to answer your questions, 💸how do you pay your bills? ua-cam.com/video/TIjt4pCxXt0/v-deo.htmlsi=lLyN_rA-X8Nz_JrV ⚡how did you know it was time to quit? ua-cam.com/video/uRq4kTKSXd8/v-deo.htmlsi=V48ueky3nHiGwlzJ 🌹how did you find your passion? ua-cam.com/video/yExRc3KW6yw/v-deo.htmlsi=kQAap4v8dEi9QNbg ✍9 months update & life lessons I learned so far ua-cam.com/video/zd9SyOxOZhk/v-deo.htmlsi=B07fSqIQRP6nCZv7 🔍1 year update & the reality of being unemployed ua-cam.com/video/9wsj7fvfRPg/v-deo.htmlsi=8PC2Jcgo1-PQiqLZ 🔥how did you overcome burnout? ua-cam.com/video/rHrX6NMG6Dw/v-deo.html 🍃how do you find your ikigai? ua-cam.com/video/Hr8OfqsONaw/v-deo.htmlsi=gPC8cnOM9pd8QK7v
@@helloalanframe It depends, if a person lives better than you thanks to your work, takes the merits and earns more money than you, when you are the one who promoted their dream, and suddenly you go through a difficult stage in your life, that person you helped build their dream will not be affected; It will do well, while you will be left regretting why you didn't invest that energy in yourself, instead of "feeling satisfied" and saying to yourself, "I have enough with this." There is also the situation of investing all your effort and energy in the dream of someone else, someone who shares your same vision but has more resources to realize it. However, you are actually working towards THEIR dream, and if this person ultimately doesn't fulfill it, all your work is wasted, thus wasting valuable time from your life.
@@ElitePortraits this is what I have in my mind these past few weeks, I am unemployed right now and been looking for jobs but this thought keeps entering in my mind. I don't want to work for anybody else, I want to work on my own dream and that is to establish anything that I can call my own because that's what you call an investment in the future.
I quit my “9-5 job” the day I had enough savings. I then spent all my savings on flying lessons, running out of money and having to return to that “9-5 job” several times before finishing off my licensing. Now I’m doing what I wanted to do since I was a 5 year old crawling around on my knees with model airplanes. Now I’m an Airbus a320 Captain. Find what makes you happy and go after it. Don’t get to your death bed with any regret. I love my “job” because it brings me immense happiness. The kind of happiness a 5 year old gets watching planes at the airport with his dad. Thanks dad!
This is exactly my situation. I bought a car because I thought it could motivate me to stay in the job I hated. I go out every weekend and be happy for a day until Monday comes again. I always have a mental break down before I start working. My attitude changed so much it affected my relationship with my husband. I always vent and lash out at him. I quit my job this month even if it meant my income would be cut in half and even if I lost a friend because of that decision. I no longer care if I lose the car I just bought. It's just not worth it. I decided to just live simply with a peace of mind.
You are lucky you even have the privilege to quit and still not have some income coming in. I dont get the people who complain about working 9-5 then quitting when they have the opportunity to do just that yet have a safety net cushion to fall back on aka here your husband. Hopefully youre treating you husband better now since you can take a break and they cant for the time being and you didnt mention anything about after quitting and improvements in the relationship
Putting in my 2 week notice next week. I'm tired of the abuse from jealous bosses. I realize they're jealous for good reason, I BELONG in the spotlight!
@killerqueenn676lol. Mind your business babes. Yall really need to stop telling people what to do, what to think and what to choose. Stop trying to ruin peoples’ dreams or aspirations
I just left my job this week, I'm scared of my future, but I'm currently happy that I left. A hugeee baggage was removed from my back. WE CAN DO THIS!!
I just left my job 2 days ago after going back and forth mentally for an entire year if it would be a good idea to quit or not. I struggled mentally, spiritually, and emotionally for an ENTIRE YEAR! On a whim with absolutely no backup plan, I walked out in the middle of my shift. I have a little anxiety about what the future holds but MAN so much weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I feel ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I actually feel like I'm alive again. I resonate with you. We can definitely do this. Cheers to the future!
This is such an inspiring video. I loved it when you said "You are replaceable". Last night I was talking to my friend about how I cannot take a leave because who will do my work andwhe I heard talk about being replaceable,it just struck me that literally everyone can be replaced. We need to prioritise ourselves.
I quit my job 5 months ago, also without any 'real' plan. I'm also turning 29 in 2 months. Thank you for encouraging people to keep going and not losing faith! Greetings from Greece!
I love that UA-cam recommends me new smaller UA-camrs. Your cutting and story telling skills are very impressive. Normally this quality. Only 100k UA-camrs do
"I couldn't handle the gap between my dreamy weekend and the reality." This resonates with me sooo much, which is why I finally decided to resign a few days ago. Watching your video makes me feel like I definitely did the right thing. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It's such an important message. ❤
@@solarydays I agree, I’m very privileged to be born in Japan and have this type of problem. I’m grateful for that everyday. Just wanted to mention that my starting salary was $1600/mo in 2019, and my parents have nothing to do with my career as they are in education field. anyways, thank you for watching! :)
@@royharper2003 I make a little money from my side hustle, which I actually like and I'm hoping to have more time for it now without the fultime corporate job. I'm also in a very privileged position, I admit - I'm debt free, and I managed to save enough money for situation like this (6 month emergency fund), so I can take time to find a job that I'd enjoy and that wouldn't destroy my mental health. Also, I realised that my "dreamy weekend" means time in the nature, chill mornings and breakfast with my spouse, reading books, cooking, and spending time with friends. Those are very low-cost activities.
I'm also thinking about leaving my 8-5 job. But... we get weekends off, benefits are good, and we get paid holidays off. It's not my dream job, but this job is stable and consistent. I always use my 1 hour lunch to work on my artwork on my tablet. I believe if your 9-5 is manageable. Keep the job. Use the free time to work on your passion projects, save up, and then leave the 9-5 after you build a safety net to fall on.
Quit my 3 part time jobs. So at peace now. I have better sleep. No anger issues. I stopped drinking. Do more around the house, more clean, neater, errands, .
I graduated with my civil engineering degree in 2017, didnt get a job offer that i thought i could get it from personal connection. I moved to Denver, created my startup in journalism space, self learning all the way. In 2023, I build an AI product with my team, now we have 220 companies signed up for our product. That is the decision I would never regret 7 years ago. Keep going and trust your inner voice.
Glad to hear your story. I just left my career of 19 years in the finance industry. I’m 45 and also thought to my self why am I giving my life and energy for someone else. It’s never too late to make this move. I’ve never been happier, I’m able to focus on my family and my business. Anyone can do it, when you put your mind to it.
Awesome I wanna quit my job of 17 years so bad it causes me tremendous anxiety everyday but I have a wife and 4 kids relying on me I’m also 45 and look forward to the weekend but hate Sundays cause I know I have to go back to work
I totally understood when she said that she didn´t even know who she was anymore. It happened the same for me working as a teacher, so I quit this past week, and now my need is to give myself time to find myself again and follow my gut.
Me too, totally understood what she mean that she didn't even know who she was, I'd been in her situation too, and that's very difficult it's like losing your own sanity. 😔😢
Interesting take with a lot of great points.. I quit my 9-5 about 3 years ago and returned to it this year because I realized that as much as I hated the cons it came with, it still came with a lot of benefits as well.. and I realized having that safety net right now is extremely important, especially when you have people relying on you like a significant other. I learned that we can have a 9-5 and do something creatively, but we just give ourselves excuses to NOT do the thing because we're worn out with our jobs. There's going to be different seasons of your life that demands different things from you and knowing how to deal with them is important. At the end of the day, I don't think there's 1 answer to these complex issues, but I learned to continue and persevere no matter what season I'm in. Hope this helps someone!
thank you for sharing your story! I totally agree, there's no right or wrong answer, and having dependents make it so much harder to sustain this lifestyle.
agreed! I think we just need a mix of good things to make it work: good pay, good management, some aspect u actually like about ur job...but more importantly time/energy to do the things that feed your soul I am a nurse and I cannot wait to find a normal average 9-5, its been years. It's time. I'm ready
A lot of people still underestimate how much damage stress can do to your body. Health is a kind of wealth that cannot be faked. Hope more people put themselves first above their job.
@@simranjeetsingh2167 I don't have any source of income atm bcs all I wanted is to take a break for a while. When I decided to quit, I made sure that I had enough savings to support myself and my grandma for at least 6 months. Hopefully, by then, I'll have a much better source of income
You won't believe I am an African Man experiencing exactly what You are describing...capitalism made us lose the real meaning of things because everything has been replaced by the pursuit of money...May the supreme Authority of the Universe help us to get back on the track that trully correspond to who we really are...
I also quit my job but I’m also struggling to find a new one. It’s really hard to be broke but quitting a job just feels good knowing that you don’t have to deal with the trauma and stress anymore haha!
A few month ago I saw the trailer of the movie "lotawana". There is a hippie living on a sailboat on a lake, but he has to face problems. A girl asks him "Are you happy here?" His answer ist one of the trues sentences I ever heard. He says: "Everybody has to struggle - and if I have to struggle, it should be for a live that's worth the struggle. This is the way I want to barely get by." Greetings from Germany.
