@@BlackMetalHeart99 I assume he was able to divest and invest wisely from the resources he had accumulated at that high paying job when he made the transition. He could own the condo outright, have passive income etc for example. Also, apparently, he has no family to support. As he stated, his arrangement is specific to his story and works for him. each one has to figure out their own version and possibility of doing what he is talking about....finding a way to let go of unnecessary burden on your psyche and live happier even if that means letting go of society's impression of 'success'.
I'm 27 and i'm about to quit my job (I'm a financial advisor). I'm super scared expecially because my family and my friends keep telling me how crazy i'm to quit this job during these hard times. All I want to do is to find a simple job (remote working would be perfect) and live a simple life on a cheap island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea.
Honestly, this is my life goal, to be able to work a small part-time job 3-4 days a week and make just enough to live a simple quiet life. I'd rather have the extra time to find fulfilment in things outside of work instead of working 40+ hours a week at a job that drains me mentally and leaves me barely anytime with the people I care about.
Good luck! It's what i want too :) I'm glad i know it now, because when i was younger i wasn't sure about it, i wanted the money and i wanted the freedom. But now i understand that what i really want is the freedom.
I give this guy credit. He ignored the voices of his friends, family, and the prevailing social construct and just did what the fuck he wanted to do. That takes real courage. The money is an afterthought.
I think part of it is also he got lucky early and didn't have to fight/struggle for it. Boo who..He's unhappy because of white privilege? Please.......
It takes zero courage. He looks like all the testosterone was sucked out of him and he has zero motivation. He will most likely feel living in tiny apartment is also materialism and sell all his belongings and join a commune.
@@kojack635 you don't need nearly as much as you think. My life from 400 a week to over a 1,000 a day is a growing example to me that money, past what you need to live, is a burden.
I'm 28 and i've been "semi-retired" since I was 22 when i left a job that had me on the premises about 70 hours a week.. since then I've more or less lived out of my van showering at the gym or the beach. I have a small gardening business that I run with a friend and I work 3 days a week which gives me enough money to save and live quite comfortably.. The less you need to be content the less strain you put on yourself
This guy is telling my story. The only difference is, he actually had the courage to leave once he hit his breaking point. I just made 26 years at my job this past Friday and have been suffering in silence the whole time. Bravo sir for acknowledging your inner voice and taking charge of your life! Thanks for sharing his story.
+NoProGoPronto Don't be so cruel on yourself and be fair in your judgments. Your actions speak differently than what you just said in the comment. At this age you should already straighten that out, or are you in a mid-age crisis?
Living in poverty is neither painful nor liberating. Your thoughts are either painful or liberating. I've seen some of the biggest smiles coming from people who are dirt poor in other countries, and they are happy to share whatever they have with strangers. You could say, therefore, that real poverty, is the inability to question what you believe, because if you see clearly that a negative thought is just a thought (and not reality), and you know the consequences of believing it (depression, despair, frustration, grasping for more), you're already standing free of that belief system. So, if you believe that your happiness is dependent on money and things and people, it is. If you see that those thoughts are not true, you are happy.
It actually takes a lot of courage to walk away from your comfy but numb life, and into the unknown. As bleak as it may sound - the low income, small apartment, less consumption, this is the most inspiring thing I’ve seen all week.
Exactly my uncle worked and took care of his family,died at 57 last yr from a heart attack or blood clot we're not sure yet,and he didn't make it to retirement and enjoy all what he worked for.
Some people work too much and don't enjoy life. Every year,you are physically different. The older you get,the less you are able to do and this changes your habits and hobbies. My boss is 64 and he's still lifting heavy equipment and tools. He has millions of dollars now. We tell him to go on vacation more,to travel more but he says that he can't slow down at his age or he will age faster. Who knows what's best
As a business owner with a fancy car and lots of “nice stuff” , I must say that I’m miserable. That’s how in stumbled upon this video. I’m looking for ways out. This is a good video
Giving makes u happy...so what do u need first my account number or pin..better yet fast cash me LOL jk...but honestly living a simple like is wheres it at
I went from being a branch manager for a bank and driving a bmw, to living in a van and busking (playing guitar in public) and ministry work for the last few years. Greatest chapter of my life
I worked in a giant office building for 5 years after college. I quit and moved to the country and live the simple life and make my living working on motocross bikes which won't make me rich, but makes me feel amazing and I love every day.
Men forgot that living a humble life is the key to happiness. We're the most ambitious and greed generations ever. Nowadays we want everything, want to taste everything and want to travel everywhere, forgeting that happiness is in the simplest things of live.
I quit my job as a stock broker in 1990 to become a pizza delivery guy/ caddy. I love being out doors and could not stand working in a building with no windows. To each his own.
@@DAN-bc5ev I have no regrets because you have to enjoy what you do in life. I knew the business was not for me but i was young and wanted to make a lot of $$$. But i never really was that motivated to have the back stabbing attitude that it takes. To me, it was not an honest living. Spending the last 28 years out doors making a meagher living was by far the better choice for me. I got to meet famous people and caddied for PGA Tour players and sports figures like Michael Jordan, CEOs of large Blue chip companies. I made alot of friends in high places. And no i do not keep in touch with my old pals at the firm. I have no regrets at all. I had a good life, now i take care of my dying mother but expect to go back to the gold club soon. Cheers....
I worked 10 years with a company doing accounting work sitting in front of a computer 8am-5:30pm. About one hour commute each way. Good salary, 401K. Covid hit and ppl got laid off including me. I had a fancy one bedroom apt, nice furniture, designer clothes, and just stuff. It was good I got laid off. I downsized everything, sold a lot of my things and kept the essentials. I have no plans to going back to doing accounting again. I rather work at a low stress and easier job to protect my mental health.
I’ve wanted to do this for years. In college, I delivered flowers and was able to rent a little townhome. Zero stress. Complete happiness. After graduating came the huge job and the mortgage and the nice cars etc etc. Completely miserable. Oh I wish I could just go back to delivering flowers and living in that small townhome again. 😔
I feel you. How are you holding up now? I did the same but very young and hit the wall before 30. Had to start hustling like a kid again in my old hometown and actually love it. I scrape by and lost my better paying job but actually I’m quite happy walking about and being close to relatives. But probably need to get back into the horses back quite soon again because all my relatives are actually getting old and sooner or later I’ll be here by myself.
@@alexanderstyrlander7991 I am turning 26 now. Everything is expensive but I feel like I could manage. I been at my job since I was 18 and it's become so toxic for me. My anxiety has gotten so bad there. I am thinking of transferring to part time if they allow it. And do some side hustles for extra income. I would rather spend time with my two daughters and take care of them because babysitter is expensive. As a man it probably seems frowned upon but I think I need to make that step soon
@@ForeverYOU20 I struggle with what people think too. I feel like it would be shameful to not do my Master’s and just work a minimum wage part time job.
Thats a trap, its never "enough" money until they realize theyre much less happier now than when they were broke. When all youre thinking about and doing is related to money. Most of your life spent sleeping and working
Um, how do you survive on your salary? Obviously, you had/have savings from your old job to even move. I work 60+ hours and just barely make it living in a rented room. If I went down to a supermarket two days a week, I'd be extreme-minimalist, as in homeless on the street.
@@mariekatherine5238 I pay 1200 for insu/rent in RV A YEAR (probably more space than people's Apts but a year instead of month). I saved almost 200k in 5 years from my 50k job. I'm 40 now, that will last until I'm 65 and get my current 401k (matches what I put in 💰), other job pension (💰) and social security (💰 ?). I have an rv/place and car. I spend 5k a year on rent car ins cell food etc etc. Do the math. Here endth the lesson.
I'm a custodian for an elementary school. Retirement plane, full health insurance, and I go home to my dogs and cats that I foster. I'm living the dream.
I was a school custodian for several years too. Today a decade later I work in tech/publishing and I do sometimes miss the simplicity and relatively low mental stress of being a custodian. Took me a bunch of years of grinding in my current industry to even get back to my custodian salary and benefits! 😂
I'm a self taught entrepreneur and did the same 11 years ago when I was 34 years old, sold my business and bought a peaceful cosy small farm living without mortgage and debts surrounded by beautiful landscape, working part time at the local supply store and the rest just enjoying life. I turned the barn into a woodshop in my first year back and I made all of the rehap in the farm all by myself. I will not go back to the business world, it was stressful and unfullfilment, just didn't work for me, there was no meaning into it just greed. Now I've settled in a small town where everyone is friendly and they treat you as one of them, bit like a family. There's no better reward than contributing in a friendly familiar community, I was a city business man now turned into a farmguy, sometimes life is weird you know ... don't be afraid of changes, if you feel it strong inside ... just do it.
Ogeid Zepol living simply in a rural area in my country tending my humble yet beautiful and productive garden is far more happier and satisfying than working in an international organization based in europe with a decent salary that most overseas workers from my country will only dream of.
I am 45, single mother to a 15 years old that is living with me, my place is paid off,no rent, no mortgage. I quit my high paying job and work part time and use the rest for fun. Now, I'm only making $22,000 a year. Peaceful lifestyle. Only debt to my name is my 2 years old car note that I am planning to pay off soon. 20,000 miles on my car.
@@cocobutterchin6768 well your life is being subsidized by the government and child support. the system favors single moms because they cant and wont make it on their own.
Sometimes i feel guilty living my simple life. Taking only 2-3 clients a year. Then the back of my mind always shouting to me "do more, do more" so annoying!
Golden handcuffs, yep, that says it all. I too walked away from everything and I gave thousands of dollars worth of stuff away. I'm a different person now. Much happier. There are no regrets, it was definitely the best decision of my life.
I finally quit my job after 21 years making 70K to go to work at Walmart making 20K. I have no regrets at all. I traded my emotional, mental pain for the physical pain my new job has. Can't have everything, but I made the right choice and will never go back. I found freedom and happiness I deprived myself of for 21 years. . - If you are not happy in your life, only you can make the change.- Dont waste 21 years of your life trying to find the courage or reasoning for it. Just do it. 😃
@@nicholasdouglas236 Mental health is also really important. You might not have a luxurious life but you have time to spend for yourself and be free half of the week is great if you have hobbies.
It's good that you're happy, but you should be making more than $20k a year. Is that $20k in savings? Or what you make in a year? I quit my $90k a year job, downsized and make $46k. Wal-Mart is a good company, used to trash the place, but I enjoy my job.
