Good for you. I've been working as an architect for 23 years in Switzerland now and am on my second burnout. I broke down six days ago and discovered your video. I've already made plans to leave this life for a slower pace next year and do homesteading in Italy. But now everything is uncertain and watching someone taking care of themselves before is to late is actually helping me to proceed my way. thank you, all the best :)
I'm sorry to hear about your burnout. It truly is such a huge deal & I hope you're able to work through it and come out of it in a better place. Plus, homesteading in Italy sounds like a dream! Rooting for you!! :) thank you for your kind comment!
@@calicocowacres thank you for your reply :) I'm really impressed with all you've achieved! I will still go to Italy next year, it will just take a few more turns than expected. And yes, I've been dreaming about this for the past ten years, but was always too afraid... people like you give me hope I can achieve my dreams as well!
Awesome! Are you going to go to one of those abandoned towns in the Italian mountains? I saw a few different videos from those type of places in the past and it looks like absolute paradise. Beautiful old homes to restore... With a whole lot of hard work!!
@@gussampson5029 I haven't decided yet, but lately my eyes have been set on Puglia. I will probably travel down the east coast and see where it takes me. I've saved up some money to take me through the first three to five years. Hopefully I will have established the homestead by then :)
Hi! So glad we found you. We celebrated your mom’s 50th and she told me what you’re up to. Very happy for you! Great decision. We’re excited to watch more videos! I’m so into this kind of stuff. Just need the chickens & ducks 😜! ❤ Nicole
The strain of your job has been evident for a while. As I binge watch your story (I just found your channel a couple months ago), you and Taylor have made such amazing strides on your new homestead with evenings and weekends your only times to devote to your passion. So, good for you. I wish you every success as you move on to what I hope is a better balance in your lives and continued success in building your future together.
This is such a kind message. Thank you so much! We really are working towards more balance. It's taking some sacrifice in the meantime, but we're hoping to get to that point soon❤
Channel Amar you're for doing that Leaving your Job It looks like A Exciting channel so I'll be watching More of your channel Stay safe stay healthy healthy say happy and we'll catch another one
Just came across your channel and liked the 6 month summary enough to subscribe to see more content. I couldn’t resist jumping out of viewing sequence to watch this juicy episode! 😂 I’m laughing because I’ll be 73 in a couple of weeks, and can’t begin to tell you how many different careers I’ve had during that time, and how many stupid stressful jobs that paid big bucks, that I simply walked away from. Try doing that with three kids, a stay at home wife/mother, and a mortgage. Yeah, you’d have to be crazy to not be stressed by making a move like that, but I’ve always had something going for me that I still hang my hat on today…faith! I’m not going to get preachy and all religious on you, but I was raised to believe that God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and if we just include him in our "planning," that somehow it always works out (not always how WE think it should work out. Just saying something like "I’m not sure where this is all going, but if there’s something you’d like me to be doing, then open the doors for those opportunities." That’s it! Put it in His hands then work like He doesn’t exist. You’ll be amazed which doors open in the most unusual ways to opportunities you never though be something you would do. The second thing I’ve always had going for me was faith in myself…and you have many of the same qualities that I’ve been blessed with. You’re exited about life and you immerse your entire being into those things which you love, and believe me when I say that’s the energy that gets noticed by everyone around you…employers included! You’re also not afraid of trying new things. That’s another quality everyone sees, and is not one that everyone is willing to embrace. Change is the only constant, and the better you can adapt to change, the easier challenges in life will be to deal with. I’ll close by saying to tell Taylor every night that you love him and appreciate him. Men are very simple, and we will stay true to our wives with a simple acknowledgement of appreciation…and a good meal,once in awhile!😂😂 I know, because we just celebrated 51 years of ups and downs, and joys and sorrows…but we always had each other. When you lay your head down to sleep, always thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon you and Taylor. That really all He wants to hear. Peace!
Thanks for being here & we're so glad you're enjoying our videos! We appreciate your kind comments. We definitely both appreciate one another so much & enjoy working alongside each other! (PS, he gets good meals every single day, not just once & awhile! lol😂)
We just recently discovered you so this video has been out for awhile, but wishing you the best of luck. As someone who has pulled lots of "all nighters" over the years I urge you to seek balance in your life. That includes taking care of yourself and getting sleep. It is really important to your overall health. Looking forward to following your journey.😊
You’re very right about this & Im so awful with balance. My thoughts right now are that if I can push extra hard through this season, it’ll be easier on the other side. Trying to build different income streams is no joke! I look forward to the days where I can rest more often, but that’s not the reality of the season I’m in right now.😅 thank you so much for the encouragement & for watching. Hope you’ll stick around ❤️
Welcome to the Calico Cow Acres crew! Thanks for being here & I'm glad you're loving our channel 😍 I appreciate your sweet comments & subscribing so much!
I don't even think I knew that I had to get my master's to make any sort of income until my junior or senior year of undergrad. My school was great at teaching the technical side of things, but horrible at preparing for the actual workplace. Probably because there weren't any firms or internship opportunities within an hour of it. But you're so right, it makes me so upset to think about! I love design so much, but I honestly could not recommend it as a profession with the amount of stress it has caused me.
1st video I've watched. I appreciate your honesty and your bravery to resign from your job to pursue your passion and support your well being. I've subscribed and am rooting for you!!
Just came across your channel today. You guys seem like a sweet couple. This video struck me ,you have learned a lesson about the rat race in your young years that we haven't learned yet in our fifties. I wish you much success in your future endeavors.
How courageous you are to make such a huge decision so early in life. No one ever regrets following their passion or bliss. I have no doubt everything will work out great in the long run. God bless you and these endeavors as you step out in faith. Thanks for filming for Ben and Meg too.
