I decided to keep for almost 2 years in spite of making minimum wage was the one where my manager treated me like a person, recognized (and sometimes rewarded $) my success and didn't allow the customers to treat me like crap.
Exactly this . I’m s college grad I’ve had my fair share of jobs still can’t find a job that’s related to my degree but I’ve became so anti social I don’t even want to deal with people . I’m done with people belittling me it just got me to this point . I’m looking for a remote job where I don’t even gotta talk to people at all. Everyone is fed up and tired of being abused . Customers are never right . Those people abuse that phrase . It’s not fair to be yelled at and we just have to take it … also reviews are Ridcolous people be lying
So relatable
I dropped out of college back in April of this year , I was an Intern as a medical assistant . First semester was fine but the second really took a bad turn , not only I had mental issues but health issues were coming in, I’m talking about high blood pressure, insomnia, not wanting to eat. It was so bad and keep in mind I’m 21 years old. The clinics I had interships in lacked empathy , lacked respect. They treat you like you can do all the work by yourself and they just watch you fail. Treated me like I had no right to be absent , to make a mistake. And even if I graduated the wage was no near 13$ And on top of that my teachers sucked, they didn’t understand what I was going through . The last day I decided to quit was the last time I talked to my teacher and all I remember her saying to me is “ well you have to deal with it, and since we are health care workers we have to put patients first”. I was furious because how can I help people when I’m not even okay my self ?? HOW? I dropped out not caring what anybody had to say, it was hard. I cried so much that day bc I thought I was failure, to myself, to my parents, to my future. But then that day it was like I could breathe again. Moral of the story never be afraid to begin again. I’m trying to get a job to study to be a MUA now , because it’s truly my passion. But it’s never too late, to find yourself again and don’t be afraid to let people down , because at the end of the day you’re letting yourself down if you continue. Keep you’re head up all of you that are commenting, I hope y’all find yourselves and be truly happy soon. ❤️
I also forgot to add after I dropped out, my health was amazing, no more high blood pressure pills, I can sleep comfortably and eat on the daily and even go to the gym when I can . To me that was a sign that’s where I wasn’t supposed to be at. My mind could only go so far my body was trying to find ways to tell me I was not okay even if I did act like I was.
What your teachers said were what my parents said. The thing is it is true, but they don't seem to have the time and sit down and have conversation about that. They might have figured out how to deal with it, but some of us don't and they can help us by listening and talking to us.
My parents also put me in many courses so that I would top the class, while I struggled so hard but it really limitted my social life at school and I grew up with almost no friend and total of handful of social life outside school, causing my social skill to suffer, as I realised it or not copied my parents: perfectionist, less tolerant to my own and other people flaws, etc.
Fortunatelly I found myself since I'm in these filled spirit church who break down bible verses that applies it to real life how to's. Listening to Joyce Meyer's and Joel Osteen's sermons also help. They have hands on topics about anxiety, stressed, how to deal with them, how to overcome them, etc. Gradually I'm free, in a sense that I have healthy look about me and other people, and do not regard other people too much like before as people are not perfect. Just because they say something wrong, doesn't mean I am that way. People are imperfect, they have their own flaws and might not understand us and it's ok.
I was now also off med for years. I got anxiety and stuffs before I was free, and went to psychiatrist and they prescribed me anti depressant. Once I have the right perspective, socialising with the right crowds and have great support system, I started to try off med and I am wayy fine than ever before 😊 have marriage life, relationship with my husband, healthy social life 😊
@@gandara266 Congrats that you have overcome those unhealthy stuffs, have great mental health and physical health now. Happier and more valued now. I am happy for you 😊 as I have experienced similar stuffs and win over all of those things too 😊
Amen!
I have a similar story to this!! Long story short , my anxiety got so bad (I couldn’t eat or retain any food because college made me so anxious) I had to drop out! I felt like a complete failure and still do sometimes but it was worth it for my own sanity! My anxiety is gone and I’m learning more about myself and what I actually want to do with my life. Thank God!
Hey Mish it’s so funny you mention this. I’m an HR Manager and I have noticed that the last 2 years the rate of recruitment (IMO) has decreased immensely. We can’t find enough people to fill open positions and I’ve been doing a bunch of my own research and I learned that in this day and age people are wanting to work for themselves; take their ideas and make something of them. And I can’t knock them.
Exactly what I'm doing. Noone will value you like you will for putting in the hard work with unique ideas you can monetize.
Thank you for sharing
Start offering them something they can't refuse, MORE MONEY!
@@girlishgamer1 nailed it!
I'm thinking the gig economy and creator economy took away most workers. No real boss, make your own schedule...that's what people want. 55 million people in the US are gig workers, a third of them do it full time. Uber, Door Dash, Amazon Flex, Etsy, Ebay, Mercari, Poshmark, Fiverr, Affiliate marketing, UA-cam, Twitch, Only Fans, etc etc. Businesses will need to adapt to a gig style if they want employees.
My mom has worked at a company for 20 years, but it wasn't until after they were bought out by another company she began to hate her job. The people she worked for were awful and demeaning and completely destroyed her confidence in that field. She couldn't leave though, because she was basically the only source of money in our household. Between that and the broken marriage going on between her and my father she wasn't eating, sleeping, constantly threw up if she did try to eat, and was just always stressed and unhappy. What I consider to be a blessing in disguise is that she eventually got so sick she ended up in the hospital and was bedridden at home for a few months. She was eventually laid off too (not fired) so she had her salary for a full year. That year was the happiest I had ever seen her, and my brother and I really got a chance to build stronger relationships with her because she actually had free time.
Thank you, Michelle for bringing up this message. As someone who is in college at the moment, it is very difficult to want to work for a company especially after what happened to my mom, and seeing how miserable so many others are in their fields. Idk what I want to do, but I'm going to take my time to figure out what I want for long term.
