Hey!! I'm living in NYC and in a similar situation where my company announced that we'll be WFH for the rest of 2020 AND I'm living at home with my lease up next month. I would recommend not renewing your lease right now and waiting to see what happens. It allows you to save money and feel a lot less pressure to stay in one place during a time of suuuch uncertainty. It definitely is tough on roommates but I'm sure they'll understand considering how unprecedented the circumstances are - also, you can always help them look for someone to fill the spot!
Hey Katherine - long-time watcher, first-time commenter, so first and foremost, hello! I paused the video as soon as you finished talking about your rent conundrum because I'm going through the exact same thing (as seems to be the case for a lot of your viewers - low-key think we should start a Slack channel to discuss :P), and figured I'd share some of my existential rumblings. For context, I'm also 24, recently moved into my own apartment in the city (Toronto) but am currently living with my parents in the suburbs, and work at one of the large tech companies that said we'd not only be working remotely through 2020, but FOREVER. Prior to the announcement, I had no idea what to do about my lease expiring in August. However, after getting the confirmation that we'd essentially never be returning to the office, I realized my tiny condo (with a roommate) wasn't going to cut it as a permanent office space, so I've decided to end my lease. Still figuring out what's going to come after, but I'm thinking I'll probably ride out the rest of the year at home with my parents (save some money), and use 2021 to spend some time living in and working out of cities I've always been curious about - like Vancouver. Not putting too much pressure on myself to figure out what happens after that because having my mental model of office = anchor around which you center your life snapped in half was kind of a lot, but with each passing day, I feel a little more hopeful and a little less anxious!
Katherine I know it may not feel the best on a moral or friendship level, but $1500 is a lot of money. I would not renew the lease and save the potential 5 months of rent (7500) which could in the future pay for moving fees or furniture for your condo. It's not personal and I'm sure if you make a conscious effort to find another Tennant there should be no bad blood. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and thought it was a good mix of different vlog styles! I personally like the longer clips of you talking since it feels more podcast-like and shows more of your personality. Keep up the great work, Katherine! It’s definitely an interesting time and we’re all doing our best to cope and retain a sense of normalcy!
Two things- I forgot to ask when you had a q&a open, but what has it been like going from a role that required a lot of travel to now sticking to WFH, both in how it’s affected you personally and it’s impact on how you do your job? Second, thank you SO much for your short anecdote on the feeling of seeing fitness on social media because I’ve never heard anyone say it out loud and I’ve always felt it so thank you x100 for the validation that we’re doing the best we personally can 💕💕
I think that not paying this rent will help you further your goal of purchasing a place in the long run. Also there’s no guarantee that this will end quickly. You can always get another apartment, take day trips into the city, or even get an Airbnb for a week. I actually had a similar issue and found someone to take over my apartment pretty quickly. You can also sublease out for the rest of the year and see how this plays out. Just my opinion, if it’s important to you to live your best sf life before moving to seattle, then do what feels right.
it made me kind of upset when you were saying you felt sad for no reason and had no right to feel that way, YOU DO. You’re very lucky and blessed but that doesn’t make your emotions and mental health less important than another person. Take care of yourself and feel what you need to feel 💛 Loved the vlog
Hey Katherine, I'm in a similar situation as you. I work as a software engineer for oil & gas so there's uncertainty in our job stability bc of the pandemic and market. A little context: I'm 23 and I graduated summer 2019 with a B.S. in computer science and started working post-grad. I live w/ 1 roommate and my apartment lease ends in August 2020. My parents actually live in the same city, just 40 minutes away. I've been weighing the pros and cons and these are the reasons why I moved closer to the city 1) my apartment is only a 7 minute drive to my office, 2) I get to live closer to downtown so me and my friends could more conveniently go out on the weekends, and 3) I get to say that I'm independent and living the big girl life. Also I like having the privacy of living by myself! After some thought.. I think I'm going to end my lease in August and move back with my parents. I talked it out w my roomie and she understands. It's the financially smart decision (will be saving $1000/month) and for now we are WFH but even if my work requires us to go back to the office I don't mind commuting 40 mins everyday or I'll try to negotiate a hybrid wfh schedule. Or if I really hate the commute and not having privacy then I'll try to find a new place, but only if I feel secure with my job. On the chance that I do get laid off, I'd feel safer with my decision bc then I won't have that financial strain of having to pay for rent or breaking my lease. It's a really tough time and I'd rather make a safe decision than be financially stressed in the future. Also I have similar goals and want to save up to buy a townhouse or move to work for a tech company in Seattle/SF in the upcoming years so this will help with my savings! By the way I've been watching your videos since I was a senior in high school (2015) and your college videos helped me out a lot when I transitioned into college. Thank you for that, you're truly my inspiration and I've always looked up to you! I was so busy in college so I didn't keep up with my subscriptions but it's so awesome to come back and see how much you've grown and seeing you thrive in the professional world! I'm so proud of you and so happy you're still making videos. It makes me feel less alone knowing that you're juggling the same decisions as me. Love you Katherine and good luck!!