@@nicholasdouglas236 well, my condo was paid for so I didn't have hardly any bills. and its just me so I don't require much. However, I am now working in an office job for 42K a year. :-) Its much better and I'm still out of teaching! which is what matters. :-)
After 21 years at my job, I am going through a similar transformation. Pay was decent but yeah, a 70 mile commute each way, sitting at a terminal covering half the U.S. and Canada sales was not only mind numbing but soul draining. 12 hours out of the house, didn’t see my Wife and when I did, didn’t feel like talking. Just gave my notice this week and don't really know what's next. I'm a bit older than he was but I think we might just be happier with me biking to work at my local Home Depot! Sure you need money to live but if you have no life, what's the point? This man finally has his priorities straight!
Pengepugeren Still on sabbatical. Mrs wants me to take a few months off. Oddly enough, we have to go past my old office to get our taxes done so I cleared with HR to stop by and see my old coworkers. Hated the place, liked the people.
@@richiehimes7990 That does sound pretty good. I'm about to do the same thing and for very similar reasons. It's a bit scary, but the decision has been a long time coming.
Pengepugeren That's pretty much where I was “a long time coming”. We had saved up some change while you can. Just make sure you have enough to cover the bills. It is scary but if you have your ducks in a row and can adjust your lifestyle a little, it's possible. You also may want to look into the IRS 55T rule with your accountant. It might just be the lifeline you need, if necessary.
@@richiehimes7990 Thanks. We're in Denmark with no option for early pension withdrawal under any circumstances. But we're debt free with low cost of living, a year's worth of expenses saved and a decent amount in less liquid assets. It should be more than enough for a while, I'm just very risk adverse :-)
+Kombi Life Thanks man, your subscribers are all pretty cool I'm sure! We love your channel buy the way, we've been watching your videos since the beginning. The filming and editing and storytelling is always really good. Hope you keep them coming :)
Exploring Alternatives ahhh thanks, that brought a huge smile to my face... you should comment on my videos more often so my subs see your channel....looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Kombi Life I'm just learning how to make my own videos. Spent HOURS trying to figure out how to edit lol...I have a long way to go. I didn't grow up with computers. I wish I started making videos sooner. We home schooled our kids and had a few adventures along the way. :) See you on your channel too.
Owned a condo, money in the bank quits his job with thus money in bank, buys a place to live, mortgage free, talks about working at a grocery store like it is a everyday dream for most.
BigD Travels so? If he doesnt need to work more, why would he? You're missing the point of the video. The point is that he gave up chasing more money to live a more fullfilling live. If his job doesnt pay well or if he doesnt have a mortgage is completely irrelevant.
At the end of the day this man is truly free. And that's all I ever wanted to be in life. Congrats on courageously saying goodbye to a high paying job in the pursuit of a more conservative lifestyle. Hats off.
Crazy. This is a life lesson with a grain of salt. Maybe he had a savings, maybe he didn’t. I don’t care. It’s clear that he learned to simplify his life. We all can find “our own ways” to do that.
@@tonysoprano9370 yes, exactly, then don't be a parent :) just kidding, well, at the end it's all about sacrifices we all make, and every single choice we make leads to another, environmental etc. Living simple, wait, much much simpler life is hard but once you set your mind into it, nothing gonna stop you, cuz u realise there's no way back, then again, choices and consequences.
why are people broke? I was broke for 10 years earning much more than average just for buying stuff that the society "requires" from us. I stopped buying stuff I do not need and saved 70% of my net income. I know it is not easy with a minimum wage to do so but still, we are just so hungry for stuff we buy just to show others what we have. you stay imprisoned for life.
Randall Gmail the last leaf barely hanging on the branch departed and slowly rested on the earths surface as it was the end of its life and an end to fall, In short make arrangements or winter will be lit 🥳
I've gone from a solid middle class cubicle dweller to app based driving gigs for a living, & I am never going back. I'm broke AF, but I'm happier & I finally have the upper hand my lifelong battle with anxiety & depression.
I had the same issue awhile back, i was working too much and stuck in the corporate hierarchy with little progress up.. High pay, high stress but in the end Corporate politics was the cause of all my sorrow. I quit everything and launched my own consulting business. I work 20 hours a week.I make an Average salary. I wake up at 11 every day and go to bed at 2.. I play video games before visiting a client. Never been happier. Whatever people say, never stop educating yourself.. Education is the only way out of any situation..If you don't have any skills, it might be difficult to just drop everything.. Focus on getting good at stuff, get expertise and knowledge in certain fields.. Even if you have to live in your parent's basement, take that time to specialize in something you can monetize!
Damn dude 1:46 hit me hard, "you're not actually doing anything, but it's exhausting". Amen brother, it's amazing how the corporate world for 99% of us is just sitting behind a computer screen for 8+ hours a day. I just don't understand how we got here.
It's simply unnatural for humans to sit down on a chair staring at a bright screen 9+ hours a day. Humans are sociable animals that move around and do things. So many people have left cushy office jobs to do physical labor. It keeps you feelin' alive.
It's so true. I left my job as a Locomotive Engineer, driving freight trains after 10 years of working nights to become a Letter Carrier, and I love it. It's a physically demanding job, but I Love walking around the neighborhoods all day getting exercise and meeting people. I have WAY more energy now to do things in my life.
If you are auditor in my country, you may be working until 2 am every day. Earliest people leave is 10pm or 12 am. Including sat and Sunday and public holiday.And possibly no bonus too.
Enjoying life with little or a lot of money is freedom being rich doesn’t mean life is easy or free unless you are responsible with your wealth as most are nkt money Can come and go
I did this back in 2009. We live in a career obsessed society. I started working in retail too, people were in my ear too, asking me why I left corporate America. If I didn’t I probably wouldn’t be here to write this. I’ve always been a minimalist and having a lot gives me anxiety. It has its difficulties but it has been so peaceful ever since 🧘🏽♀️😊🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm similar, but I was not happy with my career path in college. I still have my remote job, that covers my mortgage and other expenses, I still need a 2nd job for expendable income. I wasn't happy about entering retail at 30 years old, I haven't done a retail job since I was 18, but I made it work. I did have a bad first year, was trying to get my finances in order, but the longer I stayed, I didn't even bother going to school again. I'm making money and don't have any major debt, why bother getting into more? Retail isn't perfect, but I do like my co workers and I'm comfortable.
Well done people🎉🎉🎉. Just embarking on a 3 day week. Have debt but the job will cover expenses. Now its getting into a routine and being productive with my time.... Here goes!!
Bingo. I’m sure that extra cash he has banked gives him some additional peace of mind. Good for him on making the necessary lifestyle changes. If your single and willing to simplify and not buy into the consumer mindset that’s excellent! Once you get the wife and kids and the pressures on to buy into the “American Dream” well good luck...
Yup thats true, you have to have the money to save in the first place, if the roles were switched and he was working a crappy retail job at a grocery store and had high rent then it would be a different story.
I can relate to him, working at a job 40 hours a week doing work you absolutely hate sucks no matter how much money you make. It seems as though you are married to your miserable job and working for a weekend of freedom that lasts a measly two days then you are back on the grind again working for another weekend, endless cycle of misery. I quit the workforce 7 years ago and started my own business online and now have the freedom to go and do whatever I want along with making more money than I ever made at a job. However, all of this is possible because I have been fortunate enough to not have gotten a gal knocked up and never got married. lol It's much easier to change your lifestyle when you don't have kids and wife to take care of like the guy in this video.
+CycleCruza thanks for watching! It's great that you found a way to set up your own online business and that you have so much flexibility with your life! It's not so easy for lots of people, for so many different reasons, but I think we can almost all find a way to simplify our lives if we try! Happy exploring :)
I am a 34 woman and I used to dream of getting married and having a family, but it didn't happen and now I feel like I would not have the energy for it, so I am looking towards singledom for the rest of my life!! God willing, my house will be paid off next year at age 35, and my next goal is taking a sabbatical and hopefully during that time find ways to simplify, maybe try to find a way to have my own business, etc. All of these plans would not be possible if I were dating someone, getting married and getting pregnant (if men think getting someone else pregnant and raising a child is hard, imagine being the one pregnant and also raising a child). I think being married and having a family is beautiful and a blessing, but being single and childfree is also a blessing. They are just two different faces of the same coin and they both have opposing pros and cons.
Todd Boden how exactly is this settling in life? The guy did something that made HIM happy and he clearly states that it's not for everyone. In other words, the same things doesn't make everyone happy because everybody is different and we all have different triggers as to what makes us feel happy, fulfilled, sad, angry, etc.
It is one thing to give up your high paying job to follow your passion or respond to a calling to help others. No where in this video indicates he is following any passion or dream. Once you stop dreaming is when you gave up on life. It is his life to give up. It is his choice. Just do not advertise it as something to follow.
I really love my new schedule. I realized that if I wanted to be a musician full time and put all my energy into that, I needed to quit my full time day job. After I quit, I got a part time job in which I work about 20 hours per week, which gives me so much more time to focus on my dream. I also started teaching music lessons and that’s brought me even more joy 🥰
Actually, I left Sam's and am headed to Arizona to work at a Wal-Mart to be nearer to my mom who is in assisted living. I also have the option to drive rideshare in Phoenix, AZ two weeks a month for Lyft. Until June of 2017 I drove rideshare in Los Angeles and Orange County. I was based at the Bel Air Hotel in Beverly Hills. I have 5860+ rides under both platforms, Uber SUV and Lyft Hertz. I'm also an Aerospace program manager. I owned an automatic screw machine shop for 30 years as well. I'm 62, so I can still do a lot of stuff. I DID take early retirement at 62. David 🚀
Your health is everything, when your health goes so goes your lifestyle. I notice that there are more and more estate sales. You can get what you need for pennies on the dollar. You just have to be patient. When planning for retirement make sure you have finances for healthcare. My friend paid out $11000 for dental care. You can live a lot cheaper, it's a mind set. Start by getting rid of cable.
Time does not put food on the table. Time does not build housing. Time does not create services like internet and running water. No, only hard work and the human mind applied to the task of turning raw resources into usable goods and services creates economy. Time is a necessary part of the equation of economy but it is not the currency.
This is so true, I blew all my money on things i thought I wanted from 18-23 years old..Now, I have sold most of what I own and stopped upgrading my TV every year on Black Friday. I only buy the things I really feel that I want to have in my life, and I spend money on experiences and helping others. Now I am no longer living check to check and not only that but I have learned to invest and saved almost 50K in the last year and a half. I am SOO much happier than I was. When you dont have any payments and dont have to worry about covering a $400 car repair, your life becomes unbelievably stress free.