Your mom is the perfect example of what anti-work is all about. It's not just lazy ppl. It's about jobs sucking you dry, consuming your life, providing no support, refusing to give you days off when you need a break/family time AND barely paying you enough to get by. And when you're finally out of it, you see how much you're missing. Very happy to hear it all worked out for her and she is feeling better.
@@prviolist I completely agree. It's truly awful that this treatment is so common as well. Thank you so much!
I have a year left of college and I’ve been a commuter student since I was 18 so I know a bit of how the real world is outside of the college bubble but at this point I’m just going into things with low expectations if a job comes out of my degree. These are trying times right now
@@ritaevergreen7234 I wish you the best of luck! I hope you do end up finding satisfaction with whatever job you end up getting.
How is mom doing current day, I was wondering?
Exactly! I’m so sick of hearing that people aren’t going back to work because they are lazy. I had a job that was mentally draining. I was being told off by customers all day long for issues I had nothing to do with and on top of that my employers treated us like slaves. I worked my butt off for that company and when Covid hit they fired us like nothing. I started my own small business and I’ve been doing that since. I’m tired of being treated like crap by businesses that don’t care about their employees! I’ve had enough of it.
I work in fast food and I’m telling you it’s amazing how many people actually say “ thank you for working “ or “ I’m glad you’re here “ . This is a good topic for discussion. Thank you, Michelle .
My testimony:
It was 2019 and I had enough of a toxic enviroment in my 6 years job. I found a new one that seemed promising in January 2020. I made the change and started my new job with positive mode. Then, everything went down the second month. I discovered the horrible abuses that I dont want to recall here and I was about to leave when Covid happened. I stayed the entire rest of the year until June 2021 which my contract ended. My horrible boss was so sure I was going to sign again with them but no. I quit and told them all the bad things that they did during Covid to me (they even steal money from my salary and denied it through and through). It was so satisfying to do. NEVER in my poor life quit a job without having a secure next. But this time It was now or never. I was sick. In mind and body.
And the next month, thank God I found a new one.
Im still working there and It was the best decision ever. My hair is growing again, my nails and starting to gain all the weight that I lost due to stress. No more eye bags and even have time to go gym and therapy. Yep..I ended up so traumatized that I felt the need to go to therapy xD
Now I feel in peace.
My advice: Do it while you can.
That's good that you were able to surpass that, and that you didn't let that get you more down
Heiii i'm so happy for you 😍😍
I just left my job that paid me so little, that took advantage of my caring nature, and that was very stuck up. I'm starting a new job soon, hopefully it's a lot better than the last.
I got laid off during covid and it was stressful but a blessing in disguise. Now really does feel like the time. And I highly recommend therapy!
I felt so relieved reading that you’re happy now. I wish u all the best 😭
This video really spoke to me. I recently quit my job where I had no time off, no benefits, worked more than full time but was only paid for 40 hours a week, my manager was bullying me and to say the least I was miserable. Now I'm going to therapy, and I'm reevaluating my career path. When I went to college, I didn't really know what I wanted to do so I just picked something. I can barely find jobs with the degree I have and all of the jobs I have found don't pay well. I've always wanted to go to cosmetology school to become a hairdresser (my family was against this for some reason which is why I never pursued it), so I think I'm going to use my savings to invest in myself/my future. It's going to be tough financially, but it's worth it for my happiness.
No one should EVER have to feel traumatized or have workplace PTSD. It is seriously horrible.
You got this! ❣️☺️
it's bullshit- yet people tolerate it.
DO IT! I'm an esthetician working for myself reading all these comments and crying because I feel the trauma we all have been put through. Took my time built my book took my savings and started my own business 2 months ago. Such a blessing I love what I do, I have control of my life now and make way better $ than I ever have! Also my family wasn't supportive of my career choice or going off on my own but they're real glad now aren't they.
I actually like working. I was out of a job for a while during a time in my life where I didn’t know where I was going, and let me tell you not doing anything amplified my depression dramatically. Working keeps me busy and my mind off toxic thoughts BUT there is a limit. I thoroughly believe we need 3 days off instead of 2.
It's nice seeing people understanding the anti-work movement and someone that has discovered that subreddit. I think it is so toxic to base people's value according to their income.
Its what they tried to do for 9/11, every death was assigned a monetary amount based on their income. So CEOS families got BANK back, while construction workers families barely got $250 back. Luckily they amended all this, but that was the original plan they tried to put in place. We were just numbers to them. It took the people fighting back to get them to listen. Sad to see we are still just numbers despite 20 years going by
Millenials and zoomers are making one thing clear, they are not putting up with what their parents and grandparents had to. Good for us. Employers can keep their suprised Pikachu faces about it.
Exactly. Life is too short and we are well aware.
I love it!! But I can’t pay bills without a job and I don’t know what else to do. I can’t make a business without being able to loose money.. but I don’t have that kind of money.
💯💯
While they live off their parents…
Our parents didn’t have to struggle that hard to find a job and the working conditions were different
Corporations also treat employees so horribly. As do customers. And people just don’t even get paid enough to live 😕
My boyfriend recently had a 60 hour week working on a big project and it left him exhausted. He mentioned it while at dinner with his wealthy conservative parents, and they responded with “60 hours, that’s a normal week for us.” And it took everything in me not to snap at them. They were minimalizing and invalidating his exhaustion acting like working yourself to death is the norm. Conservatives especially wear the suffering like a badge of honor. Working to the point of exhaustion shouldn’t be praised.
Old people don’t know what 60 hours a week means nowadays. They don’t work like us.
