I always thought my dream job was being a lawyer, but when the pandemic hit, I realized that an intense career no longer aligns with my priorities. I'm working as a lawyer now and trying to be grateful that I'm employed and have reasonable work hours. I have no idea what the next step is for me - maybe I'll be a lawyer forever. It doesn't make me miserable, it just doesn't feel like "me" anymore 🤷🏼♀️
You’ll find your solution. I was a trial lawyer (both public defender and prosecution at one point) with a very hectic and grueling schedule. The pandemic and a surgery last year opened my eyes and pushed me to pursue other practice areas. I’m now working in house counsel. Work is still stimulating but with better quality of life.
Maybe it doesn't feel like you because you detached your identity from being just a lawyer, you're a person that happens to have a degree and work as a lawyer but that's just a part of you.
I work in digital marketing and I “love” my job because it pays for my home, my hobbies, and is flexible so I can travel. It’s not super stressful and I can sign off on time without the world ending. In that sense, it’s my dream job, because it does exactly what I need it to do. I’m happy I. The mundane. I’ve never been driven to have a “dream job” and I was always jealous of people who did. Now I’ve learn to love the stability and know I’m so much more than my job
Oof this was so good!! And same! Except i used to be super career driven and I’d say in a sense I do still get stuck in a cycle of wanting to find what job would bring me joy… but maybe I need to find more joy in the mundane.
SAME! I quit my job to find a remote job and I am so much more happier. No commute, I get to work in pajamas with my dogs all day. Work now just feels like a tool to pay for my home and support my hobbies.
Yes to quiting a job being a privilege! My current job is not my dream but I have bills to pay and I need a job because I also have to help out my parents. It's a desk job but it pays well, can be boring but I am thankful for it. You need to do what you need to do because I don't have the chance to stop working. I've been working the second I turned 18 just to make it by so when people bring this up, I'm just like, well some people literally cannot survive without a job. Also, not saying people who quit are bad. If you can, then go for it. It's just important to remember that it is a privilege to have that many do not. I got my degree in communications (and a masters in PR which is definitely not needed and idk why I did it lol) and I do side jobs and more project based stuff just to keep my portfolio up to date.
Yes! Quitting a job is a privilege, and sometimes it's an incredibly important one. I left a physically abusive workplace almost 10 years ago, and ever since then I've made having a "fuck off" fund a priority. It's hard, and sometimes it's been a lot smaller than I want, but it's been critical peace of mind for me knowing that if a boss becomes abusive then I can walk out and never return.
Hmm great question! My dream job is motivational speaker and consultant for those struggling to live after their mental health disorder diagnosis. I’ve learned how to live a great life despite of anxiety, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts so I’d love to share that with others!
I love to watch someone who works a full time job besides UA-cam. I prefer realistic & relatable creators like you! My work from home set up isn’t aesthetic because I have to use company provided equipment so my “office” is my walk in closet haha. I work in finance & it’s very stressful & I cry a lot, but it’s good money. With these ridiculous Florida rent increases I need it! My dream job is in broadcasting. Capri Blue Volcano is my fav….I have the matte black right now. They make great containers for cotton balls, stevia packets, etc when empty too.
I love what you’re saying about self care and being productive. It’s all about changing your mind set. I started telling myself “I deserve a clean house” and that really helps me snap out of it.
Selena, greetings from LA! I love that you are so relatable. Most UA-camrs do “UA-cam” as a living and people who watch them are trying to vicariously live through them, I think with you people are able to relate to you since you work a normal job and live a pretty normal life as well. You are also super personable and down to earth. I hope you continue being you and don’t get caught up in the “UA-cam” lifestyle like everyone else!
I fully agree with you that you don’t have to love your job!! I’m a 3rd year teacher so I’ve only taught with COVID but I’ve struggled a lot more than I’ve hoped to. I think going into a career that’s such a passion and that your heart is in so much it’s really hard to realize you don’t LOVE it. There are parts of my job I absolutely love but a lot of it is honestly pretty bad these days (especially for the pay). I always advise people that their jobs don’t have to be their entire life bc often with teaching, nursing, stuff like that it really does become your life when you care so much about the people you work with each day
Same here, Kelly. As someone who also is learning to manage depression and anxiety, I get the biggest sense of accomplishment when my bed is made, dishes are washed, and clothes are put away. My scattered brain needs that sense or order and the repetition of those tasks allows my brain to quiet down again.
I love stormy days, especially in the summer. They remind me of Puerto Rico. I love your take on self-care. I've always found the concept to be kind of privileged tbh. Not everyone can shop and take baths (or whatever people do) at a whim. I see self-care the same way you do and I was explaining this to my husband who tells me I need to chill for once because I'm always doing something. I'm always doing something because I'm doing all the things that make my life easier, less stressed, and make me happy. If I have a laundry list of things to do and/or I'm neglecting my health and fitness, my mental health is going to crash. I feel good when I'm caught up with work, homework, my diet is on point, and I'm working out 3-5 days a week. Shit I feel like a superhero! That's MY self-care. Occasionally self-care is spending the night playing video games not gone lie lol.. but as full-time employee and student, those nights are few and far between these days sadly :(
I am 100% vibing your thoughts on productivity with depression and/or anxiety! I can relate on SO many levels, especially using escapism in the form of binge-watching to the point that it stops becoming helpful and becomes detrimental. Tbh, it's kind of frightening how much this applies to my life right now!! Thank you for the important and relevant chat; it's so appreciated and is not as common as it should be on platforms such as UA-cam. Btw, love this style of vlog 😍
I love your videos. I am 45 and it's so inspiring to see Latina's on social media. You are so honest about life and it's so refreshing. I am a paralegal and have worked for the state I live in for 17 yrs. There is no perfect job. I think work is the same as any aspect of our lives. There are days or moments that are neutral, moments or days that are great, and times where things aren't so great. But I am truly grateful for a job that gives me benefits, retirement, vacation time, sick leave and sick family leave. It's rare to land a job like that. However, I am all for optimizing one's life, it doesn't have to be a job that makes you miserable for you to want to do something more in alignment with your strengths or more "deserving" of our limited life force and energy.
I feel the same about this conversation! When we have good reliable jobs , even if we don’t absolutely love them, it’s a blessing! 💜 There are families and people out there without jobs.. Just having a job in itself, it’s something to be greatful for! I am currently a stay at home mom but always wanted to be a pasty chef and a full time teacher. 💜💜💜
I enjoyed and agreed with your views on self-care! As someone who is also working on their definition of self-care, I find that mindfulness and perspective is everything. If I am self critical, I notice that I have a harder time getting things done. However, if I am more compassionate with myself, I have an easier time and am happier with my little accomplishments throughout the day. :) Keep up the great work!
Happy friday! Im a new grad Software Engineer(my dream job) at a major health insurance company and so far I love my job, but the impostor syndrome is so real. Especially when I work with 80% men, some are not friendliest (socially) it's definitely easy to feel like I don't deserve this job.
Omg I love that you’re in your dream job, so happy for you!!!🥹❤️ ugh the feeling of “I don’t belong” is so real!! You’re not alone. But you do deserve to be where you are!!