I have tears in my eyes. I immigrated from a 3rd world country to Canada, sponsored by a software company. I make "low 6-digit" per year working at home, but I keep staring at the window thinking that I don't want to do this anymore. At the same time, I believe that I suffered a lot with low income for the most part of my life, and now I finally have a good income; still, why am I unhappy? I think I'm not brave enough like this guy.
This might be simplifying things too much but if you aren't happy with low income and not happy with high income why not try something that you wouldnt mind doing for enough or okay income?
That's because you are from a 3rd world country like you said. Only people from developed country can do something like this. People from underdeveloped and developing countries don't do this.
I Left a high power position 4 years ago. I do not regret the decision. My health has improved, I spend more time with family and friends. Plus I sold all the material items that were cluttering my life. My life has done a 360, and I couldn't be happier. Congrats to the gentleman for making the necessary changes, to live a truthful life!! Less is MORE!!!
I'm the same, been working at Wal-Mart for a while and prefer it over corporate rat racing. I do have less money, but I feel more secure in my life with less wants.
I truly thank God that I came across this video! I am currently in the process of quiting my job to focus on being self-employed fulltime. This video was so refreshing!
I heard a lot of people say money will not make you happy. it does if you use it in a purposeful and meaningful way. I also work in an office the entire year but I have sponsored college scholars overseas. I now have 14 graduates mostly professionals now. it is so fulfilling. still in the same job but it gives you that inner happiness. use your money in a meaningful way and it is worth it.
Ela Nari: How do the volunteers get to the help site Ela? Gas money? Plane fare? Who feeds the volunteers while they're working? Themselves? Agency? Where do they stay? Hotel? Agency associates? Lending an ear? Who's paying the phone bill? Yours and theirs? Lending a shoulder or hand requires your presence - refer to first question. Your kindness and time go without saying if you're helping someone. Also what goes without saying is the monetary requirement. Few want to admit or acknowledge that it takes $$ to help others. When your friend is done venting in your ear or crying on your shoulder about her hungry kids or his broken down car, what then? Do you buy groceries? Do you pay the mechanic? If not, how did you help?
Ela Nari: No worries. You didn't confuse me as I am not the confused one. You are. Smiling or holding a door is nothing when I'm hungry, homeless, devastated by a personal tragedy. That's just being human. One is too distracted to even notice those empty gestures. You're just a cheap, selfish person that doesn't mind helping someone who doesn't actually require any help. Yeah, we need more of you in the world.
It can be a tool to happiness. It's not all about stuff. It's having food, bills paid, clothes, being able to maintain a car. A house that isn't falling apart and so forth.
@@fifiearthwanderer I had retail & admin experience from high school and Uni days. I put those in my resume, left out the rest. Being female, it’s easy to explain the gaps. But Im back in my high pay & high stress job. Being broke was too stressful!!
Ive watched this video several times a week over the last 3 years.I have finally given and gone to four day week.I was trying to buy my way to happiness like this man.I felt the way he did.Ive finally decided work life balance is more important than money after 23 years of working full-time.I had to put up alot in the workplace including physical and verbal abuse by two women bosses that were brushed under the carpet my multinational corporate company.This week is the start of a new adventure.
Recently sold myself out for money, Its a different feeling when you grow up with nothing... You feel like money is something you need to support the people you love
It's not worth it. I work in a hospital and I see sick people every day who are there because they've spent their lives working jobs that have literally sucked their health away. Love is not throwing away your health for others, love is being healthy so they gey the best of you.
Way too many people listen to these "societal norms" and think that's the way they are supposed to do stuff and behave. This guy is smart, you gotta do it like him and live your OWN LIFE. Your happiness is the ultimate currency always remember that.
I too learned the lesson that sometimes less is more. Good for you, this is a heart warming story of personal success. Money is essential to have what you need for, but no it does not bring happiness. Enjoy the free time, it's precious, money can't buy it.
The idea not in this video not about this story the idea is about finding what is making the person happy in his own life So find what makes you happy and live your life
Like many people, i have revisted this video. Its scary but about to simplify my life & mirror this guy. I keep returning to this video to remind me, where i can be, if i keep on track.
I did something similar. I used to be a Truck driver working 50-70 hours a week, but I quit that job and became a school bus driver working only 6 hours a day 5 days a week only when there's school. I only make about 1/3rd as much money ($25,000 vs $70,000/YR), but somehow, I'm happier. Sure, I can't afford a new car anymore, but my rusty 2002 Chrysler still gets me where I need to go. I can't buy as much good food, but it helps me stay on my diet. I can't afford every new video game, but that made me rediscover what I love about the classics I had in my collection. I can't afford gifts for my family, but I realized my time with them is a gift. I can't afford to go out every night, but I have more time to pray and be at rest. I can't afford to buy as many items, so it taught me to appreciate what I have. I have less money, but I have alot more value in my life. If you are afraid about doing this, don't be. You don't need everything you want, you just need enough.
Society keeps pushing this idea of get a job, work hard, buy stuff, keep working harder, earn more money so you can buy more stuff and that's the key to happiness. It's a "never enough" mentality, and I did the job/buy more stuff thing, but it drove me to utter depression. People in my life told me to basically suck it up and keep working, but living that way for an extended period of time caused me to have a complete breakdown! I had to learn that the secret to a happy life was not in stuff, but in working on making myself a better person, and doing what I love.
I have a 760 square foot 2bedroom house that was build in 1942. My goal is to just fix it up. It's a cute little cape cod with a big back yard that my dog loves in a quiet neighborhood. I love it. Everyone has their own goals. My sister keeps asking me if we are going to get a big house or saying that, we need one. I just laugh and tell her I'm happy where I am. It will be paid off in a couple years and after that all we have is property taxes. I'm 33.
Diff society then mine. My "GOAL" is to own the house, the cars, and the stuff inside. No one told me to be responsible and pay off all my stuff, I just chose to do it on my own. Guess I'm ahead of the game.
well done im 53 and getting ready to do the same thing, move to a little beach town, downsize my life, getting an inner rewarding job, and paint , fish, and live the quiet life...cheers to ya!
hah! true. I worked at a market in a small mountainside community for a year, but i could only do that cause i had savings in the bank and was in between 'real' jobs and was renting a room.
Love this video. I got a great job in sales, corporate credit card, fancy dinners, you name it. After 3 years I was mentally exhausted of dealing with constant phone calls and constantly people pleasing. Now I work in the warehouse doing shipping and receiving for that company and I am SO MUCH HAPPIER. Slowly but surely I am decluttering my life.
I'm thinking the same way. Recently quit good job (by outsiders rosy glass view). I really hated all the constant calls emails etc.. was dreading every morning except maybe Friday lol
Drive a bus three days a week live life the rest of the week. Built my own dream house very cheaply reading books in my free time. My neighbours think I’m a millionaire living in a 6 bed 6 bathroom house. What they don’t know is I earn a fraction of what they do. I read a lot so I do everything my self. My mother is dying of cancer but a can still truly say my life is great, and I’m greatful for everyday on this beautiful blue pale dot we call earth in this vast universe.
This is just as much about living a meaningful life as it is about downsizing. I'm following a similar story as this guy. The problem is the current narrative says you have no ambition if you don't want MORE. MORE money, MORE toys, MORE stuff, BIGGER house, BIGGER car. MORE MORE MORE. As it turns out... ambition is about finding meaning, my ambition is to have better relationships and and a better community, so what if I don't want a car and a house.
Actually, he is doing the right decision for Himself. Other people think of money as their source of happiness while others don't. we people have different ways of living and if he wishes to live simple, not marry and work at a grocery store thats his choice.
I'm in the same boat as this guy....I made the brave decision to leave my 6-figure salary and pursue a more meaningful career. It's early on, so I still struggle with my ego and the loss of income, but pray that I settle into my new lifestyle soon. I will say my stress level has gone down tremendously...
I very much admire and respect you for dropping the Mindless job and focusing on inner peace and growth well done. A simple life is a much better life instead of chasing the dollar and consumerism.
it is exhausting working in an office for hrs a day at a computer. You feel like a zombie robot and a huge portion of your life is working. he's smart for doing this. Enjoy your life
Virtual Office will change everything. Many American Accountants that I have met work from home using their laptops. I also met a guy that works for covered California also from home. Is time for a change for office by working from home with a laptop
Awesome... well done you. My wife and I are older and worked thirty years in "golden handcuffs" but still managed to escape by retiring early at 50. I wish we would have done it at 40, but it's a helluva lot better than at 65 or 70. I presume anyone watching this has at least some interest in minimizing some part of their lives - work, debt, whatever - in order to maximize what's really important. Seriously... do it. As soon as possible. The longer you wait the more trapped you'll become by the natural inclination for humans to tunnel-vision their way onto a single path: Spend more = work more. Work more = less fulfillment. Less fulfillment = spend more. Spend more = work more. It always spirals up, never down, UNTIL you recognize the pattern and decide to jump off the crazy train. We jumped off just in the nick of time, but we very much wish we would have jumped sooner. Don't be like us. Don't wait until it's almost too late. Don't wait at all. Contentment is a choice. Make it.
Dirty Rotten Racklefrack thanks for the inspiration. I'm the opposite of most people. The more I make the less I spend. When I only had a few hundred in the bank I went on a shopping spree. Did that two or three times before learning my lesson. Now it doesn't really matter how much I make. I only spend on essentials, emergencies, retirement, and fun/dreams.
I quit my job at 44 after working in an office for over 20 years. I was at my last job 17 years. Worked in a cube. Made decent money (for my area). His story is very similar to mine. I am so much happier now and I am taking some time off before I look for part-time work. No regrets. Best decision I ever made.
yeah. I was recently offered a promotion and i declined. Everyone looked down on me for it. I didnt want more stress, looks like no one can understand that.
I did this once in my life... a long time ago.. until one day my aunt told me.. 'Happiness is inside you and you can be happy wherever you are in whatever you do..' Now, almost 10 years later I wish I hadn't sold my house and the car and quit that job...
Admirable. Very admirable. Im 61 with a house full of stuff but discontented. A masters degree and several diplomas... a simple life is now my aim. Good video btw.