Thank you for this! I appreciate it. I'm doing my best to pursue my passions (specifically making these videos!). It's been a tough year in this regard, but it feels like it's starting to pay off. Thanks so much for watching & for your comment. Appreciate you!
You really have a gift for making videos! I hate to see all of these young people go to college right out of high school and spend a huge amount of money on something that may not even give them a return. The grown ups are to blame for that. What I heard said in years past, "You need to go to college". It was like if you want to be successful, you need a college degree. Live and learn. As the saying goes, by an author I can't think of his name, "Own your past, change your future". Good luck. I think your social media will work for you+
This is so nice of you! I really do enjoy making these videos more than any hobby/job I’ve ever done (I suppose besides gardening maybe!😆). I’m very grateful for the knowledge I gained in school but ugh I just wish I’d known how much the corporate world would NOT be for me. I agree there should be more options presented to young people & I did feel extremely forced into school. But can’t change it now! Thanks so much for your comment. It reassured me☺️
Bless your heart! I know the difficulties you face and are going through. Hang tight and be comfortable in knowing you must live a life that pleases you and brings you joy and happiness at the end of the day. I subscribed a few months ago and have enjoyed your content. Keep your heart light.
I'm working so hard towards turning my passions into something I can sustain us on. These videos are a huge part of that. This is my creative outlet & it's starting to pay off financially, which feels wonderful. Thanks so much for your comment & for watching! We appreciate it more than you know💕
It will definitely be worth it in the end. I am glad you recognized that a shift had to be made for your family, health and happiness. I know that the savior is able to do all things and he will keep, help and direct you in your life. Continue to trust in him and all will be well. I am glad you have the support of your husband. May you both be blessed. Thanks for sharing
I have daughters older than you, so I have been around awhile. I can tell you, life is short and meant to be enjoyed. Changes are scary, but you did the right thing. I promise, God has a great plan for your life. Remain passionate about what you truly love. My husband and I have homesteaded for several years now. I subscribed because I can tell you love what you are doing. The two of you will inspire others to achieve their goals. Happy work days to you.
This is such a nice comment. We do very much enjoy what we’re doing! We’re wholeheartedly working towards our dreams☺️ it’s been a rough year for me career-wise (and quite honestly i cannot wait for the day that I can focus primarily on our homestead) but it’s all just one big work in progress. Thanks so much for your sweet comment! We appreciate you❤️☺️
It's worth it. I taught for 4 years before burning out. I quit for a job that paid half as much (and I've still got my masters degree loans to pay off too) but it was SO worth it. You won't regret it. Life is too short to spend that many hours at a job you don't enjoy. You got this!
I'm SO GLAD you did what was right for you and your mental health and your future self ❤ I went to a trade college for baking and pastry arts but work in a completely different field now because my body couldn't handle overnight shifts and I had no quality of life outside work. It's hugely important to spend time doing the things that feed your soul and if you have to have a job just for a paycheck in the meantime, there shouldn't be any shame or pressure to give that job more of your time or energy than is strictly necessary. I'm so excited to see where you go from here! 🥳
I used to work late shifts for a few restaurant/candy shops and it was the worst! I don't blame you one bit. Takes a toll on your body more than you'd think. Thanks so much! PS if you guys make a trip down to the carolinas and we get to hangout in person, I'd love to learn some baking/pastry tips! That's such a cool education/skillset to have!
Just found y’all today. I’m building my own chicken tractor and like to see other people’s DIY chicken coops and run’s, well pretty much all things chicken 🐓 I pray that it all works out wonderfully for you. I subscribed to be one more person to hopefully get you to your goal and much more very soon. 🙏🏼
first of all, thanks so much for subscribing & we really really appreciate it! We got a couple more roosters than we planned on having in our batch of chickens this spring, so we'll probably be building them their own little tractor at some point to be our "garden roosters" :) hopefully by spring we'll be doing that!
Just subscribe to your channel Looks exciting You're a very smart girl So I'll be watching your channel Stay safe stay healthy stay happy and we'll catch out on another one
Hi Mikayla. I just subscribed after seeing you work with Meg and Ben. You are about my daughter's age who started college the same year and graduated in 2018. It will be fun to go back through your videos and catch up on your journey💖
@@calicocowacres been catching up on your channel this afternoon thanks for the fantastic content wish you well I'm hooked and glad to be a part of your family Pete cape town south Africa
Hello, I found you from the Holler's videos. Been watching them forever and I'm always looking for more homesteading channels and love watching and know I'm helping someone's dream just as simple as watching. Point I've been sub to you for awhile now and just found this video. I enjoy watching you cause yall are still working and building this dream. Like my fiance and I. I work remote too. I thought it mean more time for my family and goals. Rude awaken not really like that. At first it wasn't bad a few over 8 hours day here or a week working 50 there. No big thing. Shortly after being there a year I got a lead position. Excited for more cash to help get more stable and of course I made sure to ask will my hours be the same and being told yes. It changed quickly to can you stay till 5pm for a meeting each week and try to be there as much as possible. To adding more meetings around that one after my hours. To adding another day late weekly meetings and you have to be there. No try to make it. But still expected to come in early to get things done. I'm working like 50 hours a week now. Doing our homestead, house project (remodeling a kitchen now) trying to be a good parent, see family when we can, trying to have time just to have fun and not regret it the next day cause we didn't work on a project. Cause there just isn't enough time in the day. Mental health is a mess for me. I feel like im in got to go mood every second if everyday. I've debated on looking for another job. Just scared I won't find a around what I make now and remote. Cause remote means I can work if my son is home sick or snow day. So no anger boss and still making money. I feel it's coming to that. Told myself to hold out till next year after holidays and remodel. Save and see where I am. Cause like you said I don't want to quit the homestead that's been my dream and it's happening. Just the job is taking it toll on me. Not just hours. Sad wish I could find a job I work my 40 get paid and that's all. Happy to work for my money but when you work hard places just want more of you it seems. Sorry to comment so much. Just related so hard-core for me currently. So happy for you and enjoy yall channel. Thank you for sharing.