Wow that’s impressive! I feel you on the imposter syndrome but trust me, they wouldn’t have hired you if you weren’t capable! Also, men almost never doubt themselves, why should we make our lives more difficult doubting ourselves you know? We are just as capable and in some ways even more so because we see our shortcomings! Imposters unite 😂
I love your videos! Can’t believe you don’t like gloomy days, they bring me so much comfort, for me is like the perfect excuse to sit in the couch with a cover and fluffy socks, and watch a movie while it rains outside. I just feel like we are always on the go and that is the only time I can really enjoy my house ❤️
I will say it sucks on days when I NEED to be productive, I.e. why it sucks kn work days especially during busy season 🥹 if I had to the time to just lay and chill and watch a movie and get cozy, yessss I would love it 🙈
First of all, congrats on all of the growth! I was premed as well and I learned very quickly that it was not for me after college. I then went into education started working my way up but then burnt out very quickly and realized I prefer more of a work life balance so that’s where I am now!! 🤗 I’m currently a part-time teller and it’s what makes me the happiest right now. I love having extra time to do the things that I love and focus on my mental health etc. In the future, I might work my way up in banking but right now I’m enjoying the soft life lol ❤️
Highly relatable! I enjoy working as a nurse and love that I can express my love for health and wellness through my job. But what was once a dream, I feel I am less passionate about being a nurse and more focused on helping people in other ways. I don’t know what’s ahead but faithful that what’s ahead will become more clear as I continue to walk in purpose. A transition is happening, in due season 🫶🏽
Appreciate this reminder that self care looks different for everyone! I also struggle with guilt for not doing traditional forms of self care during busy times - and instead prioritising doing laundry or dishes as my ‘breaks’. So YES to productive self care! Thank you for having this conversation Selena! 💛
I love your perspective Selena. And love your approach to work and life. Our lives are similar so it’s nice to hear your experience and seeing how you move through your day. It’s inspiring and thank you for doing this♥️
I love day in the life/work! Definitely want to see more running vids lol i need motivation to go on walks! Sharing a coffee with you while on the clock! Let's have a good shift 😉
I just discovered your channel, I love your vibe and style of content creation. :) I'm also in the DMV area! I currently work in campaign finance compliance, and I definitely relate to what you're saying - the job I have now allows me to live a comfortable life, and that's so invaluable. And I do appreciate helping a 'greater cause,' for whatever that's worth. But it's definitely not my ideal career, or what I want to do with the rest of my life! My "dream job" is to be a fiction writer (and a Twitch streamer lololol), but that's something to work towards over a long time, so in the meantime I'm gucci with the 9-5 gig.
I really enjoy your vlogs. I left a stressful retail job and now a barista. I don’t work as much as I use to and get to enjoy life while making enough to pay bills while in college at almost 40 yrs old to get my degree in my dream career of IT. I’ve struggled with mental health and now I feel I am getting to a better place changing jobs and focusing more on myself now instead of always burning myself out working so much. I like the Q&A videos.
I'm in my mid-30's, and after two decades in the workplace I've decided what counts as "dream job" for me: A career that's interesting; that has more that I enjoy than dread in the day-to-day; that has good compensation, benefits, and generous PTO; that has some in-person interaction (I can't do fully remote, I hate it); and that has a respectful work culture. My emergency fund is big enough now that these have become deal-breakers for me. (If I had to drain my emergency fund, then I'd prioritize pay and respectful work environment.) Right now I work in HR, doing compensation analysis for local government. I'm a fellow depression-haver and I'm really glad I found your channel! Your thoughts on self care definitely resonate. Skincare is self care, but so is taking my medicine, maintaining good sleep hygiene, and going to the dentist 💀 Thanks for the company while I do my makeup in the morning!
Right now (for 3 more days) I work as a property manager. Pre-COVID i was working in professional sports and LOVED it. That being said I am going back this month and cant wait. Property management put me in a terrible headspace and crippled my mental health. It did however teach me, work / life balance and not living to work, so I am grateful for that!
Hi Selena, as always thanks for been sincere with us. When I saw your video I was like " I am not the only one who struggle with the idea of the dream job". Sometimes I feel guilty cause it seems like nothing make us feel happy even when we know we are lucky. I studied civil engineer and work in construction, and I know that what I am doing is cool but I am always tired and stress, I guess as long as we try to find the purpose of what we do, things are going to continue moving. 💕 I hope you feel better in regards your depression and one day you can enjoy the rainy days🎶🎶 I will love a Q&A video too.
Completely agree with your discussion about how productivity can be self care at times but can also be toxic in the wrong circumstances/doses. Sometimes productivity is really what makes me feel good & helps out future me!! It can be very healthy. Loved this video and love when you dive into deeper chats in the vlogs- adds so much depth to your content 💕💕💕 would love more of these chats 🫶
I went to grad school to be a social worker and now I am working towards getting my clinical license. I love it. Thanks for reminding me this is a privilege. I work with immigrants in detention centers and in the community and I love it. It truly is my passion.
Its currently 7pm here in Canada.I am done with my work & baby is asleep.Now that you have posted a new video makes me so happy and excited because its Friyayyyyy & I can watch it peacefully.You know the best part about your video is that its so relatable as I also wfh.Thank you for another great video and I really appreciate all your hard work & it also shows your creativity gal. You don’t take your online friends lightly & your videos says it all.Great work Selena.Loved it thoroughly 💕
Self-care can also be uncomfortable 🥴 . I feel you on the when to give yourself grace or when to push through the discomfort. This week for me my challenge was getting my workouts in 👍🏻
I definitely agree with you that you don’t have to love your job and that is a luxury. I’m an accountant and it is sooo boring but I’m feel so lucky to have a great job that others could be struggling to find
Hi Selena! I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great and don’t let your feelings tell you otherwise. I lost my father about a month ago and since then I feel like my life and mental health has spiraled out of control. Believe it or not your channel has helped me so so so much in staying motivated and focusing on bettering myself every day. Thank you so much for your amazing videos and the honesty with which your carry yourself. I wish you much success in all your endeavors whether they are personal or professional 💜 Much Love!
i work in marketing and last year i came to the realization that i don’t have a dream job and nor do i really want one! i shifted my perspective to think about my career as my part time job, and my life as my full time job! as long as i have a balance between the two, i work in a positive environment and i can support myself to enjoy my life outside of work, that’s enough for me :)
My senior year in high school we took those silly placement tests on "what should I do when I grow up?" and I got accountant. I loved math and finance, so I figured why not. I am a bookkeeper now and honestly, I do love my work, but at the same time I don't dream of labor. I think I enjoy the finance aspect more, so I want to start leaning into financial advisory and financial analysis. I think what we enjoy doing can change as we grow, and I always hope people can find a niche they enjoy and can flourish in :)
Love your thoughts about career. I am in my early 30s and it has taken me nearly 10 years to attain a career that feels for fulfilling and in line with what I’m passionate about. I often think about how much importance I want to place on my career and how it impacts me as a human being… so many thoughts here. So grateful I found you and your channel. Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us!
I’m so glad you’re in a good place with your career! Honestly this is a topic we could discuss for hours, but you’re so welcome and I’m so glad you enjoy these Types of conversations 🤍
I loved this whole video, I had to play you back when you went into saying how self care can be a little bit glamorized… because I agree. I also feel like you, little things bring me peace of mind, and are self care for me too. Something as simple as miking the bed, is just… NICE!!! I have the upmost respect for you, just for being you. And I enjoy your videos sooooooo much!
