I always assume my job is going away tomorrow. That's why I lived as frugally as possible and saved up $120k cash. That way I can survive for at least 3 years without a job on just my savings without moving back in with my parents. I still rent a room for $1k a month all expenses included because not having a mortgage means I can move wherever I need to, whenever I need to, and I don't have to worry about owing some bank 100s of thousands of dollars while I'm unemployed.
That’s my goal as a CS major 😭😭 Imma work in tech, save up over 100k (120k at most), then work on writing my novel on the side and publish full time. I’ll also still be frugal though
You've got it down. I took a less sexy job out of college (working for a state agency). I saved for years - put everything in a low cost total stock market fund. Now I'm on the path to early retirement and any job I hate I can leave thanks to having moved to a market where skills like mine are in high demand.
Not to knock your accomplishment but the sad part is one big medical expense and that 120k will get eaten up down to 10k. Thats just the world we live in here in America
Real and very unfortunate. Especially for all the new grads who can’t find that one career to start off with. It’s rough out here. Especially sucks if you’re not really outstanding in one thing.
this video is very accurate and I've seen it play out for 30 years now. Very sad. The best option for most that I can think of, is either an actual shop selling and diversifying in something, or more than one professional expertises and have more than one remote contracts. And I mean professional as in valued educated expertise. Maybe use one for the stable job with the pension and insurance and the other to supplement the income you lose annually because your wages don't increase as fast as inflation. BTW other economies think this is the American system and they are so better off but in reality this is coming for them too, they are just behind in the financial development. It's the shrinking of the middle class causing it, IMHO
The CEO of my company promised there would be no layoffs at an all hands meeting. 3 months later, there were layoffs. After the layoffs the VP of our division held a debrief to discuss the aftermath. When asked why there was a layoff when the CEO promised there wouldn’t be one, he said “if someone promises you there won’t be layoffs, don’t believe them.” And he’s right of course. I was just surprised to hear him say it out loud. There will always be layoffs.
I can't tell you how much this video has helped me out! I'm 18 years old and recently quit my part time job of 2 years for another opportunity that is overall better in pay and work environment wise. However as you said, it's still a risk and I've been taking the steps to develop other streams of income. This video is very eye opening and really helps me gain a better insight in not only our job market and economy, but also pushes me in the right steps/mindset to start my own business. I truly appreciate you for making this video, can't wait for the next ❤️!
A Swedish man (I think) claimed that he was a high school teacher and a socialist. He told me that he objected to mandatory accounting in schools on the grounds that "the math would make capitalism seem logical to the students." A Libertarian (male I presume) said that he objected on the grounds that "nothing should be mandatory." I have been suggesting this for some time and fail to comprehend any serious objections. In fact another Internet Entity who claimed to be an accountant said he did not mind so long as it was not done until after he retired in 6 years.(I'm not sure how long ago this was. More than 3 years) If you search Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, which is free on the Internet, for "read, write" you will find every instance is followed by "and account". Smith used the word 'education' Eighty Times but consumers did not buy air conditioners and microwave ovens before 1790. Those things wear out and Smith did not say much about depreciation. Karl Marx used the word 'depreciation' 35 times in the first two volumes of his major work. Marx knew about railroads while Smith did not, but there were still no microwave ovens. The concept of GNP/GDP was developed in the late 1930s. For some reason Marx did not get the memo. A derived concept which gets little mention is NNP/NDP where Net replaces Gross. Just subtract Depreciation from Gross. Of course there is a hitch. That Depreciation only applies to Capital Goods, like industrial robots and 18-wheel trucks. The air conditioners and microwave ovens purchased by consumers have their depreciation ignored. The economists do not point out these details. How do you suppose planned obsolescence factors into that? When television began its wonderful job of brainwashing Baby Boomers there were only 2.5 billion people on the planet. The spaceship is more crowded now. Do you suppose mandatory accounting/finance might be a good idea? All over the world?
26 year old here, by the moment you are my age you will hate working. If you don`t want to slave your entire life away, make a business and put in the effort, do not listen to your peers who want you to go party and drink, those people are doomed, you do not want to be with them, trust me. In 10 years they will all be walking zombies working dead end jobs.
Sage advice. I have spent four years building up a side gig and its about to become profitable. I am working two jobs and I feel like I am on a hamster wheel. I hope that I am able to quit one of my jobs and work on my side gig. That side gig, if it works the way I want it to, will create multiple passive income streams. I have learned the hard way how a replaceable a hard working driven employee can be. All companies seem to care about is making sure those at the top can afford another yacht at the expense of the people doing the real work.
"All companies seem to care about is making sure those at the top can afford another yacht at the expense of the people doing the real work." - count of those at the top will get lowered 15 times: rich in finance will become poor, only rich in real equity will remain rich.
Honestly seeing the scale and severity of the problem I think that it might be time for legislation to step in to prevent people from getting to the brink financially. the gigification of the economy and profit hoarding are ultimately the cause of the worker's hardships and will continue to be. Of course people will work to adapt to the times to keep food on the table and these tips are very helpful for that! But as more "inflation" prices are being proven to be "greedflation" prices, I can't help but think that fewer and fewer people will be able to keep up. System solution needed in addition to individual grit
Oh absolutely. I’m personally all for a well strategized basic income, especially as AI continues to develop. Or at the very least, learning from countries (like Denmark) that have successfully implemented more rigorous social safety nets.
Can thank Obama for this crap gig economy - the government most definitely needs to step it up with some sort of legislation around layoffs. The economy is being drastically impacted and these companies, especially the large ones are not even giving good reasons for the layoffs.
@@WesleyAnna Denmark has a great social system and every time I bring it up, people tell me it's a lot smaller and that's why it works, that it wouldn't work in the US because the population is huge. I wish we could at least make healthcare affordable.
If you invest 100 dollars a week for 32 years at a 10% annual compounded interest. You'll have 1,094,000 dollars. I think even average Joe can achieve that.
@@bryanmclaughlin1048...the fact that you think the average person has an extra $100 per week that they can part with consistently kinda shows that you shouldn't be giving advice on average people. 😊
These same people weren’t complaining when they took that 6 figure job at the startup company. When these companies that pay way more than the average salary, are usually companies that don’t keep employees long.