It is honorable to work. Believe it or not, I bet your boyfriend didn’t take it the way you took it. That’s because people have different values. Some people (like myself) like to work and we like to work hard. No offense to those who don’t. People live their lives differently and there is no reason for one to judge the other. Also, what’s your deal bringing up that they are conservative? It sounds like you are associating their actions (negative according to you) with their political beliefs. You can do better. Sounds like your boyfriend was raised well. Anyone who works hard and righteously is worthy of respect and hard to find these days. Consider yourself lucky!
@@sugarsyrupp wtf? I know their political beliefs. And their party is historically KNOWN for “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” so to speak and complaining about people on welfare. So yes the two are related. That’s great that people enjoy their work. Good for them. But not everyone can, or wants to dedicate their life to working. Personally I think it’s incredibly unhealthy. Our lives are meant for living. Do what makes you happy, and if that’s working then great- do that. But when there’s judgement and stigmas toward those who don’t want to work as much that’s what I have a problem with. My boyfriend in this case was truly exhausted and it was completely undermined by his parents.
@@everbelen6450 I totally agree with you about living your life. I wish that was possible. No need to be harsh.
@@everbelen6450 I wasn’t born in the United States. I was born in a third world country and I moved here over a decade ago. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work and provide for myself and my family. I think people sometimes forget that the US is a melting pot; there are people from all backgrounds that live in this country. If I still lived in my home country, I would have no independence- due to my gender and the fact that people don’t have many opportunities. Yes I agree we should live our lives and that sometimes we forget to live because we are so busy. But the harsh reality is, Americans have it a lot better than other countries. Everything is relative. I’m sure you have reasons for your beliefs but I don’t discount them. You will most likely understand “conservative” beliefs when you are older and your children are also older. Take care!
I got really bad depression as soon as i got my first corporate job. That was in 2013 and i still feel the same. My body rejected everything about it…. The ppl, politics, environment, the routine, traffic, Tupperware food …..
Same, thank you for sharing 💖
I wish it was people bringing Tupperware food. Instead it has gotten to a point where everyone buys food at every lunch break, spending a lot of their salary on food because they have no time to prepare something decent. They will always have unhealthy pasta salads and will always complain that it's not tasty. Let alone that this can lead to "healthy mind in a healthy body". Pasta causes the body to stay in a state of inflammation. This diet makes people sick and miserable. I hate the screentime, the darkness in winter, the nright lights, lack of privacy, stress, emails, not knowing if you are doing it right, annoying coworkers. I regret with my whole body that I got a university degree. I wouldn't do it again. My psychologist doesn't even understand. He just says I should be proud I got that degree. I'm not proud, I'm suicidal. I hate my life, I wish i could reverse it. I have no energy left to do anything. I can't even find a job I like.
Same. The corporate world left me severely depressed and gave me PTSD. It's not for the hypersensitive unfortunately...
damn, i quit working because i was miserable and my mental health has been at rock bottom for the past few months. it’s been difficult for nearly a decade for me but it has NEVER been as bad as this latter half of the year. corporations are disgusting and my spirit is repelled by the thought of working a minimum wage job again. i’m taking time to heal, go to therapy and rebuild my mental health and confidence. definitely gonna start working from home too
Nothing is more important then your physical and mental health, I know how toxic that world can be, good luck and my dream is to work independently from home too! Fingers crossed for you!
@@valeriafelluca8232 Thank you so much! Fingers crossed for you as well ✨
Hello Mish.
I wish you would have a podcast for all these important topics. Its sad that we live in a world where these organizations forget the important of balance and maintain happiness for their employees. It’s not an easy task but many of us employees would be able to continue working for possibly 20+ years. Working a top hospital in my state, I assumed that would be the case but I’ve found myself in this situation where my anxiety is over the roof and although I’ve had meetings with leadership, nothing has been changed. The lack of empathy is unfortunate. Many of us would then have to make the decision of leaving. Wasting so much time in which I could be with my son can never come back. What to do now?
What you’re doing is already enough. Sharing your story, so it reaches more people. A tiny drop of water can create ocean waves.
@@MichellePhan thank you Mish ☺️
I feel for you (sending virtual hugs)
@@shanijean-charles9307 just an idea, i heard there is a high demand in New Zealand as nurse. You'd get paid well, get working visa easily, Permanent Reisdence (like green card) either instantly or very easy. There are less people there. From my experiencr living in Australia, people are nice and 90% or more have good behaviour down there 😊
I was a teacher for 12 years and I finally quit in 2020 when administration and parents expected us to do the impossible all while trying to keep sane at home and comfort my own children and family. To be honest, I would've stayed because I loved my students if only my administration APPRECIATED what we were doing and going through. But they just demanded more and more and never cared about us as individuals. We were going into the unknown, never being properly trained how to teach from home, yet were expected to be perfect and to have all the answers. It was all a mind game too because they would SAY, we care and know this is tough, but they would not ACT that way. I'm now trying to see what I want to be when I grow up:)
Awe love :’) this made me tear up, go find your spark, something that breathes life into you and makes you want to keep growing. I’m 19 about to be 20, and I’m still very lost. I’m in college, my parents are pushing me to get a bachelors while I don’t even believe I’m going to use it.. I started right after high school and I’m almost finished with my first 2 years, and I’m just concerned with where And what I’m even doing. I want to be a holistic doctor so bad, but where I’m from doesn’t offer anything to do with it in college, but I’m figuring it out! We are in this together! Keep searching! And remember, your soul spark is to just be alive :’)
You should watch “soul” on Disney plus, I really think it will warm your heart. And even if you’ve watched it, try watching it again to let the small things sink in. Much love to you.
Such a similar situation. I left before winter break this year to actually spend time on my own children and myself. But so nervous. I loved my district and my families but was burnt out 😭😔
I'm a teaching assistant and am burnt out myself. I thought I wanted to teach in a class of my own for years, but now I'm not so sure. Lately, I'm stressed out daily working in a class of 25 when really a more comfortable number looks like 18-20. All of the teachers I know are so under appreciated. Although, i love my kids I have to watch out for my own mental health. I'm looking to see about other directions my degree can take me.