Good luck! Five years ago, I quit and spent three enjoyable years pursuing all the hobbies I had dreamed of. Last year, I moved on from freelancing and now run my own one-person business.
Thank you for this video, Mako! Sometimes I feel like I failed because I quit my job without a clear next step. When I see someone successful like you who did the same as me, I feel more confident that things will work out. No matter what the next step is, what's important is that we live the way we want to live
Sad thing is most people buy things like houses or cars or fancy stuffs that they cannot afford and are forced to work at a 9-5 job that they hate. In the world we are living in right now having less is actually having more. Anyways great story and keep doing what you are doing!
Is someone stalking what's going on in my life? Because the timing of YT recommending this video to me is so amazing! I have the exact same thoughts it's crazy! It feels like, finally someone understands what I'm going through. I'm finishing my job turnover in 2 weeks and I can't wait to embrace my freedom! THANK you for this video and definitely will be following your journey. Good luck to us!
I agree, I feel like someone stalking me. I am going through lots of stress thinking about quitting my job. But I have a family to feed and bills to pay. I think it would be easier if I was single. I am in the process of looking into opening a business. This may not happen overnight but maybe in a few months to a year.
@@kingofall9262 Hugs to you! I am single but prior to me quitting I was the breadwinner of the family so even if I wanted to I couldn't but thankfully now I can slowly breathe because I am sharing the responsibilities with my siblings now. Wish you luck 🤞
I'm not yet successful, still in debt, but so tired of my work. I feel guilty that I "hate" my job but I am thankful for it that I can feed my cats and pay my bills. But I still feel so miserable everyday lol. Maybe 1 day after paying all the debts and save money for my cats, I can finally be able to "quit". Congratulations to you. Please take care of your health!
Try the Dave Ramsey method for debt. I know he's a old white guy, but it could help and light a fire within you to actually achieve that goal of yours of paying off debt and making an emergency fund of a year plus to be able to take off some time. I wish you luck.
Lol people these days need retirement plans for the cats lol. Talking about meaningless life, it seems that the crazy cat lady stereotype is real after all.
I just turned 26 last Sunday and I am planning to quit my 9-5 job. Yes, I am scared to let go of this job because I have bills to pay, but I am now ready to embark on a new journey to do the things I really want to do and go out of my comfort zone. thanks for this 🥰🥰✨✨
thank you so much and congratulations on your new journey✨ I hope both of us will continue to enjoy the ride, and I know we will make it as long as we keep chasing our dream 🥰
"Who am I working this hard for? For someone's dream". Woah, this hit me so hard; we really do have to create our own dream. This video is one of the best videos that shows what reality really is, thank you so much. It has pushed me so much to do something I genuinely love, Thank you!
I’ll be turning 29 in two months & I’m so glad your video popped up on my thread because I’ve been currently experiencing the same thing! I feel unfulfilled at my current job, & have been experiencing bouts of anxiety due to it. I find myself much happier when I’m not at work & doing the things I actually enjoy. I already decided that once my military contractual obligations ends, I will start working for myself even if I don’t see any monetary benefits from it immediately. My happiness & mental health comes first. Thank you for sharing your experience, makes me feel less alone!
I have just lost my corporate job yesterday but I had already decided it wasn’t for me as it was causing me SO much stress and affecting my health so I’m not sad. My dream is to grow my UA-cam channel. My passion is travel and I’ve worked in the travel industry for well over a decade as well as have 30 years of travel experience. Your video has encouraged me to chase my dreams and work hard at something I love. I’m 50 and starting from scratch…it’s never too late. Just need to work out how to pay the bills in the meantime. Loved your video. Thanks for sharing. 🇦🇺❤️
I’m turning 29 this year - I used to work in a corporate office 3 years ago, but I didn’t feel like myself, or I just felt really lost and miserable. But I knew I would be more happy if I was doing something creative instead. So since then, I became a freelance illustrator, and it’s been a fulfilling experience 👌 Right now I’m figuring out what more creative things to do (like opening an online store, making merch or digital goods etc) It’s super nice to hear your story, I relate to your experience 💙 I’m glad to hear that you’re happy and doing something that’s fulfilling to you
in the office ?! hah..u havent tried working 13h/Day at restaurants and washing dishes... thats the real hell im 31 yo now and this job is killing my soul and body
@@project0332 Everyone’s lives are different with different jobs that have different struggles that come with it 🤔 I think we don’t have to compare who’s having a harsher work experience over another
@@project0332 I think comparing each other’s lives doesn’t seem fair if you’re assuming that my struggles in my career aren’t that much 🤔 because everyone is different with different jobs that come with its own difficulties. At the end of the day I think we are all trying to get through life and we have the choice to make decisions that can make us happy in the long run
@@project0332 .. likewise! Me too, I came from a restaurant. There's not enough benefit, although .. I was just a waitress? But, my job was intense, it would make you burn out & mentally exhausted! And, the pay*out well .. even seldom for paying the bills aren't enough 😒! Later on by the end of the day, you'd even feel miserable adjusting? There's no comfort zone when you felt heavy from weighing a responsibility, just for a foolish job! "It's a pity ..✌️😬!"
@@project0332Right. Everyone is complaining about their nice office job sitting at the desk . I work in kennel. Listed to loud dog bark all day long. Pick up poop and clean diarhea. Go outside with dogs in heat, cold, rain. Have no heathcare benefits and i get paid 16 an hour. Work starts at 6 am. And i am not complaining. Yes work in office its so damn hard 😂😂😂😂😂. What a bunch off loosers.
I'm going through similar thoughts, the constant back and forth, worried thoughts of quitting and not having and job. But the loss time, our age, it makes such a big difference. Congrats on taking a big step (even after 7 months) and I'm happy for you and your future growth as a content creator ❤
Your video just got recommended to me and I’m really happy about that. I am turning 29 in 2 weeks and still studying law besides my 9-5 job. I hate my studies so much and hardly pass any tests as I am not passionate about it anymore. My family still wants to see me as a future lawyer, but I cannnot see myself anymore in this position. I developed a huge passion for aviation and want to become an airplane pilot, but I am struggling financially. So I decided to finish my studies and once I get my degree I will quit the whole corporate / law world and do what really makes me happy 😊.
I totally understand how it's like to feel the pressure to continue going on the traditional, default path... but it's amazing that you found your passion for aviation! I'm so excited for you that you are on the road to quit and do what makes you happy 😊
Thank you for this video. I am 28, very well-paid job in legal industry, but in the past months I wake up terrified and sick to my stomach imagining a work day in front of me. Also started having mental breakdowns, also started therapy. Feels like the corporate is sucking out your soul and having any kind of emotion is a weakness. Thank you for sharing your journey, as it is very reassuring to know that I am not the only one wanting to leave what from the outside might seem like a nice stable life.
thank you so much for your comment, you are definitely not alone and it's amazing to see so many people in the comment section going through the same thing.
I'm happy you had the realization about how precious life and time really is. Escaping the salarywomen route is difficult and a lot of Japanese people never leave to follow their dreams. I'm glad you did. Keep going!
thank you so much :) and yes, it can be difficult for japanese salary women to decide to leave and pursue a dream but I hope that will change with time.
Hi Mako, UA-cam recommended this video to me, I have to say this video healed me, because I'm thinking about and actually planning to quit my 9-6 job(used to burned out for it so many times...) without a clear or specific backup plan. I'm also afraid to tell my mother about this, but I will still do it cause I know it's time to move on, to change my life and it's never too late. Love the video, thanks for sharing your experience.
I love this video. This is exactly what I go through and think daily. I’ve been dedicating less passion to my 9-5 that overworked and undervalued me, and now I have been dedicating more time to building my skill set and finding different ways to make money. I know that in order to realize my full potential, I have to quit my job and put in the same work ethic into myself.
The timing of this video!!!! I resigned from my awful retail job at a not-so-luxury luxury store. Before that, it was doing a degree I hated and my skin condition got so bad, but somehow, it healed itself right after I left the stressful environment. I also realised the same as you, time is the most valuable because it's finite. I thought if I'm placed here on the earth to fulfill someone else's vision that I don't align with, then I may as well end it right there and then. I'm in my mid twenties, and have no intention to let my youth go to waste. All the best, thank you for sharing your story.
thank you so much for watching and for your comment! I relate so much, I can't believe how much money I was spending at hospital/clinics back then... bad skin, losing hair, migraine... its crazy what stress can do to you.
Well done! I'm 37 and still fighting to quit mine as soon as possible! What are you doing for a living now? Could you please share a little more? Thanks.
@@pedropaz1269I have some savings that will allow me to live for a while… then I plan to do some projects, from handcraft to maybe as a part-time storyteller in kindergarten in my neighbourhood… also learning Chinese medicine at the same time
Hearing you talk about this almost made me cry... i'm in the same boat - late 20s, stuck at a 9-5 job, wanting to quit with no backup plan. knowing you're flourishing and happy gave me more strength
I quit working in the Corporate world 4 months ago with no back up. I couldn’t continue with the stress. I have 3 children, 1 has special needs and I’m in my 40s. I’m trying to build a digital training course to hopefully start an income stream for myself, but it is hard and I’m still stressed, but not nearly as stressed as I was when working. I think you can only do what you can do and we need to be kind to ourselves if we can’t keep up as the demands are impossible. The benefits are not enough to cover the loss of my wage, so I can’t stay here long, just wanted to say well done for following your heart and thank you for sharing your story. It’s helped me. Good luck to you x
Don’t give up! I also quit with a baby and 3 months of backup to start a business. I’m never going back to the corporate world. The stress I have now makes me feel alive, the stress at working at a job I hated made me feel dead. Good luck!