I’m sorry you’re going through all of that, and I’m glad you were able to relate to this video! I also heavily feel everything you said in this comment & hoping for the best in the future for both of us❤️ keep at it and don’t lose hope!
Good for you. Maybe in the future You can stay home and work on the farm full time. I quit my job and I was making over 50% of our income. We prayed and felt like God wanted me to quit.
Thanks! This is my goal. Taylor does make more than I do, but my income is necessary in order to pay my loans every month. Unfortunately, I work on an as-needed basis right now and my work has slowed down this week for the season. So UA-cam is currently my only income! 😅😅 the stress is piling on but at the same time it feels relieving. Maybe it’ll work out where I can continue just doing UA-cam & the farm. I have hope!❤️
Anything worth doing is almost always hard. It depends on what you/ and your husband are made of. From what I have seen there is no easy way, but, you, of course , are a fighter.
I just came across your channel and am soooo happy I did! You guys are so inspirational. Keep up the good work 🙌 ..... I'm going on a similar journey and it feels like it's taking forever, but seeing content like yours definitely gives me hope.
First videos today! My advice, make the jump away from a workaday job as soon as possible. Save your health and your life, you will need both for your future and for your children. You have both invested yourselves deeply in life and done well. Begin a “life” savings account now - you will be glad you did. Haven’t seen any more recent videos, so perhaps I’m behind. Good fortune in your endeavors. Take care.
Good choice. I'm 58 and was in the corporate world for 30 yrs, bad decision. I'm sorry you incurred all that debt but be faithful to pay it. Good luck on your journey. BTW, I now work part time doing something that I truly enjoy and have a garden, chickens and honey bees. Our income was cut in half when I stopped working, our bills are paid every month and life is good.
Yepp, I pretty much only need to have this job to pay my loans since they cost so much each month. It's a bummer, but it is what it is. Love that you've been able to find something you enjoy, too!💕 thanks for watching!
Just watched this. And you already have 2.2 k subscribers (plus 1 more 😉). I’ll probably come across when you reached the 1000 monetisation line as I catch up with your content. At first, to quit your job with so much debt and stress seemed incredibly brave yet essential for your health. Then it became clear you hadn’t quit - just switched! Hopefully, it was enough to alleviate the anxiety and feelings of being trapped. Anyway, well done you. And Taylor. I’m so sorry you weren’t able to share your wedding day with your friends. But posting your vows and highlights enables those who view the video to quietly promise to do as much as they can to support your journey and never come between you: The main purpose of guests witnessing a marriage. It’ll be an honour to watch your channel, farm and family grow and help those debts and doubts disappear.
I so wish I could just “quit” working in the corporate world fully but unfortunately I can’t yet. I’m working on more “side hustles” at the moment and hoping they start to add up soon. I’m very relieved to be in a new position but it’s definitely not ideal for my mental health still. We’re hoping to someday have a reception with allll our loved ones when we have the chance to save up some money for it. We would’ve loved to have them there, and that’s why I made the video. They wanted to hear our vows and feel like they were present😌❤️ again, thanks so much for supporting us!!
We really appreciate your comments & subscribing. Making me smile a ton to read these & I can't wait to read them to Taylor later :) thanks for being here!
So brave! I'm glad you were able to take the step! You'll miss the money, (if your new position pays less) but the good will outweigh that. Are you enjoying your week off? It's sort of hard to relax on command, haha. Our first years of marriage I had a student loan to repay and I hated that hanging over me, particularly as I only worked as a public school teacher for a couple of years. Regardless, the role of teaching is one I've lived for over 40 years so I think that my degree paid off 😁. One thing that really helped me in job satisfaction is when my "real" life and my professional life overlapped. That happened gradually over years but it made everything feel worth it. Even going into my retirement years has felt seamless because it is more of a continuation than a hard stop. (I volunteer for my previous employer, and it is community based.) I'm pretty sure that the way I've worked through the years isn't the norm, though is was very good for me. It is probably obvious? but my husband worked for more money and more hours and away from the home. Today he is out haying in the miserable heat and sun on ancient equipment that keeps breaking. He is trying to figure out why he retired early, haha. You're completely right, each journey is different, but still valid. I need to go to the farm now but I wanted to say a big congratulations on being willing to do hard things. It will pay off. I have a reminder on my phone screen to "count the blessings" (part of a longer list of things that are my focus currently). I think you should consciously note times when things that are different and good that happen because you were willing to change direction. I know that there will be many.
Thank you! I definitely enjoyed some forced relaxation (it rained ALL week nonstop haha) I got my house pretty darn clean because I'm not good at being bored.😆 I definitely appreciate a lot of factors of the knowledge I gained in school - especially from my landscape design classes now that I'm so into gardening. I'm working on writing an ebook for brand new gardeners on how to design/layout/start a garden and I think my architecture & design knowledge is definitely coming in handy for that! Love the "count the blessings" idea! I might have to steal that!
Women reclaiming their womanhood is a huge part of job leaving. You are here to live a human life that's beautiful, creative and nurturing. Good for you. I did the same about ten years ago with no regrets. Student loans expire after 25 years......
You're so right. I truly just want to not be stressed to the max 24/7, and reducing my hours/leaving a job that I no longer feel a passion for is a huge part of that. Unfortunately half of my loans are private, and those won't expire. We'll just keep chugging along & working on diversifying our income, though!