Money on the side is truly a net. I never truly understood its power until having been laid off now 2 times in a little over a year. I have also been blessed that I have worked very hard to make a name for myself in my industry and position myself in a unique way. A 9 to 5 still holds a lot of merit for many especially for health insurance in the USA. I am also building my small art business and just started UA-cam to document and hopefully help others too with thoughts and advice from my experiences. Love this video though.
i am so grateful to have come across this video so randomly! thank you for such conversations :’) it’s a hard truth that gives me anxiety but your video did so well in discussing it so practically that i am kind of hopeful we can still survive all of this
Well the state of the job market and economy has made it incredibly clear that the age old narrative of a “safe and stable 9-5” is just not reality. I have friends with masters degrees, +4 years of work experience, and outstanding resumes who can’t find jobs after 6 months of applying.
This resonated soo deeply with me. I quit my 9-5 at a Big Four firm 11 years ago. Corporate dropout anyone?? 🖐️Everything that you mention (extintion of loyalty, oh yeah!) Plus, me I being an INFP and wanting do "do my own thing" and actually staying true to myself, was exactly what gave me that last push. I've built a successful solopreneur marketing career for the past decade, and I couldn't be more grateful that younger people are also making this decision early in their lives. Thank you so much for this ✨🫶💖 Wishing the best for you and your channel. New subscriber! 🌈✨
Thank you for sharing! I also dropped out of corporate in 2020 and I’ve been an solopreneur since and it’s working out really well for me. I’m grateful for my life and the leap I made 🌈 working for other people I left like I couldn’t be myself authentically and they didn’t know my value. I also appreciate freedom so much. 9 - 5 jobs your growth gets stifled and the security is an illusion
@@TheFlowerGardenZa Thanks so much for sharing this. And congrats so much on making such a life changing decision. So glad to know it's already working wonderfully for you. I can honestly say I felt the exact same way. When you work in corporate there are many perks but up to a certain point it feels like you're having to negotiate who you are on order to fit a certain profile. Wishing the best for you now & always 🌈✨
Can you please give some advice on what side gigs you think are good for people with no specifc talents? I've spent my entire life just studying for my degrees and never pursued any hobbies outside of them.😣
I am a director for a large company and can tell you with certainty that the layoffs are due to over hiring. I have always kept my teams lean and NEVER had to lay off, although an unpopular practice. The over hiring is due to well-spoken leaders not having the talent to streamline work efficiently and effectively.
Fellow small creator in my 20s here - I think about this all the time. I’m not sure if work would end - most people I’ve talked to would stay working in a 9-5 when they’re financially secure. Love your thoughts on this though
I'll be honest, moving temporarily and potentially fully to another country for currency arbitration is not a bad move at all provided you can work remotely. Also speaking of working remotely, that being the true way out if you ever want to reclaim your time back. Certifications help to get you back to making much more potentially but it's more important to stay abreast to what you can do immediately with what you already know to make more specifically with the goal of investing into passive income. As you get older it's really really important to remember to look for those tiny hinges that open really big doors as you ain't getting younger for damn sure.
That's what I try to tell people when they question how I can afford to travel after a layoff. 😀 Almost everywhere is LCOL compared to NYC, so subletting my place and moving my daily expenses to somewhere cheaper actually works out better in the long run (and the longer you stay, the quicker you pay off the initial flight which is really the only big investment) And +1 for remote work! Makes it much easier to leverage hours for $$ when you're not chained to a certain amount of time in an office.
on quiet hiring: don't forget the companies that are very large - it is outsourced abroad, so you can't even get the job without the benefits. H&R Block in 2024 - you will most likely be sent to their corporate in India and someone there will do your taxes and you sign disclaimers you're ok sharing your private numbers with their office there. You can avoid it not agreeing to remote session. Even as consumers we can't protect our identity, let alone earn a wage. But, yeah...
i feel like a major worker strike is gonna happen in the US soon.. something has to give soon.. if everyone just refused to work the copos would just collapse and would beg for us back
The most stable jobs with benefits now appear to be just working for municipalities. You don't make as much as private sector, but layoffs are much less likely.
I’ve just ended my contract with my current company (Currently on leave till next Wed which is my last day with them). Really fearful of how my future will be everyday and glad that I’ve found this video. Initially planning to join the company for long but this ending of contract came as a shocking news to me whereby i have been working real hard. Have been turning to church and self help videos like urs to keep my mind in the correct path.
@@WesleyAnna Thank you for the encouragement. I have been taking things slow now without any rush. Taking care of myself and well being is the first priority.
i wouldn’t call Thailand cheap I am living in Bangkok now if you live in Bangkok rent and food are cheaper than NYC or London for example but will be on par with a smaller city in US or Europe you can go really cheap and live in some rural area or a small town in Thailand but then there would be nothing to do there, you would just be bored all the time
I'm 35 with what seems to be undiagnosed inattentive type ADHD; 100's of browser tabs open, can't be consistent with anything, never following through with my plans. Early on I think I had the deck somewhat stacked against me, volatility early childhood, bad schools, people with low to no education and carrying generational trauma, and a lot of neglect. Didn't think it was outside the norm till my mid to late 20's, when I started noticing I've atrophied, lagged behind in terms of starting a family, maintaining long and fruitful relationships. There's a lot of guilt and shame everyday that people will find out I'm a recluse and slowly seem to be getting worse even with what seems like consistent therapy and workout routine, perhaps they are distractions. But I'm feeling really lost, and burnt out of the 9-5 and worried that because of my consistent brain fog and lack of motivation and top of that severe social anxiety that I might find myself in a worse place. I'm not really capable of asking for help because of the shame and anxiety.
It's never too late to turn things around! I suggest finding an ADHD specialist (either therapist or psychiatrist) that can listen to your symptoms and offer help. ADHD coaching does wonders as well. I promise if you can find someone on your side the rest will get easier (they'll help with the same and anxiety too!). Best of luck friend, you got this!
The solution to this hectic 9-5 rat race to the bottom is to sell my soul and life in a precarious cycle of adapting to every companies next whim depending on what disaster happens next (that they probably caused in the first place). This video is amazing but it feels so hopeless...
Or to have side hustles to give yourself a buffer to survive in case your main job goes south 😭 I honestly never wanted to be an entrepreneur, and would have been happy to just do my 9-5 and go home and rest instead of having to manage my side businesses. It's exhausting and I wish it didn't have to be this way
@@vtheory7531 true but finding such hustles are often easier said than done. If you have a new car …. Ok maybe Uber (not everyone has a car) what other hustles can they do?
I am about to sell my business and free myself up to do what I really want to. I'm so excited but terrified. I'll be living on savings and trying to make my online stuff work. This is a great video. I think the 9-5 will become less and less of a reality. Thank you for sharing x
Thank you for this video! I plan to continue adding on new skills yearly. Meanwhile, I began taking on contract work last year which really kept me afloat. I am able to get in, work on a project, and get out. Yet I notice that it allows me to increase my skills as well as opens me up to increased pay vs waiting for annual raises with a salaried position. I worked a salary role for 7 years and those annual raises did not beat the cost of inflation. So I plan to continue contract work, work multiple contracts at a time if feasible, and save whatever money I can!