I remember watching this video a few years ago, thinking this guy is nuts...now that Ive been working a more high stress job in quality assurance, I get it...I truly get it
I did almost the same thing working in Medical field giving treatment to patients on Dialysis. I did it for 10 years and stressed out,ended up with high blood pressure. One day I just resigned,my place is paid off,rent and mortgage free. I took 1 year off to think about what to do next. Now, I work at MARS Chocolate company surrounded with chocolate and I love it a lot. I make $16 an hour,my debt paid off except for my 5 years old car that I got and planning to pay off soon. I have one child that is 14 years old and l am single. Saving a lot more money now.
Good for you! I had a similar thing happened to me where I was packaged along with several of my colleagues as the company was downsizing. I made over 85k per year after taxes, had lots of money but the job itself was unfulfilling and stressful. I picked up a part time job at a grocery store as well working 3-4 days per week and have never been happier! This is over 7 years ago and I'm still happy doing this. It's amazing how you can live on a lot less and be happy in what you're doing. And the little money seems to go a lot further. I always say to people "This is the best job I ever had. It's the least amount of money I have ever made, but all my needs are met, I'm a lot less stresses and much happier in what I do!" A little can go a long way if you live simply and enjoy more time doing the things you like! All the best!!
Good for him 👍... when you break away from society norms, you will always be criticized by others. Because you found yourself and you are living your bliss. I applaud your courageousness! ✌️
Yesss!! I actually did this and I felt so relieved waking up know I was not going to be at a tedious, office job. If you're not happy, make the change!
I work a part-time job at a grocery store also. the people who I live with work full time and when they come home they have no energy left and just watch TV then go to bed. I work 3 days a week and so have lots of time to work on myself, like Jim Rohn says "learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job" and so I use that spare time to learn new languages and other stuff and it's such a better way of living
I worked at grocery store once.. it's not that bad! I was sorrounded by nice people and we exchanged laughs and story.. and looking those colorful fresh groceries.. man, it really is not all about the money
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Saw this 2 yrs ago and i laughed at him thinking he was a chump. 2 yrs later after being in a toxic environment i realize im the chump.
I can feel you man
Wish I could work 3 days a week and afford even rent. Good on the guy, but greatly depends on cost of living in your State/Country.
be brave...choose YOUR HAPPINESS....dont worry about the Jones...they are prob arguing over $ right now anyway
@@BlackMetalHeart99 I assume he was able to divest and invest wisely from the resources he had accumulated at that high paying job when he made the transition. He could own the condo outright, have passive income etc for example. Also, apparently, he has no family to support. As he stated, his arrangement is specific to his story and works for him. each one has to figure out their own version and possibility of doing what he is talking about....finding a way to let go of unnecessary burden on your psyche and live happier even if that means letting go of society's impression of 'success'.
I literally just wrote a similar comment...then scrolled down and boom...we all learn eventually, I guess
Moral of the Story: Your life really begins when you have the freedom to choose to do what makes you the happiest.
@Critical Analysis no one is stopping you from creating your financial dream either
Well said
First buy a house. .
@@masondrip42 You're right...
(Buys and HODL's GME)
But you can't be happy because you've been intentionally enslaved by a cold, heartless system that would rather see you dead than happy.
I’m 26. I quit my stressful job this year, lowered my expenses, and work 3 days/week at a hospital now. Not a single regret!
😍
Isn't it the best feeling in the world. I quit 1 month ago and never looked back. Kinda mad I didnt do it sooner.
What do you do at the hospital? I’m looking for a similar transition.
I'm 27 and i'm about to quit my job (I'm a financial advisor). I'm super scared expecially because my family and my friends keep telling me how crazy i'm to quit this job during these hard times. All I want to do is to find a simple job (remote working would be perfect) and live a simple life on a cheap island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea.
@@Clubseductive 100%, would have done it 1 year sooner looking back
Honestly, this is my life goal, to be able to work a small part-time job 3-4 days a week and make just enough to live a simple quiet life. I'd rather have the extra time to find fulfilment in things outside of work instead of working 40+ hours a week at a job that drains me mentally and leaves me barely anytime with the people I care about.
Can relate
Good luck! It's what i want too :)
I'm glad i know it now, because when i was younger i wasn't sure about it, i wanted the money and i wanted the freedom. But now i understand that what i really want is the freedom.
@@kittypeanut4102honestly, I realised I want the money because I feel it'll buy me freedom. If it doesn't serve that purpose, what's the point?
Agree.
I can relate too
I give this guy credit. He ignored the voices of his friends, family, and the prevailing social construct and just did what the fuck he wanted to do. That takes real courage. The money is an afterthought.
AGENTARMES
Money is essential to life, it's what made civilization.
+KneeBreak You're right. Let's take stock on how many lives money has killed?
I think part of it is also he got lucky early and didn't have to fight/struggle for it. Boo who..He's unhappy because of white privilege? Please.......
It takes zero courage. He looks like all the testosterone was sucked out of him and he has zero motivation. He will most likely feel living in tiny apartment is also materialism and sell all his belongings and join a commune.
he had the money before the thought. that's what made it possible for him to 'figure' it out.
That is perfect. Work around 20 to 24 hours a week, and live your life like a human being.
@bert smith Work half a day, if he needs something done then do just that
How can you pay all bills on this
@@ismailmiah1446 Depends on rent, pay per hour, lifestyle, no dependents. It’s hard to adjust but you can manage with 25,000-30,000 a year.
@@ServantofAnubis007 yes you can
I have all my life
@@ServantofAnubis007 helps if one doesn't own a car and lives minimalistic lifestyle
I never walked away from my toxic work environment but now as I get to the end of my life I wish I had
Yeah, but everybody's hindsight is 20/20. Besides you proba ly stayed bc you needed the money like the rest of us
@@kojack635 you don't need nearly as much as you think. My life from 400 a week to over a 1,000 a day is a growing example to me that money, past what you need to live, is a burden.
Read rich dad poor dad people. Very amazing book
@@vaultvon2126 that and the 4 hour work week changed how I looked at money
@@EricTitansSmith I was on vacation they pointed out a house worth 10 million and I thought I wouldnt be any happier there
I'm 28 and i've been "semi-retired" since I was 22 when i left a job that had me on the premises about 70 hours a week.. since then I've more or less lived out of my van showering at the gym or the beach. I have a small gardening business that I run with a friend and I work 3 days a week which gives me enough money to save and live quite comfortably.. The less you need to be content the less strain you put on yourself
what state?
@@patrickglennon6834 probably California a lot of homeless out there
@@5000MikeMaster or a lifestyle choice
That makes more sense. At least retire first and THEN work in another environment. Like work hard to retire early
@@patrickglennon6834 Nsw Australia
This guy is telling my story. The only difference is, he actually had the courage to leave once he hit his breaking point. I just made 26 years at my job this past Friday and have been suffering in silence the whole time. Bravo sir for acknowledging your inner voice and taking charge of your life! Thanks for sharing his story.
Same her, only for 16 years. I took a sabbatical now, but not sur, I will go back.
Arc Kocsog A sabbatical? That is something to consider. I'm sure I will figure things out eventually. I wish you well. Happy Holidays :-)
For you, too!:)
+NoProGoPronto Don't be so cruel on yourself and be fair in your judgments. Your actions speak differently than what you just said in the comment. At this age you should already straighten that out, or are you in a mid-age crisis?
at the end of the day we all do what we want.
Living in poverty by circumstance is horribly painful.
Living in poverty by choice is wonderfully liberating!
Very True!🙏
This one is a great conclusion!
Well said.
*Mindset*
Living in poverty is neither painful nor liberating. Your thoughts are either painful or liberating. I've seen some of the biggest smiles coming from people who are dirt poor in other countries, and they are happy to share whatever they have with strangers. You could say, therefore, that real poverty, is the inability to question what you believe, because if you see clearly that a negative thought is just a thought (and not reality), and you know the consequences of believing it (depression, despair, frustration, grasping for more), you're already standing free of that belief system. So, if you believe that your happiness is dependent on money and things and people, it is. If you see that those thoughts are not true, you are happy.
Point of the video is, he wasn’t happy about his life so he gained the courage to change it!
...right!....imagine having one less regret to contemplate,
on the roadway to morality?
he can now check that box into the win column.
not everyone is in a good financial position to set themselves free. Most of us are slaves in the capitalist system
Courage to change?😂🤣he is a joke
Courage indeed. God's timing and season too. We need to study the seasons
@@castellanacastellana9597 what do you mean, please explain. We r all here to learn
It actually takes a lot of courage to walk away from your comfy but numb life, and into the unknown. As bleak as it may sound - the low income, small apartment, less consumption, this is the most inspiring thing I’ve seen all week.
But that’s the beauty of it. Taking a leap of faith.
You don’t want to be the richest man in the cemetery. I retired at 57 and I’m 72 now.
Profound.
Exactly my uncle worked and took care of his family,died at 57 last yr from a heart attack or blood clot we're not sure yet,and he didn't make it to retirement and enjoy all what he worked for.
Way to go man. I am 45 years old,my place is paid off , mortgage and rent free. I am thinking about retiring when I turned 62 or earlier if possible.
Some people work too much and don't enjoy life. Every year,you are physically different. The older you get,the less you are able to do and this changes your habits and hobbies.
My boss is 64 and he's still lifting heavy equipment and tools. He has millions of dollars now. We tell him to go on vacation more,to travel more but he says that he can't slow down at his age or he will age faster. Who knows what's best
You're a lad
As a business owner with a fancy car and lots of “nice stuff” , I must say that I’m miserable. That’s how in stumbled upon this video. I’m looking for ways out.
This is a good video
What in your opinion would make you happy?
Giving makes u happy...so what do u need first my account number or pin..better yet fast cash me LOL jk...but honestly living a simple like is wheres it at
Leme offer to take some money off your hands.
Pestski 72 you took the words out of my mouth.......
The hard part is breaking the habits you didn't even know you created. Another difficult issue is breaking away from social norms.
I went from being a branch manager for a bank and driving a bmw, to living in a van and busking (playing guitar in public) and ministry work for the last few years. Greatest chapter of my life
Is the van DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!!
What sort of Ministry work Mike ? Steve .U.K
You liberated yourself only to bind you to the dogmas of religion.
Glad you did what was right for you!
bless you!!!!