This is so good! Thank you for posting. I'm currently making the switch from real estate sales to tech sales, so I'm consuming all of your videos. Also, thanks for walking us through what you're doing, and not simply setting up a camera and letting it role. Keep it up!
yesss no one has ever taught me how to edit either and it's definitely a learning process!!! the initial rough cut is DEFINITELY the part that takes the LONGEST
as someone who lived with my parents in a further out part of nyc, who now lives in the middle of the city: i love it so much more, and i'd be so sad if i left. i love just being out-- the markets, the restaurants, the parks (yes, they've all been lovely even in what was the corona epicenter of the world). i don't love quiet places and not being able to walk to everything i need. do you feel similarly? if not, and you find yourself happy elsewhere, then consider staying put and ending your lease. the savings will almost certainly help you get to your goals faster.
you trying to make a decision is such big pisces energy lol. i am inspired by your vulnerability in your content, and it always makes me want to be vulnerable IRL too.
Hey, I just want to say that as an incoming USC freshman, I really appreciate all your college videos. Could you do a video on how to network and invest? I love your work/financial tips!
Go-to meal rn is oatmeal: 1/2 cup oats w/ 1/2 cup each of milk and water, plus a small spoonful of almond butter, and then a sliced banana and chia seeds on top. I’ve been eating it everyday of quarantine and haven’t gotten tired of it yet!
Hi Katherine, I just stumbled upon your vlog this afternoon and sudeenly I have watched four vlogs of you! I like your videos, your spirit of hard working, and.... your hometown! Oh, more video about your hometown please. It looks serene and beautiful. And... more scene with your Dad hahaha... He is humorous and fun.
I’m from Sligo, where Normal People was filmed, and I went to Trinity, where the characters went to college, so I love hearing that you loved the show so much! You should definitely travel to Ireland in the post-covid world, I think you would really love it :) ALSO, I’m starting my first post-college job in September and I’m really excited about it, so I keep watching your work videos bc they make me even more excited to kick off my career, haha! Thanks for the brilliant content!
WOW your Friday looked so dreamy and wonderful, and super well-deserved after juggling so much work all week!! Love these videos, they get me excited to start working full-time soon!
Loving your vids lately! And omg normal people was life changing!! Read the book before watching but now I need to read convos with friends cause that’s being adapted for tv as well! Also could you link your hammock? :)
Totally agree about when influences often mention how much they workout. Great that they do but it always triggers feeling guilty I'm not working out more, why can't I do what she's doing, general spiral of guilt 😭 Love these week in the life videos btw
I’m in the same situation, I’m home with my parents for the foreseeable future while paying for an empty apartment. My main hesitation with not resigning is that if you do think you’ll be returning to SF, you would have to go through that process again of finding roommates and finding a place to live that’s affordable and that you’re comfortable with. It took me a few months to find my apartment and I’m really happy there so if in a year from now I tried to move back and I was left with a “downgrade” if you will, I’d be frustrated with myself for giving up the space I had! Granted that’s also if you’re fortunate enough to be in a position to still afford the apartment, I understand that that’s not the case for many people right now unfortunately
My favorite work from home meals is: caramelize some onions with pepper strips cut in half (add in at the last minute to retain a little crunch), add to a bed of steamed kale, and sprinkle sunflower seeds on top. I run my Spotify the same way! It would be really cool if you posted the link to the workout in the link area. Also, Normal People is FANTASTIC! I don't know how competitive the SF housing market is. If you think you can find a similar place, I would suggest dropping that room in SF since the cost is so high. Absolutely talk to your roommates though.
I just found out my friend lost her mother this morning. Given these circumstances I would stay with my parents an extended time if I had the chance & spend as much time with them cherishing every moment. Life can be cut short I realize & sometimes you'll miss out on memorable moments on being with those you love when they're gone.