I suspected something like that might be happening. I had no idea what job you did, but I'm impressed that you have 3 degrees. I finished high school at nearly 15 and got my first job. This was fairly normal for girls in Australia in the 1960s. I worked in admin all my life. Some jobs I enjoyed more than others but it was always about providing for my 2 girls as I was a single parent with no support from ex. I usually had to travel an hour each way. The best part of any job I had was the people, some of them anyway, that I worked with. I've been retired now for over 13 years. Life isn't easy but I have a roof over my head, food to eat and my daughters and grandkids around me. You, and Taylor, will get there. You are determined and keen. I believe you will succeed in whatever you want to achieve. It mightn't be an easy road but life isn't all easy. Hang in there, and enjoy yourself along the way
Wow, that's quite a story & so good to hear! That's a lot to handle, but you did it! I have hope we'll get "there" (wherever there is haha!) but we just need to keep working towards our goals for sure. We're definitely enjoying the direction we're heading in ☺☺
OH MY GOSH! Thank you so much for this. I had my 2 best friends come down for a visit all weekend for my birthday & I'm just now getting back online to check all of my messages/comments etc. This is so kind of you!!! ☺💕
All that money aint for nothing and now you gotta pay it back. I wish you good luck in your new venture. What are you hear? It's not a easy road but I'm sure you'll make it good luck.
Just imagine if your parents had told you as a child that the greatest life you can live is a life you build for yourself and your family. Instead of telling you "Go to college and get a degree and get a high paying job!" I mean, just think about it. You've got massive debt for something that you don't even find much pleasure in. You'd be better off being 18, debt-free with no education just cultivating whatever land you can get your hands on while doing whatever odd jobs you can do to support your minimal-cost way of living. And building from there. It's high time we start teaching our children that true happiness comes from family and friends and community. And true meaning in life comes from building a life for yourself and the people you love, not seeking the biggest paycheck you can get. I get it. You need money to get land and anything else. But it feels like college is a very expensive dead end for a lot of people. Oh and.... Just have a baby already! 😘 Yes they are more hard work but you're already finding out that the hardest work is also the most rewarding. Especially when you get to see the fruits of your labor. If you do it right, children bring you far more joy than stress. Just be a mentor and treat them with love and trust and you'll see what a smart investment they are. Good luck and God bless! 🥰❤️
Re: a baby...we'd love to. It's not necessarily the amount of work i guess...its the cost. We can't afford to take on anything else at the moment (medical, wise, as well), as much as I'd love to "just" have a baby. It isn't that simple unfortunately.
Quit that job girl! Quit. Quit. Quit! Too many people are either overworked with a salary, or under worked with just few enough hours they don't qualify for the benefits package
Oh boy! I haven’t really considered this much yet, but I’m worried I wouldn’t be able to offer much in return at this point. I’ll have to think on that! ❤️ in the meantime, we do have a “buy me a coffee” set up & the link is in our descriptions for our most recent videos! I suppose I should mention it in a video because I haven’t yet😅 thank you for the idea!
You really did put yourself in a very difficult position! Overload is always bad for anyone’s mental health. Get used to doing one thing well before adding something else! Said with kindness and respect! Good luck. 😊
Wouldve been awesome if you'd figured out architecture wasnt your game pre going in debt $100,000 in loans. No knock on you. College is such a rip off ... which I think you can agree with at this point.
Good for you. I've been working as an architect for 23 years in Switzerland now and am on my second burnout. I broke down six days ago and discovered your video. I've already made plans to leave this life for a slower pace next year and do homesteading in Italy. But now everything is uncertain and watching someone taking care of themselves before is to late is actually helping me to proceed my way. thank you, all the best :)
I'm sorry to hear about your burnout. It truly is such a huge deal & I hope you're able to work through it and come out of it in a better place. Plus, homesteading in Italy sounds like a dream! Rooting for you!! :) thank you for your kind comment!
@@calicocowacres thank you for your reply :) I'm really impressed with all you've achieved! I will still go to Italy next year, it will just take a few more turns than expected. And yes, I've been dreaming about this for the past ten years, but was always too afraid... people like you give me hope I can achieve my dreams as well!
Best wishes on your journey.
Awesome! Are you going to go to one of those abandoned towns in the Italian mountains? I saw a few different videos from those type of places in the past and it looks like absolute paradise. Beautiful old homes to restore... With a whole lot of hard work!!
@@gussampson5029 I haven't decided yet, but lately my eyes have been set on Puglia. I will probably travel down the east coast and see where it takes me. I've saved up some money to take me through the first three to five years. Hopefully I will have established the homestead by then :)
Hi! So glad we found you. We celebrated your mom’s 50th and she told me what you’re up to. Very happy for you! Great decision. We’re excited to watch more videos! I’m so into this kind of stuff. Just need the chickens & ducks 😜! ❤ Nicole
The strain of your job has been evident for a while. As I binge watch your story (I just found your channel a couple months ago), you and Taylor have made such amazing strides on your new homestead with evenings and weekends your only times to devote to your passion. So, good for you. I wish you every success as you move on to what I hope is a better balance in your lives and continued success in building your future together.
This is such a kind message. Thank you so much! We really are working towards more balance. It's taking some sacrifice in the meantime, but we're hoping to get to that point soon❤
I m old enough to be your mom. I just started watching your channel and I absolutely admire you and your husband. Rock on. You both are fabulous
Thank you for being here! This is so sweet of you. 🥰
Channel Amar you're for doing that Leaving your Job It looks like A Exciting channel so I'll be watching More of your channel Stay safe stay healthy healthy say happy and we'll catch another one
I just subribed a few day ago. I just come across your site and desided I liked your videos. I am Brenda and live in Arkansas
I enjoy watching you and your husband very much. You both are very smart. I'm glad you could quit your job
I saw you on the Holler's channel, and thought your story would be interesting. You two have accomplished so much in six months.