I know he probably will never know, but just by sharing his story, he already helped me a lot. Thanks a lot!! :applause:
Rafael castalho, spill the T we wanna know how you made changes
Omg same here 😢
I worked in a giant office building for 5 years after college. I quit and moved to the country and live the simple life and make my living working on motocross bikes which won't make me rich, but makes me feel amazing and I love every day.
that comment is like me looking into a crystal ball of what I want to do - so should I do that?? When did you start Motocross
Men forgot that living a humble life is the key to happiness. We're the most ambitious and greed generations ever. Nowadays we want everything, want to taste everything and want to travel everywhere, forgeting that happiness is in the simplest things of live.
The problem is what if your wife is of the high maintenance socialite type? Now that's the biggest headace!
Power to you. I was working as an engineer, earning good money but left everything and became a farmer. Best decision ever
He will soon tire of this minimal lifestyle and need more 'stimulation' in his life.
I quit my job as a stock broker in 1990 to become a pizza delivery guy/ caddy. I love being out doors and could not stand working in a building with no windows. To each his own.
Great! Always enjoy what you do or else life is just pointless.
Are you serious? I’m not sure I believe you...
@@DAN-bc5ev Yes i am sure i remember doing it. lol
Christo Four so how has it worked out, any regrets? Did you keep in touch with stockbroker mates?
@@DAN-bc5ev I have no regrets because you have to enjoy what you do in life. I knew the business was not for me but i was young and wanted to make a lot of $$$. But i never really was that motivated to have the back stabbing attitude that it takes. To me, it was not an honest living. Spending the last 28 years out doors making a meagher living was by far the better choice for me. I got to meet famous people and caddied for PGA Tour players and sports figures like Michael Jordan, CEOs of large Blue chip companies. I made alot of friends in high places. And no i do not keep in touch with my old pals at the firm. I have no regrets at all. I had a good life, now i take care of my dying mother but expect to go back to the gold club soon. Cheers....
Congratulations to this guy he had the courage to go after something that made him happy.
I agree, but when you're single it's easy. Try doing that with a wife, kids and a mortgage.
@@JosephDR I agree, but I know people that have done it with a family.
@@chuckhines459 I want to downsize and live a simpler, happier life. But my wife is not yet on board with that idea. It'll take more convincing.
@@JosephDR Good luck with that.
when you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck its easy
I worked 10 years with a company doing accounting work sitting in front of a computer 8am-5:30pm. About one hour commute each way. Good salary, 401K. Covid hit and ppl got laid off including me. I had a fancy one bedroom apt, nice furniture, designer clothes, and just stuff. It was good I got laid off. I downsized everything, sold a lot of my things and kept the essentials. I have no plans to going back to doing accounting again. I rather work at a low stress and easier job to protect my mental health.
Update?
401k Dollars? That's a insane amount of money for me. Holy molly.
@@l.f.r.6523 401k is a US retirement plan. It's NOT $401,000 unfortunately.
@@toddspangler6669 🤣🤣🤣
@@toddspangler6669 Canadian here, RRSP sucks, wish we have 401K as the state
I’ve wanted to do this for years. In college, I delivered flowers and was able to rent a little townhome. Zero stress. Complete happiness. After graduating came the huge job and the mortgage and the nice cars etc etc. Completely miserable. Oh I wish I could just go back to delivering flowers and living in that small townhome again. 😔
I feel you. How are you holding up now? I did the same but very young and hit the wall before 30. Had to start hustling like a kid again in my old hometown and actually love it. I scrape by and lost my better paying job but actually I’m quite happy walking about and being close to relatives. But probably need to get back into the horses back quite soon again because all my relatives are actually getting old and sooner or later I’ll be here by myself.
@@alexanderstyrlander7991 I am turning 26 now. Everything is expensive but I feel like I could manage. I been at my job since I was 18 and it's become so toxic for me. My anxiety has gotten so bad there. I am thinking of transferring to part time if they allow it. And do some side hustles for extra income. I would rather spend time with my two daughters and take care of them because babysitter is expensive. As a man it probably seems frowned upon but I think I need to make that step soon
@@ForeverYOU20 I struggle with what people think too. I feel like it would be shameful to not do my Master’s and just work a minimum wage part time job.
@@ForeverYOU20 Hey I'm in the same situation. What job were you doing at 18 mate
I used to deliver flowers and could definitely not live on the pay they gave me .
So basically he retired, he just works 3 days a week for extra income/amusement.
KShaggy yea but he’s not living like most retired people.
@@joshwaterman5526 he's living better. Most retired people still have to work at Walmart.
Hello There he has a pension
@@wusta34 and he sold his condo.
Retirement is for tired people. If you have energy and drive you will never retire at any age.
Every minimalist comes from a point of lots of money first. I still need to go through my wealthy phase.
Thats a trap, its never "enough" money until they realize theyre much less happier now than when they were broke. When all youre thinking about and doing is related to money. Most of your life spent sleeping and working
@Alexi Barona amen
True
Um, how do you survive on your salary? Obviously, you had/have savings from your old job to even move. I work 60+ hours and just barely make it living in a rented room. If I went down to a supermarket two days a week, I'd be extreme-minimalist, as in homeless on the street.
@@mariekatherine5238 I pay 1200 for insu/rent in RV A YEAR (probably more space than people's Apts but a year instead of month). I saved almost 200k in 5 years from my 50k job. I'm 40 now, that will last until I'm 65 and get my current 401k (matches what I put in 💰), other job pension (💰) and social security (💰 ?). I have an rv/place and car. I spend 5k a year on rent car ins cell food etc etc. Do the math. Here endth the lesson.
I'm a custodian for an elementary school. Retirement plane, full health insurance, and I go home to my dogs and cats that I foster. I'm living the dream.
I was a school custodian for several years too. Today a decade later I work in tech/publishing and I do sometimes miss the simplicity and relatively low mental stress of being a custodian. Took me a bunch of years of grinding in my current industry to even get back to my custodian salary and benefits! 😂
You rule!
That's awesome!
I'm a self taught entrepreneur and did the same 11 years ago when I was 34 years old, sold my business and bought a peaceful cosy small farm living without mortgage and debts surrounded by beautiful landscape, working part time at the local supply store and the rest just enjoying life. I turned the barn into a woodshop in my first year back and I made all of the rehap in the farm all by myself. I will not go back to the business world, it was stressful and unfullfilment, just didn't work for me, there was no meaning into it just greed. Now I've settled in a small town where everyone is friendly and they treat you as one of them, bit like a family. There's no better reward than contributing in a friendly familiar community, I was a city business man now turned into a farmguy, sometimes life is weird you know ... don't be afraid of changes, if you feel it strong inside ... just do it.
Ogeid Zepol living simply in a rural area in my country tending my humble yet beautiful and productive garden is far more happier and satisfying than working in an international organization based in europe with a decent salary that most overseas workers from my country will only dream of.
I am 45, single mother to a 15 years old that is living with me, my place is paid off,no rent, no mortgage. I quit my high paying job and work part time and use the rest for fun. Now, I'm only making $22,000 a year. Peaceful lifestyle. Only debt to my name is my 2 years old car note that I am planning to pay off soon. 20,000 miles on my car.
@@cocobutterchin6768 single? LOL
Wow that sounds like a lovely life
@@cocobutterchin6768 well your life is being subsidized by the government and child support. the system favors single moms because they cant and wont make it on their own.
The less complicated is your life.
The more happier and stress free you become. Plain and simple.
Don't follow trends, follow your heart.
Edward Wilson
PREACH AND KEEP PREACHING!
I completely disagree. It's good to be challenged otherwise you become ignorant, or worse, complacent.
But no boom boom..:-)
Sometimes i feel guilty living my simple life. Taking only 2-3 clients a year. Then the back of my mind always shouting to me "do more, do more" so annoying!
Yes, seek your joy and bliss that is how you measure your success!
Golden handcuffs, yep, that says it all. I too walked away from everything and I gave thousands of dollars worth of stuff away. I'm a different person now. Much happier. There are no regrets, it was definitely the best decision of my life.
Anima Libera what made you make the change?
Inspiring.
fahey6797 Spot on
I finally quit my job after 21 years making 70K to go to work at Walmart making 20K. I have no regrets at all. I traded my emotional, mental pain for the physical pain my new job has. Can't have everything, but I made the right choice and will never go back. I found freedom and happiness I deprived myself of for 21 years. . - If you are not happy in your life, only you can make the change.- Dont waste 21 years of your life trying to find the courage or reasoning for it. Just do it. 😃
Hey man, if you’re happy, making a 20 k all year and struggling all year than that’s cool
@@nicholasdouglas236 Mental health is also really important. You might not have a luxurious life but you have time to spend for yourself and be free half of the week is great if you have hobbies.
🌹
It's good that you're happy, but you should be making more than $20k a year. Is that $20k in savings? Or what you make in a year? I quit my $90k a year job, downsized and make $46k. Wal-Mart is a good company, used to trash the place, but I enjoy my job.
@@nicholasdouglas236 well, my condo was paid for so I didn't have hardly any bills. and its just me so I don't require much. However, I am now working in an office job for 42K a year. :-) Its much better and I'm still out of teaching! which is what matters. :-)
After 21 years at my job, I am going through a similar transformation. Pay was decent but yeah, a 70 mile commute each way, sitting at a terminal covering half the U.S. and Canada sales was not only mind numbing but soul draining. 12 hours out of the house, didn’t see my Wife and when I did, didn’t feel like talking.
Just gave my notice this week and don't really know what's next. I'm a bit older than he was but I think we might just be happier with me biking to work at my local Home Depot!
Sure you need money to live but if you have no life, what's the point?
This man finally has his priorities straight!
Hey. I'm curious, have you figured out what's next by now?
Pengepugeren
Still on sabbatical. Mrs wants me to take a few months off.
Oddly enough, we have to go past my old office to get our taxes done so I cleared with HR to stop by and see my old coworkers.
Hated the place, liked the people.
@@richiehimes7990 That does sound pretty good. I'm about to do the same thing and for very similar reasons. It's a bit scary, but the decision has been a long time coming.
Pengepugeren
That's pretty much where I was “a long time coming”.
We had saved up some change while you can.
Just make sure you have enough to cover the bills. It is scary but if you have your ducks in a row and can adjust your lifestyle a little, it's possible. You also may want to look into the IRS 55T rule with your accountant. It might just be the lifeline you need, if necessary.
@@richiehimes7990 Thanks. We're in Denmark with no option for early pension withdrawal under any circumstances. But we're debt free with low cost of living, a year's worth of expenses saved and a decent amount in less liquid assets. It should be more than enough for a while, I'm just very risk adverse :-)
Respect to the dude for doing what he did but also to you for making such a kick ass video, very well put together!