I love your talks on mental health ❤️ I love all your videos. Just very real and relatable. Makes me feel not so alone in this world. Thank you for your content! Hope you are having a good weekend ❤️
my current career IS my dream... but it's not my full time! I create content but mostly on a free / for fun basis :P and then I sew clothing! I have a small clothing store in Uruguay because there was a HORRENDOUS lack of inclusive options here regarding sizing especially! BUT as well as that, i teach english online for money, AND highly specific content to a different website because it pays really well! So hopefully by next year i can transition to doing what i love full time and still paying my bills, but that's just not the reality now so i'm grateful for my other jobs too, even though i find myself exhausted a lot of the time!
For me, I realized in university that it was my first priority in life to be happy. I couldn't do a job everyday that I wasn't happy with. Because of that, I'm not making as much money in my chosen career as I could be, but I feel fulfilled and happy everyday. That being said, I am now also starting a 'secondary career' being a makeup artist! I have always loved makeup, and my journey there is starting to take shape! Im also of the mindset that you may have several careers over your lifetime and that there's seasons for everything :)
Maybe it’s just me but I couldn’t care less when/what time you post. You’re not a machine; you have a life to live and don’t owe us anything. I’m just happy whenever I see a new vide of yours, be it weekly or monthly. 🙂
I have kind of come to the conclusion that no matter what you do God is going to take you down the path you’re supposed to be on! I graduated with an undergrad in Healthcare admin - which is my dream to do (plus an MBA) but now I’m excelling in Finance. Which I’m not mad about but trusting the process and hoping these steps will lead me to that dream some day!! I have come to peace with it’s okay to not be doing what I majored in!
I definitely agree with you on that most people probably don’t love their jobs. I currently work in auto insurance, but I’d love to be a college professor!
I adore your videos! Your videos me so much peace. I feel like my dream job is always evolving because each road I decide to go down brings new possibilities. I wanted to be a doctor in high school, went to college and decided I didn’t want to be a doctor and then went to grad school for my PhD in Biomedical engineering (still working on it) which has led me to my internship working in venture capital which is a very challenging job but so so fulfilling, but I had zero clue VC was even a thing 8 months ago. And who knows where I’ll be in 10+ years.
Just now seeing this! But I had no clue what VC was when I was told about the internship and vaguely knew what it was going into the opportunity and ended up falling in love with the process of helping companies bring their products to patients in need.
First of all, I love your content sooo much I never get bored ! Concerning having a dream job, my opinion really changed growing up. I used to wanna be a business woman and dedicate my life to my job. But now that I’m older and that I actually work in the marketing field, I just want to live a simple life, work from home on my own project. I also hate the fact that we have to work 9 to 5 when I personally am more productive in the morning ! I’m looking forward to your back to school content 🥺 Take care xx
Loved this video!! Yessss. Definitely agree with you regarding self-care and funny enough, a habit I created a few years ago was making my bed immediately after getting up. Once I'm up, that's it; unless it's the middle of the night to use the bathroom or whatever lol. I no longer have to think about it, I just do. It's an act that's become part of my daily routine. And I find peace coming home at the end of a long day to a fixed bed!
I work as a program manager for a non-profit. My dream job used to be a meeting planner, but my physical health conditions have made that difficult. I am also thankful to have a steady WFH job that acxommodates my health, but it is not my dream job. I give 100% while at work, then am able to clock off and enjoy other hobbies and aspects of life. I don't have a fancy title or big responsibilities, but I believe in our mission and am realistic I couldn't handle a full-time event job right now. Thank you for normalizing this and reminding us we are more than our jobs/work!
I completely relate with your thoughts on hustle culture/productivity. 100% I try to approach productive things as is this something future me will need/Thank me for or is do I feel pressured to do this just because productivity. That helped me a lot! When I was in uni I got into calender blocking and I would schedule my life when showering eating etc because that's what my mental health needed at manage all of the things of uni and working ft now - that's just way to much so it's fair to say we change! I always wanted to be a nurse or hairdresser. I left school and did hairdressing/beauty for 8years. Then I transitioned into medical, a Dermal Clinician which is the similiar degree as nursing in Australia but a hybrid it would be similar to a physicians assistant in the states - all the Cosmetic lasers lasers skin stuff. It's not the end of my career just another phase I love my job and you made me realise my life is my job and I need to create a life outside of that! I returned to study and am doing.my masters I want to stay in the Cosmetic medical world but more in an operational business role! I think going back to school is a great idea!!
You are amazing and you keep it real. Thank you for being you!! Never change for social media or anyone. You keep pushing and trust me you will be where God wants you and I see it being everything and more that you want ❤️
I’m a kinder/ first grade teacher and even though I love my job, some days are hard. But I’m so thankful for what I do. My other jobs got me here, they were just stepping stones like you mentioned. But I did go to school to become a mental health therapist lol and ended up teaching 😅
The career I have was not the career I wanted and worked towards. I wanted to be a lawyer for so long but my life didn’t take me there. My current career fell in my lap and I’ve been with it for almost 20 years. I enjoy it but it’s not my identity and I don’t let it consume my whole life which can be very easy for many careers. You are young and just starting out in your career and you will find the job that you enjoy and feel content with.
I truly love your vlogs...you are so sweet, I think it's nice to see you meeting your goals and having wonderful conversations ❤️ always happy to see you post (just found you a few weeks ago)
At minute 9:24 it looks like your coffee has a sad face. Haha loved this vlog! Especially the chat on how productivity can be a form of self-care when you’re dealing with anxiety/depression. That’s such good perspective. 😊
than you for sharing your thoughts on this. i definitely had a phase where I was convinced that I had to find my "purpose" in a job. the thing that would make me whole and make a living. and that's just not where I am anymore. for many reasons, but mostly because there are a lot of things that make me happy and they are ever changing and I don't necessarily want them to become my job. also, I do need and want financial security, and i know it comes from my history and background, and I am no longer ashamed of it. it can be so hard to have that type of mentality when you are surrounded by very privileged people who can just go and do whatever they want anytime. I always remember that they'll always have something to rely on, generational wealth, a stable family. and that's not my case and that's okay. So I accept it, do my job, get a stable income, and do enjoyable things on the side. this is exactly why I started following you, so thank you for this (coming from a fellow economist).
I feel the same way about staying somewhere you are not happy. I put up with a job I didn't totally love for longer than I should have, and the way that leaving for something else helped my mental health and overall attitude was night and day!
Okay, I really love this perspective on self care. I have a whole business that revolves around self care products, but I also now have a wellness community -- because, I totally agree that self care comes in many forms. This really made me think, though, about how work can be self care for me as well. You did a nice job explaining this from a whole new perspective. Glad I stumbled upon your vlog!
Wow, I'm commenting twice and I never comment on videos! As far as the working a job you love, I have been a teacher (University Instructor) for a lonnnnng time and one summer I was so stressed out that I started diving into 'self care' in the form of essential oils and reflexology and massage and---all the things. It led to a business that I started 8 years ago. I still teach a class here and there, but I mostly run my business full time. I never thought this would be my life and I am so grateful that I am living my dreams these days. There's a lot more to say about this that is too big for a comment, but I may do a video to explain these thoughts. Thanks for making me really think about these things today!!
I'm currently trying to manifest a remote position. Working in manual labour is killing me! While the money is great and the hours are flexible, it's not worth it by sacrificing my health. A remote position is coming my way!