I absolutely love these vlogs and I hope you upload more! I actually just sit down and rewatch them for fun. It's also great to see someone from the Bay Area because I also live there right now and just enjoy seeing someone have fun there.
My roomie and I would always do PB/banana toast in the dorms 😌 also love ur shirt in the first day! Would love to hear your answers you’re comfortable sharing for your quarterly review, it’s so cool to hear about others’ goals (esp moving somewhere cool!)
I have scoliosis as well with an S curve, and even through you keep on doing movement and walks and everything can still get jarred up and disjointed. I like going to the Chiro as well as I feel like they just put the spine back into reallignment , I am going to mine next week as my shoulders are tense and my hips off centre so definately get ya with the back pain :) :) Really like your week in the life vlogs as well :) :)
I'm in the same situation trying to figure out if I should renew my lease or not. Lots of sleepless nights weighing my options. It's nice to hear from you (and in the comments!) that I'm not alone in this.
I am currently going to school in San Francisco so I can relate to having roommates and shared rent but personally for me the decision not to renew our lease which is also up at the end of July should be solely based on what is best for you. There will be people who still want to move to SF during the pandemic, we've been able to find one subleaser to join us but she and one other girl are the only people living in the house right now. Having to split amenities is a financial burden I don't see as worthwhile since school will be distanced learning in the fall. Do whatever works for you but spending 1500 on rent is not the best idea SF is being very precautions but going out won't be the same for a while. Love the video and stay positive!
I'm in the same boat as you! We ultimately decided to end our lease in August (my BF and I pay $4,400/month for our spot in Redwood City *cry*), and we'll be moving into my mom's place in San Diego until Jan when our office opens back up again! I think you already know what you want to do, even if it's a little complicated with your roomies, but I'm sure they'll understand. Also, rent in SF/the Bay is dropping so much, so you may all be able to find a cheaper place when you return! Good luck!!! :)
My coworker a few years back had her SF apartment but spent all her time at her boyfriend's. She called keeping the place "the world's most expensive closet." Ended up moving down to the South Bay to save money and have generally a better life (we worked at Google MV at the time). Move out. You'll feel relieved.
Loved this video! You’re so cute and I feel especially connected to your content because I’m a Cali girl too! Especially liked seeing your day off. I recently spent a full day in my lawn chair listening to the birds and reading Harry Potter. It’s the little things 💕
Hey Kath! I think that in your situation, I wouldn't renew your lease (especially since you already have the inevitable goal of leaving the bay area). If I were you, I'd stay at my parents, save the extra coin through 2020, and make Seattle 2021 a reality!
I can definitely relate to your uncertainty about your living situation; I’m home in Europe right now but my university in Canada just announced that the fall semester is gonna be online, so now I don’t know if I should stay here or find housing and go back anyway, both to be in the same time zone for my classes and cause there’s more to do there (assuming the city starts to open...) :/
I’m in the same position as you. I have a lease in San Francisco but with all this I moved to my parents place for the time being. My lease isn’t over until December but I’m subleasing until it’s over. I think it’s best you save the money 💰
hey Katherine! totally feel you on the rent thing - I've been home for 2.5 months now in Kansas and I'm putting $1700 into rent until July, when I can split rent with my roommate but holy crap it hurts paying that! I know for my mental health that it's so much better being at home vs in an apartment, alone. if I were you I wouldn't renew your lease and just save the money while you're home. it's definitely hard though!! PS my WFH staple has been egg english muffin sandwiches - they're my favorite but obviously not feasible at work
Hiii, also in a similar(ish) situation, my company announced WFH for the rest of the year and I'm currently an intern based in Chicago. My contract is through August with the hope they are hiring by then but who knows. Instead of biting through my savings paying rent for the summer, I'm becoming a 'digital nomad' of sorts and staying with various family members around the country. Terrifying? 100 percent. Do I crave stability? SO MUCH. But hoping the journey betters me? Who knows? At least I'll save on rent? (also shameless plug I will be vlogging the whole thing)
I don't think you should renew your lease...I'm in a similar situation. I was scheduled to move this fall to start a new job and was in the midst of an apartment hunt when the company announced WFH for the rest of the year. As much as it would have been nice to move to a new city it isn't worth it to spend the money and stay cooped up in an apartment.