I absolutely LOVED this. You are so calming 💚✨
Two of the BEST creators on this platform 💜💜💜
I'm a university student in debt recently fired from a dishwashing job. And even though that job was helping me with my expenses, a part of me felt relieved after I was fired. During that time, my mental and physical health was bad, I did not get my periods and had severe leg pain from standing for hours at a go. After this experience, I don't wanna work at such an environment, but it's the only option I have to help out with my expenses.
Can I ask for background story to that dishwashing situation?
@@LittleMew133 basically, i was fired because according to the manager I couldn't handle the pressure even though he was never there during my shifts. The bakers and all would give me a lot of dishes 15ish mins before closing and then blame me for not being able to keep up with the dishes
@@shreyas7803 wow that is ridiculous what your manager did
Have you ever thought about tutoring? It’s typically a decently paid job and a lot of college students I knew in undergrad. did this for extra money.
yea ive been contemplating of leaving my job bc the environment is too toxic for me and i dont love what i do and i wake up everyday feeling anxious, miserable and inadequate. ive applied in 5 other companies for a position that is up my alley and i really hope i can score an interview bc idk what to do anymore 😭😭😭 i really needed this mish, thank u!
I get why people are quitting. But what I don’t get is how they are still affording to pay rent, but food, and even go out for drinks like several i have met.
I’ve tried selling online and can’t get any recognition.
You cut down expenses in other places. They maybe aren't eating, don't have insurance, or live with lots of roommates/at home. And there's nothing wrong with that! I moved back home halfway through the pandemic during college. Not paying rent is a huge privilege. You never know what everything is like behind the scenes, even if they seem to be doing okay.
your voice is literal asmr. thank you so much for this video, Michelle! I've been perusing the r/antiwork subreddit for a few months now and i'm so glad we've been sharing the same sentiment. i feel so inspired to optimize my own happiness for once and not give into corporate giants
I’m 17 and a half and I put in my 2 weeks notice last Friday (I’m a tutor at a very well known place). Yesterday, my boss pulled me aside and asked me to stay until February 2022. “I cannot find a replacement to train you in this short time.” I made it clear that I will not continue to work.
This video is the perfect timing lol
I applaud you for putting a boundary and not letting someone guilt you out of it. When I was 17 I for sure didn't think I had any rights 😬
@@mediokritet Thank you! My boss made it clear before he hired me that I had to stay committed for 1 full year. I lasted 6 full months😔 Here’s the thing: he tried to scare me and make me feel bad by saying “Because of you, I’m now going to make a contract for future employees and make them stay with me for 1 yr, or else, they pay me back 6 months of salary.” THATS ILLEGAL LOL
@@LinhNguyen-ne2sg it is illegal
@@LinhNguyen-ne2sg Literally report that man to the BBB
@@jessicajames8725 did i mention that we nv got breaks. 5 hour shifts and not even a 10 min break. my coworkers r too scared to ask for one.
This video made me feel so much less alone, thank you for this. Sometimes when you’re going through this feels like you’re the only one in the world. I’ve been working all through Covid as a server while going to school and trying to save money. Asking for one day off in the week shouldn’t equate to you being fired. I don’t even want to be rich I just want a simple life with the people I love. I thank God everyday for getting me through the days.
The thing I hate the most is feeling like such a burden when you try to ask for a day off even when your sick they force you to come in, if your kid is sick they’ll tell you “so what? You’re not sick”…
This literally feels like I'm a little sister that has been watching her bigger sisters transformation throughout the years, learning any sort of skills or advice she could give me. And yet, here I am nearing 30 , and you STILL make me feel like that teenager watching you like you're a bigger sister. Except now I'm educating myself in ways beyond makeup that you have been providing through your life experiences. Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making these videos 🥺💙
wow this is amazing, I have been struggling with these kind of thoughts and opinions for years. I never understood the fact that we as people have just accepted spending almost all our lives working, not getting paid enough, just to have a couple of weeks vacation a year and being depressed. freedom is one of the most important things to have and we have been robbed of that.., i have a really hard time accepting that and it’s taking a toll on me
THIS, 100%
I’m going back into retail on Monday, and it’ll help pay the bills but it’s not worth the abuse. Minors get yelled at by grown adults and I snapped at one point. I think work would be a better environment, in that specific situation, if employees could stick up for themselves and receive help from your managers / supervisors. I can’t survive in a studio app for $900 (that is the lowest price here) and min wage is $8. It’s not going up either. This isn’t even a SURVIVAL wage.
I feel this. Everythings getting more and more expensive but I am not getting paid more to afford the things I need. I cant even move out because I am not able to afford the rent for even a 2 bedroom appartment.
@@Jillberto I agree!! Prices are going up but minimum wage isn’t?? I’ve been seeing more and more homeless people around my area
@@miti342 let's go Brandon!
When you said 900$ for a studio I was like woah that’s cheap but then I saw 8$ minimum wage . I live in Minnesota and the cheapest SAFE studio apartments are never under 1300$
@@Daniellespah I know right?? I still can’t believe they haven’t upped the minimum wage yet here. I heard in fl min wage is now $15. Which is great but if they did that, why can’t we too? And man i hate the market rn 🤦🏻♀️ I really hope things get better sooner than later. Too many people are dying bc they can’t afford to live anymore.
You literally spoke the truth ! 👏🏻 I work at Amazon it feels like hell . I can truly relate to EVERYTHING you said; I have even said these same words .
It’s hard dealing with jobs like amazon , usps , etc . It is a shame to even wonder why people lack empathy nowadays . If working is not benefiting/ helping people, then what is our why???!! The world has grown so cold . Management acts like they are on top too high of a pedestal to listen to the mass. They make a few cents more and a change of a title and suddenly they believe they are gods . We are ALL human beings ! Why not treat everyone the same no matter the color , job title , status.... God save this world 🌎
You addressed this issue in such a comforting, non-judgemental manner. I can feel your kindness and empathy through the screen!