I'm on a similar journey. Quit my corporate job 3 years ago in the middle of the pandemic and moved to a new city. It took me 2 years to heal from burnout, stress, and PTSD. I'm still working to getting back to being healthy but it's so much easier now to tackle problems and get back out there to try to find my new path. I'm creating as well and so excited I found your channel to follow along!
corporate ?!! office?..... hah..u havent tried working 13h/Day at restaurants and washing dishes... thats the real hell im 31 yo now and this job is killing my soul and body
I get it. I’m 50. Quit my 9-5 job in 2023 because I felt like I was being bullied. I went on stress leave for a few months before giving notice. I didn’t realize how stressed and burnt out I was until I saw a therapist. I spent my days crying, but I know leaving my job was a good decision for my mental & spiritual health. I refuse to go back to corporate life. I want to work on something more creative. I pray for you and hope you find the path that God has for you. God bless!
I'm currently working on leaving my 9 to 5, just turned 27 and I am tired of working. Been working since I was 16 but didn't get my first "big girl job until I was 24. I am ready to do what makes me happy and not dread sunday nights worrying about Monday mornings and the weekday like you said.
This is so me right now. Seeing my earnings no longer motivates me. My work is easy, lol, but I have to drag myself to open my laptop and start working. I even took courses from an amazing coach to better serve my clients. Sadly, burnout is real. So, this month, I've decided to end my contracts with my clients too because continuing down this path wouldn't be fair to them or to myself anymore. I've also figured out what I want to do in life, which includes creating content. I'm scared but excited about where this journey may take me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience; it really makes me feel seen.
So inspirational! Thank you! 🙏. So many people get stuck and they have the power to make changes. And sometimes the first step is to stop caring as much about your job and still get paid or to decide to reduce your hours and go part time so you can spend the rest of your time doing something you enjoy.
Hi Mako, Keep spreading this message, love it! " you will never be this young or healthy again" - perfectly said. Been struggling with my health for 5 years, finally decided to go plant based and quit my 9-5. My health is turning around for the first time in years.
just quit my job and travelled to hokkaido japan last month, and i absolutely loved it! keep doing what you are doing mako, you are on the right path, i hope this work out for you very soon! love from melb aus.
Working in a job you hate and causes you lots of stress will eventually cost you double the money you will earn! When i quit my job as a salesperson in a huge beauty shop working 50hours a week back in my mid 20s i had to pay the doctors to fix my painful knees and back pain plus my thyroid that had gone out control.in fact all my hormones were out of control to the point that i needed medication even to eat. I left and went back to school. Now i am a 38 freelancer journalist translator i earn less but i live more and healthier on my time. My left knee never fully recovered! Don't waste your precious time to go after money. Instead go after what you love doing and money will follow! Never give up on your dreams and before you make up your mind on a job consider your time and energy as neither of them can come come back! Take care of yourself cause nobody else will do it for you!❤
This video really spoke to me! I’m 31 and going through the same thing. I’ve began hating myself too and feeling like a failure. So sick of corporate America and being trapped in the typical 9-5, I want to be free to make content and build up my YT channel, work from the comfort of my home (that’s my happy place/sanctuary). I want to build a life I don’t want to escape from. I don’t want to dread Monday mornings. Have to get last bit of debt paid off, catch up On some bills & get some money saved
I literally am in the same position. I have this awful pit in my stomach come Mondays. I have never felt this level of hatred towards my job. I spend moments everyday dreaming of quitting.
Thank you for sharing your story. The growth that stems from 24 to 29 was condensed into this video really well and I loved hearing how wise it has made you. Looking forwards to more content, all my best.
I quit my 8-5 corporate job and it feel so relieve to be able to prioritize myself this time. I dont have a back up plan but I do trust myself and God that everything is going to fall into place oneday❤
It's so nice to hear other people's story of quitting their job. Sometimes people make me feel that I made the wrong choice but I also realize that they want my life as well. I'm single and I have no dependents like children and somehow I can pause while I figure out what I really want in life. Sometimes people can make you feel a certain way just because they can't have what you have so they make you feel less because you don't have the salary anymore or your life is not as stable as theirs. Watching videos like this makes me feel like I'm not alone and it helps me to keep going. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks!💖 I'm in the same position as you and I'm feeling that stress everyday but too scared to quit. I hope to have the courage soon to look for a job that makes me happy
thank you so much for the super thanks 💖 this is the second super thanks I've ever received in my life and it really brought smile into my face! I really hope you will find a good solution for you that makes you happy soon :)
This is absolutely insane... I lost my dad suddenly and tragically I'm Feb. A few weeks later I quit my job that I hated with no back up plan either... I am also 29 as well and I thought I would be in such a different place at this point in my life 🥺😞 but my dad's death taught me that I was taking so much for granted and some things are worth your time and energy and some things absolutely are not. I am now in the process of trying to build my portfolio so I can do a tattoo apprenticeship which is something I've wanted to do for such a long time but never persued because it would disappoint so many people but now I want to live for me. Thank you so much for this video. It acted as confirmation for me❤❤❤❤❤❤ Sending you all the love luck and well wishes from South Africa x
I left my 9-5 in early Jan after returning from maternity leave with my 2nd child. There's a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world. My time and attention belongs to my kids. Not to corporate parasites.
Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve felt the same way just like you after living in Tokyo for 10 years and actually quit my 9-5 job and left Japan!! What you’re talking in the video is really relatable and I’m so happy for you to live “your life” once again! Keep it up :)
I felt the way you did in the beginning, except without being able to afford the nice things or even just regular everyday 'luxuries' that I needed...it didn't add up. This was so cinematic and wonderful, I hope your first dollar earned has been on your wall for quite some time now since you deserve it! No way this isn't monetized! So happy for you in your new lifestyle :)
Wow. This video & its comment section feels like a group hug. Today actually marked my first day being unemployed without backup. My reason is because my spine got injured with HNP (Hernia Nukleus Pulposus)--in short, back pain so severe it made me unable to sit or walk on my own. And I experienced it TWICE during 4 months. Deciding to quit was easy. I just have to remember that all the overtime I did CANNOT compensate the pain, meds, and doctor visit. Plus, sitting for that long worsens my condition. I feel somewhat jittery and anxious this morning, but hopefully I, and all of us, will get better soon.
Your story resonates so much with me. I’m at that point where I don’t enjoy my job, every weekday feels so heavy on my shoulders and I just want to leave and run. I hope you achieve your goal. Subscribed!
Even with a family of five and doing work I loved, I can relate to this. I left my corporate job last year and it was more sudden, I decided to quit within hours of what sparked the need to change. I cried watching this video because your words and framing of these lessons resonated with me, especially the way you spoke about earning that first dollar. It feels much more significant than any amount of dollars a corporate job could ever pay us.
I'm a Japanese girl as well and you're going ahead of the path I want to go! I can't describe how thrilled and amazed to see this kind of video by Japanese person! your storytelling, little clips inbetween, editing, and sounds are all so cool. I'm so proud of you choosing your life how it matters to you. sending love and wishing you the best of the best❤❤
so grateful to receive a positive comment from a japanese person! I feel like it can be difficult to find someone who resonates with us in japan... I put lots of work on storytelling and b-rolls, so happy to hear that you liked them ❤ best of luck with your journey :)
I want to quit also. I work a corporate job. I've been here for 14 years, and the stress and changes are mentally killing me. It has been ever since we were called to return back to office. During the pandemic, I had my twins, and having the capability of being home just put things in perspective for me and what I want for my family. My husband and I haven't had the financial means to be able to quit, but I understand the mental drain that it gives you. I want to be more present with my kids, and I know I have to make moves this year in order to be able to do so.
I clicked on your video right after logging off of working a job that brings me stress and frustration every day... it's so nice to see someone take this leap and choose joy! I hope that I can soon do the same :) Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you, I was feeling crazy for quiting my job, I loved what you said about making the money that matters to you, I got a raise and it made me happy for like an hour, extra money doesn't compensate for certain things. Quitting was the best desicion, I feel much happier now, even if I'm still trying to figure out what next.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I identified with so much of what you said. It’s taken me a year to work up the courage to finally quit but I’m so happy to say TODAY is my last day!!! I wish you so much luck with your content creation, you deserve to be happy and make money doing what you love.
Thank you for sharing. You are so brave and inspirational! I relate to you so much. As you were sharing your experience and how you got to the breaking point I started crying because it's exactly what I went through a couple of months ago. Left my 9-5 job as a permanently stressed data scientist at a huge unicorn in Latin America. No backup plan, no severance, goodbye to my medical insurance and other benefits, no huge $ savings. It's the best I could have done for my mind and and body. I haven't fully recovered yet but I feel like a plant that needed water desperately and it's finally receiving some rain. As part of my healing journey I will go on a one month-long trip in your beautiful country next month, which has always been my life-long dream. Afterwards I will figure out what is next for me in life. I wish you a happy path towards recovery. You've made the right choice. New adventures await for you! Oshiete kurete arigatou gozaimashita :)
thank you so much. It warms my heart to hear that my story resonated with you. and you're brave as well for making the decision and I'm so excited for you to go on the adventure! arigato gozaimasu!