Want to productize my services (ML engineer contractor), write more (something that got my initial WoM going), grow my word of mouth (probably from writing and conferences), and get better at qualifying leads. Sums it up.
A Swedish man (I think) claimed that he was a high school teacher and a socialist. He told me that he objected to mandatory accounting in schools on the grounds that "the math would make capitalism seem logical to the students." A Libertarian (male I presume) said that he objected on the grounds that "nothing should be mandatory." I have been suggesting this for some time and fail to comprehend any serious objections. In fact another Internet Entity who claimed to be an accountant said he did not mind so long as it was not done until after he retired in 6 years.(I'm not sure how long ago this was. More than 3 years) If you search Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, which is free on the Internet, for "read, write" you will find every instance is followed by "and account". Smith used the word 'education' Eighty Times but consumers did not buy air conditioners and microwave ovens before 1790. Those things wear out and Smith did not say much about depreciation. Karl Marx used the word 'depreciation' 35 times in the first two volumes of his major work. Marx knew about railroads while Smith did not, but there were still no microwave ovens. The concept of GNP/GDP was developed in the late 1930s. For some reason Marx did not get the memo. A derived concept which gets little mention is NNP/NDP where Net replaces Gross. Just subtract Depreciation from Gross. Of course there is a hitch. That Depreciation only applies to Capital Goods, like industrial robots and 18-wheel trucks. The air conditioners and microwave ovens purchased by consumers have their depreciation ignored. The economists do not point out these details. How do you suppose planned obsolescence factors into that? When television began its wonderful job of brainwashing Baby Boomers there were only 2.5 billion people on the planet. The spaceship is more crowded now. Do you suppose mandatory accounting/finance might be a good idea? All over the world? *The Screwing of the Average Man* (1974) by David Hapgood
👋🏽 Hello I was laid off a year ago and I have been searching for a job and it has been quite the challenge. It seems like the job that is posted is not the same job while being interviewed. Companies want to pay employees minimum wages. No one knows what the future looks like.
Take the minimum wages x 2 full-time jobs. Live tight with roommates. Only buy food and housing and an unlimited bus pass to jobs. Then invest aggressively. Learn stock options immediately, and keep practicing until you get it.
Bruh I'm only 16😭. Now I gotta worry about the economic state of the world right now? Ain't no way boi 💀. (ok but fr tho this vid is ACC rlly informative and beneficial, so thank you, I won't be going into adulthood blind).
Don't... you can't even vote yet! Be knowledgeable because knowledge is power, but don't worry too much, enjoy your teenage years, maybe everything will be a lot better in a couple of years when you're an adult!
The world will be SO different in only a few years. Which is scary but also means you shouldn’t waste time worrying now. Enjoy your youth and find what you love!
In a pure capitalist system, the free market would control production, distribution, and pricing with little government involvement. However, in reality, no country operates under a purely capitalist system. Modern economies blend elements of capitalism and government regulation, creating a "mixed economy" that leans more towards socialism than capitalism.
The funny thing about the masses (i.e. "most people") is that the average joe will definitely agree with most ideas expressed in this video. BUT, at the same time, the average joe will also vote for policies that bring further instability to the job market namely open borders and out of control migration policy. With an out-of-control supply for entry level jobs -- and now, even mid tier ones -- wages are bound to go lower and lower, and competition for employment rises to insane levels. Not to mention the ever more insecure and unpredictable urban life, with people from all over the world and with all manners of temperaments and value systems tightly packed together in an urban concentration camp
The US has one the strictest immigration policies in the world. It’s not immigrants making your life harder, it’s greedy corporations and absence of a safety net that has forced people to take on numerous jobs just to pay bills
think bigger. borders don’t mean anything for knowledge work that can be done anywhere in the world. why hire college grads in the U.s. when you can hire a technical expert in india for 1/4 of the cost
Capitalism doesn't suck, it's called cronyism and boomers are by far the worst generation of corrupt cronies that siezed every facet of our economy, including generational wealth.
Yep, things seemed to be a lot better even just 20 years ago but it’s always been a capitalist system. Today’s issues are due to more corrupt corporatism than capitalism. The market used to be more employee friendly too.
Still a capitalism problem. The iron law of oligarchy rears its ugly head in late stage capitalism. Trying to perpetually create a state if early stage capitalism is unbelievably difficult I just don't see how social democracy is going to achieve this perpetually. Not knocking everything that got us to our current point but time to think ourside the box and look for new solutions to a changing world and leave capitalism behind us. Granted i say that hope we don't trade it in for feudalism as capitalism is an upgrade for sure but we are not at the end of history.
@@Tycon wish I was more knowledgeable but from what Ive heard, a lot of deregulation has happened in the 80s, …I think more regulations (like against fake job postings) and more workers rights are needed….among others things. No economic system is perfect in this world, each has its strengths and weaknesses.
1. Your hair is stunning. 2. This video was all facts. 3. You're replaceable at a job no matter how good you are and the better you are at your job the more you're actually hated.
Beautiful😍😍😍😍 woman! Great content. My mom's generation experienced the "American Dream" in real time. I had a similar experience until overtime was not an option.
I kept hearing "emo marketing" when you first mentioned it, and thought, fuc* yeah, that's exactly what we need right now, crazy but brilliant! Then understood it's good old, solid, reliable "email marketing". Phew. Thanks for the empowerment and encouragement, it's what a crisis-ridden freelancer needs to hear.
At my current job they just fired one of the hardest workers in the office for yolo. Never talk about management and when you have a voice of the employee meeting you shut your mouth unless you want a target. Everything I learned in college is a damn lie and I want a refund 😂
in the adaptability section of this video, men already caught on to that, that's why not as many of us are in college and talk that career nonsense, and more of us try to figure out other ways of doing things such as building things and growing food, because from the time we're little we see everyone following society's plan of sacrificing time, health, and happiness for a few extra dollars, and always coming up short🤔, and i'm glad that miss independent is starting to catch on👌👍
Your message is 30 years too late. Companies stopped carrying someone just because the guy has been there long time ago. Also, in many states, such as the South, there has always been hire at will.
As an older worker i disagree with some of your points, but one great one you have to proactively learn new skills and create your value. Expectations are for suckers. This is very complex subject, but in the time you had i think you've brought some value to the space.