This is so relevant. When I was a child, all I wanted was to grow up fast, having my own money and working what I thought I was passionate about. Then I graduated, worked in the helping field, and stopped because it was taking a toll in my mental health. I know I need to go back to work soon to pay my bills, but this ‘break’ from work made me realise a lot of things. I revisited my old love and passion for video making and finally had the courage to start my channel. Still learning lots but I’ve never felt so motivated than what I feel now when I create videos
I remember listening to your Sailor Moon tutorial while doing homework in college. And now I’m listening to you while I make handmade Sailor Moon pieces on my days off from work. So glad that you’re back on UA-cam Michelle. It’s like a breath of fresh air. ✨
I like Sailor Moon. Do you sell your handmade Sailor Moon pieces?
I love these non-makeup videos that you're doing!! It's so important to be opening up the floor to discuss these topics because as I'm getting older I'm learning that there is no "conventional" path to success, whether that be a 9-5 or multiple side hustles. If you made a podcast I would definitely be one of your top listeners. I've been watching your videos since I was in middle school and I'm graduating college this semester - thank you for being an online older sister figure to me throughout the years!
I've been loving videos like these and learning about this movement. Being a self-learner is also so important especially in this digital age where information is so readily available. Thank you for speaking about this Michelle!! 💛✨🙌
I find my work meaningless and I've been there for over 13 years. I work to support my family and since the pandemic I find myself wasting my life away slaving at this place for the last 13 years. This pandemic has gave me a new perspective
This topic is so important to me, and I have felt these feelings of disdain and sadness for the order of this world and how things are ran by the few on the top of the pyramid for a long, long time now. It is so upsetting to me that the majority of the world is expected to sell their soul just to exist (keep a roof, clean water, food..you know, basic survival needs).
Me not wanting to give my life away to a job I don’t give a shit about and that takes advantage of me and my energy doesn’t make me ‘lazy’, it makes me human.
This definitely hit me, even more so that I was raised in an Asian family as a female, expecting to be useful after college, though I’ve graduated in the summer right before lockdown. I’ve learned so much socially, like standing up to my immigrant mother without feeling guilt or need to disrespect her views. Thank you for your insightful videos, really nostalgic.
What fragrance is Michelle using?
This video radiates so much nostalgia. Michelle at home, doing her makeup 🥲🥲 this is how it all started
I really hated when people always asked me "what do you want to do when your grow up/graduate".
there was a study done a few years ago and it said that about 30% of adults kept the same job they started out with.
I work at a university and this percentage also applies to the change of program rates. So many students change program (which is competly fine - great to find out later than never that the program that you go into isn't the one for you). That also being said, sometimes school isn't for everyone (and school isn't really necessary for a lot of careers). Everytime i have a student come to me asking what program they should go into (with no idea what their interest in nor career path they might want to go into), I would ask them why. I feel like society often makes you feel like you NEED to go to school or you need to complete a degree in order to get a job. Sometimes you just need to put yourself out there and gain some experience in everything to figure out what the next step is.
Also like what Michelle said, older/mature people get scared sometimes in changing their career cause it's "too late". But when i talk to these prospective students, sometimes they really just need to take that big leap out and just give new careers a try (and not think school is the first step). it's better to challenge yourself to to do something your happy in than stick to something for the rest of your life that your not happy in.
I think a part of why people do this is because of their retirement plan and benefits...i say this cause my parents have this idea that you need to stick to 1 job or have a stable job for a really long time to help you with retirement. I get why they would try and stick that to my head growing up, but what if I was happier doing a variety of jobs than 1. Also, it's just too much to think/plan that far out into the future. Although i am someone who over thinks and likes to plan ahead, I'm happier to just focus on the present.
I admire you looking into this movement and making a video like this (I also love this format).
You're right; the main issues (and this the core motivations of the anti-work movement) is that many jobs and employers are demanding passion and devotion from employees who in turn, aren't necessarily passionate about working retail, customer service, etc.
There's a difference between expecting good work ethic and expecting a mechanical slave to perform the duties you need. They want people to put their heart and souls into a company that doesn't pay even them a livable wage in return? Workers have been feeling burnt out and dehumanized.
Such a great inspiration for all of us. Open to conversation, that’s what I keep begging for. Michelle you are so wise beyond your years 💕
Firstly, I am absolutely loving your content lately Michelle! This one hits home right now. Interestingly enough, I had no idea the “Great Resignation” was occurring a few weeks ago and I myself hit peak burnout in my corporate job already at 26 back at the end of September and quickly made the decision to leave without a new job set up to mentally re-set and transition careers into what I’m most fulfilled by. I had no idea at the time that SO many others were experiencing the same thing. I think it’s amazing to see so many people decide on working towards what feeds their soul. I definitely think we’re heading in a better direction as a society and am optimistic about the future. (P.S. LOVE the daydream cushion - it has become one of my “can’t live without” products!)
Honestly didn't expect this kind of video/content from Michelle, and it's super refreshing!
The pandemic really helped highlight to a lot of us that there is more to life than just working and money, but you can't just 'walk away' from all that even if you're conscious of it. People are getting burnt out and tired and fed up (leaving it there before I go full ramble mode).
Would really love to see you do these sort of videos every now and then.
I quit my job once covid started because of my manager. I decided to focus on my last year of uni. I graduated this year and still haven’t gotten a job. I feel useless sometimes and feel judged for still not working. I’ve been trying to get a job in the beauty industry but it’s competitive and not easy! I definitely want to work but I also want to work somewhere I’m passionate about.