Hey there! Thanks so much for coming over to our channel :) We appreciate it!
Just came across your channel and liked the 6 month summary enough to subscribe to see more content. I couldn’t resist jumping out of viewing sequence to watch this juicy episode! 😂 I’m laughing because I’ll be 73 in a couple of weeks, and can’t begin to tell you how many different careers I’ve had during that time, and how many stupid stressful jobs that paid big bucks, that I simply walked away from. Try doing that with three kids, a stay at home wife/mother, and a mortgage. Yeah, you’d have to be crazy to not be stressed by making a move like that, but I’ve always had something going for me that I still hang my hat on today…faith! I’m not going to get preachy and all religious on you, but I was raised to believe that God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and if we just include him in our "planning," that somehow it always works out (not always how WE think it should work out. Just saying something like "I’m not sure where this is all going, but if there’s something you’d like me to be doing, then open the doors for those opportunities." That’s it! Put it in His hands then work like He doesn’t exist. You’ll be amazed which doors open in the most unusual ways to opportunities you never though be something you would do.
The second thing I’ve always had going for me was faith in myself…and you have many of the same qualities that I’ve been blessed with. You’re exited about life and you immerse your entire being into those things which you love, and believe me when I say that’s the energy that gets noticed by everyone around you…employers included! You’re also not afraid of trying new things. That’s another quality everyone sees, and is not one that everyone is willing to embrace. Change is the only constant, and the better you can adapt to change, the easier challenges in life will be to deal with.
I’ll close by saying to tell Taylor every night that you love him and appreciate him. Men are very simple, and we will stay true to our wives with a simple acknowledgement of appreciation…and a good meal,once in awhile!😂😂 I know, because we just celebrated 51 years of ups and downs, and joys and sorrows…but we always had each other.
When you lay your head down to sleep, always thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon you and Taylor. That really all He wants to hear.
Peace!
Thanks for being here & we're so glad you're enjoying our videos! We appreciate your kind comments. We definitely both appreciate one another so much & enjoy working alongside each other!
(PS, he gets good meals every single day, not just once & awhile! lol😂)
Congratulations to you, very inspirational video. You will be successful in whatever you do.
Thanks so much!!💕
You went from 1000 subscribers to 15000 in 6 months. Good job!
Thank you so much!! It’s been a wild year around here😆😁
We just recently discovered you so this video has been out for awhile, but wishing you the best of luck. As someone who has pulled lots of "all nighters" over the years I urge you to seek balance in your life. That includes taking care of yourself and getting sleep. It is really important to your overall health. Looking forward to following your journey.😊
You’re very right about this & Im so awful with balance. My thoughts right now are that if I can push extra hard through this season, it’ll be easier on the other side. Trying to build different income streams is no joke! I look forward to the days where I can rest more often, but that’s not the reality of the season I’m in right now.😅 thank you so much for the encouragement & for watching. Hope you’ll stick around ❤️
Congrats! I just found you and love your channel!
Welcome to the Calico Cow Acres crew! Thanks for being here & I'm glad you're loving our channel 😍 I appreciate your sweet comments & subscribing so much!
I’ve been an architect for 17 years. It’s truly a crushing profession. I wish they told everyone that in school.
I don't even think I knew that I had to get my master's to make any sort of income until my junior or senior year of undergrad. My school was great at teaching the technical side of things, but horrible at preparing for the actual workplace. Probably because there weren't any firms or internship opportunities within an hour of it. But you're so right, it makes me so upset to think about! I love design so much, but I honestly could not recommend it as a profession with the amount of stress it has caused me.
Congratulations to you on following your dreams!! So excited to see where these new ventures take you!
Thank you so much!!
1st video I've watched. I appreciate your honesty and your bravery to resign from your job to pursue your passion and support your well being. I've subscribed and am rooting for you!!
Thank you so much for this & for subbing. I appreciate you being here! ☺💕
Just came across your channel today. You guys seem like a sweet couple. This video struck me ,you have learned a lesson about the rat race in your young years that we haven't learned yet in our fifties. I wish you much success in your future endeavors.
New from the Hollar’s channel and subscribed.
Your mental health should always come first! I wish you many blessings 🐕🐝🌻🌷
thank you!
You are really paying your dues. I will follow your story with great interest and encouragement. Your composure is wonderfully admirable.
Thank you so much!
How courageous you are to make such a huge decision so early in life. No one ever regrets following their passion or bliss. I have no doubt everything will work out great in the long run. God bless you and these endeavors as you step out in faith. Thanks for filming for Ben and Meg too.
Thank you for this! I appreciate it. I'm doing my best to pursue my passions (specifically making these videos!). It's been a tough year in this regard, but it feels like it's starting to pay off. Thanks so much for watching & for your comment. Appreciate you!
You really have a gift for making videos! I hate to see all of these young people go to college right out of high school and spend a huge amount of money on something that may not even give them a return. The grown ups are to blame for that. What I heard said in years past, "You need to go to college". It was like if you want to be successful, you need a college degree. Live and learn. As the saying goes, by an author I can't think of his name, "Own your past, change your future". Good luck. I think your social media will work for you+
This is so nice of you! I really do enjoy making these videos more than any hobby/job I’ve ever done (I suppose besides gardening maybe!😆). I’m very grateful for the knowledge I gained in school but ugh I just wish I’d known how much the corporate world would NOT be for me. I agree there should be more options presented to young people & I did feel extremely forced into school. But can’t change it now! Thanks so much for your comment. It reassured me☺️
Good luck young lady. Wishing you all the best!