Please record yourself working and share it as " work with me " video.... personally I find such videos very motivating....lots of love from India 🇮🇳... your new subscriber 😃🙏🇮🇳
I am really happy that I watched your vlog! I was feeling like I was the only person in this situation. It has been a wonderful but tough year...I went to school for so many years and ended up not loving the field I am pursuing. Not sure what my dream job is yet but I would like to help underserved populations in some way. Love the vlog! 💛
One hundred percent agree with this, I work for the government in the state I live in and it’s a great place. Though my ultimate purpose is unknown and I’m appreciative of the life and growth it affords me, but it’s not my life career and that’s okay. I’m enjoying the journey and the people I’m learning from. There is this part of me that feels a sense of lacking because so many people my age are following their passion and I’m just wanting to sit in spaces of curiosity while being smart with the bigger picture. I’ve found that this space I’m sitting in is a good and healthy, the challenges I face with my career are important in my growth. Though it does get hard because some days I want to go Gatsby and then others I want the life I have now.
Hi Selena! I am new to your channel and love your videos! I wanted to know if you could make a video on how you created your google calendar and organize it (colors, time slots etc..)? :)
I completely agree with what you said about not having to love your job! Growing up I used to always feel that pressure from my family to find a job that’s in my field and a job that I’m passionate about, and I would still love to find a job like that but I’m at a point in my life now where I really just wanna find a job to be more financially stable and to move out of my parents place since I currently work part time at a bank which isn’t my ideal job but the hours are good and it’s helping me to learn some valuable skills so I’m trying to focus on the positive side of it and be grateful for my job now
i found your videos recently and love how calming and realistic they are! you have such a good energy about you :) i love your perspective on the productivity/self care balance and i totally agree! i just did a morning routine video and talked about this as well!
Your videos give me SO much motivation! Love love love them! 💕 I just appreciate how realistic and authentic you are! 😊 I’d say my dream job would be a travel vlogger! To be paid to visit different places all around the world would be amazing! Have a great weekend Selena!!
Thank you for your videos and your honesty! I love your channel (I binged your videos on an 11 hour flight last week haha). I both LOVE my job (I'm a librarian) and also have other dreams I am working towards.
Ok so I have been an aide at the same district for Special Needs students(specifically those with autism) for 10 years...was a bit burnt out so decided to switch to the front office part of a school and did that for 6 yrs. I found myself always going to visit my sped kiddos even though I was in the front office, SO I enrolled back into school and am gonna be the teacher this time around.🥰😍
My husband got transferred to a completely different state when we graduated with our masters degree… I followed him and started the hunt for a job in a new/desolated area. I found my “dream job”. In this area there’s only 2 marketing individuals in over a 100 mile radius. So…. I acquired the dream job and now I feel like I’ve flatlined. I’ve learned everything I can in the position and I know my growth in the company is finished. I will be doing the same thing…. Over. And over again. And each year it’s going to get harder because of the content I’ve pushed out being the exact same thing. Not to mention the salary will probably never exceed over $10,000 more than what I’m being paid now….. it’s almost like….. I’ve settled.
Im so sorry to hear that heather 🥹 the beautiful thing is that we can always prepare for a career transition ❤️ easier said than done. But we definitely don’t need to settle on a job that doesn’t pay or provide purpose! You should atleast get one of those things, IMO.
I think my dream job would be host of my own cooking show/channel lol I love watching Food Network. I'm currently a senior in college studying Sociology and Spanish though, with no regrets! Even though cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, I've chosen to pursue a legal career after undergrad :) I liked your coffee chat! It's made me think about weighing purpose over convenience in a job. For me, I feel my purpose is to help people who suffer from injustice so even though it's harder to become a lawyer and there's more stress, I still choose it over the more fun job of writing cookbooks and having a film crew record me cooking lol. 💕
I'm a high school teacher in Belgium. I teach pedagogical sciences and I do like my job. As you said it, it gives me a life I love to live. I have a lot of time with my daughter, there's a lot of flexibility and I don't have to be super serious all day with my students. And it pays good, don't know how it is in USA though. Don't know if it's my dream job, but I also don't know what else would be my dream job. Every job has its pros and cons I believe.
happy Friday, friends ⛅️ comment below your thoughts on todays coffee chat and Q&A! What is your “dream job”?
I like coffee chats :) my dream job is something to do with the fashion industry
i am doing my dream job now i;m so happy
I always thought my dream job was being a lawyer, but when the pandemic hit, I realized that an intense career no longer aligns with my priorities. I'm working as a lawyer now and trying to be grateful that I'm employed and have reasonable work hours. I have no idea what the next step is for me - maybe I'll be a lawyer forever. It doesn't make me miserable, it just doesn't feel like "me" anymore 🤷🏼♀️
Hope you find what you are looking for!!! 💙💙
Oof I can relate to this so much! The pandemic truly changed my entire outlook too 🤍 and I’m also feeling a bit lost.
You’ll find your solution. I was a trial lawyer (both public defender and prosecution at one point) with a very hectic and grueling schedule. The pandemic and a surgery last year opened my eyes and pushed me to pursue other practice areas. I’m now working in house counsel. Work is still stimulating but with better quality of life.
Maybe it doesn't feel like you because you detached your identity from being just a lawyer, you're a person that happens to have a degree and work as a lawyer but that's just a part of you.
@@CrisTryingToBeProductive this is 100% accurate wow
I work in digital marketing and I “love” my job because it pays for my home, my hobbies, and is flexible so I can travel. It’s not super stressful and I can sign off on time without the world ending. In that sense, it’s my dream job, because it does exactly what I need it to do. I’m happy I. The mundane. I’ve never been driven to have a “dream job” and I was always jealous of people who did. Now I’ve learn to love the stability and know I’m so much more than my job
Oof this was so good!! And same! Except i used to be super career driven and I’d say in a sense I do still get stuck in a cycle of wanting to find what job would bring me joy… but maybe I need to find more joy in the mundane.
SAME! I quit my job to find a remote job and I am so much more happier. No commute, I get to work in pajamas with my dogs all day. Work now just feels like a tool to pay for my home and support my hobbies.
Yes to quiting a job being a privilege! My current job is not my dream but I have bills to pay and I need a job because I also have to help out my parents. It's a desk job but it pays well, can be boring but I am thankful for it. You need to do what you need to do because I don't have the chance to stop working. I've been working the second I turned 18 just to make it by so when people bring this up, I'm just like, well some people literally cannot survive without a job. Also, not saying people who quit are bad. If you can, then go for it. It's just important to remember that it is a privilege to have that many do not. I got my degree in communications (and a masters in PR which is definitely not needed and idk why I did it lol) and I do side jobs and more project based stuff just to keep my portfolio up to date.
Yes! Quitting a job is a privilege, and sometimes it's an incredibly important one. I left a physically abusive workplace almost 10 years ago, and ever since then I've made having a "fuck off" fund a priority. It's hard, and sometimes it's been a lot smaller than I want, but it's been critical peace of mind for me knowing that if a boss becomes abusive then I can walk out and never return.
Hmm great question! My dream job is motivational speaker and consultant for those struggling to live after their mental health disorder diagnosis. I’ve learned how to live a great life despite of anxiety, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts so I’d love to share that with others!
ooh that's amazing kyerra, sounds like a job full of purpose & intention
Wow, just wow.