This really resonates with me. I was a makeup artist in NYC for 10 years. It was the most exhausting, difficult, yet amazing experience. I had to quit due to my love of makeup dying in flames, however, all the amazing experiences were worth their weight in gold. I wish I knew how competitive it was (I did but was naive), even working with celebrities did little for my career. I always had to go back to beauty retail during slumps which was extremely demoralizing. I wish you the best of luck on your endeavors. I too decided to go back to uni and am pursuing dentistry solely for the security (10 years of not knowing if you can pay the bills fries your nerves). I think doing what you love for work can be amazing, but one piece of advice is to keep something you love just for yourself! In my experience once you start to depend on your passion for food and rent, you can quickly resent it….. love and warm hugs from Nyc 💕💕💕
@@JaeggerPendoley I really love your comment. ❤❤❤
This video is everything I needed to hear . Thank you Michelle , I’ve been watching your videos for about 13 years now , I’m now 26 and you continue to inspire me and help me grow. You are the reason I even do my makeup now ! Much love ❤️❤️❤️
This week I've been thinking so much about the 4 days work week, a 2 days weekend is not fair, and also 6 hours work day. Also, about working for consumerism for more money, especially for companies that are already disgustingly rich and give little in comparison, instead of working the amount we actually need.
Hi Michelle! I freaking love these videos where you just talk super candidly to the camera. It’s so personal, informative, and relaxing. You are such an inspiration and I’m so grateful you’re active on here! LOTS of love from your fans!
There's been a lot of talk about the Great Resignation and I sure as hell felt that. At 15:47, my dad taught me the same as well, but growing up I began to think otherwise. We got into many arguements about this bc he also thinks nowadays nobody likes to work when that's not really the truth. Mind you, we're Mexican immigrants & my dad had worked his whole life since the age of 5/6 years old. I can't blame him for the way he thinks, but it can be difficult for him to understand whenever I'm trying to explain why I'm so burned out and frustrated.
Going back to work in retail during COVID was a nightmare becuase I felt that sense of hopelessness & uncertainity. It wasn't worth it becuase of how selfish people have become. I worked at Bed Bath Beyond (a lot shit went down with the My Pillow guy UGH) and the store ended up closing. I was transferred to a different BBB but left after 3 months since managment was horrible. I ended up finding another retail job, but even then I still struggled.
I became more depressed bc I graduated in Animation a year before COVID happened & I've yet to start my career. I recently quit my last retail job & found a late night assembler job & I'm not entirely sure how long that will last. I'm hoping to save enough to move out while paying off my student loans, while ALSO putting more focus into my portfolio. While I am still feeling uncertain, I'm doing the best I can to not give up. People desrve better, desrve better work, better pay, and I hope something will be done.
Rant over, the end, thank you for coming to my TED Talk
I resonate with this a lot 🙏🏽 thank you for not giving up. Your story is inspiring and really encouraging,. Your experience with feelings of hopelessness and exhaustion are all completely valid. I myself just quit my food minimum wage because it was no longer serving me. We got this 🙌🏽 we get to see through this and attract better opportunities!
Hey! My name is Percy and I actually am curious to know about you. So you’re into animation drawing ?
The lack of empathy is definitely something I experience at work. As people quit at my job I’m constantly taking on more workload until they hire someone new, so much to the point when I asked to have time off after my grandma passed they made a big deal about it and shamed me for being gone. I was called “lazy” and apparently showed no commitment to the job all because I needed time for myself and to be with my family. The work environment and the way management and administration treat workers in America is absolutely disgusting.
I am overwhelmed with happiness to see you making videos, and using your voice to share about such important topics. You’re so beautiful and brave! Watching your growth over the past 10+ years has seriously been the best part…I’m always inspired by you. On topic, I graduated hs and started college in 2007 (remember that 2008 horror?)…I didn’t know what I wanted to study or what career I wanted after school. With every course & semester I grew unhappier and more lost because I was realizing that all jobs are the same at their core. Too much work, too little pay, shit environment, no family values because that’s the society we live in here (USA). I craved entrepreneurship but felt like a lone weirdo with no guidance…Now I’m 33 and thankfully after a few junk jobs have landed in a career I never thought of and I’m on a team and in a company that provides more freedom, compensation, fun!! and opportunity than I could’ve imagined finding in a corporate position…I have time and energy to spend with my loved ones and pursue my other interests. All this to say…I really support this movement, it’s been a long time coming. And to anyone struggling with panic attacks before every work shift etc…your mental health is the priority. Take care and don’t give up.
I had to quit working in retail because of the amounts of stress it was bringing me and all of the Karens at my old job were making me miserable especially their kids who just wouldn't behave. The environment was so dry every day and all the time I constantly needed water and lip balm, and it would get so bad that I started to develop stress acne. But for the most part, the biggest reasons why many people quit is just what you said, shitty managers, low pay, long hours. We just want to be able to eat, sleep, drive, and live without worrying if we're going to eat. The biggest step to improving work? Give us higher wages first. We're worth more than poverty wages. If people were paid fairly every day and all the time, think about how much lives would improve.
This kind of videos you are creating lately are the icing of the cake. Thank you for your work!!! Tons of love and, of course, good luck!💖✨
Seriously such a great video for your followers. It’s lonely out here sometimes with all the ups and downs and sharp left turns happening everywhere in the world. Thank you for making this video. It is sooo needed right now
I 100% needed this video. The anon message at the beginning of the video sounds like something I could have written, and I'm sure many millennials and zoomers feel the same way. I had a mental breakdown earlier this week because I felt so guilty for not having a job and not knowing what to do next in my life. The thought of working at a job I likely hate for most of my life terrifies me and saddens me because I don't understand why humans need to keep contributing to a capitalist machine and work themselves to death.