No. They're different things. Fired means you are no longer with the company because you did something wrong. Laid off means that you are let go because they don't have enough work or funds to keep you on but you didn't do anything wrong. Fired= your fault Laid off= company fault
Hi, great video 😊. I am curious to know what sort of advice you would give to people who want to become an entrepreneur or freelancer, or go off on their own, but need health insurance what do you do or what have you seen others do in this case
Oof insurance in the US is the biggest pain in the a** T_T if you're married (or lucky enough to still be a dependent) then joining someone's plan is the best route. If not, you can always get marketplace insurance! it's more money for less service, but you'll still be covered.
You have no job stability unless you get a union job or a government job, and even then if a new legislature or administrator comes in and decides to cut funding for your job you can be furloughed. Still, the few jobs left with a pension in this country are pretty much union job and government jobs (though the base salary is usually lower than the private sector in professional services positions).
I'm from Germany but anyway, sounds good for me. I don't wanna stay at a company for 40 years anyway and right now I'm self employed and all of this sounds good to me if I ever need a fulltime job again. Plus if companies prefer freelancers over employees. And YES to personal branding! Currently in a rebranding process. You are your biggest USP!
Girl! Even though I am grateful I am currently employed, who is not to say I will be laid off anytime soon? That’s why it’s important to take agency into our careers! I definitely plan to apply to another role by the end of the year even though I like my company because I need to make more money lol So add me to the statistics of job hoppers who only stay for 2-3 years 😂
Our society isn't a capitalist society, it's a mix of socialism and capitalism. The fact that our government subsidies college, rent, food, makes life harder for everyone else that doesn't have these benefits.
Those things are only a problem in big cities. If you wanna change that you have to move and you don’t have to move to another country, another state will do the job.
This must just be the tech industry, because this had not been my experience at all. I work with multiple people who are 20 plus years at the same company.
I'm curious which industry you're in? A lot of my friends are non-tech but still white-collar office jobs (project managers, sales, recruiting, finance, marketing, etc.). There's certainly lots of traditionally educated fields that are still stable at the moment (healthcare, law) but I do wonder how long that will lasts with AI only getting more sophisticated!
@WesleyAnna Aerospace, decent raises and bonuses every year. Most people who leave are those that want to be airline pilots. Maybe we are too niche, not sure why.
You do not know how horrible a union is until you have been in one, or have worked in management that deals with unions. You see your precious mandatory tax? Yep, consider its utilization for government salaries to be about half that of what you’d normally expect. That’s right. Whatever you think is fair, cut it by another half and you get what government salaries pay for. People work for less, and you have to pay for it. This is a way for you to be on the other side of the employee employer divide in a sense.
The Third Industrial Revolution. The end of middle class. A lot of people will get left behind. Millionaire is becoming the new middle class. You won't get there by working a job. You have to use your voice, skill, talent & mindset to make millions. Everyone can't do that. Most people can't. That's why there are so few celebrities, successful businessowners & content creators because most people don't have the IT factor. The good news is you don't have to be born with the IT factor. You can create the IT factor, but again few people have it or can create it. That's why there is one that can lead many, but it is never the opposite. Scary times ahead.
I understand what you mean and you felt it very well yourself. Only webcam modeling with its free schedule became a way out for me. BongaCams one love! 💛
I always assume my job is going away tomorrow. That's why I lived as frugally as possible and saved up $120k cash. That way I can survive for at least 3 years without a job on just my savings without moving back in with my parents. I still rent a room for $1k a month all expenses included because not having a mortgage means I can move wherever I need to, whenever I need to, and I don't have to worry about owing some bank 100s of thousands of dollars while I'm unemployed.
Sounds like you’re doing pretty well for yourself 🤝🏼🤠
That’s my goal as a CS major 😭😭 Imma work in tech, save up over 100k (120k at most), then work on writing my novel on the side and publish full time. I’ll also still be frugal though
You've got it down. I took a less sexy job out of college (working for a state agency). I saved for years - put everything in a low cost total stock market fund. Now I'm on the path to early retirement and any job I hate I can leave thanks to having moved to a market where skills like mine are in high demand.
do you rent month to month or are you on a yearly lease?
Not to knock your accomplishment but the sad part is one big medical expense and that 120k will get eaten up down to 10k. Thats just the world we live in here in America
Real and very unfortunate. Especially for all the new grads who can’t find that one career to start off with. It’s rough out here. Especially sucks if you’re not really outstanding in one thing.
Your honest. I can tell your humble. Don't lose your humbleness, its hard to get it back.
this video is very accurate and I've seen it play out for 30 years now. Very sad. The best option for most that I can think of, is either an actual shop selling and diversifying in something, or more than one professional expertises and have more than one remote contracts. And I mean professional as in valued educated expertise. Maybe use one for the stable job with the pension and insurance and the other to supplement the income you lose annually because your wages don't increase as fast as inflation. BTW other economies think this is the American system and they are so better off but in reality this is coming for them too, they are just behind in the financial development. It's the shrinking of the middle class causing it, IMHO
Graduating soon. Nervous about failing before i even have the chance to start
The CEO of my company promised there would be no layoffs at an all hands meeting. 3 months later, there were layoffs. After the layoffs the VP of our division held a debrief to discuss the aftermath. When asked why there was a layoff when the CEO promised there wouldn’t be one, he said “if someone promises you there won’t be layoffs, don’t believe them.” And he’s right of course. I was just surprised to hear him say it out loud. There will always be layoffs.
As someone who's been watching this all play out for the past 20+ years, I have to say this video is so spot on!
Corporate America is so toxic nowadays - I leave after 1 - 2 years
I can't tell you how much this video has helped me out! I'm 18 years old and recently quit my part time job of 2 years for another opportunity that is overall better in pay and work environment wise. However as you said, it's still a risk and I've been taking the steps to develop other streams of income. This video is very eye opening and really helps me gain a better insight in not only our job market and economy, but also pushes me in the right steps/mindset to start my own business. I truly appreciate you for making this video, can't wait for the next ❤️!
You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders especially so early into your career! I’m sure you’ll do great. Keep going. 🤝🏼
A Swedish man (I think) claimed that he was a high school teacher and a socialist. He told me that he objected to mandatory accounting in schools on the grounds that "the math would make capitalism seem logical to the students."
A Libertarian (male I presume) said that he objected on the grounds that "nothing should be mandatory."
I have been suggesting this for some time and fail to comprehend any serious objections. In fact another Internet Entity who claimed to be an accountant said he did not mind so long as it was not done until after he retired in 6 years.(I'm not sure how long ago this was. More than 3 years)
If you search Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, which is free on the Internet, for "read, write" you will find every instance is followed by "and account". Smith used the word 'education' Eighty Times but consumers did not buy air conditioners and microwave ovens before 1790. Those things wear out and Smith did not say much about depreciation.