Bless your heart! I know the difficulties you face and are going through. Hang tight and be comfortable in knowing you must live a life that pleases you and brings you joy and happiness at the end of the day. I subscribed a few months ago and have enjoyed your content. Keep your heart light.
I'm working so hard towards turning my passions into something I can sustain us on. These videos are a huge part of that. This is my creative outlet & it's starting to pay off financially, which feels wonderful. Thanks so much for your comment & for watching! We appreciate it more than you know💕
I just found your channel and enjoy watching your journey.
Thanks for stopping by! We’re so glad to have you here❤️
I’ve subscribed & love your videos. That was a brave & necessary decision, I believe. I hope you’re liking your new job better! 🤗💗🇨🇦
Thanks for subscribing! Glad to have you here💕
It will definitely be worth it in the end. I am glad you recognized that a shift had to be made for your family, health and happiness. I know that the savior is able to do all things and he will keep, help and direct you in your life. Continue to trust in him and all will be well. I am glad you have the support of your husband. May you both be blessed. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this kind comment! It definitely was a necessary change.
Just subscribed 🎉 well done on putting your mental health first and quitting your “corporate” job 💪🥳 follow your dreams always ❤
Thanks so much! We appreciate you🥰
I have daughters older than you, so I have been around awhile. I can tell you, life is short and meant to be enjoyed. Changes are scary, but you did the right thing. I promise, God has a great plan for your life. Remain passionate about what you truly love. My husband and I have homesteaded for several years now. I subscribed because I can tell you love what you are doing. The two of you will inspire others to achieve their goals. Happy work days to you.
This is such a nice comment. We do very much enjoy what we’re doing! We’re wholeheartedly working towards our dreams☺️ it’s been a rough year for me career-wise (and quite honestly i cannot wait for the day that I can focus primarily on our homestead) but it’s all just one big work in progress. Thanks so much for your sweet comment! We appreciate you❤️☺️
@@calicocowacres thank you so much. Keep up the good work.
Hello I am happy to be a new subscriber to your channel.I am looking forward to watching yout previous videos to learn aboutyou.
Thank you for being here & thank you for the kind comments :) it's so appreciated!
It's worth it. I taught for 4 years before burning out. I quit for a job that paid half as much (and I've still got my masters degree loans to pay off too) but it was SO worth it. You won't regret it. Life is too short to spend that many hours at a job you don't enjoy. You got this!
This makes me feel so much better! I've been worried about it still, even though I'm excited at the same time. Thank you for this!
Blessings.
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I'm SO GLAD you did what was right for you and your mental health and your future self ❤ I went to a trade college for baking and pastry arts but work in a completely different field now because my body couldn't handle overnight shifts and I had no quality of life outside work. It's hugely important to spend time doing the things that feed your soul and if you have to have a job just for a paycheck in the meantime, there shouldn't be any shame or pressure to give that job more of your time or energy than is strictly necessary. I'm so excited to see where you go from here! 🥳
I used to work late shifts for a few restaurant/candy shops and it was the worst! I don't blame you one bit. Takes a toll on your body more than you'd think. Thanks so much! PS if you guys make a trip down to the carolinas and we get to hangout in person, I'd love to learn some baking/pastry tips! That's such a cool education/skillset to have!
@@calicocowacres I would love that, deal! 💚
Just found y’all today. I’m building my own chicken tractor and like to see other people’s DIY chicken coops and run’s, well pretty much all things chicken 🐓 I pray that it all works out wonderfully for you. I subscribed to be one more person to hopefully get you to your goal and much more very soon. 🙏🏼
first of all, thanks so much for subscribing & we really really appreciate it! We got a couple more roosters than we planned on having in our batch of chickens this spring, so we'll probably be building them their own little tractor at some point to be our "garden roosters" :) hopefully by spring we'll be doing that!
Just subscribe to your channel Looks exciting You're a very smart girl So I'll be watching your channel Stay safe stay healthy stay happy and we'll catch out on another one
Happy to have you here!😊
Hey, just FYI just watched like 4 vids, Fit Farmer sent me. I'm so glad to see you help with chickens and see your journey
Hi there! Thank you so much for coming over & for watching! We appreciate it a ton! Hope you enjoy our channel! :)
@@calicocowacres I'm a dork. I gotcha from the Hollars hahaha! TY and yup, loving it!
@@springgoodhart8676 😂😂 I knew whatcha meant!😁❤️
Congrats, I'm happy for you.
Hi Mikayla. I just subscribed after seeing you work with Meg and Ben. You are about my daughter's age who started college the same year and graduated in 2018. It will be fun to go back through your videos and catch up on your journey💖
Hi there! Thanks so much for coming to our channel! We’re happy to have you here & we hope you enjoy our videos🥰🥰
I just saw you on Hollar homestead channel yesterday being Thursday afternoon in cape town south Africa my name is Peter
Hi there Peter! Thanks so much for stopping by our channel. Happy to have you here!