This happened to me this past year. After working myself ragged, going to school full time, and having a lot of family issues, my brain just could not handle it. I had to seek therapy, stop working, and take school slower just to rediscover who I was again after years of just being told to work. Now, I think that people are just trying to be more conscious of work and how either miserable it can be or how it can be tailored to be more fulfilling without being absolutely awful. I think it’s a good thing, because since being children, we are told to find careers, but never find what we enjoy. Good video. Good topic. Luv ya Michelle.
I completely agree with everything you said! Thank you so much for bringing up this topic I think it’s so important. As a full-time RVer w 4 kids for the last 2 1/2 years the one question I always get is how do I work on the road. I think people are just ready to stop excepting mediocre. They want to get out there and start living. I would tell anyone I care about to just get out there and do it. Find what makes you happy! Start that business, that new UA-cam channel or whatever it is that can help you make a living while doing what you. The hardest part is just committing. Once you do it, it is so life-changing. If you’re reading this I wish you all the best. Sending so much positive energy and love your way!!
Thanks for bringing up this topic Michelle. I recently just left my job due to being unfulfilled and overworked. I was an accountant punching in numbers 8 hours a day 5 days a week plus a side bookkeeping job just to get by in California. My boyfriend (also an accountant) felt the same. Soooo we quit in November moved into a van for cheaper rent and are going to travel and find what we really want to do with our lives. I’ve always wanted to be a singer/pianist/recording artist and now I have all the equipment. I haven’t started yet and I am so scared this long time dream of mine is not going to amount to anything but it’s the support from my family, friends and honestly the bravery of the people who have started this anti-work movement, the people who have woken up and have seen the writing on the wall, that give me the courage to pursue something I truly love. We should all be talking about this and working together to bring about a new chapter on this earth filled with love, passion and compassion.
As an accounting student, I want to land a job that pays well and offers stability, but I don't want my job to take over my life. From your experience, did your accounting job not provide the stability and work life balance you needed?
I LOVE working BUT my job is like we are walking on thin ice everyday. One hick-up and they can end your entire life, and I think jobs know that and they abuse that knowledge into bullying their workers to feel that they have to stay.
I agree with the stance the No Work Movement is trying to make. But kids kinda still have to be fed and people still need a place to live. It's a cycle that needs mending, but most people can not choose to just not work.
Exactly. I have bills to pay and things I want in life that have to be paid for. What I wish we could all band together on though is forcing a work/life balance. It truly seems like there's no such thing anymore.
I agree. Not everyone has the luxury to quit a job without something better lined up already. But I also know everyone has their limits and if pushed too far and losing health and sanity can make someone bot able to work at all.
That’s the problem. That what we’re saying. You shouldn’t have to keep working to get your needs and stay afloat. You deserve livable wages, where you no longer have to stress, and you deserve more vacation days and times off. People work so hard and are not getting the pay they deserved for their hard work
@@madisonj5136 This! 👏👏👏
I’m so happy to hear you talk about this and to create a space for this dialogue. I am currently in grad school to become a mental health therapist and I’m completing an internship right now that has left me completely burnt out and miserable. The administration lacks empathy (in a mental health setting!) the communication is awful, interns are treated as less than everyone else even though we do the bulk of the site work, there is constant miscommunication and I am often left to fix mistakes that paid staff make. Did I mention it’s unpaid?
I have had to miss days because I spent the night before having panic attacks late into the night over the anxiety of being there.
I have to continue this until I finish in June and even though I love helping people and providing that empathy and support, it has me wondering if I even want to continue to work in this field after I graduate. I am feeling so stuck and lost and I have no idea what my future is going to look like after this, which is so ironic considering the fact that I went to grad school so I would at least be certain of what kind of work I will be using as my main source of income.
I am an intern too and definitely interns are treated like shit and taken advantage of. Maybe not all of them but I am definitely one of them. It’s sad how management think we can be treated like that because we are at the bottom of the hierarchy. Honestly I want to quit so bad just to stand up to them and myself but I have to finish it for the experience and the money :(
Perhaps the best vengeance is later starting your own practice and not treating workers badly…. We need leaders that understand the pain and do better…
I’m so glad that we are talking about this topic! I usually don’t post comments, but I felt like I had to because this video spoke to me. The stress of work was so bad that even watching a movie that has an office setting would make me feel anxious and make my chest feel tight. It was worst when I was throwing up from the stress and anxiety from my job. I knew the job wasn’t for me anymore when I threw up cause that NEVER happened to me. I’m currently am job hunting and I have an interview next week so wish me luck!
I am following your online journey since 2010 when I was 18 and I find myself growing up with you to a 28yo woman and you hit every spot in every video. I quit my "big" job that everyone was so scared to leave few months ago, and I quit again the job I found after because I have to VALUE myself, others will never do it for me. I find it very sad that working in my country is only covering a month of basic needs, I always dream of traveling, having a home, being an ethereal being with your make up and many others,i hope one day I will make it. You are such an inspiration,keep on spreading the magic to the world, we need it now more than ever🧚♀️
Quality of life for the employee should be a priority.
It should be employees over customers in most cases. Period. Without your workers you have nothing. There’s always gon be another random that’ll work through the doors, but you can’t replace a good hearted person that was willing to give a good face for the company.
I totally agree!
Thanks for talking about this. 2020 was spent mourning the loss of my mom after a two year battle with cancer on Valentine’s Day.
After the funerals and the begin of COVID, I quiet my job because after 6 years of not being happy and knowing I could do the same work but with product and content I was passionate about I decided to leave and I’ve been so much happier….Unfortunately I also used the pandemic as an excuse to not do too much in 2020 but as I worked through my grief and remember the promises I made to my mom I began to get back to this Whimsical Narratives (this channel) and my love of books and creating and sewing etc. I know I’ve not done as much as I would’ve like in regard to growing my shop and channel into a business but I have to say that I have felt more fulfilled then I ever have at my previous job.