This is amazing to watch. I've been having the same thoughts and feelings that you had. I really dislike my job and every time the weekend is over...it's back to the job because it's a responsibly as an adult. I had a serious medical condition that I recovered from and been thinking more about actually living my life versus just going through it. Hats off to you! I am still scared of what might happen but I'm getting closer and closer to leaving to be happy.
i feel you! this was me 3 yrs ago during the pandemic. I felt so lost and empty. it’s so refreshing to know that it’s not an isolated situation, that some people somewhere are also feeling the same thing. I’m grateful to know that we both overcame those worst days and now are still alive and enjoying life the way it should be. I quit my job as well, as I believe that if it doesn’t give me peace of mind then it’s expensive. Btw, you’re awesome for doing this. thanks for this video ❤
I love this video and it resonates a lot. Hating your job, being unfulfilled, and not knowing what you want is one of the worst things. This is inspirational
We have the same perspective on taking care of our own kids in the future. I am also working on a furniture business for a year now and have few Clients. And I'm very happy for every piece I made. Continue what you're doing and you'll gonna be successful soon. Rooting for you!
I appreciate that you speak up about this topic as a Japanese person. Being a German who studied at a Japanese University for a year, I got the impression that I would never be able to connect to people because all too many of them were so deep in this mindset of “grind until you die”. It’s considered so normal there. It was frightening
This video is the embodiment of what I’ve been reflecting on. I’m in my 20s and I know I have time, but still feeling so lost. I love your take on this. Felt like older sisterly advice I needed ❤
I currently quit my job as well with out any back up plan. I was feeling over stimulated and burned out in my work environment. I would cry almost every day driving to work to a place i hated. My anxiety was over the roof and i felt lost. Im currently unemployed but at least my stress and anxiety has reduced tremendously. I still dont have a plan but i do want to do something i love. Thank you so much for sharing and making me feel heard ❤
I absolutely loved the realness and humanity that you bring to your videos, I think a lot of us in this age bracket are kind of dealing with the same thing. I look forward to watching all of your videos.
I relate with this so much, I too quit my job and felt the same things you did before I decided to quit. But the thing is you have to get ready for everyone's judgement, even your own family may judge and not understand. It's fine anyway, but keep going for the life and purpose you want to achieve. Your life is yours. I hope to never decide again to come back just because other people want me to or their vision for me is such. If I live by their words, I will never be able to own this life that I have. I'm 24 and I don't want to wake up later at 34 and realize I've been living my life the way people want me to. It is hard but please if you don't see yourself in the corporate world or in anything you don't like, don't force yourself for the rest of your life. If it's making your mental health worst, even after you tried different ways to try to like it, it is a sign that maybe it's not for you. Cheer up, giving it up will be one of the best thing you'll ever decide for your self :)
Hi Mako. Nice to see your video. I left my job the last few months due to stress and non appreciation from my managers. It took me a while on this decision because of my commitments. I didnt feel like going to work every day. Finally, I was not healthy physically. Leaving me no choice but to quit. Even though now I'm jobless but I am HAPPY. I'm much healthier now, and I found myself something interesting and I learned/practiced hard every day hoping to share online. I love it and very motivated. Thank you so much for your sharing. 😊
I left my 9-5 in IT in Canada many years ago without a backup plan. Travelled a bit, learned about myself, and when I came back found my true passion in teaching, which I now do and love. I can't imagine myself still sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day 5 days a week now. It was so emotionally draining, and every Monday was a struggle. I'm so much happier now. If you can do it, get out of a job that you hate. Was difficult navigating uncertainty for a few years during the transition, but it was 100% worth it to be where I am now :)
I rarely comment to youtube accounts, but I support you. What you did was brave and so relatable. I've been there before. Crying at work for now reason. So I quit my old corporate job and decided to pursue freelance writing. I'm still learning and working for 8 hours, but at least I know I'm doing something I want. Good luck to us!
Thank you for sharing. I was experiencing the same burnout working at Japanese company from 2019-2022. Finally I had the guts to quit my job at that time without any backup. I didn't tell anyone even my parents because I knew they will be very disappointed. But it's my life and it's me who's very stressful every day. I cried almost every weekend, I think about my job before I sleep, when I wake up and even it appears in my dream. The worst part is, Japanese language was hard for me, it's not that I don't understand the language but I just couldn't translate what customers really want. Now I am in a better place, still in Japan but working at foreign company. New subscriber here and I support you. I hope you can achieve your dream and keep telling your stories. 頑張りましょう！
Congrats! 🎉That's amazing, I started about a month ago now on a whim, and it has been a time consuming but interesting process! Keep it up and in a year, you may have a small side income depending on how consistent you are with it.
In my case, I recently left my 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. horrible job, where most of the time I worked from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and I couldn't handle it anymore. I felt that I was killing myself every day. I was looking in the mirror and thinking, "Is this the only way?" It was a rainy day, and I left the company without a job to go, but I am the happiest man ever because my life is not dedicated to someone else; it is dedicated to myself. Now I am setting up my own business, but with the knowledge that I will live my life the way I choose it, not the way someone else has put it over me.
I love your video, Mako. Your storytelling and videography is also beautiful! I agree with soooo many of the things you said (maybe because I literally did the same thing haha). "If you can spend 8 hours a day building someone else's dream, you can spend at least 4 hours a day building your own." And have faith - it works out in the end :)
I just watched this at the perfect time. I was recently laid off from my 9-to-5 job. At 28, after working since I was 17, I find myself at a crossroads. My last job was good, but it didn't truly fulfill me or ignite my passion for life. Now, I'm contemplating my next steps with a newfound sense of possibility. Thank you for your vlogs and for reminding us to live the life we truly desire.❤
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🌹how did you find your passion? ua-cam.com/video/yExRc3KW6yw/v-deo.htmlsi=kQAap4v8dEi9QNbg
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🔍1 year update & the reality of being unemployed ua-cam.com/video/9wsj7fvfRPg/v-deo.htmlsi=8PC2Jcgo1-PQiqLZ
🔥how did you overcome burnout? ua-cam.com/video/rHrX6NMG6Dw/v-deo.html
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"If you don't build your dreams, then someone else will hire you to build theirs." - so true
i don't think everybody's dream is building something.
Maybe building dreams is the problem. What if it’s better to live in the moment and be satisfied with just enough?
@@helloalanframe It depends, if a person lives better than you thanks to your work, takes the merits and earns more money than you, when you are the one who promoted their dream, and suddenly you go through a difficult stage in your life, that person you helped build their dream will not be affected; It will do well, while you will be left regretting why you didn't invest that energy in yourself, instead of "feeling satisfied" and saying to yourself, "I have enough with this."
There is also the situation of investing all your effort and energy in the dream of someone else, someone who shares your same vision but has more resources to realize it. However, you are actually working towards THEIR dream, and if this person ultimately doesn't fulfill it, all your work is wasted, thus wasting valuable time from your life.
@@ElitePortraits this is what I have in my mind these past few weeks, I am unemployed right now and been looking for jobs but this thought keeps entering in my mind. I don't want to work for anybody else, I want to work on my own dream and that is to establish anything that I can call my own because that's what you call an investment in the future.
@@helloalanframe That’s good for YOU. Not everyone wants “just enough”.
Left my 9-5 in January 2024 and I will NEVER look back.
How are you going about it
did you have a plan? money saved? just curious
Hope you’re well, I think people would like an update :)
I quit my job last august 2024 and start a small business but i got burned out and quit the business after 3 mons
"stress is expensive". AMEN. stress will make you pay one way or another
this video is a copy paste format. I saw the same story on video and the channel owner had more subscribers.
Definitely! Health is wealth and health is something people can't fake
I quit my “9-5 job” the day I had enough savings. I then spent all my savings on flying lessons, running out of money and having to return to that “9-5 job” several times before finishing off my licensing. Now I’m doing what I wanted to do since I was a 5 year old crawling around on my knees with model airplanes. Now I’m an Airbus a320 Captain. Find what makes you happy and go after it. Don’t get to your death bed with any regret. I love my “job” because it brings me immense happiness. The kind of happiness a 5 year old gets watching planes at the airport with his dad. Thanks dad!
Wow being a pilot is a dream of mine. Glad to hear your effort payed off
@no_one2197 i never dreamt of being a pilot. I just wanted to become one and made it happen. I hope you make it happen also :)
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Thank you for your comment it’s a beautiful story and it gave me hope. Wish you luck and happiness ❤❤❤
This is exactly my situation. I bought a car because I thought it could motivate me to stay in the job I hated. I go out every weekend and be happy for a day until Monday comes again. I always have a mental break down before I start working. My attitude changed so much it affected my relationship with my husband. I always vent and lash out at him. I quit my job this month even if it meant my income would be cut in half and even if I lost a friend because of that decision. I no longer care if I lose the car I just bought. It's just not worth it. I decided to just live simply with a peace of mind.