Thank you so much
This is so amazing! I am wishing you major successes :)
I love to watch someone who works a full time job besides UA-cam. I prefer realistic & relatable creators like you! My work from home set up isn’t aesthetic because I have to use company provided equipment so my “office” is my walk in closet haha. I work in finance & it’s very stressful & I cry a lot, but it’s good money. With these ridiculous Florida rent increases I need it! My dream job is in broadcasting.
Capri Blue Volcano is my fav….I have the matte black right now. They make great containers for cotton balls, stevia packets, etc when empty too.
I love what you’re saying about self care and being productive.
It’s all about changing your mind set.
I started telling myself “I deserve a clean house” and that really helps me snap out of it.
Selena, greetings from LA! I love that you are so relatable. Most UA-camrs do “UA-cam” as a living and people who watch them are trying to vicariously live through them, I think with you people are able to relate to you since you work a normal job and live a pretty normal life as well. You are also super personable and down to earth. I hope you continue being you and don’t get caught up in the “UA-cam” lifestyle like everyone else!
Thank you gabriella❤️
I fully agree with you that you don’t have to love your job!! I’m a 3rd year teacher so I’ve only taught with COVID but I’ve struggled a lot more than I’ve hoped to. I think going into a career that’s such a passion and that your heart is in so much it’s really hard to realize you don’t LOVE it. There are parts of my job I absolutely love but a lot of it is honestly pretty bad these days (especially for the pay). I always advise people that their jobs don’t have to be their entire life bc often with teaching, nursing, stuff like that it really does become your life when you care so much about the people you work with each day
I have the exact same mindset around self care. It’s incredibly refreshing to hear some else thinks that way too! 💛
Yay! Love that for us ❤️
Same here, Kelly. As someone who also is learning to manage depression and anxiety, I get the biggest sense of accomplishment when my bed is made, dishes are washed, and clothes are put away. My scattered brain needs that sense or order and the repetition of those tasks allows my brain to quiet down again.
I love stormy days, especially in the summer. They remind me of Puerto Rico.
I love your take on self-care. I've always found the concept to be kind of privileged tbh. Not everyone can shop and take baths (or whatever people do) at a whim. I see self-care the same way you do and I was explaining this to my husband who tells me I need to chill for once because I'm always doing something. I'm always doing something because I'm doing all the things that make my life easier, less stressed, and make me happy. If I have a laundry list of things to do and/or I'm neglecting my health and fitness, my mental health is going to crash. I feel good when I'm caught up with work, homework, my diet is on point, and I'm working out 3-5 days a week. Shit I feel like a superhero! That's MY self-care.
Occasionally self-care is spending the night playing video games not gone lie lol.. but as full-time employee and student, those nights are few and far between these days sadly :(
I am 100% vibing your thoughts on productivity with depression and/or anxiety! I can relate on SO many levels, especially using escapism in the form of binge-watching to the point that it stops becoming helpful and becomes detrimental. Tbh, it's kind of frightening how much this applies to my life right now!!
Thank you for the important and relevant chat; it's so appreciated and is not as common as it should be on platforms such as UA-cam.
Btw, love this style of vlog 😍
Omg yay thank you so much for sharing your experience ❤️ it’s so cool to know we have so much in common! I’m so glad you like this style vlog 🤪
I love your videos. I am 45 and it's so inspiring to see Latina's on social media. You are so honest about life and it's so refreshing. I am a paralegal and have worked for the state I live in for 17 yrs. There is no perfect job. I think work is the same as any aspect of our lives. There are days or moments that are neutral, moments or days that are great, and times where things aren't so great. But I am truly grateful for a job that gives me benefits, retirement, vacation time, sick leave and sick family leave. It's rare to land a job like that. However, I am all for optimizing one's life, it doesn't have to be a job that makes you miserable for you to want to do something more in alignment with your strengths or more "deserving" of our limited life force and energy.
So legit that making your bed being a form of self-care! Loved that part
Right ! Can’t believe it took me a minute to realize 😅
I feel the same about this conversation! When we have good reliable jobs , even if we don’t absolutely love them, it’s a blessing! 💜 There are families and people out there without jobs.. Just having a job in itself, it’s something to be greatful for!
I am currently a stay at home mom but always wanted to be a pasty chef and a full time teacher. 💜💜💜
1000%. If it’s not a toxic environment of course, I dome think it’s bad to work just to work.
Do you think you’ll pursue that dream?🥹
I enjoyed and agreed with your views on self-care! As someone who is also working on their definition of self-care, I find that mindfulness and perspective is everything. If I am self critical, I notice that I have a harder time getting things done. However, if I am more compassionate with myself, I have an easier time and am happier with my little accomplishments throughout the day. :) Keep up the great work!
Exactly!! 100% agree! And thank you 🫶🏽
Happy friday! Im a new grad Software Engineer(my dream job) at a major health insurance company and so far I love my job, but the impostor syndrome is so real. Especially when I work with 80% men, some are not friendliest (socially) it's definitely easy to feel like I don't deserve this job.
Omg I love that you’re in your dream job, so happy for you!!!🥹❤️ ugh the feeling of “I don’t belong” is so real!! You’re not alone. But you do deserve to be where you are!!
Wow that’s impressive! I feel you on the imposter syndrome but trust me, they wouldn’t have hired you if you weren’t capable! Also, men almost never doubt themselves, why should we make our lives more difficult doubting ourselves you know? We are just as capable and in some ways even more so because we see our shortcomings! Imposters unite 😂
@@maloumasereel966 haha that’s so true, it’s something I always struggled and definitely have to work on.
:(( not unfriendly coworkers
@@ClassyCoder yeah, luckily they’re not the majority. A lot of people in my team are really welcoming and friendly.
I love your videos! Can’t believe you don’t like gloomy days, they bring me so much comfort, for me is like the perfect excuse to sit in the couch with a cover and fluffy socks, and watch a movie while it rains outside. I just feel like we are always on the go and that is the only time I can really enjoy my house ❤️
I will say it sucks on days when I NEED to be productive, I.e. why it sucks kn work days especially during busy season 🥹 if I had to the time to just lay and chill and watch a movie and get cozy, yessss I would love it 🙈
First of all, congrats on all of the growth! I was premed as well and I learned very quickly that it was not for me after college.
I then went into education started working my way up but then burnt out very quickly and realized I prefer more of a work life balance so that’s where I am now!! 🤗 I’m currently a part-time teller and it’s what makes me the happiest right now.
I love having extra time to do the things that I love and focus on my mental health etc.
In the future, I might work my way up in banking but right now I’m enjoying the soft life lol ❤️
I love DITL vlogs and if it’s easier that’s a plus. Love your channel and your consistency! Have a good day
Thank you so much ❤️ and thank you for letting me know!
Highly relatable! I enjoy working as a nurse and love that I can express my love for health and wellness through my job. But what was once a dream, I feel I am less passionate about being a nurse and more focused on helping people in other ways. I don’t know what’s ahead but faithful that what’s ahead will become more clear as I continue to walk in purpose. A transition is happening, in due season 🫶🏽
Appreciate this reminder that self care looks different for everyone! I also struggle with guilt for not doing traditional forms of self care during busy times - and instead prioritising doing laundry or dishes as my ‘breaks’. So YES to productive self care! Thank you for having this conversation Selena! 💛
omg the vibes are ✨immaculate✨ in this vlog!!!