Karl Marx used the word 'depreciation' 35 times in the first two volumes of his major work. Marx knew about railroads while Smith did not, but there were still no microwave ovens.
The concept of GNP/GDP was developed in the late 1930s. For some reason Marx did not get the memo. A derived concept which gets little mention is NNP/NDP where Net replaces Gross. Just subtract Depreciation from Gross.
Of course there is a hitch. That Depreciation only applies to Capital Goods, like industrial robots and 18-wheel trucks. The air conditioners and microwave ovens purchased by consumers have their depreciation ignored. The economists do not point out these details. How do you suppose planned obsolescence factors into that?
When television began its wonderful job of brainwashing Baby Boomers there were only 2.5 billion people on the planet. The spaceship is more crowded now.
Do you suppose mandatory accounting/finance might be a good idea? All over the world?
26 year old here, by the moment you are my age you will hate working. If you don`t want to slave your entire life away, make a business and put in the effort, do not listen to your peers who want you to go party and drink, those people are doomed, you do not want to be with them, trust me. In 10 years they will all be walking zombies working dead end jobs.
Sage advice. I have spent four years building up a side gig and its about to become profitable. I am working two jobs and I feel like I am on a hamster wheel. I hope that I am able to quit one of my jobs and work on my side gig. That side gig, if it works the way I want it to, will create multiple passive income streams. I have learned the hard way how a replaceable a hard working driven employee can be. All companies seem to care about is making sure those at the top can afford another yacht at the expense of the people doing the real work.
Sounds like you're already doing much better than most. :) Good luck on the new venture!!!
Currently at a big 4 right now, kind of terrified to leave to because of how volatile the market is
This is so true. This is also where I'm at as well. Go for it x
"All companies seem to care about is making sure those at the top can afford another yacht at the expense of the people doing the real work." -
count of those at the top will get lowered 15 times: rich in finance will become poor, only rich in real equity will remain rich.
Honestly seeing the scale and severity of the problem I think that it might be time for legislation to step in to prevent people from getting to the brink financially. the gigification of the economy and profit hoarding are ultimately the cause of the worker's hardships and will continue to be. Of course people will work to adapt to the times to keep food on the table and these tips are very helpful for that! But as more "inflation" prices are being proven to be "greedflation" prices, I can't help but think that fewer and fewer people will be able to keep up. System solution needed in addition to individual grit
Oh absolutely. I’m personally all for a well strategized basic income, especially as AI continues to develop. Or at the very least, learning from countries (like Denmark) that have successfully implemented more rigorous social safety nets.
I love this response!
Can thank Obama for this crap gig economy - the government most definitely needs to step it up with some sort of legislation around layoffs. The economy is being drastically impacted and these companies, especially the large ones are not even giving good reasons for the layoffs.
@@WesleyAnna Denmark has a great social system and every time I bring it up, people tell me it's a lot smaller and that's why it works, that it wouldn't work in the US because the population is huge. I wish we could at least make healthcare affordable.
I love that passive income requires a shit ton of money to even make it viable to be a reality. The passive income is a myth for the average joe.
Depends on what you invest in
If you invest 100 dollars a week for 32 years at a 10% annual compounded interest. You'll have 1,094,000 dollars. I think even average Joe can achieve that.
@@bryanmclaughlin1048yeah, just wait 32 years 🤣
@@bryanmclaughlin1048...the fact that you think the average person has an extra $100 per week that they can part with consistently kinda shows that you shouldn't be giving advice on average people. 😊
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Yeah, I'll just wait 30 years and find a bank giving that kind of interest 😂😂
The Skillshare ad on this video is top tier advertising right there. A relevant resource to the actual video.
These same people weren’t complaining when they took that 6 figure job at the startup company. When these companies that pay way more than the average salary, are usually companies that don’t keep employees long.
Money on the side is truly a net. I never truly understood its power until having been laid off now 2 times in a little over a year. I have also been blessed that I have worked very hard to make a name for myself in my industry and position myself in a unique way. A 9 to 5 still holds a lot of merit for many especially for health insurance in the USA. I am also building my small art business and just started UA-cam to document and hopefully help others too with thoughts and advice from my experiences. Love this video though.
only thing that is guaranteed is job boredom now thats a fact
i am so grateful to have come across this video so randomly! thank you for such conversations :’) it’s a hard truth that gives me anxiety but your video did so well in discussing it so practically that i am kind of hopeful we can still survive all of this
We will not just survive but thrive 🥲 good luck kind stranger!
Well the state of the job market and economy has made it incredibly clear that the age old narrative of a “safe and stable 9-5” is just not reality.
I have friends with masters degrees, +4 years of work experience, and outstanding resumes who can’t find jobs after 6 months of applying.
Currently looking for a job now, and keeping in mind to have a side hustle.
you absolutely NAILED it with that intro! :bloodtears:
Glad someone appreciated it, makes the twenty takes was worth it 😂
Wow. You are so well-spoken and succinct. You wrapped up so many topics that I've been trying to articulate correctly in my head. Thank you!!
This resonated soo deeply with me. I quit my 9-5 at a Big Four firm 11 years ago. Corporate dropout anyone?? 🖐️Everything that you mention (extintion of loyalty, oh yeah!) Plus, me I being an INFP and wanting do "do my own thing" and actually staying true to myself, was exactly what gave me that last push. I've built a successful solopreneur marketing career for the past decade, and I couldn't be more grateful that younger people are also making this decision early in their lives.
Thank you so much for this ✨🫶💖 Wishing the best for you and your channel. New subscriber! 🌈✨
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm a sister typing (INTJ) who also is very motivated by the need for independence heh.
@@WesleyAnna 🙌✨
Thank you for sharing! I also dropped out of corporate in 2020 and I’ve been an solopreneur since and it’s working out really well for me. I’m grateful for my life and the leap I made 🌈 working for other people I left like I couldn’t be myself authentically and they didn’t know my value. I also appreciate freedom so much. 9 - 5 jobs your growth gets stifled and the security is an illusion
@@TheFlowerGardenZa Thanks so much for sharing this. And congrats so much on making such a life changing decision. So glad to know it's already working wonderfully for you. I can honestly say I felt the exact same way. When you work in corporate there are many perks but up to a certain point it feels like you're having to negotiate who you are on order to fit a certain profile. Wishing the best for you now & always 🌈✨
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m also a corporate dropout who is still very young and I really don’t wanna go back 😩
Another BRILLIANT video that pretty much captures what’s going on with jobs right now. Plus your humor is pretty awesome. Thanks 😊
OMG you're so good with the intros! I'm making notes.