@@calicocowacres been catching up on your channel this afternoon thanks for the fantastic content wish you well I'm hooked and glad to be a part of your family Pete cape town south Africa
We appreciate it! So glad you like it & welcome to the fam!💕
Hello, I found you from the Holler's videos. Been watching them forever and I'm always looking for more homesteading channels and love watching and know I'm helping someone's dream just as simple as watching. Point I've been sub to you for awhile now and just found this video. I enjoy watching you cause yall are still working and building this dream. Like my fiance and I. I work remote too. I thought it mean more time for my family and goals. Rude awaken not really like that. At first it wasn't bad a few over 8 hours day here or a week working 50 there. No big thing. Shortly after being there a year I got a lead position. Excited for more cash to help get more stable and of course I made sure to ask will my hours be the same and being told yes. It changed quickly to can you stay till 5pm for a meeting each week and try to be there as much as possible. To adding more meetings around that one after my hours. To adding another day late weekly meetings and you have to be there. No try to make it. But still expected to come in early to get things done. I'm working like 50 hours a week now. Doing our homestead, house project (remodeling a kitchen now) trying to be a good parent, see family when we can, trying to have time just to have fun and not regret it the next day cause we didn't work on a project. Cause there just isn't enough time in the day. Mental health is a mess for me. I feel like im in got to go mood every second if everyday. I've debated on looking for another job. Just scared I won't find a around what I make now and remote. Cause remote means I can work if my son is home sick or snow day. So no anger boss and still making money. I feel it's coming to that. Told myself to hold out till next year after holidays and remodel. Save and see where I am. Cause like you said I don't want to quit the homestead that's been my dream and it's happening. Just the job is taking it toll on me. Not just hours. Sad wish I could find a job I work my 40 get paid and that's all. Happy to work for my money but when you work hard places just want more of you it seems. Sorry to comment so much. Just related so hard-core for me currently. So happy for you and enjoy yall channel. Thank you for sharing.
I’m sorry you’re going through all of that, and I’m glad you were able to relate to this video! I also heavily feel everything you said in this comment & hoping for the best in the future for both of us❤️ keep at it and don’t lose hope!
Everything will work out! You will see! Congrats on the new job!🎉
Trusting that it will! Thank you so much☺💕
Good for you. Maybe in the future
You can stay home and work on the farm full time. I quit my job and I was making over 50% of our income. We prayed and felt like God wanted me to quit.
Thanks! This is my goal. Taylor does make more than I do, but my income is necessary in order to pay my loans every month. Unfortunately, I work on an as-needed basis right now and my work has slowed down this week for the season. So UA-cam is currently my only income! 😅😅 the stress is piling on but at the same time it feels relieving. Maybe it’ll work out where I can continue just doing UA-cam & the farm. I have hope!❤️
Anything worth doing is almost always hard. It depends on what you/ and your husband are made of. From what I have seen there is no easy way, but, you, of course , are a fighter.
Love this! Youre so right☺
Hells ya! So freeing 👍
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Ohhh my gosh congrats and good luck!
Thank youuu!
I just came across your channel and am soooo happy I did! You guys are so inspirational. Keep up the good work 🙌 ..... I'm going on a similar journey and it feels like it's taking forever, but seeing content like yours definitely gives me hope.
Aww thank you! Love this so much. We're rooting for you! You've got this!
Good for you!
Thanks!
Wow! I’m so happy for you and being able to watch you transition into a better headspace is so refreshing ☺️☺️☺️
Thank you so much!!
First videos today! My advice, make the jump away from a workaday job as soon as possible. Save your health and your life, you will need both for your future and for your children. You have both invested yourselves deeply in life and done well. Begin a “life” savings account now - you will be glad you did. Haven’t seen any more recent videos, so perhaps I’m behind. Good fortune in your endeavors. Take care.
Good choice. I'm 58 and was in the corporate world for 30 yrs, bad decision. I'm sorry you incurred all that debt but be faithful to pay it. Good luck on your journey. BTW, I now work part time doing something that I truly enjoy and have a garden, chickens and honey bees. Our income was cut in half when I stopped working, our bills are paid every month and life is good.
Yepp, I pretty much only need to have this job to pay my loans since they cost so much each month. It's a bummer, but it is what it is. Love that you've been able to find something you enjoy, too!💕 thanks for watching!
Proud of you, girl! 💚
Thank you!! 💕☺
God really supplies us, thank godness
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Just watched this. And you already have 2.2 k subscribers (plus 1 more 😉). I’ll probably come across when you reached the 1000 monetisation line as I catch up with your content.
At first, to quit your job with so much debt and stress seemed incredibly brave yet essential for your health. Then it became clear you hadn’t quit - just switched! Hopefully, it was enough to alleviate the anxiety and feelings of being trapped.
Anyway, well done you. And Taylor. I’m so sorry you weren’t able to share your wedding day with your friends. But posting your vows and highlights enables those who view the video to quietly promise to do as much as they can to support your journey and never come between you: The main purpose of guests witnessing a marriage.
It’ll be an honour to watch your channel, farm and family grow and help those debts and doubts disappear.
I so wish I could just “quit” working in the corporate world fully but unfortunately I can’t yet. I’m working on more “side hustles” at the moment and hoping they start to add up soon. I’m very relieved to be in a new position but it’s definitely not ideal for my mental health still.
We’re hoping to someday have a reception with allll our loved ones when we have the chance to save up some money for it. We would’ve loved to have them there, and that’s why I made the video. They wanted to hear our vows and feel like they were present😌❤️ again, thanks so much for supporting us!!
I am so happy for you! I know that soon you will be a full-time UA-camr. I am a new subscriber today.
We really appreciate your comments & subscribing. Making me smile a ton to read these & I can't wait to read them to Taylor later :) thanks for being here!
Thank for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Congrats on the new job!
Thank you!!💕
So brave! I'm glad you were able to take the step! You'll miss the money, (if your new position pays less) but the good will outweigh that. Are you enjoying your week off? It's sort of hard to relax on command, haha.
Our first years of marriage I had a student loan to repay and I hated that hanging over me, particularly as I only worked as a public school teacher for a couple of years. Regardless, the role of teaching is one I've lived for over 40 years so I think that my degree paid off 😁.