Omg thank you 🥹🥹🫶🏽
I love your perspective Selena. And love your approach to work and life. Our lives are similar so it’s nice to hear your experience and seeing how you move through your day. It’s inspiring and thank you for doing this♥️
I love day in the life/work! Definitely want to see more running vids lol i need motivation to go on walks! Sharing a coffee with you while on the clock! Let's have a good shift 😉
yay, thank you for letting me know!! omg I love that, yessss let's end the week strong! 💗
I just discovered your channel, I love your vibe and style of content creation. :) I'm also in the DMV area! I currently work in campaign finance compliance, and I definitely relate to what you're saying - the job I have now allows me to live a comfortable life, and that's so invaluable. And I do appreciate helping a 'greater cause,' for whatever that's worth. But it's definitely not my ideal career, or what I want to do with the rest of my life! My "dream job" is to be a fiction writer (and a Twitch streamer lololol), but that's something to work towards over a long time, so in the meantime I'm gucci with the 9-5 gig.
I really enjoy your vlogs. I left a stressful retail job and now a barista. I don’t work as much as I use to and get to enjoy life while making enough to pay bills while in college at almost 40 yrs old to get my degree in my dream career of IT. I’ve struggled with mental health and now I feel I am getting to a better place changing jobs and focusing more on myself now instead of always burning myself out working so much. I like the Q&A videos.
I'm in my mid-30's, and after two decades in the workplace I've decided what counts as "dream job" for me: A career that's interesting; that has more that I enjoy than dread in the day-to-day; that has good compensation, benefits, and generous PTO; that has some in-person interaction (I can't do fully remote, I hate it); and that has a respectful work culture. My emergency fund is big enough now that these have become deal-breakers for me. (If I had to drain my emergency fund, then I'd prioritize pay and respectful work environment.) Right now I work in HR, doing compensation analysis for local government.
I'm a fellow depression-haver and I'm really glad I found your channel! Your thoughts on self care definitely resonate. Skincare is self care, but so is taking my medicine, maintaining good sleep hygiene, and going to the dentist 💀
Thanks for the company while I do my makeup in the morning!
Right now (for 3 more days) I work as a property manager. Pre-COVID i was working in professional sports and LOVED it. That being said I am going back this month and cant wait. Property management put me in a terrible headspace and crippled my mental health. It did however teach me, work / life balance and not living to work, so I am grateful for that!
Yesss we love moments of growth on our career journeys 🫶🏽
Hi Selena, as always thanks for been sincere with us. When I saw your video I was like " I am not the only one who struggle with the idea of the dream job". Sometimes I feel guilty cause it seems like nothing make us feel happy even when we know we are lucky. I studied civil engineer and work in construction, and I know that what I am doing is cool but I am always tired and stress, I guess as long as we try to find the purpose of what we do, things are going to continue moving. 💕 I hope you feel better in regards your depression and one day you can enjoy the rainy days🎶🎶 I will love a Q&A video too.
Completely agree with your discussion about how productivity can be self care at times but can also be toxic in the wrong circumstances/doses. Sometimes productivity is really what makes me feel good & helps out future me!! It can be very healthy. Loved this video and love when you dive into deeper chats in the vlogs- adds so much depth to your content 💕💕💕 would love more of these chats 🫶
Love the single day in your life vlogs.
I went to grad school to be a social worker and now I am working towards getting my clinical license. I love it. Thanks for reminding me this is a privilege. I work with immigrants in detention centers and in the community and I love it. It truly is my passion.
Its currently 7pm here in Canada.I am done with my work & baby is asleep.Now that you have posted a new video makes me so happy and excited because its Friyayyyyy & I can watch it peacefully.You know the best part about your video is that its so relatable as I also wfh.Thank you for another great video and I really appreciate all your hard work & it also shows your creativity gal. You don’t take your online friends lightly & your videos says it all.Great work Selena.Loved it thoroughly 💕
Ahh thann you so much 🥹 I’m so glad you had time to relax and enjoy a peaceful Friday night ❤️ you deserve it!! So grateful for you.
Self-care can also be uncomfortable 🥴 . I feel you on the when to give yourself grace or when to push through the discomfort. This week for me my challenge was getting my workouts in 👍🏻
I love your outlook on self-care!
I definitely agree with you that you don’t have to love your job and that is a luxury. I’m an accountant and it is sooo boring but I’m feel so lucky to have a great job that others could be struggling to find
Exactly! That’s one thing I remind myself. And if you don’t absolutely hate it and you don’t mind doing the work, then that’s good!
Girl whatever type of video is easier for you, do it! I will literally watch anything you upload🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Omg you’re so sweet, thank you 😩❤️
Hi Selena! I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great and don’t let your feelings tell you otherwise. I lost my father about a month ago and since then I feel like my life and mental health has spiraled out of control. Believe it or not your channel has helped me so so so much in staying motivated and focusing on bettering myself every day. Thank you so much for your amazing videos and the honesty with which your carry yourself. I wish you much success in all your endeavors whether they are personal or professional 💜 Much Love!
That Abercrombie scent is the best!! I recently bought one too! So worth the price, and you’re right the store always smells like this candle!!
Yesss I will definitely be back to Anthropologie!! 🤪💗
i work in marketing and last year i came to the realization that i don’t have a dream job and nor do i really want one! i shifted my perspective to think about my career as my part time job, and my life as my full time job! as long as i have a balance between the two, i work in a positive environment and i can support myself to enjoy my life outside of work, that’s enough for me :)
Well said 👍👍🙂
My senior year in high school we took those silly placement tests on "what should I do when I grow up?" and I got accountant. I loved math and finance, so I figured why not. I am a bookkeeper now and honestly, I do love my work, but at the same time I don't dream of labor. I think I enjoy the finance aspect more, so I want to start leaning into financial advisory and financial analysis. I think what we enjoy doing can change as we grow, and I always hope people can find a niche they enjoy and can flourish in :)
Love your thoughts about career. I am in my early 30s and it has taken me nearly 10 years to attain a career that feels for fulfilling and in line with what I’m passionate about. I often think about how much importance I want to place on my career and how it impacts me as a human being… so many thoughts here. So grateful I found you and your channel. Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us!
I’m so glad you’re in a good place with your career! Honestly this is a topic we could discuss for hours, but you’re so welcome and I’m so glad you enjoy these
Types of conversations 🤍
I loved this whole video, I had to play you back when you went into saying how self care can be a little bit glamorized… because I agree. I also feel like you, little things bring me peace of mind, and are self care for me too. Something as simple as miking the bed, is just… NICE!!! I have the upmost respect for you, just for being you. And I enjoy your videos sooooooo much!
I love your talks on mental health ❤️ I love all your videos. Just very real and relatable. Makes me feel not so alone in this world. Thank you for your content! Hope you are having a good weekend ❤️
my current career IS my dream... but it's not my full time!
I create content but mostly on a free / for fun basis :P and then I sew clothing! I have a small clothing store in Uruguay because there was a HORRENDOUS lack of inclusive options here regarding sizing especially!
BUT as well as that, i teach english online for money, AND highly specific content to a different website because it pays really well!
So hopefully by next year i can transition to doing what i love full time and still paying my bills, but that's just not the reality now so i'm grateful for my other jobs too, even though i find myself exhausted a lot of the time!