More More More, this video is so impactful yet casual, love it!! Make it a series please.
Wow I'm so glad you vibe with it I was scared to do something more lofi heh
Can you please give some advice on what side gigs you think are good for people with no specifc talents? I've spent my entire life just studying for my degrees and never pursued any hobbies outside of them.😣
Well said 👏 especially the point about working for yourself to be able to adjust accordingly 😊
great video! thanks for sharing, great info. Yeah I was laid off a year ago, recovering now and building my empire. It's time to come back 10 fold!
GREAT VIDEO WILL REWATCH AGAIN AND AGAIN❤
I am a director for a large company and can tell you with certainty that the layoffs are due to over hiring. I have always kept my teams lean and NEVER had to lay off, although an unpopular practice. The over hiring is due to well-spoken leaders not having the talent to streamline work efficiently and effectively.
You say streamlining work and I say trying to get 1 person to do 3 peoples jobs
This is a director that works their team to the bone
@@globalelite3042get laid off or be an invaluable replacement? Blame the system, not the ones trying to survive in it
Fellow small creator in my 20s here - I think about this all the time. I’m not sure if work would end - most people I’ve talked to would stay working in a 9-5 when they’re financially secure. Love your thoughts on this though
Absolutely, I think it’s still the number one choice for most! We’ll just have to wait and see if it stays a viable option 😵💫
I'll be honest, moving temporarily and potentially fully to another country for currency arbitration is not a bad move at all provided you can work remotely. Also speaking of working remotely, that being the true way out if you ever want to reclaim your time back. Certifications help to get you back to making much more potentially but it's more important to stay abreast to what you can do immediately with what you already know to make more specifically with the goal of investing into passive income. As you get older it's really really important to remember to look for those tiny hinges that open really big doors as you ain't getting younger for damn sure.
That's what I try to tell people when they question how I can afford to travel after a layoff. 😀 Almost everywhere is LCOL compared to NYC, so subletting my place and moving my daily expenses to somewhere cheaper actually works out better in the long run (and the longer you stay, the quicker you pay off the initial flight which is really the only big investment)
And +1 for remote work! Makes it much easier to leverage hours for $$ when you're not chained to a certain amount of time in an office.
Well canadians can easily come and work temporary in usa. The stronger dollar allows canadians to quickly save up money.
on quiet hiring: don't forget the companies that are very large - it is outsourced abroad, so you can't even get the job without the benefits. H&R Block in 2024 - you will most likely be sent to their corporate in India and someone there will do your taxes and you sign disclaimers you're ok sharing your private numbers with their office there. You can avoid it not agreeing to remote session. Even as consumers we can't protect our identity, let alone earn a wage. But, yeah...
i feel like a major worker strike is gonna happen in the US soon.. something has to give soon.. if everyone just refused to work the copos would just collapse and would beg for us back
Adaptability is key during these times!
Love this video. And the way you keep it simple but with a lot of value.
The most stable jobs with benefits now appear to be just working for municipalities. You don't make as much as private sector, but layoffs are much less likely.
I’ve just ended my contract with my current company (Currently on leave till next Wed which is my last day with them). Really fearful of how my future will be everyday and glad that I’ve found this video. Initially planning to join the company for long but this ending of contract came as a shocking news to me whereby i have been working real hard. Have been turning to church and self help videos like urs to keep my mind in the correct path.
Been there 🥲 the good news is, if a company hired you as a contractor you have in-demand skills that can be contracted out again!
@@WesleyAnna Thank you for the encouragement. I have been taking things slow now without any rush. Taking care of myself and well being is the first priority.
lol I love your outro, very creative!
i wouldn’t call Thailand cheap
I am living in Bangkok now
if you live in Bangkok rent and food are cheaper than NYC or London for example
but will be on par with a smaller city in US or Europe
you can go really cheap and live in some rural area or a small town in Thailand
but then there would be nothing to do there, you would just be bored all the time
I'm 35 with what seems to be undiagnosed inattentive type ADHD; 100's of browser tabs open, can't be consistent with anything, never following through with my plans. Early on I think I had the deck somewhat stacked against me, volatility early childhood, bad schools, people with low to no education and carrying generational trauma, and a lot of neglect. Didn't think it was outside the norm till my mid to late 20's, when I started noticing I've atrophied, lagged behind in terms of starting a family, maintaining long and fruitful relationships. There's a lot of guilt and shame everyday that people will find out I'm a recluse and slowly seem to be getting worse even with what seems like consistent therapy and workout routine, perhaps they are distractions. But I'm feeling really lost, and burnt out of the 9-5 and worried that because of my consistent brain fog and lack of motivation and top of that severe social anxiety that I might find myself in a worse place. I'm not really capable of asking for help because of the shame and anxiety.
It's never too late to turn things around! I suggest finding an ADHD specialist (either therapist or psychiatrist) that can listen to your symptoms and offer help. ADHD coaching does wonders as well. I promise if you can find someone on your side the rest will get easier (they'll help with the same and anxiety too!). Best of luck friend, you got this!
I agree buying your financial freedom reduces cortisol levels
yeah in the US
in europe you can t lay off people
sometimes you need to pay them 6 months of wage when doing so
I love your hair it's so beautiful :) Also, the video is so useful. Thank you!
Anna, I really appreciate this very relevant video!!! I your uniqueness is "Masterful"! Do you do your own editing?
The solution to this hectic 9-5 rat race to the bottom is to sell my soul and life in a precarious cycle of adapting to every companies next whim depending on what disaster happens next (that they probably caused in the first place). This video is amazing but it feels so hopeless...
lol yep… the solution for most of us is “just deal with it”
Or to have side hustles to give yourself a buffer to survive in case your main job goes south 😭 I honestly never wanted to be an entrepreneur, and would have been happy to just do my 9-5 and go home and rest instead of having to manage my side businesses. It's exhausting and I wish it didn't have to be this way
@@vtheory7531 true but finding such hustles are often easier said than done. If you have a new car …. Ok maybe Uber (not everyone has a car) what other hustles can they do?
I am about to sell my business and free myself up to do what I really want to. I'm so excited but terrified. I'll be living on savings and trying to make my online stuff work. This is a great video. I think the 9-5 will become less and less of a reality. Thank you for sharing x
It's def worrying seeing as I'll be coming out of college in the next year in this environment
Definitely rough 😅 on the bright side, you get to start your career off knowing what to expect vs pivoting later!
What are you career plans for the next year and beyond? Let's discuss! And remember: you got this :-)
I plan on becoming a content creator and starting my own art business!