You are lucky you even have the privilege to quit and still not have some income coming in. I dont get the people who complain about working 9-5 then quitting when they have the opportunity to do just that yet have a safety net cushion to fall back on aka here your husband. Hopefully youre treating you husband better now since you can take a break and they cant for the time being and you didnt mention anything about after quitting and improvements in the relationship
Putting in my 2 week notice next week. I'm tired of the abuse from jealous bosses. I realize they're jealous for good reason, I BELONG in the spotlight!
How did it go?
That’s where i Am right now. I just wanted to quit.
Go for it!
@killerqueenn676lol. Mind your business babes. Yall really need to stop telling people what to do, what to think and what to choose.
Stop trying to ruin peoples’ dreams or aspirations
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I just left my job this week, I'm scared of my future, but I'm currently happy that I left. A hugeee baggage was removed from my back. WE CAN DO THIS!!
I just left my job 2 days ago after going back and forth mentally for an entire year if it would be a good idea to quit or not. I struggled mentally, spiritually, and emotionally for an ENTIRE YEAR! On a whim with absolutely no backup plan, I walked out in the middle of my shift. I have a little anxiety about what the future holds but MAN so much weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I feel ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I actually feel like I'm alive again. I resonate with you. We can definitely do this. Cheers to the future!
@@lisaanicoleeI also just did this like two days ago lol!! ❤ to us leaving for a better future!!! 🎉
@@itskrystalart yes love. We've got this ❤️
Omggggg I’m about to be you 🙄
Yes you can!
This is such an inspiring video. I loved it when you said "You are replaceable". Last night I was talking to my friend about how I cannot take a leave because who will do my work andwhe I heard talk about being replaceable,it just struck me that literally everyone can be replaced.
We need to prioritise ourselves.
thank you so much :)
True indeed. And we have to replace the companies and hustle culture.
I quit my job 5 months ago, also without any 'real' plan. I'm also turning 29 in 2 months. Thank you for encouraging people to keep going and not losing faith! Greetings from Greece!
thank you for watching :) I visited Greece last year, it was so beautiful I loved it! I would love to visit again!
Good luck !
But what about the reality that no one is telling you? That it's so hard to make money outside of regular job.
You're super young! 20's and 30's is a great time to take a chance on yourself
Good luck to you Christine
All the best for you
I love that UA-cam recommends me new smaller UA-camrs. Your cutting and story telling skills are very impressive. Normally this quality. Only 100k UA-camrs do
thank you very much :)
"I couldn't handle the gap between my dreamy weekend and the reality."
This resonates with me sooo much, which is why I finally decided to resign a few days ago. Watching your video makes me feel like I definitely did the right thing. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It's such an important message. ❤
thank you so much ❤ I'm so happy to hear that my message and story resonated with you :)
@@solarydays I agree, I’m very privileged to be born in Japan and have this type of problem. I’m grateful for that everyday.
Just wanted to mention that my starting salary was $1600/mo in 2019, and my parents have nothing to do with my career as they are in education field. anyways, thank you for watching! :)
I m on the same boat
so you resigned and now how much money do you make?
@@royharper2003 I make a little money from my side hustle, which I actually like and I'm hoping to have more time for it now without the fultime corporate job. I'm also in a very privileged position, I admit - I'm debt free, and I managed to save enough money for situation like this (6 month emergency fund), so I can take time to find a job that I'd enjoy and that wouldn't destroy my mental health.
Also, I realised that my "dreamy weekend" means time in the nature, chill mornings and breakfast with my spouse, reading books, cooking, and spending time with friends. Those are very low-cost activities.
I'm also thinking about leaving my 8-5 job. But... we get weekends off, benefits are good, and we get paid holidays off. It's not my dream job, but this job is stable and consistent. I always use my 1 hour lunch to work on my artwork on my tablet.
I believe if your 9-5 is manageable. Keep the job. Use the free time to work on your passion projects, save up, and then leave the 9-5 after you build a safety net to fall on.
What is your job in? Im trying to find differently pathways to get into for lifetime jobs. : (
Quit my 3 part time jobs. So at peace now. I have better sleep. No anger issues. I stopped drinking. Do more around the house, more clean, neater, errands, .
"if you don't build your dreams, then someone will hire you to build theirs". that's so true.
thank you for watching ❤
I graduated with my civil engineering degree in 2017, didnt get a job offer that i thought i could get it from personal connection. I moved to Denver, created my startup in journalism space, self learning all the way. In 2023, I build an AI product with my team, now we have 220 companies signed up for our product. That is the decision I would never regret 7 years ago. Keep going and trust your inner voice.
Glad to hear your story. I just left my career of 19 years in the finance industry. I’m 45 and also thought to my self why am I giving my life and energy for someone else. It’s never too late to make this move. I’ve never been happier, I’m able to focus on my family and my business. Anyone can do it, when you put your mind to it.
Awesome I wanna quit my job of 17 years so bad it causes me tremendous anxiety everyday but I have a wife and 4 kids relying on me I’m also 45 and look forward to the weekend but hate Sundays cause I know I have to go back to work
I want to quit too, what kind of business you do?
Really like that mindset
But how do you keep paying bills?
I totally understood when she said that she didn´t even know who she was anymore. It happened the same for me working as a teacher, so I quit this past week, and now my need is to give myself time to find myself again and follow my gut.
I never knew teachers were underpaid
Me too, totally understood what she mean that she didn't even know who she was, I'd been in her situation too, and that's very difficult it's like losing your own sanity. 😔😢
Interesting take with a lot of great points.. I quit my 9-5 about 3 years ago and returned to it this year because I realized that as much as I hated the cons it came with, it still came with a lot of benefits as well.. and I realized having that safety net right now is extremely important, especially when you have people relying on you like a significant other. I learned that we can have a 9-5 and do something creatively, but we just give ourselves excuses to NOT do the thing because we're worn out with our jobs. There's going to be different seasons of your life that demands different things from you and knowing how to deal with them is important. At the end of the day, I don't think there's 1 answer to these complex issues, but I learned to continue and persevere no matter what season I'm in.
Hope this helps someone!
well said
thank you for sharing your story! I totally agree, there's no right or wrong answer, and having dependents make it so much harder to sustain this lifestyle.
exactly
agreed! I think we just need a mix of good things to make it work: good pay, good management, some aspect u actually like about ur job...but more importantly time/energy to do the things that feed your soul
I am a nurse and I cannot wait to find a normal average 9-5, its been years. It's time. I'm ready
Amen! 🙂
A lot of people still underestimate how much damage stress can do to your body. Health is a kind of wealth that cannot be faked. Hope more people put themselves first above their job.
I'm 28 and totally understand you! Be proud of your decision and don't look back, we deserve to be happy ❤
I had this feeling of dissatisfaction, self hatered, and quiting in every job. The moment I quit I always felt the most happier.
i feel you
i just quit my job last month and i feel so much lighter and happier. my friends also told me that I look happier (i usually look angry 24/7)
Same.
@@Affxsone How do you get your money then?
@@simranjeetsingh2167 I don't have any source of income atm bcs all I wanted is to take a break for a while. When I decided to quit, I made sure that I had enough savings to support myself and my grandma for at least 6 months. Hopefully, by then, I'll have a much better source of income
You won't believe I am an African Man experiencing exactly what You are describing...capitalism made us lose the real meaning of things because everything has been replaced by the pursuit of money...May the supreme Authority of the Universe help us to get back on the track that trully correspond to who we really are...
Do you mean God? God sees everything and He is The only God.
Yes.
❤ I pray for this as well
Why wouldn’t we would believe that?
Because you’re African?
This hits everyone hard when it comes to work
Unfortunately life is a journey. It starts off hard at the beginning but eventually you will reap the rewards.
“The corporate culture creates the culture of never enough “ - so wise!!!
"Being stressed is expensive", was really powerful. Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps me decide what to do in my own work dilemma.
Stress is a disease. If we will not get rid of it, we will die. Thank you for sharing. I feel you.
I also quit my job but I’m also struggling to find a new one. It’s really hard to be broke but quitting a job just feels good knowing that you don’t have to deal with the trauma and stress anymore haha!
Did you find a new job?
A few month ago I saw the trailer of the movie "lotawana". There is a hippie living on a sailboat on a lake, but he has to face problems. A girl asks him "Are you happy here?"
His answer ist one of the trues sentences I ever heard. He says: "Everybody has to struggle - and if I have to struggle, it should be for a live that's worth the struggle. This is the way I want to barely get by." Greetings from Germany.
Good luck! Five years ago, I quit and spent three enjoyable years pursuing all the hobbies I had dreamed of. Last year, I moved on from freelancing and now run my own one-person business.
Thank you for this video, Mako! Sometimes I feel like I failed because I quit my job without a clear next step. When I see someone successful like you who did the same as me, I feel more confident that things will work out. No matter what the next step is, what's important is that we live the way we want to live
Exactly, we should live the life we want without any hesitation
and how is your life with no income?
i subscribed, please start
Sad thing is most people buy things like houses or cars or fancy stuffs that they cannot afford and are forced to work at a 9-5 job that they hate. In the world we are living in right now having less is actually having more. Anyways great story and keep doing what you are doing!
I agree! thank you so much :)
@@mylifeasmako I completely agree. Nowadays, I have nothing; and I am happier than before.