SAMMMME girl. I'm graduating next month and set to start my job at Google in SF in September but they're going WFH till 2021 so IDK what to do. Like my boyfriend is in SF so i wonder if i should go there but also i dont want to waste money if I dont have to. appreciate the ramble its so helpful to know other people are going through it
Lol! No hate to Kath at all, but Adobe products are insanely expensive. I've subscribed and unsubscribed to products so often over the past few years because there's no way to afford them all the time lol
I’ve been living at home with my mom since I graduated in the spring of 2019 to save money to travel :( If you can I would stay with your parents because who knows when you’ll have full access to Seattle. I would just start looking for someone on FB to see if anyone needs a place to stay. There are so many housing groups. You can make your decision based on if you can find someone. Good luck :)
HA HA I work in government, I was lucky to take home a wireless keyboard and mouse on loan... I had to buy my own monitors and chair, etc. They did eventually upgrade our laptops (I was on a desktop in the office still and they doled out really old laptops at first).
I had banana slices on sourdough toast, honey, peanut butter and cashews because of this video. My home work situation is exactly like this. I must have two monitors.
Check out Animal PAK Joint Support - I take it for high impact exercises and it's one of those supplements I swear by. Fish Oil is great too for inflammation.
Yesss I love seeing non Irish reacting and enjoying Normal People! Did you find yourself having to google what certain things were whilst watching or reading (Leaving Certificate/ CAO points/ Debs/ GAA lol) ?? Loved this vlog!
i am doing youtuber Heather Robertson and Natasha Oceane low impact workouts. Do not mention what your workout is but if you come a workout youtuber you tried and like... i would welcome your share... Thank You!
alittletaeste on insta has some knee friendly workouts! some are follow along and some you just can go at your own pace, could give you some good alternatives for your TH-cam workouts
Actually a work force should consist of good ,effective and hard working ppl, its not necessarily that women work better or men. Both should work together for better outcomes
I would move back in with your parents, save as much as you can which can help you save more for the condo! Take the opportunity to build your financial savings! :)
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Hey!! I'm living in NYC and in a similar situation where my company announced that we'll be WFH for the rest of 2020 AND I'm living at home with my lease up next month. I would recommend not renewing your lease right now and waiting to see what happens. It allows you to save money and feel a lot less pressure to stay in one place during a time of suuuch uncertainty. It definitely is tough on roommates but I'm sure they'll understand considering how unprecedented the circumstances are - also, you can always help them look for someone to fill the spot!
I would just move back in with my parents. Save that mula for your future condo!
Hey Katherine - long-time watcher, first-time commenter, so first and foremost, hello!
I paused the video as soon as you finished talking about your rent conundrum because I'm going through the exact same thing (as seems to be the case for a lot of your viewers - low-key think we should start a Slack channel to discuss :P), and figured I'd share some of my existential rumblings.
For context, I'm also 24, recently moved into my own apartment in the city (Toronto) but am currently living with my parents in the suburbs, and work at one of the large tech companies that said we'd not only be working remotely through 2020, but FOREVER. Prior to the announcement, I had no idea what to do about my lease expiring in August. However, after getting the confirmation that we'd essentially never be returning to the office, I realized my tiny condo (with a roommate) wasn't going to cut it as a permanent office space, so I've decided to end my lease. Still figuring out what's going to come after, but I'm thinking I'll probably ride out the rest of the year at home with my parents (save some money), and use 2021 to spend some time living in and working out of cities I've always been curious about - like Vancouver. Not putting too much pressure on myself to figure out what happens after that because having my mental model of office = anchor around which you center your life snapped in half was kind of a lot, but with each passing day, I feel a little more hopeful and a little less anxious!
Haha me too! Wow we really should start this slack space
Same same! We're all doing the migration to our parent's place LOL
“no rush unless its a seratonin rush” is my new motto
Katherine I know it may not feel the best on a moral or friendship level, but $1500 is a lot of money. I would not renew the lease and save the potential 5 months of rent (7500) which could in the future pay for moving fees or furniture for your condo. It's not personal and I'm sure if you make a conscious effort to find another Tennant there should be no bad blood. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and thought it was a good mix of different vlog styles! I personally like the longer clips of you talking since it feels more podcast-like and shows more of your personality. Keep up the great work, Katherine! It’s definitely an interesting time and we’re all doing our best to cope and retain a sense of normalcy!