PS - It's seems like half of my subscribers are commenting on this videos, which doesn't surprise me at all!
+Kombi Life Thanks man, your subscribers are all pretty cool I'm sure! We love your channel buy the way, we've been watching your videos since the beginning. The filming and editing and storytelling is always really good. Hope you keep them coming :)
+Kombi Life Just became a subscriber to Kombi Life :)
Exploring Alternatives ahhh thanks, that brought a huge smile to my face... you should comment on my videos more often so my subs see your channel....looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Kombi Life I'm just learning how to make my own videos. Spent HOURS trying to figure out how to edit lol...I have a long way to go. I didn't grow up with computers. I wish I started making videos sooner. We home schooled our kids and had a few adventures along the way. :) See you on your channel too.
I SO SO admire people who have the guts to do something like this, so much respect for this guy
I mentioned doing this to my mother and she called me an idiot. But she is the one who is miserable.
He doesn't care about money because he's got money.
stevo728822 Right! Lol
Owned a condo, money in the bank quits his job with thus money in bank, buys a place to live, mortgage free, talks about working at a grocery store like it is a everyday dream for most.
no wife or kids either..
BigD Travels so? If he doesnt need to work more, why would he? You're missing the point of the video. The point is that he gave up chasing more money to live a more fullfilling live. If his job doesnt pay well or if he doesnt have a mortgage is completely irrelevant.
exacty, this guys probably been saving like 40K a year for almost 20 years. of course he can chill out now with.
The most happiest thing on earth is to wake up in every morning without freaking alarm clock.
😂😂😂😂😂Yesssssssss
yes.....
JG Alegria so he sets his alarm 3 days a week, other 4 days sleep in
@@shaneshane9419That's the key because it is the majority of the time.
That depends. Sometimes having the responsibility to wake up to an alarm clock is one of the last things that keep you sane.
At the end of the day this man is truly free. And that's all I ever wanted to be in life. Congrats on courageously saying goodbye to a high paying job in the pursuit of a more conservative lifestyle. Hats off.
I walked away from the insanity. My friends said the same thing, “are you crazy? Why would you leave?” A simple life. That is why!!
We are definitely rare species lol I don't care what peers say.
Crazy. This is a life lesson with a grain of salt. Maybe he had a savings, maybe he didn’t. I don’t care. It’s clear that he learned to simplify his life. We all can find “our own ways” to do that.
Yes if you aren’t a parent.
@@tonysoprano9370 yes, exactly, then don't be a parent :) just kidding, well, at the end it's all about sacrifices we all make, and every single choice we make leads to another, environmental etc. Living simple, wait, much much simpler life is hard but once you set your mind into it, nothing gonna stop you, cuz u realise there's no way back, then again, choices and consequences.
@@tonysoprano9370 if you didn’t choose to breed a tax burden
@@Ghosty716 You are talking about a human being, show a little self dignity if you are going to comment. Make them meaningful not meaningless
"Thinking money would bring me freedom". Yes it did. Try quitting your jobs when you are broke
why are people broke? I was broke for 10 years earning much more than average just for buying stuff that the society "requires" from us. I stopped buying stuff I do not need and saved 70% of my net income. I know it is not easy with a minimum wage to do so but still, we are just so hungry for stuff we buy just to show others what we have. you stay imprisoned for life.
@@mateobrekalo5535 i just make more money instead lul
I knew 99% of the comments would miss the entire point of the story, and I was right.
Existential freedom bro
Randall Gmail the last leaf barely hanging on the branch departed and slowly rested on the earths surface as it was the end of its life and an end to fall,
In short make arrangements or winter will be lit 🥳
I've gone from a solid middle class cubicle dweller to app based driving gigs for a living, & I am never going back. I'm broke AF, but I'm happier & I finally have the upper hand my lifelong battle with anxiety & depression.
Brett Orlob Good for you bud!! May you live a long and happy life sir.
@lendra2010 i do Doordash. Used to do ubereats too, but they're thieves, so I stopped.
Brett, I recommend CBD oil for anxiety. I used to have anxiety attacks, but it all stopped once I started taking CBD oil.
@@JosephDR do it work for SAD/ social anxiety disorder ?
if you are broke AF and yet feel less anxious and depressed, that's a miracle.
I quit my job recently and decided to do what I love. Happiest moment of my life.
What did you do that you love?
Same here.
moral of the story - be single and u can quit your job anytime!
MGTOW does have it's advantages.
true
Be married and quit your job, you will then be single
Amen to that!!! When you're single, your pockets jingle.
you can also be in a relationship too. as long as no mortgage or kids are involved.
I had the same issue awhile back, i was working too much and stuck in the corporate hierarchy with little progress up.. High pay, high stress but in the end Corporate politics was the cause of all my sorrow. I quit everything and launched my own consulting business. I work 20 hours a week.I make an Average salary. I wake up at 11 every day and go to bed at 2.. I play video games before visiting a client. Never been happier.
Whatever people say, never stop educating yourself.. Education is the only way out of any situation..If you don't have any skills, it might be difficult to just drop everything.. Focus on getting good at stuff, get expertise and knowledge in certain fields.. Even if you have to live in your parent's basement, take that time to specialize in something you can monetize!
yes specializing is the key
Yes I agree wholeheartedly. Knowledge is power.
Thank you for this 😊
This is so inspiring, thank you
Thanks for the words peter, I had to screenshot your comment!
Money is a medium of exchange, but the medium of life is time.
You're right. Money can't buy time.
Yes, time, and I'd add health as well.
@@nnyv0040 money does buy you time but in a different perspective
Beautifully put 👍🏻
Jonathan Greenblume Amen!
Damn dude 1:46 hit me hard, "you're not actually doing anything, but it's exhausting". Amen brother, it's amazing how the corporate world for 99% of us is just sitting behind a computer screen for 8+ hours a day. I just don't understand how we got here.
This makes me really appreciate my Bartending job
I always wanted to be a bartender. Is it a tough job?
It's simply unnatural for humans to sit down on a chair staring at a bright screen 9+ hours a day. Humans are sociable animals that move around and do things.
So many people have left cushy office jobs to do physical labor. It keeps you feelin' alive.
It's so true. I left my job as a Locomotive Engineer, driving freight trains after 10 years of working nights to become a Letter Carrier, and I love it. It's a physically demanding job, but I Love walking around the neighborhoods all day getting exercise and meeting people. I have WAY more energy now to do things in my life.
If you are auditor in my country, you may be working until 2 am every day. Earliest people leave is 10pm or 12 am. Including sat and Sunday and public holiday.And possibly no bonus too.
@@jeffkenny9448 YES! Congratulations.
Very true.
9+ hours? pft thats a rookie number.
To have free time is freedom and it means you are rich.
actually having money and time to spend it would be freedom. 5 day work week is too long for that. 3-4 day week at same salary would be much better.
Freedom is if you enjoy your work then you are never working
No having more than enough money to last you 3 lifetimes is being rich. Free time is a luxury
mike mcdonough that’s called a fantasy
Enjoying life with little or a lot of money is freedom being rich doesn’t mean life is easy or free unless you are responsible with your wealth as most are nkt money
Can come and go
I did this back in 2009. We live in a career obsessed society. I started working in retail too, people were in my ear too, asking me why I left corporate America. If I didn’t I probably wouldn’t be here to write this. I’ve always been a minimalist and having a lot gives me anxiety. It has its difficulties but it has been so peaceful ever since 🧘🏽♀️😊🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm similar, but I was not happy with my career path in college. I still have my remote job, that covers my mortgage and other expenses, I still need a 2nd job for expendable income. I wasn't happy about entering retail at 30 years old, I haven't done a retail job since I was 18, but I made it work. I did have a bad first year, was trying to get my finances in order, but the longer I stayed, I didn't even bother going to school again.
I'm making money and don't have any major debt, why bother getting into more? Retail isn't perfect, but I do like my co workers and I'm comfortable.
Well done people🎉🎉🎉. Just embarking on a 3 day week. Have debt but the job will cover expenses. Now its getting into a routine and being productive with my time.... Here goes!!
@@sharonleo37 you got this 😊🙌🏽
People don't realise that TIME is the most important element of life - I quit mine too...Now I am learning full time
Absolutely true !!! May her soul RIP
I agree - Passion is something I think one needs to work on - as mind is too ficklish to follow same passion over time
1) health 2) purpose 3) passion
Love, health passion, time for me.
Booze, women, money for me!
If it wasn't for his $80k a year; working for 11 years he wouldn't be able to live the life he's living now. I'm sure he saved alot.
Yes but people still continue to do shitty work for life.
Bingo. I’m sure that extra cash he has banked gives him some additional peace of mind. Good for him on making the necessary lifestyle changes. If your single and willing to simplify and not buy into the consumer mindset that’s excellent! Once you get the wife and kids and the pressures on to buy into the “American Dream” well good luck...
11 years of unhappy life.
Franz Bi
Doesn't matter, he's only able to do what he does because of that well paying job. As crappy as it was for him.
Yup thats true, you have to have the money to save in the first place, if the roles were switched and he was working a crappy retail job at a grocery store and had high rent then it would be a different story.
I can relate to him, working at a job 40 hours a week doing work you absolutely hate sucks no matter how much money you make. It seems as though you are married to your miserable job and working for a weekend of freedom that lasts a measly two days then you are back on the grind again working for another weekend, endless cycle of misery. I quit the workforce 7 years ago and started my own business online and now have the freedom to go and do whatever I want along with making more money than I ever made at a job. However, all of this is possible because I have been fortunate enough to not have gotten a gal knocked up and never got married. lol It's much easier to change your lifestyle when you don't have kids and wife to take care of like the guy in this video.
+CycleCruza thanks for watching! It's great that you found a way to set up your own online business and that you have so much flexibility with your life! It's not so easy for lots of people, for so many different reasons, but I think we can almost all find a way to simplify our lives if we try! Happy exploring :)
+Exploring Alternatives Continue making these great videos!