Is someone stalking what's going on in my life? Because the timing of YT recommending this video to me is so amazing! I have the exact same thoughts it's crazy! It feels like, finally someone understands what I'm going through. I'm finishing my job turnover in 2 weeks and I can't wait to embrace my freedom! THANK you for this video and definitely will be following your journey. Good luck to us!
I agree, I feel like someone stalking me. I am going through lots of stress thinking about quitting my job. But I have a family to feed and bills to pay. I think it would be easier if I was single. I am in the process of looking into opening a business. This may not happen overnight but maybe in a few months to a year.
@@kingofall9262 Hugs to you! I am single but prior to me quitting I was the breadwinner of the family so even if I wanted to I couldn't but thankfully now I can slowly breathe because I am sharing the responsibilities with my siblings now. Wish you luck 🤞
I'm not yet successful, still in debt, but so tired of my work. I feel guilty that I "hate" my job but I am thankful for it that I can feed my cats and pay my bills. But I still feel so miserable everyday lol. Maybe 1 day after paying all the debts and save money for my cats, I can finally be able to "quit". Congratulations to you. Please take care of your health!
Thank you so much and please take care of yours too! I hope you will be able to find a good solution for you and for your cat!
shout out to you for taking care of your cats, ive got 2 😎
Same 😢 hope I can pay my debts soon and earn enough for my cats before I quit my job.
Try the Dave Ramsey method for debt. I know he's a old white guy, but it could help and light a fire within you to actually achieve that goal of yours of paying off debt and making an emergency fund of a year plus to be able to take off some time. I wish you luck.
Lol people these days need retirement plans for the cats lol. Talking about meaningless life, it seems that the crazy cat lady stereotype is real after all.
I just turned 26 last Sunday and I am planning to quit my 9-5 job. Yes, I am scared to let go of this job because I have bills to pay, but I am now ready to embark on a new journey to do the things I really want to do and go out of my comfort zone. thanks for this 🥰🥰✨✨
thank you so much and congratulations on your new journey✨ I hope both of us will continue to enjoy the ride, and I know we will make it as long as we keep chasing our dream 🥰
"Who am I working this hard for? For someone's dream". Woah, this hit me so hard; we really do have to create our own dream. This video is one of the best videos that shows what reality really is, thank you so much. It has pushed me so much to do something I genuinely love, Thank you!
thank you very much, I'm so happy to hear that!
I’ll be turning 29 in two months & I’m so glad your video popped up on my thread because I’ve been currently experiencing the same thing! I feel unfulfilled at my current job, & have been experiencing bouts of anxiety due to it. I find myself much happier when I’m not at work & doing the things I actually enjoy. I already decided that once my military contractual obligations ends, I will start working for myself even if I don’t see any monetary benefits from it immediately. My happiness & mental health comes first. Thank you for sharing your experience, makes me feel less alone!
I have just lost my corporate job yesterday but I had already decided it wasn’t for me as it was causing me SO much stress and affecting my health so I’m not sad. My dream is to grow my UA-cam channel. My passion is travel and I’ve worked in the travel industry for well over a decade as well as have 30 years of travel experience. Your video has encouraged me to chase my dreams and work hard at something I love. I’m 50 and starting from scratch…it’s never too late. Just need to work out how to pay the bills in the meantime. Loved your video. Thanks for sharing. 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you so much for watching! Wishing you the best of luck with your new journey ❤️
I’m turning 29 this year - I used to work in a corporate office 3 years ago, but I didn’t feel like myself, or I just felt really lost and miserable. But I knew I would be more happy if I was doing something creative instead. So since then, I became a freelance illustrator, and it’s been a fulfilling experience 👌 Right now I’m figuring out what more creative things to do (like opening an online store, making merch or digital goods etc)
It’s super nice to hear your story, I relate to your experience 💙 I’m glad to hear that you’re happy and doing something that’s fulfilling to you
in the office ?! hah..u havent tried working 13h/Day at restaurants and washing dishes... thats the real hell im 31 yo now and this job is killing my soul and body
@@project0332 Everyone’s lives are different with different jobs that have different struggles that come with it 🤔 I think we don’t have to compare who’s having a harsher work experience over another
@@project0332 I think comparing each other’s lives doesn’t seem fair if you’re assuming that my struggles in my career aren’t that much 🤔 because everyone is different with different jobs that come with its own difficulties. At the end of the day I think we are all trying to get through life and we have the choice to make decisions that can make us happy in the long run
@@project0332 .. likewise! Me too, I came from a restaurant. There's not enough benefit, although .. I was just a waitress? But, my job was intense, it would make you burn out & mentally exhausted! And, the pay*out well .. even seldom for paying the bills aren't enough 😒! Later on by the end of the day, you'd even feel miserable adjusting? There's no comfort zone when you felt heavy from weighing a responsibility, just for a foolish job!
"It's a pity ..✌️😬!"
@@project0332Right. Everyone is complaining about their nice office job sitting at the desk . I work in kennel. Listed to loud dog bark all day long. Pick up poop and clean diarhea. Go outside with dogs in heat, cold, rain. Have no heathcare benefits and i get paid 16 an hour. Work starts at 6 am. And i am not complaining. Yes work in office its so damn hard 😂😂😂😂😂. What a bunch off loosers.
I'm going through similar thoughts, the constant back and forth, worried thoughts of quitting and not having and job. But the loss time, our age, it makes such a big difference. Congrats on taking a big step (even after 7 months) and I'm happy for you and your future growth as a content creator ❤
thank you so much for your kind words ❤ so glad to find someone going through the same thing. I hope this video helped you even if it's a little bit.
Amazing people not realizing their self worth is heartbreaking. I am so glad you found your way 🙏🏽🙏🏽
You made me cry 🥹 you’re right!! We will never get our time back! You are so brave ❤
Thank you so much 🥹
Your video just got recommended to me and I’m really happy about that. I am turning 29 in 2 weeks and still studying law besides my 9-5 job. I hate my studies so much and hardly pass any tests as I am not passionate about it anymore. My family still wants to see me as a future lawyer, but I cannnot see myself anymore in this position. I developed a huge passion for aviation and want to become an airplane pilot, but I am struggling financially. So I decided to finish my studies and once I get my degree I will quit the whole corporate / law world and do what really makes me happy 😊.
I totally understand how it's like to feel the pressure to continue going on the traditional, default path... but it's amazing that you found your passion for aviation! I'm so excited for you that you are on the road to quit and do what makes you happy 😊
Follow your passion. You can do it. Airline pilots make really good money so your parents should not worry....at least in the USA they do.
I’m sure you’d make a great pilot in the AirForce. You’d make a great officer.
YESSS🙌🏻🙌🏻 I did law school too but pursuing my passion now🥰
Thank you for this video. I am 28, very well-paid job in legal industry, but in the past months I wake up terrified and sick to my stomach imagining a work day in front of me. Also started having mental breakdowns, also started therapy. Feels like the corporate is sucking out your soul and having any kind of emotion is a weakness. Thank you for sharing your journey, as it is very reassuring to know that I am not the only one wanting to leave what from the outside might seem like a nice stable life.
thank you so much for your comment, you are definitely not alone and it's amazing to see so many people in the comment section going through the same thing.
so quit an go work McDonalds, you'll probably be much happier
Hey how about thinking of starting to work free lance? As a lawyer or an assistant- everything is possible!
I'm happy you had the realization about how precious life and time really is. Escaping the salarywomen route is difficult and a lot of Japanese people never leave to follow their dreams. I'm glad you did. Keep going!
thank you so much :) and yes, it can be difficult for japanese salary women to decide to leave and pursue a dream but I hope that will change with time.
Hi Mako, UA-cam recommended this video to me, I have to say this video healed me, because I'm thinking about and actually planning to quit my 9-6 job(used to burned out for it so many times...) without a clear or specific backup plan. I'm also afraid to tell my mother about this, but I will still do it cause I know it's time to move on, to change my life and it's never too late.
Love the video, thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much, If you decide to go for it, I hope you will get to enjoy your new journey :)
I love this video. This is exactly what I go through and think daily. I’ve been dedicating less passion to my 9-5 that overworked and undervalued me, and now I have been dedicating more time to building my skill set and finding different ways to make money. I know that in order to realize my full potential, I have to quit my job and put in the same work ethic into myself.
The timing of this video!!!! I resigned from my awful retail job at a not-so-luxury luxury store. Before that, it was doing a degree I hated and my skin condition got so bad, but somehow, it healed itself right after I left the stressful environment. I also realised the same as you, time is the most valuable because it's finite. I thought if I'm placed here on the earth to fulfill someone else's vision that I don't align with, then I may as well end it right there and then. I'm in my mid twenties, and have no intention to let my youth go to waste. All the best, thank you for sharing your story.
thank you so much for watching and for your comment! I relate so much, I can't believe how much money I was spending at hospital/clinics back then... bad skin, losing hair, migraine... its crazy what stress can do to you.
and how is your life with no income?
I’m 39 and I decided to quit my job. I totally resonate with you that time is the only important thing in our lives!
thank you so much!
Well done! I'm 37 and still fighting to quit mine as soon as possible! What are you doing for a living now? Could you please share a little more? Thanks.
and how is your life with no income?