I hope to continue to grow and learn and create in 2022! Living my life for me and my passions rather than spending depressed and anxious and only working to make money. That is not how I want to live! I want to explore create and travel and of course read every book I can!
If you read this and need encouragement know that you can do anything you set your mind to do no matter how small your steps are to get there!
I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It’s so true and a reality for most of us. I think some bigger companies are becoming more aware of this work life balance but, we have a long way to go. Thank you again
I sensed the way people are feeling from my first day at a new job and I had to quit that job immediately. I'm not sure where that will take me but I do know I want to make my own projects without having someone hovering over my shoulder.
Thanks for covering this topic, Michelle. It's honestly great to see more and more people opening up their eyes and realising, hey, life shouldn't just be about following what society has set for us (aka work for big corporations that don't care about their employees, and just accept things as they are).
I moved to a new country right before the pandemic and struggled to find a job for half a year. I switched gears and plunged into working on multiple projects with different individuals and brands. The pay was terrible in the beginning, but it didn't matter as I got to be involved with things I was passionate about (I understand this is a luxury). 1.5 years into it, and I'm absolutely over the moon with my current position being a freelancer, doing things that I really enjoy and care about, earning a comfortable amount, and most importantly, having my own say in projects and not needing to worry whether or not my actions will affect the possibility of me being 'promoted' or having a 'pay rise'.
Oh dear I'm so appreciate that you really mentioned this topic and just gave us a full glam without any filters. It feels real as a human being, with all the matters and imperfection
I’m so happy I’m not the only one who has these thoughts going through my mind. Honestly, I’m 23 working as a dental nurse and I’ve realised life is to short and I have to try my hardest to do
Something that I am happy with. It unfortunate that when you work for somebody we feel and get treated this way. So happy someone shine some light in this topic ❤️
This hits very close to home. I’ve been contemplating leaving my job and just taking a year off to enjoy time with my baby. I’m a Certified Surgical Technologist and really love what I do. But most recently I’ve been feeling unappreciated at work, I worked all through out Covid while pregnant and feel like my hospital only cares about making money. Management always says they understand us but then say we the employees should come up with the solution. Getting time off is nearly impossible. It’s sad that we are losing so many good employees because management can’t make the hospital a less toxic workplace.
I've been thinking about this since the pandemic started. I just graduated from university. It was tough for me to find a job thats really make me feel good. All i want is to have control of my life and free. Yep, society urge us to follow the flow, but thats not ME. I want what people dont want. Who cares hehe. Thank you so much Mich, for your powerful movement. I know I am at the right place. I've been following you since you started your journey back then, and I am happy to hear this right now. Loveeee ❤️❤️
I'm so happy you're talking about this! So important to spread this conversation and get people talking/organising, and it's a great way to use your platform :)
Thank you Michelle...for this new kind of content and talking about real issues while still keeping to your first love of makeup...I loved the bitcoin topic and especially this one, seeing so many now hiring signs and after watching this..now makes sense why so many are not going back to work. but not sure how they are surviving without money..because the government wants to control us..we need to stay strong to our beliefs
Thanks M for giving a voice to this. So many people now are monetizing their own ideas- I'm one of those. Especially in these times.
Love this video!! ❤️ say it louder for those in the back 👏👏👏
Thank you for your rants, Michelle. Another important thing about this is that we are not alone. We are one with the 99% of the world. We wield the power and must educate ourselves and work together.
It makes me so so happy to see you talking about this. This is what we need, big names speaking on this issue. It’s even better when you think about the fact you yourself are a business owner and you care so much about your employees! I work for Walmart as a personal shopper. The bright side, I’m going to school FOR FREE, because of Walmart, online at SNHU. I just started in October and I turned my last assignment in for my class last night. My next class starts January 3rd. It’s going to be a long journey and I do have to stay at Walmart while doing this but I’m so so glad I made this decision. The down side to Walmart? I absolutely hate their Point system for missing work. You can only get 4.5 points and then you’re fired. If you kiss a day, that’s a point. What makes it worse is they have Key Dates, which are days they believe will be extremely busy because of holidays and stuff like that. If you call in on that day, you get 2 points. If you just skip work and don’t give them a call it’s 3 points! I completely understand you need to communicate if you’re not going to come in but LIFE HAPPENS and sometimes you just need to stay home and take a mental break. (Especially when dealing with the customers we see on the daily.) I don’t hate my job, it’s one of the better jobs I’ve had, and it pays more than any other job in my county ($13 an hour). I just think they can do better. Their mission and vision statements are all about inclusivity and diversity and making Walmart a happy and safe workplace. It is diverse for my area, but again they could do better.
Hey Mish. I haven't seen a video of you in a while, but I'm glad to came here to see this. I would love to hear you talking about topics like these. Your voice is so calm and easy to me to understand you 💜 Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
I’ve been learning about mental care and reshaping my self concept I’ve learned so much and changed for the better it’s definitely life altering .
I no longer want to be a manager at my job. I’m good where I’m at. My boss wears her burnout as a badge of honor, boasting about working until midnight and still not getting anything done. I don’t understand it. How can you be so inefficient that you have to work like that every day? And I’m thinking - 40 hours a week seems like a lot to get my job done because I can get it done in 20 but I should feel guilty about being that efficient. I’m over it. I like working. I don’t want it to be the only thing in my life.
I love how you mentioned about school you went to didn't really matter and fact that you want someone who is proactive. Looking back I remembered how all my friends were going on elite school with tons of student debt. I decided to go cheaper and less renowned small school. We all took same test in end. I passed exam yet people who I know who went to elite school failed. In the end i got a job and student debt free. now I definitely value being able to learn and teach myself things I never really had time before. Anyways love your videos! 😍
I’ve been watching you forever Michelle. I’m glad to see you’re growing and I want to thank you for helping me grow too. Keep on doing you