One thing that really helped me in job satisfaction is when my "real" life and my professional life overlapped. That happened gradually over years but it made everything feel worth it. Even going into my retirement years has felt seamless because it is more of a continuation than a hard stop. (I volunteer for my previous employer, and it is community based.)
I'm pretty sure that the way I've worked through the years isn't the norm, though is was very good for me.
It is probably obvious? but my husband worked for more money and more hours and away from the home. Today he is out haying in the miserable heat and sun on ancient equipment that keeps breaking. He is trying to figure out why he retired early, haha. You're completely right, each journey is different, but still valid.
I need to go to the farm now but I wanted to say a big congratulations on being willing to do hard things. It will pay off. I have a reminder on my phone screen to "count the blessings" (part of a longer list of things that are my focus currently). I think you should consciously note times when things that are different and good that happen because you were willing to change direction. I know that there will be many.
Thank you! I definitely enjoyed some forced relaxation (it rained ALL week nonstop haha) I got my house pretty darn clean because I'm not good at being bored.😆 I definitely appreciate a lot of factors of the knowledge I gained in school - especially from my landscape design classes now that I'm so into gardening. I'm working on writing an ebook for brand new gardeners on how to design/layout/start a garden and I think my architecture & design knowledge is definitely coming in handy for that!
Love the "count the blessings" idea! I might have to steal that!
Women reclaiming their womanhood is a huge part of job leaving. You are here to live a human life that's beautiful, creative and nurturing. Good for you. I did the same about ten years ago with no regrets. Student loans expire after 25 years......
You're so right. I truly just want to not be stressed to the max 24/7, and reducing my hours/leaving a job that I no longer feel a passion for is a huge part of that. Unfortunately half of my loans are private, and those won't expire. We'll just keep chugging along & working on diversifying our income, though!
Pleased for you
Thank you!❤️
I suspected something like that might be happening. I had no idea what job you did, but I'm impressed that you have 3 degrees. I finished high school at nearly 15 and got my first job. This was fairly normal for girls in Australia in the 1960s. I worked in admin all my life. Some jobs I enjoyed more than others but it was always about providing for my 2 girls as I was a single parent with no support from ex.
I usually had to travel an hour each way. The best part of any job I had was the people, some of them anyway, that I worked with.
I've been retired now for over 13 years. Life isn't easy but I have a roof over my head, food to eat and my daughters and grandkids around me.
You, and Taylor, will get there. You are determined and keen. I believe you will succeed in whatever you want to achieve. It mightn't be an easy road but life isn't all easy. Hang in there, and enjoy yourself along the way
Wow, that's quite a story & so good to hear! That's a lot to handle, but you did it! I have hope we'll get "there" (wherever there is haha!) but we just need to keep working towards our goals for sure. We're definitely enjoying the direction we're heading in ☺☺
I gave you kids a shout out on a couple lives tonight... It should get you a few more subs. Keep going!
Looks like your 53 away now! WOOHOO
Will you look at that.... 6 subs to go for monetization. Congratulations kids!
OH MY GOSH! Thank you so much for this. I had my 2 best friends come down for a visit all weekend for my birthday & I'm just now getting back online to check all of my messages/comments etc. This is so kind of you!!! ☺💕
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All that money aint for nothing and now you gotta pay it back. I wish you good luck in your new venture. What are you hear? It's not a easy road but I'm sure you'll make it good luck.
Thank you so much!
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WTG
Just imagine if your parents had told you as a child that the greatest life you can live is a life you build for yourself and your family. Instead of telling you "Go to college and get a degree and get a high paying job!"
I mean, just think about it. You've got massive debt for something that you don't even find much pleasure in. You'd be better off being 18, debt-free with no education just cultivating whatever land you can get your hands on while doing whatever odd jobs you can do to support your minimal-cost way of living. And building from there.
It's high time we start teaching our children that true happiness comes from family and friends and community. And true meaning in life comes from building a life for yourself and the people you love, not seeking the biggest paycheck you can get. I get it. You need money to get land and anything else. But it feels like college is a very expensive dead end for a lot of people.
Oh and.... Just have a baby already! 😘 Yes they are more hard work but you're already finding out that the hardest work is also the most rewarding. Especially when you get to see the fruits of your labor. If you do it right, children bring you far more joy than stress. Just be a mentor and treat them with love and trust and you'll see what a smart investment they are.
Good luck and God bless! 🥰❤️
Re: a baby...we'd love to. It's not necessarily the amount of work i guess...its the cost. We can't afford to take on anything else at the moment (medical, wise, as well), as much as I'd love to "just" have a baby. It isn't that simple unfortunately.
Quit that job girl! Quit. Quit. Quit! Too many people are either overworked with a salary, or under worked with just few enough hours they don't qualify for the benefits package
Yes! It's insane how common that is. I'm so glad to be done with that situation. Still nervous about starting something new but so excited!💕
You should set up Patreon for people who would like to support your journey and channel
Oh boy! I haven’t really considered this much yet, but I’m worried I wouldn’t be able to offer much in return at this point. I’ll have to think on that! ❤️ in the meantime, we do have a “buy me a coffee” set up & the link is in our descriptions for our most recent videos! I suppose I should mention it in a video because I haven’t yet😅 thank you for the idea!
You really did put yourself in a very difficult position! Overload is always bad for anyone’s mental health. Get used to doing one thing well before adding something else! Said with kindness and respect! Good luck. 😊
Wouldve been awesome if you'd figured out architecture wasnt your game pre going in debt $100,000 in loans. No knock on you. College is such a rip off ... which I think you can agree with at this point.
It's definitely not for everyone
As a new subscriber I'd like to get an email address to ask a question. Do you already have one, I didn't see it posted.
Hello! You can email me at mickayla@calicocowacres.com
well done, wishing you the best!!
Thank you so much!!
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