Seeing CycleCruza here is awesome. Also good to find some background story for how and why that bugout van got to exist.
holy fk its cycle cruza...you guys need to watch his videos on overcoming depression via motorcycling
I am a 34 woman and I used to dream of getting married and having a family, but it didn't happen and now I feel like I would not have the energy for it, so I am looking towards singledom for the rest of my life!! God willing, my house will be paid off next year at age 35, and my next goal is taking a sabbatical and hopefully during that time find ways to simplify, maybe try to find a way to have my own business, etc. All of these plans would not be possible if I were dating someone, getting married and getting pregnant (if men think getting someone else pregnant and raising a child is hard, imagine being the one pregnant and also raising a child). I think being married and having a family is beautiful and a blessing, but being single and childfree is also a blessing. They are just two different faces of the same coin and they both have opposing pros and cons.
Sometimes peace is more important than money
Salute to this guy for taking that leap of faith to make changes in his life.
Pity the fool who gave up on life.
Todd Boden how exactly is this settling in life? The guy did something that made HIM happy and he clearly states that it's not for everyone. In other words, the same things doesn't make everyone happy because everybody is different and we all have different triggers as to what makes us feel happy, fulfilled, sad, angry, etc.
It is one thing to give up your high paying job to follow your passion or respond to a calling to help others. No where in this video indicates he is following any passion or dream. Once you stop dreaming is when you gave up on life. It is his life to give up. It is his choice. Just do not advertise it as something to follow.
Todd Boden He does have a passion he just didn't use those words, he said that Personal Growth is what makes him happy
I'm quitting my grocery store job
Jesus Zamora from the garbage. Jk I live with my parents
ogogo ogpgpg don't worry bro I'm moving out as soon as I'm done with college
ogogo ogpgpg then get a place of my own
Jacob Kuba with what money?
Double Cup Danny Ahaha!
This video is already four years old I'd like them to do a follow-up video on this gentleman and see where he's at
He's back at his $80k job.
He's married, 2 kids and a dog. Working 80 hours a week.
He had enough break to mingle with many. A while later, it's time to start the race again ($80k job)
It probably went nuts with boredom of his life... Like a kid that never leaves his parents house at the age of 30 or 40
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH seriously or just sarcasm?
I really love my new schedule. I realized that if I wanted to be a musician full time and put all my energy into that, I needed to quit my full time day job. After I quit, I got a part time job in which I work about 20 hours per week, which gives me so much more time to focus on my dream. I also started teaching music lessons and that’s brought me even more joy 🥰
Good luck with everything :)
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I admire this guy. I was in the same boat at 60. Now I travel with my cats in an older Winnebago getting part time jobs. I'm happy! David 🚀😇🐈
David Bozic sounds like a peaceful life! I’m glad you’re happy
David Bozic how are you going to retire? You going to work your entire life at a grocery store?
Actually, I left Sam's and am headed to Arizona to work at a Wal-Mart to be nearer to my mom who is in assisted living. I also have the option to drive rideshare in Phoenix, AZ two weeks a month for Lyft. Until June of 2017 I drove rideshare in Los Angeles and Orange County. I was based at the Bel Air Hotel in Beverly Hills. I have 5860+ rides under both platforms, Uber SUV and Lyft Hertz. I'm also an Aerospace program manager. I owned an automatic screw machine shop for 30 years as well. I'm 62, so I can still do a lot of stuff. I DID take early retirement at 62. David 🚀
Great to hear David! Wish you all the best in your future endeavours!
I love the postive comments! Good luck to all!
time is the true currency
so true indeed
Your health is everything, when your health goes so goes your lifestyle. I notice that there are more and more estate sales. You can get what you need for pennies on the dollar. You just have to be patient. When planning for retirement make sure you have finances for healthcare. My friend paid out $11000 for dental care. You can live a lot cheaper, it's a mind set. Start by getting rid of cable.
Frederico Colon time is money
Money is freedom units.
Time does not put food on the table. Time does not build housing. Time does not create services like internet and running water.
No, only hard work and the human mind applied to the task of turning raw resources into usable goods and services creates economy.
Time is a necessary part of the equation of economy but it is not the currency.
This is what most of us are realizing. We have been brainwashed believe money equals happiness but yet we still feel empty.
This is so true, I blew all my money on things i thought I wanted from 18-23 years old..Now, I have sold most of what I own and stopped upgrading my TV every year on Black Friday. I only buy the things I really feel that I want to have in my life, and I spend money on experiences and helping others. Now I am no longer living check to check and not only that but I have learned to invest and saved almost 50K in the last year and a half. I am SOO much happier than I was. When you dont have any payments and dont have to worry about covering a $400 car repair, your life becomes unbelievably stress free.
yes :/
Sandra Morris
Exactly. Think! You don’t have to live your life on that hamster wheel as society dictates you should do.
The Real Fallen i could care less about getting a new tv every year or helping others, but i also probably like other things that you dont
You need God for happiness and true joy.
I have tears in my eyes. I immigrated from a 3rd world country to Canada, sponsored by a software company. I make "low 6-digit" per year working at home, but I keep staring at the window thinking that I don't want to do this anymore. At the same time, I believe that I suffered a lot with low income for the most part of my life, and now I finally have a good income; still, why am I unhappy? I think I'm not brave enough like this guy.
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This might be simplifying things too much but if you aren't happy with low income and not happy with high income why not try something that you wouldnt mind doing for enough or okay income?
@@theduffinman Thats a good sugesstion
That's because you are from a 3rd world country like you said. Only people from developed country can do something like this. People from underdeveloped and developing countries don't do this.
take your office outside or else where.
My dad told me growing up that you don’t own the possession but that they end up owning you. Now that I’m 50 I do understand what he meant.
The bribe to take away your dreams! Love it
I Left a high power position 4 years ago. I do not regret the decision. My health has improved, I spend more time with family and friends. Plus I sold all the material items that were cluttering my life. My life has done a 360, and I couldn't be happier. Congrats to the gentleman for making the necessary changes, to live a truthful life!! Less is MORE!!!
D Ishappywithlife
360? So you’re right back to where you started?
I think you mean a 180 :)
momin 😂
360° means you ended up facing the same thing...
Respect to this Man. I quit a 6 figure a year job.
dr sa
No. Can you help me find another one?
I left my $209K job a few months ago. I live on less and and no longer have the same feelings you experienced. It it so freeing!
I'm the same, been working at Wal-Mart for a while and prefer it over corporate rat racing. I do have less money, but I feel more secure in my life with less wants.
But walmart? Why? @@yellowlanterncore352
@@adammorra3813 I just enjoy the job, nothing really much to say. I work 65 to 72 hours a week, have good friends here.
living in the uk . I would consider myself financially free if i had your income for 1 year . lol .
Yeah sure
I truly thank God that I came across this video! I am currently in the process of quiting my job to focus on being self-employed fulltime. This video was so refreshing!
Let me take your job.
I heard a lot of people say money will not make you happy. it does if you use it in a purposeful and meaningful way. I also work in an office the entire year but I have sponsored college scholars overseas. I now have 14 graduates mostly professionals now. it is so fulfilling. still in the same job but it gives you that inner happiness. use your money in a meaningful way and it is worth it.
Ela Nari: Yeah, but you can't help anyone without money. The help, the resources, come from somewhere. The cost comes out of someone's pocket.
Ela Nari: How do the volunteers get to the help site Ela? Gas money? Plane fare? Who feeds the volunteers while they're working? Themselves? Agency? Where do they stay? Hotel? Agency associates? Lending an ear? Who's paying the phone bill? Yours and theirs? Lending a shoulder or hand requires your presence - refer to first question. Your kindness and time go without saying if you're helping someone. Also what goes without saying is the monetary requirement. Few want to admit or acknowledge that it takes $$ to help others. When your friend is done venting in your ear or crying on your shoulder about her hungry kids or his broken down car, what then? Do you buy groceries? Do you pay the mechanic? If not, how did you help?
Ela Nari: No worries. You didn't confuse me as I am not the confused one. You are. Smiling or holding a door is nothing when I'm hungry, homeless, devastated by a personal tragedy. That's just being human. One is too distracted to even notice those empty gestures. You're just a cheap, selfish person that doesn't mind helping someone who doesn't actually require any help. Yeah, we need more of you in the world.
It can be a tool to happiness. It's not all about stuff. It's having food, bills paid, clothes, being able to maintain a car. A house that isn't falling apart and so forth.
This is why people need to find a passion and do what you love
Doing what you love doesnt always end up being what you really need or what is good for you.
@ true. And sometimes these things require money (like dance lessons for instance)
35 here and planning the same in a couple of years. Can't wait for all the freedom, time and self development that awaits me.
This makes me feel better about my choices!! I went from a 100k job to a casual grocery job.
Me too!
Over qualified
I could say the same. I left my 100k job too to be a scuba diver and teacher. Been having a blast
How did you get the job? I feel like they won't hire me with lack of store experience.
@@fifiearthwanderer I had retail & admin experience from high school and Uni days. I put those in my resume, left out the rest. Being female, it’s easy to explain the gaps. But Im back in my high pay & high stress job. Being broke was too stressful!!
Ive watched this video several times a week over the last 3 years.I have finally given and gone to four day week.I was trying to buy my way to happiness like this man.I felt the way he did.Ive finally decided work life balance is more important than money after 23 years of working full-time.I had to put up alot in the workplace including physical and verbal abuse by two women bosses that were brushed under the carpet my multinational corporate company.This week is the start of a new adventure.
Update?
Congratulations 🎊
Recently sold myself out for money, Its a different feeling when you grow up with nothing... You feel like money is something you need to support the people you love
I grew up with nothing and I'm happily living a simple life.
It's not worth it. I work in a hospital and I see sick people every day who are there because they've spent their lives working jobs that have literally sucked their health away. Love is not throwing away your health for others, love is being healthy so they gey the best of you.
Way too many people listen to these "societal norms" and think that's the way they are supposed to do stuff and behave. This guy is smart, you gotta do it like him and live your OWN LIFE. Your happiness is the ultimate currency always remember that.
I too learned the lesson that sometimes less is more. Good for you, this is a heart warming story of personal success. Money is essential to have what you need for, but no it does not bring happiness. Enjoy the free time, it's precious, money can't buy it.
The idea not in this video not about this story
the idea is about finding what is making the person happy in his own life
So find what makes you happy and live your life
Like many people, i have revisted this video. Its scary but about to simplify my life & mirror this guy. I keep returning to this video to remind me, where i can be, if i keep on track.
I did similar thing like you
I did something similar. I used to be a Truck driver working 50-70 hours a week, but I quit that job and became a school bus driver working only 6 hours a day 5 days a week only when there's school. I only make about 1/3rd as much money ($25,000 vs $70,000/YR), but somehow, I'm happier.