Two things- I forgot to ask when you had a q&a open, but what has it been like going from a role that required a lot of travel to now sticking to WFH, both in how it’s affected you personally and it’s impact on how you do your job? Second, thank you SO much for your short anecdote on the feeling of seeing fitness on social media because I’ve never heard anyone say it out loud and I’ve always felt it so thank you x100 for the validation that we’re doing the best we personally can 💕💕
I think that not paying this rent will help you further your goal of purchasing a place in the long run. Also there’s no guarantee that this will end quickly. You can always get another apartment, take day trips into the city, or even get an Airbnb for a week. I actually had a similar issue and found someone to take over my apartment pretty quickly. You can also sublease out for the rest of the year and see how this plays out. Just my opinion, if it’s important to you to live your best sf life before moving to seattle, then do what feels right.
i love how passionate you are about your job! it's so inspiring. thanks for the vlog
Loved this video so much. I feel you on the confusion on what to do re: work, moving, renting, etc.
it made me kind of upset when you were saying you felt sad for no reason and had no right to feel that way, YOU DO. You’re very lucky and blessed but that doesn’t make your emotions and mental health less important than another person. Take care of yourself and feel what you need to feel 💛 Loved the vlog
My go-to meals at home are pbj, oatmeal, and pre-prepared salad. I pair them with soy milk or Naked smoothies because it keeps me full til dinner
Hey Katherine, I'm in a similar situation as you. I work as a software engineer for oil & gas so there's uncertainty in our job stability bc of the pandemic and market. A little context: I'm 23 and I graduated summer 2019 with a B.S. in computer science and started working post-grad. I live w/ 1 roommate and my apartment lease ends in August 2020. My parents actually live in the same city, just 40 minutes away. I've been weighing the pros and cons and these are the reasons why I moved closer to the city 1) my apartment is only a 7 minute drive to my office, 2) I get to live closer to downtown so me and my friends could more conveniently go out on the weekends, and 3) I get to say that I'm independent and living the big girl life. Also I like having the privacy of living by myself!
After some thought.. I think I'm going to end my lease in August and move back with my parents. I talked it out w my roomie and she understands. It's the financially smart decision (will be saving $1000/month) and for now we are WFH but even if my work requires us to go back to the office I don't mind commuting 40 mins everyday or I'll try to negotiate a hybrid wfh schedule. Or if I really hate the commute and not having privacy then I'll try to find a new place, but only if I feel secure with my job. On the chance that I do get laid off, I'd feel safer with my decision bc then I won't have that financial strain of having to pay for rent or breaking my lease. It's a really tough time and I'd rather make a safe decision than be financially stressed in the future. Also I have similar goals and want to save up to buy a townhouse or move to work for a tech company in Seattle/SF in the upcoming years so this will help with my savings!
By the way I've been watching your videos since I was a senior in high school (2015) and your college videos helped me out a lot when I transitioned into college. Thank you for that, you're truly my inspiration and I've always looked up to you! I was so busy in college so I didn't keep up with my subscriptions but it's so awesome to come back and see how much you've grown and seeing you thrive in the professional world! I'm so proud of you and so happy you're still making videos. It makes me feel less alone knowing that you're juggling the same decisions as me. Love you Katherine and good luck!!
My boyfriend roasts me for ordering fries by saying “can I have 1 fry” but I just heard you say it and it’s very validating for me lmao
there aren’t any sizes at in n out therefore saying “a fry” is WARRANTED 😤😤😤😤
This is so good! Thank you for posting. I'm currently making the switch from real estate sales to tech sales, so I'm consuming all of your videos. Also, thanks for walking us through what you're doing, and not simply setting up a camera and letting it role. Keep it up!
Do you have any tips for living with your parents as a young adult? I’m really struggling
goal to "move abroad" meaning "move to a country with universal healthcare" - I FEEL YOU
“Earned washing my hair...” 💯 understood that. Great video!
yesss no one has ever taught me how to edit either and it's definitely a learning process!!! the initial rough cut is DEFINITELY the part that takes the LONGEST
as someone who lived with my parents in a further out part of nyc, who now lives in the middle of the city: i love it so much more, and i'd be so sad if i left. i love just being out-- the markets, the restaurants, the parks (yes, they've all been lovely even in what was the corona epicenter of the world). i don't love quiet places and not being able to walk to everything i need. do you feel similarly? if not, and you find yourself happy elsewhere, then consider staying put and ending your lease. the savings will almost certainly help you get to your goals faster.
loved loved loved this week in your life vlog! I love watching youtubers who have a full time jobs, other than just TH-cam!
and please keep us updated on what youre going to do with your apartment and where you end up living!
you trying to make a decision is such big pisces energy lol. i am inspired by your vulnerability in your content, and it always makes me want to be vulnerable IRL too.