For me, I realized in university that it was my first priority in life to be happy. I couldn't do a job everyday that I wasn't happy with. Because of that, I'm not making as much money in my chosen career as I could be, but I feel fulfilled and happy everyday. That being said, I am now also starting a 'secondary career' being a makeup artist! I have always loved makeup, and my journey there is starting to take shape! Im also of the mindset that you may have several careers over your lifetime and that there's seasons for everything :)
As a full time employee and current mom of 2 I hate hustle culture. ❤️ totally relate to this 🥹
You’re killing it, literally a super-mom!!🫶🏽
Maybe it’s just me but I couldn’t care less when/what time you post. You’re not a machine; you have a life to live and don’t owe us anything. I’m just happy whenever I see a new vide of yours, be it weekly or monthly. 🙂
You’re so sweet,
Thank you 🥹🫶🏽❤️
I have kind of come to the conclusion that no matter what you do God is going to take you down the path you’re supposed to be on! I graduated with an undergrad in Healthcare admin - which is my dream to do (plus an MBA) but now I’m excelling in Finance. Which I’m not mad about but trusting the process and hoping these steps will lead me to that dream some day!! I have come to peace with it’s okay to not be doing what I majored in!
I definitely agree with you on that most people probably don’t love their jobs. I currently work in auto insurance, but I’d love to be a college professor!
Wow a college professor? What would you like to teach?
I genuinely enjoy literally any kind of video you make, so do whatever you want. I’m here for it ☺️💖
You’re the best 🥹🫶🏽
I so enjoy summer storms and sounds of crickets.
I adore your videos! Your videos me so much peace. I feel like my dream job is always evolving because each road I decide to go down brings new possibilities. I wanted to be a doctor in high school, went to college and decided I didn’t want to be a doctor and then went to grad school for my PhD in Biomedical engineering (still working on it) which has led me to my internship working in venture capital which is a very challenging job but so so fulfilling, but I had zero clue VC was even a thing 8 months ago. And who knows where I’ll be in 10+ years.
Wow that’s so interesting!! What made you choose VC?!
Just now seeing this! But I had no clue what VC was when I was told about the internship and vaguely knew what it was going into the opportunity and ended up falling in love with the process of helping companies bring their products to patients in need.
First of all, I love your content sooo much I never get bored ! Concerning having a dream job, my opinion really changed growing up. I used to wanna be a business woman and dedicate my life to my job. But now that I’m older and that I actually work in the marketing field, I just want to live a simple life, work from home on my own project. I also hate the fact that we have to work 9 to 5 when I personally am more productive in the morning !
I’m looking forward to your back to school content 🥺 Take care xx
Loved this video!! Yessss. Definitely agree with you regarding self-care and funny enough, a habit I created a few years ago was making my bed immediately after getting up. Once I'm up, that's it; unless it's the middle of the night to use the bathroom or whatever lol. I no longer have to think about it, I just do. It's an act that's become part of my daily routine. And I find peace coming home at the end of a long day to a fixed bed!
I work as a program manager for a non-profit. My dream job used to be a meeting planner, but my physical health conditions have made that difficult. I am also thankful to have a steady WFH job that acxommodates my health, but it is not my dream job. I give 100% while at work, then am able to clock off and enjoy other hobbies and aspects of life. I don't have a fancy title or big responsibilities, but I believe in our mission and am realistic I couldn't handle a full-time event job right now. Thank you for normalizing this and reminding us we are more than our jobs/work!
Your job sounds amazing ❤️ honestly we are so much more than our jobs or titles! I’m glad you’re able to work to pay for a life you love!
I completely relate with your thoughts on hustle culture/productivity. 100% I try to approach productive things as is this something future me will need/Thank me for or is do I feel pressured to do this just because productivity.
That helped me a lot!
When I was in uni I got into calender blocking and I would schedule my life when showering eating etc because that's what my mental health needed at manage all of the things of uni and working ft now - that's just way to much so it's fair to say we change!
I always wanted to be a nurse or hairdresser. I left school and did hairdressing/beauty for 8years. Then I transitioned into medical, a Dermal Clinician which is the similiar degree as nursing in Australia but a hybrid it would be similar to a physicians assistant in the states - all the Cosmetic lasers lasers skin stuff.
It's not the end of my career just another phase I love my job and you made me realise my life is my job and I need to create a life outside of that! I returned to study and am doing.my masters I want to stay in the Cosmetic medical world but more in an operational business role!
I think going back to school is a great idea!!
Love watching your videos, they are so realistic and calming to watch! 💛
You are such an amazing person inside & out! 🥰
Thank you 🥹🥹
You are amazing and you keep it real. Thank you for being you!! Never change for social media or anyone. You keep pushing and trust me you will be where God wants you and I see it being everything and more that you want ❤️
I agree when you said we work a job so that way we can live a life we desire. I do enjoy working in higher education.
100% nice! That’s an admirable career path ❤️
Good morning Selena happy Saturday morning and I loved your morning routine vlogs because you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
I’m a kinder/ first grade teacher and even though I love my job, some days are hard. But I’m so thankful for what I do. My other jobs got me here, they were just stepping stones like you mentioned. But I did go to school to become a mental health therapist lol and ended up teaching 😅
The career I have was not the career I wanted and worked towards. I wanted to be a lawyer for so long but my life didn’t take me there. My current career fell in my lap and I’ve been with it for almost 20 years. I enjoy it but it’s not my identity and I don’t let it consume my whole life which can be very easy for many careers. You are young and just starting out in your career and you will find the job that you enjoy and feel content with.
thank you so much for sharing! your experience honestly makes me feel less alone and reminds me that there is hope yet! 💗
"I'm smiling but I'm truly dead inside 😅" hahaha same girl
*CRYING* HAHAHAH
I truly love your vlogs...you are so sweet, I think it's nice to see you meeting your goals and having wonderful conversations ❤️ always happy to see you post (just found you a few weeks ago)
At minute 9:24 it looks like your coffee has a sad face.
Haha loved this vlog! Especially the chat on how productivity can be a form of self-care when you’re dealing with anxiety/depression. That’s such good perspective. 😊
than you for sharing your thoughts on this. i definitely had a phase where I was convinced that I had to find my "purpose" in a job. the thing that would make me whole and make a living. and that's just not where I am anymore. for many reasons, but mostly because there are a lot of things that make me happy and they are ever changing and I don't necessarily want them to become my job. also, I do need and want financial security, and i know it comes from my history and background, and I am no longer ashamed of it. it can be so hard to have that type of mentality when you are surrounded by very privileged people who can just go and do whatever they want anytime. I always remember that they'll always have something to rely on, generational wealth, a stable family. and that's not my case and that's okay. So I accept it, do my job, get a stable income, and do enjoyable things on the side. this is exactly why I started following you, so thank you for this (coming from a fellow economist).
I liked that you were folding clothes while talking to us, idk it felt more intimate and normal
Oh yay! I didn’t know if that would be bothersome. But glad you didn’t mind ❤️
Love this video! Currently working in clinical research for autism but my dream job is being a therapist or psychologist!
I am so glad I found you a few weeks ago Selena ❤️ I’ve been loving your videos.
Hi Natali, I’m so glad you did too ❤️🥹 glad you’re here!
I feel the same way about staying somewhere you are not happy. I put up with a job I didn't totally love for longer than I should have, and the way that leaving for something else helped my mental health and overall attitude was night and day!