Sure, I can't afford a new car anymore, but my rusty 2002 Chrysler still gets me where I need to go.
I can't buy as much good food, but it helps me stay on my diet.
I can't afford every new video game, but that made me rediscover what I love about the classics I had in my collection.
I can't afford gifts for my family, but I realized my time with them is a gift.
I can't afford to go out every night, but I have more time to pray and be at rest.
I can't afford to buy as many items, so it taught me to appreciate what I have.
I have less money, but I have alot more value in my life. If you are afraid about doing this, don't be. You don't need everything you want, you just need enough.
Society keeps pushing this idea of get a job, work hard, buy stuff, keep working harder, earn more money so you can buy more stuff and that's the key to happiness. It's a "never enough" mentality, and I did the job/buy more stuff thing, but it drove me to utter depression. People in my life told me to basically suck it up and keep working, but living that way for an extended period of time caused me to have a complete breakdown! I had to learn that the secret to a happy life was not in stuff, but in working on making myself a better person, and doing what I love.
Deeply agreed
I have a 760 square foot 2bedroom house that was build in 1942. My goal is to just fix it up. It's a cute little cape cod with a big back yard that my dog loves in a quiet neighborhood. I love it. Everyone has their own goals. My sister keeps asking me if we are going to get a big house or saying that, we need one. I just laugh and tell her I'm happy where I am. It will be paid off in a couple years and after that all we have is property taxes. I'm 33.
Diff society then mine. My "GOAL" is to own the house, the cars, and the stuff inside. No one told me to be responsible and pay off all my stuff, I just chose to do it on my own. Guess I'm ahead of the game.
Skye ID - Well done, you worked it out. If you're not happy then your life is wrong irrespective of the possessions you own.
Exactly my point!
well done im 53 and getting ready to do the same thing, move to a little beach town, downsize my life, getting an inner rewarding job, and paint , fish, and live the quiet life...cheers to ya!
Good luck, Mike. I hope your plans come to fruition.
How do you know that you are 53 years old?
@F K Thanks for agreeing with me
I am retiring from a State job at age 50! I will collect a reduced pension and work somewhere else part time for medical! Freedom
sounds wonderful
In other news, millions of grocery store workers can only dream of having a $80k job to walk away from.
hah! true. I worked at a market in a small mountainside community for a year, but i could only do that cause i had savings in the bank and was in between 'real' jobs and was renting a room.
20K max from my Grocery Store
The grass is always greener on the other side.
@@ihague4568 not always
@@gigihonee any job that pays you a wage is a "real" job
Love this video. I got a great job in sales, corporate credit card, fancy dinners, you name it. After 3 years I was mentally exhausted of dealing with constant phone calls and constantly people pleasing. Now I work in the warehouse doing shipping and receiving for that company and I am SO MUCH HAPPIER. Slowly but surely I am decluttering my life.
What kind of sales and did you need a degree for it?
I'm thinking the same way. Recently quit good job (by outsiders rosy glass view). I really hated all the constant calls emails etc.. was dreading every morning except maybe Friday lol
Oh my god, people pleasing. That mask I have to wear on the job is killing me slowly. I just want a boring job, money is not everything
Drive a bus three days a week live life the rest of the week. Built my own dream house very cheaply reading books in my free time. My neighbours think I’m a millionaire living in a 6 bed 6 bathroom house. What they don’t know is I earn a fraction of what they do. I read a lot so I do everything my self. My mother is dying of cancer but a can still truly say my life is great, and I’m greatful for everyday on this beautiful blue pale dot we call earth in this vast universe.
I want to know more I'm 19 and very intrigued
How can you afford to keep aroof over your head working 3 days a week
God the fact ur name is god, makes the comment 10x funnier 😂
Thank you for your sharing.
Kewl, how are you taking care of your mom?
This is just as much about living a meaningful life as it is about downsizing. I'm following a similar story as this guy. The problem is the current narrative says you have no ambition if you don't want MORE. MORE money, MORE toys, MORE stuff, BIGGER house, BIGGER car. MORE MORE MORE. As it turns out... ambition is about finding meaning, my ambition is to have better relationships and and a better community, so what if I don't want a car and a house.
Actually, he is doing the right decision for Himself. Other people think of money as their source of happiness while others don't. we people have different ways of living and if he wishes to live simple, not marry and work at a grocery store thats his choice.
kaleb Gonzales
I agree...
kaleb Gonzales 👍
I'm in the same boat as this guy....I made the brave decision to leave my 6-figure salary and pursue a more meaningful career. It's early on, so I still struggle with my ego and the loss of income, but pray that I settle into my new lifestyle soon. I will say my stress level has gone down tremendously...
all the best for you, and I admire your courage to do so!
Yes very brave & sensible
Hope the substitution wasn't financial problems (some would argue that's way worse)
I very much admire and respect you for dropping the Mindless job and focusing on inner peace and growth well done.
A simple life is a much better life instead of chasing the dollar and consumerism.
it is exhausting working in an office for hrs a day at a computer. You feel like a zombie robot and a huge portion of your life is working. he's smart for doing this. Enjoy your life
It is. Unstimulating and wrecks a havoc on your body from all that inactivity. You feel caged.
Try doing some real physical labor and get back to me lol
Try digging ditches for a living.
Virtual Office will change everything. Many American Accountants that I have met work from home using their laptops. I also met a guy that works for covered California also from home. Is time for a change for office by working from home with a laptop
People look at me crazy when I said corporate makes me feel like a robot..I work in tech support
Awesome... well done you. My wife and I are older and worked thirty years in "golden handcuffs" but still managed to escape by retiring early at 50. I wish we would have done it at 40, but it's a helluva lot better than at 65 or 70.
I presume anyone watching this has at least some interest in minimizing some part of their lives - work, debt, whatever - in order to maximize what's really important. Seriously... do it. As soon as possible. The longer you wait the more trapped you'll become by the natural inclination for humans to tunnel-vision their way onto a single path: Spend more = work more. Work more = less fulfillment. Less fulfillment = spend more. Spend more = work more. It always spirals up, never down, UNTIL you recognize the pattern and decide to jump off the crazy train.
We jumped off just in the nick of time, but we very much wish we would have jumped sooner. Don't be like us. Don't wait until it's almost too late. Don't wait at all.
Contentment is a choice. Make it.
Dirty Rotten Racklefrack thanks for the inspiration. I'm the opposite of most people. The more I make the less I spend. When I only had a few hundred in the bank I went on a shopping spree. Did that two or three times before learning my lesson. Now it doesn't really matter how much I make. I only spend on essentials, emergencies, retirement, and fun/dreams.
I quit my job at 44 after working in an office for over 20 years. I was at my last job 17 years. Worked in a cube. Made decent money (for my area). His story is very similar to mine. I am so much happier now and I am taking some time off before I look for part-time work. No regrets. Best decision I ever made.
How are you doing now?
sadly we live on a planet where our sucess is only judged by the material things we own
Stay away from those fuckers. I value on experiences and empathy
yeah. I was recently offered a promotion and i declined. Everyone looked down on me for it. I didnt want more stress, looks like no one can understand that.
The solution is to not let others' thoughts influence you.
@Slowdayonthe MISSISSIPPI Malcolm X comes to mind. He said "In this world if you want something go dressed like you got something."
No, it's not. That's only true if you're interested in the opinion of others.
To live a different lifestyle you have to go against everything have been taught. Can be super scary but the reward is worth it :)
I did this once in my life... a long time ago.. until one day my aunt told me.. 'Happiness is inside you and you can be happy wherever you are in whatever you do..' Now, almost 10 years later I wish I hadn't sold my house and the car and quit that job...
Admirable. Very admirable. Im 61 with a house full of stuff but discontented. A masters degree and several diplomas... a simple life is now my aim. Good video btw.
I remember watching this video a few years ago, thinking this guy is nuts...now that Ive been working a more high stress job in quality assurance, I get it...I truly get it
I did almost the same thing working in Medical field giving treatment to patients on Dialysis. I did it for 10 years and stressed out,ended up with high blood pressure. One day I just resigned,my place is paid off,rent and mortgage free. I took 1 year off to think about what to do next. Now, I work at MARS Chocolate company surrounded with chocolate and I love it a lot. I make $16 an hour,my debt paid off except for my 5 years old car that I got and planning to pay off soon. I have one child that is 14 years old and l am single. Saving a lot more money now.
Good for you! I had a similar thing happened to me where I was packaged along with several of my colleagues as the company was downsizing. I made over 85k per year after taxes, had lots of money but the job itself was unfulfilling and stressful. I picked up a part time job at a grocery store as well working 3-4 days per week and have never been happier! This is over 7 years ago and I'm still happy doing this. It's amazing how you can live on a lot less and be happy in what you're doing. And the little money seems to go a lot further. I always say to people "This is the best job I ever had. It's the least amount of money I have ever made, but all my needs are met, I'm a lot less stresses and much happier in what I do!" A little can go a long way if you live simply and enjoy more time doing the things you like! All the best!!
Great advice thank you for the reminder... I trustvall is going well for 🎉🎉
Good for him 👍... when you break away from society norms, you will always be criticized by others. Because you found yourself and you are living your bliss. I applaud your courageousness! ✌️
Yesss!! I actually did this and I felt so relieved waking up know I was not going to be at a tedious, office job. If you're not happy, make the change!
I work a part-time job at a grocery store also. the people who I live with work full time and when they come home they have no energy left and just watch TV then go to bed. I work 3 days a week and so have lots of time to work on myself, like Jim Rohn says "learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job" and so I use that spare time to learn new languages and other stuff and it's such a better way of living
fedecasula how can you afford to live.
good for you for being able to survive on 3 days salary. Ive never in my life was able to support myself working up to 1.5 full time jobs
Jason Villegas
Probably lives off his parents..
Jason Villegas
Probably lives off his parents..
fedecasula: You eat all of your roommates food and use all of their stuff and wear their clothes and etc., don't you?
All he needs to do now is mastermind an underground fight club
Peacemaker What will the rules be for that club?
Elijah wood First two rules would be' not to talk about it:p
Elijah wood everyone's welcome except for trumps
Brother Bread Pitt?
Peacemaker you broke the rule 🙄
I worked at grocery store once.. it's not that bad! I was sorrounded by nice people and we exchanged laughs and story.. and looking those colorful fresh groceries.. man, it really is not all about the money