OMFG i’ve never related to being a pisces until this moment
Hey, I just want to say that as an incoming USC freshman, I really appreciate all your college videos. Could you do a video on how to network and invest? I love your work/financial tips!
Go-to meal rn is oatmeal: 1/2 cup oats w/ 1/2 cup each of milk and water, plus a small spoonful of almond butter, and then a sliced banana and chia seeds on top. I’ve been eating it everyday of quarantine and haven’t gotten tired of it yet!
Hi Katherine, I just stumbled upon your vlog this afternoon and sudeenly I have watched four vlogs of you! I like your videos, your spirit of hard working, and.... your hometown! Oh, more video about your hometown please. It looks serene and beautiful. And... more scene with your Dad hahaha... He is humorous and fun.
I’m from Sligo, where Normal People was filmed, and I went to Trinity, where the characters went to college, so I love hearing that you loved the show so much! You should definitely travel to Ireland in the post-covid world, I think you would really love it :) ALSO, I’m starting my first post-college job in September and I’m really excited about it, so I keep watching your work videos bc they make me even more excited to kick off my career, haha! Thanks for the brilliant content!
WOW your Friday looked so dreamy and wonderful, and super well-deserved after juggling so much work all week!! Love these videos, they get me excited to start working full-time soon!
The clip of you making the banana toast as so calming
Loving your vids lately! And omg normal people was life changing!! Read the book before watching but now I need to read convos with friends cause that’s being adapted for tv as well! Also could you link your hammock? :)
Totally agree about when influences often mention how much they workout. Great that they do but it always triggers feeling guilty I'm not working out more, why can't I do what she's doing, general spiral of guilt 😭
Love these week in the life videos btw
I’m in the same situation, I’m home with my parents for the foreseeable future while paying for an empty apartment. My main hesitation with not resigning is that if you do think you’ll be returning to SF, you would have to go through that process again of finding roommates and finding a place to live that’s affordable and that you’re comfortable with. It took me a few months to find my apartment and I’m really happy there so if in a year from now I tried to move back and I was left with a “downgrade” if you will, I’d be frustrated with myself for giving up the space I had! Granted that’s also if you’re fortunate enough to be in a position to still afford the apartment, I understand that that’s not the case for many people right now unfortunately
My favorite work from home meals is: caramelize some onions with pepper strips cut in half (add in at the last minute to retain a little crunch), add to a bed of steamed kale, and sprinkle sunflower seeds on top. I run my Spotify the same way! It would be really cool if you posted the link to the workout in the link area. Also, Normal People is FANTASTIC! I don't know how competitive the SF housing market is. If you think you can find a similar place, I would suggest dropping that room in SF since the cost is so high. Absolutely talk to your roommates though.
I had the exact same reaction to watching normal people and I’m now reading book! I can’t recommend it enough!! So so good
I just found out my friend lost her mother this morning. Given these circumstances I would stay with my parents an extended time if I had the chance & spend as much time with them cherishing every moment. Life can be cut short I realize & sometimes you'll miss out on memorable moments on being with those you love when they're gone.
Rambling is good!
I absolutely love these vlogs and I hope you upload more! I actually just sit down and rewatch them for fun. It's also great to see someone from the Bay Area because I also live there right now and just enjoy seeing someone have fun there.
Looove both of Sally’s books! Highly recommend
My roomie and I would always do PB/banana toast in the dorms 😌 also love ur shirt in the first day! Would love to hear your answers you’re comfortable sharing for your quarterly review, it’s so cool to hear about others’ goals (esp moving somewhere cool!)
I have scoliosis as well with an S curve, and even through you keep on doing movement and walks and everything can still get jarred up and disjointed. I like going to the Chiro as well as I feel like they just put the spine back into reallignment , I am going to mine next week as my shoulders are tense and my hips off centre so definately get ya with the back pain :) :) Really like your week in the life vlogs as well :) :)
My staple breakfast is always a smoothie bowl!
I'm in the same situation trying to figure out if I should renew my lease or not. Lots of sleepless nights weighing my options. It's nice to hear from you (and in the comments!) that I'm not alone in this.