@@pedropaz1269I have some savings that will allow me to live for a while… then I plan to do some projects, from handcraft to maybe as a part-time storyteller in kindergarten in my neighbourhood… also learning Chinese medicine at the same time
@@royharper2003lots of free time for my family 😂
Hearing you talk about this almost made me cry... i'm in the same boat - late 20s, stuck at a 9-5 job, wanting to quit with no backup plan. knowing you're flourishing and happy gave me more strength
thank you so much
Your mental health is more important....happiness will come naturally
I quit working in the Corporate world 4 months ago with no back up. I couldn’t continue with the stress. I have 3 children, 1 has special needs and I’m in my 40s. I’m trying to build a digital training course to hopefully start an income stream for myself, but it is hard and I’m still stressed, but not nearly as stressed as I was when working. I think you can only do what you can do and we need to be kind to ourselves if we can’t keep up as the demands are impossible. The benefits are not enough to cover the loss of my wage, so I can’t stay here long, just wanted to say well done for following your heart and thank you for sharing your story. It’s helped me. Good luck to you x
Wishing you all the best. You got this, stand in your truth and could you do both?
Don’t give up! I also quit with a baby and 3 months of backup to start a business. I’m never going back to the corporate world. The stress I have now makes me feel alive, the stress at working at a job I hated made me feel dead. Good luck!
I’m watching this after writing my resignation letter after having a huge debate with myself . I’m 25 now
I'm on a similar journey. Quit my corporate job 3 years ago in the middle of the pandemic and moved to a new city. It took me 2 years to heal from burnout, stress, and PTSD. I'm still working to getting back to being healthy but it's so much easier now to tackle problems and get back out there to try to find my new path. I'm creating as well and so excited I found your channel to follow along!
thank you so much & that is amazing that you are working on your creative project! great to find someone going through a similar thing.
corporate ?!! office?..... hah..u havent tried working 13h/Day at restaurants and washing dishes... thats the real hell im 31 yo now and this job is killing my soul and body
@project0332 all jobs are crap until you find one that you love and it will never be like work
Good luck
I get it. I’m 50. Quit my 9-5 job in 2023 because I felt like I was being bullied. I went on stress leave for a few months before giving notice. I didn’t realize how stressed and burnt out I was until I saw a therapist. I spent my days crying, but I know leaving my job was a good decision for my mental & spiritual health. I refuse to go back to corporate life. I want to work on something more creative. I pray for you and hope you find the path that God has for you. God bless!
How did you make money without job I need help
This resonated with me 100%. It feels like I am listening to myself talking about her feelings.
thank you so much 😭
I'm currently working on leaving my 9 to 5, just turned 27 and I am tired of working. Been working since I was 16 but didn't get my first "big girl job until I was 24. I am ready to do what makes me happy and not dread sunday nights worrying about Monday mornings and the weekday like you said.
that's amazing that you're planning your way out. you deserve to do what makes you happy after all the hard work for 10+ years!
This is so me right now. Seeing my earnings no longer motivates me. My work is easy, lol, but I have to drag myself to open my laptop and start working. I even took courses from an amazing coach to better serve my clients. Sadly, burnout is real. So, this month, I've decided to end my contracts with my clients too because continuing down this path wouldn't be fair to them or to myself anymore. I've also figured out what I want to do in life, which includes creating content. I'm scared but excited about where this journey may take me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience; it really makes me feel seen.
So inspirational! Thank you! 🙏. So many people get stuck and they have the power to make changes. And sometimes the first step is to stop caring as much about your job and still get paid or to decide to reduce your hours and go part time so you can spend the rest of your time doing something you enjoy.
Hi Mako, Keep spreading this message, love it! " you will never be this young or healthy again" - perfectly said. Been struggling with my health for 5 years, finally decided to go plant based and quit my 9-5. My health is turning around for the first time in years.
thank you!!
just quit my job and travelled to hokkaido japan last month, and i absolutely loved it! keep doing what you are doing mako, you are on the right path, i hope this work out for you very soon!
love from melb aus.
Thank you so much, you just made me want to visit hokkaido, haha I haven't been there in years!
not too late now, perfect time to go skiing! i tried snowboarding in furano and it was amazing, definitely going back next year!@@mylifeasmako
Working in a job you hate and causes you lots of stress will eventually cost you double the money you will earn! When i quit my job as a salesperson in a huge beauty shop working 50hours a week back in my mid 20s i had to pay the doctors to fix my painful knees and back pain plus my thyroid that had gone out control.in fact all my hormones were out of control to the point that i needed medication even to eat. I left and went back to school. Now i am a 38 freelancer journalist translator i earn less but i live more and healthier on my time. My left knee never fully recovered! Don't waste your precious time to go after money. Instead go after what you love doing and money will follow! Never give up on your dreams and before you make up your mind on a job consider your time and energy as neither of them can come come back! Take care of yourself cause nobody else will do it for you!❤
This video really spoke to me! I’m 31 and going through the same thing. I’ve began hating myself too and feeling like a failure. So sick of corporate America and being trapped in the typical 9-5, I want to be free to make content and build up my YT channel, work from the comfort of my home (that’s my happy place/sanctuary). I want to build a life I don’t want to escape from. I don’t want to dread Monday mornings. Have to get last bit of debt paid off, catch up
On some bills & get some money saved
I literally am in the same position. I have this awful pit in my stomach come Mondays. I have never felt this level of hatred towards my job. I spend moments everyday dreaming of quitting.
I’m just like you!
I quit my job a month ago and started doing full time vanlife. Travel in US with my dog in a camper van. It’s been fun so far
Thank you for sharing your story. The growth that stems from 24 to 29 was condensed into this video really well and I loved hearing how wise it has made you. Looking forwards to more content, all my best.
thank you so much, I'm so glad that you could see my growth from this video! :)
So inspirational. I’m preparing to quit my job, and work on creating content as well. I found your video very encouraging! Thank you so much!
Thank you, wishing you the best with your new journey 🫶🏼✨
I quit my 8-5 corporate job and it feel so relieve to be able to prioritize myself this time. I dont have a back up plan but I do trust myself and God that everything is going to fall into place oneday❤
It's so nice to hear other people's story of quitting their job. Sometimes people make me feel that I made the wrong choice but I also realize that they want my life as well. I'm single and I have no dependents like children and somehow I can pause while I figure out what I really want in life. Sometimes people can make you feel a certain way just because they can't have what you have so they make you feel less because you don't have the salary anymore or your life is not as stable as theirs. Watching videos like this makes me feel like I'm not alone and it helps me to keep going. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks!💖 I'm in the same position as you and I'm feeling that stress everyday but too scared to quit. I hope to have the courage soon to look for a job that makes me happy
thank you so much for the super thanks 💖 this is the second super thanks I've ever received in my life and it really brought smile into my face! I really hope you will find a good solution for you that makes you happy soon :)
@@mylifeasmako The video was definitely worth the super thanks. It really inspired me. Keep going Mako, you're doing great ❤
This is absolutely insane... I lost my dad suddenly and tragically I'm Feb. A few weeks later I quit my job that I hated with no back up plan either... I am also 29 as well and I thought I would be in such a different place at this point in my life 🥺😞 but my dad's death taught me that I was taking so much for granted and some things are worth your time and energy and some things absolutely are not. I am now in the process of trying to build my portfolio so I can do a tattoo apprenticeship which is something I've wanted to do for such a long time but never persued because it would disappoint so many people but now I want to live for me. Thank you so much for this video. It acted as confirmation for me❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sending you all the love luck and well wishes from South Africa x
I left my 9-5 in early Jan after returning from maternity leave with my 2nd child. There's a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world. My time and attention belongs to my kids. Not to corporate parasites.
Wow
Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve felt the same way just like you after living in Tokyo for 10 years and actually quit my 9-5 job and left Japan!! What you’re talking in the video is really relatable and I’m so happy for you to live “your life” once again! Keep it up :)
Thank you for watching :)
I felt the way you did in the beginning, except without being able to afford the nice things or even just regular everyday 'luxuries' that I needed...it didn't add up. This was so cinematic and wonderful, I hope your first dollar earned has been on your wall for quite some time now since you deserve it! No way this isn't monetized! So happy for you in your new lifestyle :)
Soooo inspiring!!! Im so happy for you and to see the views and comments you've had on this! you deserve it!
Thank you so much!!
thank you , Im 6 months no work, been burn out to my stressful work and boss. Thank you for making my decision confirm right :) keep it up
Great decision! I've also left my cooperate job. I earn less money, but my mental and physical heath got so much better. Bless you! Have a great day.
Thank you
Wow. This video & its comment section feels like a group hug.
Today actually marked my first day being unemployed without backup. My reason is because my spine got injured with HNP (Hernia Nukleus Pulposus)--in short, back pain so severe it made me unable to sit or walk on my own. And I experienced it TWICE during 4 months.
Deciding to quit was easy. I just have to remember that all the overtime I did CANNOT compensate the pain, meds, and doctor visit. Plus, sitting for that long worsens my condition.
I feel somewhat jittery and anxious this morning, but hopefully I, and all of us, will get better soon.
it really does 🌸 I hope you will get better soon!
Your story resonates so much with me. I’m at that point where I don’t enjoy my job, every weekday feels so heavy on my shoulders and I just want to leave and run. I hope you achieve your goal. Subscribed!
Even with a family of five and doing work I loved, I can relate to this. I left my corporate job last year and it was more sudden, I decided to quit within hours of what sparked the need to change. I cried watching this video because your words and framing of these lessons resonated with me, especially the way you spoke about earning that first dollar. It feels much more significant than any amount of dollars a corporate job could ever pay us.