I am so happy for you ❤️🥹
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! That candle from Anthropology. I have purchased it one to many times. 💸💸💸🥲🥲
It’s AMAZING ❤️
Sister, I’m so addicted to your vlogs. I’ve watched so many in the past few days 😂🥰
Hahaha I love that!! Thank you 🥹❤️
I’m not sure if you saw, but Michelle Reed gave you a shoutout on one of her vlogs. She mentioned she really enjoys watching your videos
Okay, I really love this perspective on self care. I have a whole business that revolves around self care products, but I also now have a wellness community -- because, I totally agree that self care comes in many forms. This really made me think, though, about how work can be self care for me as well. You did a nice job explaining this from a whole new perspective. Glad I stumbled upon your vlog!
Wow, I'm commenting twice and I never comment on videos! As far as the working a job you love, I have been a teacher (University Instructor) for a lonnnnng time and one summer I was so stressed out that I started diving into 'self care' in the form of essential oils and reflexology and massage and---all the things. It led to a business that I started 8 years ago. I still teach a class here and there, but I mostly run my business full time. I never thought this would be my life and I am so grateful that I am living my dreams these days. There's a lot more to say about this that is too big for a comment, but I may do a video to explain these thoughts. Thanks for making me really think about these things today!!
This was a soothing vlog as always!! And I LOVE that you're a fellow Kelly Stamps stan!! 😍😍😍🐂
I LOVE HER!! def part of the STAMPede 😂
Your K-pop music playlist is the bomb. Enjoying your channel thus far. Keep up the good job. 👍
Thank you sm 🥹🤎
I'm currently trying to manifest a remote position. Working in manual labour is killing me! While the money is great and the hours are flexible, it's not worth it by sacrificing my health. A remote position is coming my way!
Please record yourself working and share it as " work with me " video.... personally I find such videos very motivating....lots of love from India 🇮🇳... your new subscriber 😃🙏🇮🇳
I am really happy that I watched your vlog! I was feeling like I was the only person in this situation. It has been a wonderful but tough year...I went to school for so many years and ended up not loving the field I am pursuing. Not sure what my dream job is yet but I would like to help underserved populations in some way.
Love the vlog! 💛
One hundred percent agree with this, I work for the government in the state I live in and it’s a great place. Though my ultimate purpose is unknown and I’m appreciative of the life and growth it affords me, but it’s not my life career and that’s okay. I’m enjoying the journey and the people I’m learning from. There is this part of me that feels a sense of lacking because so many people my age are following their passion and I’m just wanting to sit in spaces of curiosity while being smart with the bigger picture. I’ve found that this space I’m sitting in is a good and healthy, the challenges I face with my career are important in my growth.
Though it does get hard because some days I want to go Gatsby and then others I want the life I have now.
Hi Selena! I am new to your channel and love your videos! I wanted to know if you could make a video on how you created your google calendar and organize it (colors, time slots etc..)? :)
love this video. I am thankful that I’ve found your channel. It’s so real and inspiring. 💕☀️☕️
Im so glad you did too ❤️🫶🏽
I completely agree with what you said about not having to love your job! Growing up I used to always feel that pressure from my family to find a job that’s in my field and a job that I’m passionate about, and I would still love to find a job like that but I’m at a point in my life now where I really just wanna find a job to be more financially stable and to move out of my parents place since I currently work part time at a bank which isn’t my ideal job but the hours are good and it’s helping me to learn some valuable skills so I’m trying to focus on the positive side of it and be grateful for my job now
Yes exactly! If you’re not happy you can start making moves towards a career that brings you closer to the life you hope to live 💗
Your channel is awesome!! I love how honest you are!!! I'm in college for nursing but I'd also love to lead a women's ministry of some kind one day!
i found your videos recently and love how calming and realistic they are! you have such a good energy about you :) i love your perspective on the productivity/self care balance and i totally agree! i just did a morning routine video and talked about this as well!
Welcome dianna ❤️ thank you!
Your videos give me SO much motivation! Love love love them! 💕 I just appreciate how realistic and authentic you are! 😊
I’d say my dream job would be a travel vlogger! To be paid to visit different places all around the world would be amazing!
Have a great weekend Selena!!
New subscriber/friend here!! Just saying hi. 🥰 I love how chill and real your vibe is. 💞
Hi hello 🫶🏽 welcome, friend!!
Thank you for your videos and your honesty! I love your channel (I binged your videos on an 11 hour flight last week haha). I both LOVE my job (I'm a librarian) and also have other dreams I am working towards.
Omg no way?! Well hello welcome ❤️ that is such a cool job!!!
Hannah Elise is one of my favorite youtubers too! I love when creators watch each other
Love her so much!!!
Girl discovered your channel and you’re so relatable and I love your channel 😩 Wish we lived close so we could be friends! ❤️
Extinguish was the word you were looking for…with a candle flame😉
Found you at 20k subs & now you’re about to hit 50k! congrats!
It’s crazy!! And thank you ❤️
Ok so I have been an aide at the same district for Special Needs students(specifically those with autism) for 10 years...was a bit burnt out so decided to switch to the front office part of a school and did that for 6 yrs. I found myself always going to visit my sped kiddos even though I was in the front office, SO I enrolled back into school and am gonna be the teacher this time around.🥰😍
My husband got transferred to a completely different state when we graduated with our masters degree… I followed him and started the hunt for a job in a new/desolated area. I found my “dream job”. In this area there’s only 2 marketing individuals in over a 100 mile radius.
So…. I acquired the dream job and now I feel like I’ve flatlined. I’ve learned everything I can in the position and I know my growth in the company is finished. I will be doing the same thing…. Over. And over again. And each year it’s going to get harder because of the content I’ve pushed out being the exact same thing. Not to mention the salary will probably never exceed over $10,000 more than what I’m being paid now….. it’s almost like….. I’ve settled.
Im so sorry to hear that heather 🥹 the beautiful thing is that we can always prepare for a career transition ❤️ easier said than done. But we definitely don’t need to settle on a job that doesn’t pay or provide purpose! You should atleast get one of those things, IMO.
I work in digital marketing and I love my job now, but it took a lot of hard work and working my way up the ladder to get here!
That’s amazing! What do you do in digital marketing!?🫶🏽
I think my dream job would be host of my own cooking show/channel lol I love watching Food Network. I'm currently a senior in college studying Sociology and Spanish though, with no regrets! Even though cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, I've chosen to pursue a legal career after undergrad :) I liked your coffee chat! It's made me think about weighing purpose over convenience in a job. For me, I feel my purpose is to help people who suffer from injustice so even though it's harder to become a lawyer and there's more stress, I still choose it over the more fun job of writing cookbooks and having a film crew record me cooking lol. 💕
Omg I love that! So unique 🤪 I haven’t watched the food net work in so long!!
I feel you, this is my current struggle…
I'm a high school teacher in Belgium. I teach pedagogical sciences and I do like my job. As you said it, it gives me a life I love to live. I have a lot of time with my daughter, there's a lot of flexibility and I don't have to be super serious all day with my students. And it pays good, don't know how it is in USA though. Don't know if it's my dream job, but I also don't know what else would be my dream job. Every job has its pros and cons I believe.
Girl I’ve been loving these storms they’re so peaceful and beautiful!!! (I live in Reston)
What!! Omg I mean if you like it then that’s good 🥹