Thank you for this video! I plan to continue adding on new skills yearly. Meanwhile, I began taking on contract work last year which really kept me afloat. I am able to get in, work on a project, and get out. Yet I notice that it allows me to increase my skills as well as opens me up to increased pay vs waiting for annual raises with a salaried position. I worked a salary role for 7 years and those annual raises did not beat the cost of inflation. So I plan to continue contract work, work multiple contracts at a time if feasible, and save whatever money I can!
Want to productize my services (ML engineer contractor), write more (something that got my initial WoM going), grow my word of mouth (probably from writing and conferences), and get better at qualifying leads. Sums it up.
Good reality check, well said.
This video makes me want to tell my story.
DO IT
A Swedish man (I think) claimed that he was a high school teacher and a socialist. He told me that he objected to mandatory accounting in schools on the grounds that "the math would make capitalism seem logical to the students."
A Libertarian (male I presume) said that he objected on the grounds that "nothing should be mandatory."
I have been suggesting this for some time and fail to comprehend any serious objections. In fact another Internet Entity who claimed to be an accountant said he did not mind so long as it was not done until after he retired in 6 years.(I'm not sure how long ago this was. More than 3 years)
If you search Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, which is free on the Internet, for "read, write" you will find every instance is followed by "and account". Smith used the word 'education' Eighty Times but consumers did not buy air conditioners and microwave ovens before 1790. Those things wear out and Smith did not say much about depreciation.
Karl Marx used the word 'depreciation' 35 times in the first two volumes of his major work. Marx knew about railroads while Smith did not, but there were still no microwave ovens.
The concept of GNP/GDP was developed in the late 1930s. For some reason Marx did not get the memo. A derived concept which gets little mention is NNP/NDP where Net replaces Gross. Just subtract Depreciation from Gross.
Of course there is a hitch. That Depreciation only applies to Capital Goods, like industrial robots and 18-wheel trucks. The air conditioners and microwave ovens purchased by consumers have their depreciation ignored. The economists do not point out these details. How do you suppose planned obsolescence factors into that?
When television began its wonderful job of brainwashing Baby Boomers there were only 2.5 billion people on the planet. The spaceship is more crowded now.
Do you suppose mandatory accounting/finance might be a good idea? All over the world?
*The Screwing of the Average Man* (1974) by David Hapgood
👋🏽 Hello I was laid off a year ago and I have been searching for a job and it has been quite the challenge. It seems like the job that is posted is not the same job while being interviewed. Companies want to pay employees minimum wages. No one knows what the future looks like.
Ugh I’m so sorry. Been there and it sucks. But keep going, you never know what doors will open!
Take the minimum wages x 2 full-time jobs. Live tight with roommates. Only buy food and housing and an unlimited bus pass to jobs. Then invest aggressively. Learn stock options immediately, and keep practicing until you get it.
Bruh I'm only 16😭. Now I gotta worry about the economic state of the world right now? Ain't no way boi 💀.
(ok but fr tho this vid is ACC rlly informative and beneficial, so thank you, I won't be going into adulthood blind).
Don't... you can't even vote yet! Be knowledgeable because knowledge is power, but don't worry too much, enjoy your teenage years, maybe everything will be a lot better in a couple of years when you're an adult!
@@ikramrafi6481 thank you for the reassurance, I really appreciate it. I just wanna be prepared for when I'm older and reality hits, ya know?
The world will be SO different in only a few years. Which is scary but also means you shouldn’t waste time worrying now. Enjoy your youth and find what you love!
It’s never too early to learn, more years to get ahead too
In a pure capitalist system, the free market would control production, distribution, and pricing with little government involvement. However, in reality, no country operates under a purely capitalist system. Modern economies blend elements of capitalism and government regulation, creating a "mixed economy" that leans more towards socialism than capitalism.
The funny thing about the masses (i.e. "most people") is that the average joe will definitely agree with most ideas expressed in this video. BUT, at the same time, the average joe will also vote for policies that bring further instability to the job market namely open borders and out of control migration policy. With an out-of-control supply for entry level jobs -- and now, even mid tier ones -- wages are bound to go lower and lower, and competition for employment rises to insane levels. Not to mention the ever more insecure and unpredictable urban life, with people from all over the world and with all manners of temperaments and value systems tightly packed together in an urban concentration camp
The US has one the strictest immigration policies in the world. It’s not immigrants making your life harder, it’s greedy corporations and absence of a safety net that has forced people to take on numerous jobs just to pay bills
think bigger. borders don’t mean anything for knowledge work that can be done anywhere in the world. why hire college grads in the U.s. when you can hire a technical expert in india for 1/4 of the cost
@@benfelps yep, it's less immigrant workers and more companies choosing to outsource for cheap.
Capitalism doesn't suck, it's called cronyism and boomers are by far the worst generation of corrupt cronies that siezed every facet of our economy, including generational wealth.
Yep, things seemed to be a lot better even just 20 years ago but it’s always been a capitalist system. Today’s issues are due to more corrupt corporatism than capitalism. The market used to be more employee friendly too.
Still a capitalism problem. The iron law of oligarchy rears its ugly head in late stage capitalism. Trying to perpetually create a state if early stage capitalism is unbelievably difficult I just don't see how social democracy is going to achieve this perpetually.
Not knocking everything that got us to our current point but time to think ourside the box and look for new solutions to a changing world and leave capitalism behind us. Granted i say that hope we don't trade it in for feudalism as capitalism is an upgrade for sure but we are not at the end of history.
@@Tycon wish I was more knowledgeable but from what Ive heard, a lot of deregulation has happened in the 80s, …I think more regulations (like against fake job postings) and more workers rights are needed….among others things. No economic system is perfect in this world, each has its strengths and weaknesses.
No job security in 2002 either when I fired myself. Have multiple prospects and streams of income.
most public sector jobs are still unionized. I got laid off from a private sector job. I don't want to ever go through that again.
1. Your hair is stunning. 2. This video was all facts. 3. You're replaceable at a job no matter how good you are and the better you are at your job the more you're actually hated.
CRAZY I just bought the Elite visa and requested international remote work from my clients today
I think it depends on what field you work in. If you are skill and depending on the skill than you have solid job security.
Beautiful😍😍😍😍 woman! Great content. My mom's generation experienced the "American Dream" in real time. I had a similar experience until overtime was not an option.
I kept hearing "emo marketing" when you first mentioned it, and thought, fuc* yeah, that's exactly what we need right now, crazy but brilliant! Then understood it's good old, solid, reliable "email marketing". Phew. Thanks for the empowerment and encouragement, it's what a crisis-ridden freelancer needs to hear.