I'm a Japanese girl as well and you're going ahead of the path I want to go! I can't describe how thrilled and amazed to see this kind of video by Japanese person! your storytelling, little clips inbetween, editing, and sounds are all so cool. I'm so proud of you choosing your life how it matters to you.
sending love and wishing you the best of the best❤❤
so grateful to receive a positive comment from a japanese person! I feel like it can be difficult to find someone who resonates with us in japan... I put lots of work on storytelling and b-rolls, so happy to hear that you liked them ❤ best of luck with your journey :)
I want to quit also. I work a corporate job. I've been here for 14 years, and the stress and changes are mentally killing me. It has been ever since we were called to return back to office. During the pandemic, I had my twins, and having the capability of being home just put things in perspective for me and what I want for my family. My husband and I haven't had the financial means to be able to quit, but I understand the mental drain that it gives you. I want to be more present with my kids, and I know I have to make moves this year in order to be able to do so.
I clicked on your video right after logging off of working a job that brings me stress and frustration every day... it's so nice to see someone take this leap and choose joy! I hope that I can soon do the same :) Thank you for sharing your story!
thank you so much, I hope you will be able to do the same soon :)
Thank you, I was feeling crazy for quiting my job, I loved what you said about making the money that matters to you, I got a raise and it made me happy for like an hour, extra money doesn't compensate for certain things. Quitting was the best desicion, I feel much happier now, even if I'm still trying to figure out what next.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I identified with so much of what you said. It’s taken me a year to work up the courage to finally quit but I’m so happy to say TODAY is my last day!!! I wish you so much luck with your content creation, you deserve to be happy and make money doing what you love.
Thank you for sharing.
You are so brave and inspirational!
I relate to you so much. As you were sharing your experience and how you got to the breaking point I started crying because it's exactly what I went through a couple of months ago. Left my 9-5 job as a permanently stressed data scientist at a huge unicorn in Latin America.
No backup plan, no severance, goodbye to my medical insurance and other benefits, no huge $ savings.
It's the best I could have done for my mind and and body. I haven't fully recovered yet but I feel like a plant that needed water desperately and it's finally receiving some rain.
As part of my healing journey I will go on a one month-long trip in your beautiful country next month, which has always been my life-long dream. Afterwards I will figure out what is next for me in life.
I wish you a happy path towards recovery. You've made the right choice. New adventures await for you!
Oshiete kurete arigatou gozaimashita :)
thank you so much. It warms my heart to hear that my story resonated with you. and you're brave as well for making the decision and I'm so excited for you to go on the adventure! arigato gozaimasu!
All the best!!
This is amazing to watch. I've been having the same thoughts and feelings that you had. I really dislike my job and every time the weekend is over...it's back to the job because it's a responsibly as an adult. I had a serious medical condition that I recovered from and been thinking more about actually living my life versus just going through it. Hats off to you! I am still scared of what might happen but I'm getting closer and closer to leaving to be happy.
thank you & I'm so happy to hear that you are getting closer and closer to choose happiness!
i feel you! this was me 3 yrs ago during the pandemic. I felt so lost and empty. it’s so refreshing to know that it’s not an isolated situation, that some people somewhere are also feeling the same thing. I’m grateful to know that we both overcame those worst days and now are still alive and enjoying life the way it should be. I quit my job as well, as I believe that if it doesn’t give me peace of mind then it’s expensive. Btw, you’re awesome for doing this. thanks for this video ❤
I love this video and it resonates a lot. Hating your job, being unfulfilled, and not knowing what you want is one of the worst things. This is inspirational
We have the same perspective on taking care of our own kids in the future. I am also working on a furniture business for a year now and have few Clients. And I'm very happy for every piece I made.
Continue what you're doing and you'll gonna be successful soon. Rooting for you!
the way you embrace your dreams with enthusiasm is truly uplifting.
thank you so much
I appreciate that you speak up about this topic as a Japanese person. Being a German who studied at a Japanese University for a year, I got the impression that I would never be able to connect to people because all too many of them were so deep in this mindset of “grind until you die”. It’s considered so normal there. It was frightening
Thank you for watching! It can be difficult to find someone who understands this type of perspective in Japan...
This video is the embodiment of what I’ve been reflecting on. I’m in my 20s and I know I have time, but still feeling so lost. I love your take on this. Felt like older sisterly advice I needed ❤
"Felt like older sisterly advice I needed" this made me so happy, thank you so much ❤
I currently quit my job as well with out any back up plan. I was feeling over stimulated and burned out in my work environment. I would cry almost every day driving to work to a place i hated. My anxiety was over the roof and i felt lost. Im currently unemployed but at least my stress and anxiety has reduced tremendously. I still dont have a plan but i do want to do something i love.
Thank you so much for sharing and making me feel heard ❤
I absolutely loved the realness and humanity that you bring to your videos, I think a lot of us in this age bracket are kind of dealing with the same thing. I look forward to watching all of your videos.
thank you so much :)
I relate with this so much, I too quit my job and felt the same things you did before I decided to quit. But the thing is you have to get ready for everyone's judgement, even your own family may judge and not understand. It's fine anyway, but keep going for the life and purpose you want to achieve. Your life is yours. I hope to never decide again to come back just because other people want me to or their vision for me is such. If I live by their words, I will never be able to own this life that I have. I'm 24 and I don't want to wake up later at 34 and realize I've been living my life the way people want me to. It is hard but please if you don't see yourself in the corporate world or in anything you don't like, don't force yourself for the rest of your life. If it's making your mental health worst, even after you tried different ways to try to like it, it is a sign that maybe it's not for you. Cheer up, giving it up will be one of the best thing you'll ever decide for your self :)
Hi Mako. Nice to see your video. I left my job the last few months due to stress and non appreciation from my managers. It took me a while on this decision because of my commitments. I didnt feel like going to work every day. Finally, I was not healthy physically. Leaving me no choice but to quit. Even though now I'm jobless but I am HAPPY. I'm much healthier now, and I found myself something interesting and I learned/practiced hard every day hoping to share online. I love it and very motivated. Thank you so much for your sharing. 😊
Thank you so much for watching 😊
I left my 9-5 in IT in Canada many years ago without a backup plan. Travelled a bit, learned about myself, and when I came back found my true passion in teaching, which I now do and love. I can't imagine myself still sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day 5 days a week now. It was so emotionally draining, and every Monday was a struggle. I'm so much happier now. If you can do it, get out of a job that you hate. Was difficult navigating uncertainty for a few years during the transition, but it was 100% worth it to be where I am now :)
Are you a school teacher now or do you teach privately?
@@crocus5632 I teach Adult Education in the school system now.
I rarely comment to youtube accounts, but I support you. What you did was brave and so relatable. I've been there before. Crying at work for now reason.
So I quit my old corporate job and decided to pursue freelance writing. I'm still learning and working for 8 hours, but at least I know I'm doing something I want.
Good luck to us!
You can do it!
Thank you for sharing. I was experiencing the same burnout working at Japanese company from 2019-2022. Finally I had the guts to quit my job at that time without any backup. I didn't tell anyone even my parents because I knew they will be very disappointed.
But it's my life and it's me who's very stressful every day. I cried almost every weekend, I think about my job before I sleep, when I wake up and even it appears in my dream. The worst part is, Japanese language was hard for me, it's not that I don't understand the language but I just couldn't translate what customers really want.
Now I am in a better place, still in Japan but working at foreign company.
New subscriber here and I support you.
I hope you can achieve your dream and keep telling your stories.
頑張りましょう！
Thank you so much, I relate to you so much, I didn’t tell my parents either because of the same reason lol
Today,i just uploaded my first content on UA-cam. I always wanted to that but now i am happy that i have taken my first step.I am also 30 yr old.
Congrats! 🎉That's amazing, I started about a month ago now on a whim, and it has been a time consuming but interesting process! Keep it up and in a year, you may have a small side income depending on how consistent you are with it.
amazing! it gets easier and easier after the scary first step :)
In my case, I recently left my 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. horrible job, where most of the time I worked from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and I couldn't handle it anymore. I felt that I was killing myself every day. I was looking in the mirror and thinking, "Is this the only way?" It was a rainy day, and I left the company without a job to go, but I am the happiest man ever because my life is not dedicated to someone else; it is dedicated to myself. Now I am setting up my own business, but with the knowledge that I will live my life the way I choose it, not the way someone else has put it over me.
I love your video, Mako. Your storytelling and videography is also beautiful! I agree with soooo many of the things you said (maybe because I literally did the same thing haha). "If you can spend 8 hours a day building someone else's dream, you can spend at least 4 hours a day building your own." And have faith - it works out in the end :)
thank you so much, I put efforts on storytelling and I'm SO happy to hear that
the way my heart sunk when you said that we are spending our lives making someone else's dream come true
I just watched this at the perfect time. I was recently laid off from my 9-to-5 job. At 28, after working since I was 17, I find myself at a crossroads. My last job was good, but it didn't truly fulfill me or ignite my passion for life. Now, I'm contemplating my next steps with a newfound sense of possibility. Thank you for your vlogs and for reminding us to live the life we truly desire.❤
thank you so much for watching this video