Dang you got my wheels turning now 😀 and also reminded me I need to enunciate more 💀
@@WesleyAnna If you need a copywriter for emo marketing ... I'll cut myself side bangs, dress all black, and get going.✍
lol I had to do a double take too, emo marketing 😂😂
At my current job they just fired one of the hardest workers in the office for yolo. Never talk about management and when you have a voice of the employee meeting you shut your mouth unless you want a target. Everything I learned in college is a damn lie and I want a refund 😂
Hello lady thank u for this message u are very wise
Awesome video!
in the adaptability section of this video, men already caught on to that, that's why not as many of us are in college and talk that career nonsense, and more of us try to figure out other ways of doing things such as building things and growing food, because from the time we're little we see everyone following society's plan of sacrificing time, health, and happiness for a few extra dollars, and always coming up short🤔, and i'm glad that miss independent is starting to catch on👌👍
I got laid off in 2023 and the company that I’m at not just got acquired and I expect to lose my job any day now. 🙄
Your message is 30 years too late. Companies stopped carrying someone just because the guy has been there long time ago.
Also, in many states, such as the South, there has always been hire at will.
lol My bestfriend asked her job for a raise. They said No. she quit reapplied & got the pay raise as a new employee! 😭😂🤣
My RN mom said after she quit her previous job, she always got a raise when she moved on
As an older worker i disagree with some of your points, but one great one you have to proactively learn new skills and create your value. Expectations are for suckers. This is very complex subject, but in the time you had i think you've brought some value to the space.
what's with the laid of thing ? Wasnt it used to be called "fired" ?
No. They're different things. Fired means you are no longer with the company because you did something wrong. Laid off means that you are let go because they don't have enough work or funds to keep you on but you didn't do anything wrong.
Fired= your fault
Laid off= company fault
Unemployment is security, just not job security 😅😂
I work for myself and even though I put in more time some weeks I'm in cotrot of my destiny! Working for others doesn't pan out so well for some.
Hi, great video 😊. I am curious to know what sort of advice you would give to people who want to become an entrepreneur or freelancer, or go off on their own, but need health insurance what do you do or what have you seen others do in this case
Oof insurance in the US is the biggest pain in the a** T_T if you're married (or lucky enough to still be a dependent) then joining someone's plan is the best route. If not, you can always get marketplace insurance! it's more money for less service, but you'll still be covered.
If every one wants to be an entrepreneur? who will work for them?
Not everyone will be and or is capable of being an entrepreneur.
Subcontractors who are also running their own business providing services to other businesses.
You have no job stability unless you get a union job or a government job, and even then if a new legislature or administrator comes in and decides to cut funding for your job you can be furloughed. Still, the few jobs left with a pension in this country are pretty much union job and government jobs (though the base salary is usually lower than the private sector in professional services positions).
Thailand is awesome !!!!! No Cap
I'm from Germany but anyway, sounds good for me. I don't wanna stay at a company for 40 years anyway and right now I'm self employed and all of this sounds good to me if I ever need a fulltime job again. Plus if companies prefer freelancers over employees.
And YES to personal branding! Currently in a rebranding process. You are your biggest USP!
It feels different because we don’t replenish all jobs after each cycle so this time we’re getting rid of essential people for no real reason.
Video doesn't bring any value to the sound - just swipe video to R or L corner listen to audio and block video
Girl! Even though I am grateful I am currently employed, who is not to say I will be laid off anytime soon? That’s why it’s important to take agency into our careers! I definitely plan to apply to another role by the end of the year even though I like my company because I need to make more money lol So add me to the statistics of job hoppers who only stay for 2-3 years 😂
Unfortunately job hopping is the common survival mechanism nowadays 🥲
This is news - from the 1970s...
And when Ronny Reagan took over is when it all went to down drain...
That thing looks like a beeper
39 seconds in subscribed and I to have been laid off twice in the marketing space. I need to make videos like these...
Our society isn't a capitalist society, it's a mix of socialism and capitalism. The fact that our government subsidies college, rent, food, makes life harder for everyone else that doesn't have these benefits.
Im aspiring to become a copywriter. Ive been learning more about advertising and the different types of copy.
hi from holland, what do you think of a basic income?
I am all for the concept! But it has to be executed well, and I’m not knowledgeable enough to say how.
@@WesleyAnna did you kn ow the name cheri honkala?
Those things are only a problem in big cities. If you wanna change that you have to move and you don’t have to move to another country, another state will do the job.
Not really cause i am a cna. So pretty sure I do have job security. nurses are always in demand
This must just be the tech industry, because this had not been my experience at all. I work with multiple people who are 20 plus years at the same company.
I'm curious which industry you're in? A lot of my friends are non-tech but still white-collar office jobs (project managers, sales, recruiting, finance, marketing, etc.). There's certainly lots of traditionally educated fields that are still stable at the moment (healthcare, law) but I do wonder how long that will lasts with AI only getting more sophisticated!
@WesleyAnna Aerospace, decent raises and bonuses every year. Most people who leave are those that want to be airline pilots. Maybe we are too niche, not sure why.
You do not know how horrible a union is until you have been in one, or have worked in management that deals with unions.
You see your precious mandatory tax? Yep, consider its utilization for government salaries to be about half that of what you’d normally expect. That’s right. Whatever you think is fair, cut it by another half and you get what government salaries pay for. People work for less, and you have to pay for it. This is a way for you to be on the other side of the employee employer divide in a sense.
bestie where is your tank from!
Urban outfitters!
The Third Industrial Revolution. The end of middle class. A lot of people will get left behind. Millionaire is becoming the new middle class. You won't get there by working a job. You have to use your voice, skill, talent & mindset to make millions. Everyone can't do that. Most people can't. That's why there are so few celebrities, successful businessowners & content creators because most people don't have the IT factor. The good news is you don't have to be born with the IT factor. You can create the IT factor, but again few people have it or can create it. That's why there is one that can lead many, but it is never the opposite. Scary times ahead.
thailand is a great choice
she spittn Sense 👍
Great advice. Easy to understand. Straight forward.
What have we done to ourselves
Sant Rampalji Maharaj predicted years ago that people will become more religious and spiritual .Now I am seeing signs of that..
I understand what you mean and you felt it very well yourself. Only webcam modeling with its free schedule became a way out for me. BongaCams one love! 💛
why it feels like you are recording it in hot summer weather?
I was in thailand 😅
What amazes me is that the major of people won't acknowledge what is happening and are sheep.
Yes it doesn't help when your employer wants to automate everything including your job but your boss doesn't want to tell you. 😂