I love your videos! Also, your section with you working out inspired me to get a work out in! :)
I am currently going to school in San Francisco so I can relate to having roommates and shared rent but personally for me the decision not to renew our lease which is also up at the end of July should be solely based on what is best for you. There will be people who still want to move to SF during the pandemic, we've been able to find one subleaser to join us but she and one other girl are the only people living in the house right now. Having to split amenities is a financial burden I don't see as worthwhile since school will be distanced learning in the fall. Do whatever works for you but spending 1500 on rent is not the best idea SF is being very precautions but going out won't be the same for a while. Love the video and stay positive!
Thank you so much for using our song more than fine :)
can you do a video on networking after you get a full time job? or tips on maintaning good relationships with your co-workers
I'm in the same boat as you! We ultimately decided to end our lease in August (my BF and I pay $4,400/month for our spot in Redwood City *cry*), and we'll be moving into my mom's place in San Diego until Jan when our office opens back up again! I think you already know what you want to do, even if it's a little complicated with your roomies, but I'm sure they'll understand. Also, rent in SF/the Bay is dropping so much, so you may all be able to find a cheaper place when you return! Good luck!!! :)
My coworker a few years back had her SF apartment but spent all her time at her boyfriend's. She called keeping the place "the world's most expensive closet." Ended up moving down to the South Bay to save money and have generally a better life (we worked at Google MV at the time). Move out. You'll feel relieved.
watching this makes me feel so much less alone in my seemingly stupid wfh struggles.
Loved this video! You’re so cute and I feel especially connected to your content because I’m a Cali girl too! Especially liked seeing your day off. I recently spent a full day in my lawn chair listening to the birds and reading Harry Potter. It’s the little things 💕
You're mom sounds so sweet ☺
Good move on your part - and fantastic that your company gave everyone the day off! WFH, as great as it sounds, can be pretty fatiguing.
PB&J's on Ezekiel bread has been my go to recently.
Hey Kath! I think that in your situation, I wouldn't renew your lease (especially since you already have the inevitable goal of leaving the bay area). If I were you, I'd stay at my parents, save the extra coin through 2020, and make Seattle 2021 a reality!
I absolutely love your videos! They’re so lovely and positive and you’re a gem ☀️ love from a British viewer!
I loveeeee going to the chiropractor and getting a massage there. Been missing it for months! Can’t wait to go back! 💗
These videos are great! More of these please!!
I can definitely relate to your uncertainty about your living situation; I’m home in Europe right now but my university in Canada just announced that the fall semester is gonna be online, so now I don’t know if I should stay here or find housing and go back anyway, both to be in the same time zone for my classes and cause there’s more to do there (assuming the city starts to open...) :/
You can check out Nike Training Club. It takes you through all workout and it helps with form. Good stuff as always Kat
"now I've earned washing my hair" HAHAHAHA yuuuup feel that girl. Also, I've been eating avo on toast covered in sriracha :) Basic but delicious.
I’m in the same position as you. I have a lease in San Francisco but with all this I moved to my parents place for the time being. My lease isn’t over until December but I’m subleasing until it’s over. I think it’s best you save the money 💰
hey Katherine! totally feel you on the rent thing - I've been home for 2.5 months now in Kansas and I'm putting $1700 into rent until July, when I can split rent with my roommate but holy crap it hurts paying that! I know for my mental health that it's so much better being at home vs in an apartment, alone. if I were you I wouldn't renew your lease and just save the money while you're home. it's definitely hard though!!
PS my WFH staple has been egg english muffin sandwiches - they're my favorite but obviously not feasible at work
Hiii, also in a similar(ish) situation, my company announced WFH for the rest of the year and I'm currently an intern based in Chicago. My contract is through August with the hope they are hiring by then but who knows. Instead of biting through my savings paying rent for the summer, I'm becoming a 'digital nomad' of sorts and staying with various family members around the country. Terrifying? 100 percent. Do I crave stability? SO MUCH. But hoping the journey betters me? Who knows? At least I'll save on rent? (also shameless plug I will be vlogging the whole thing)
I don't think you should renew your lease...I'm in a similar situation. I was scheduled to move this fall to start a new job and was in the midst of an apartment hunt when the company announced WFH for the rest of the year. As much as it would have been nice to move to a new city it isn't worth it to spend the money and stay cooped up in an apartment.
This loooooong weekend was much needed. ❤️❤️
Katherine is such a catch 💞
For real tho 😤
Love you and your videos, but where did you get your hammock??
Great video and hi from NYC! Random suggestion- can you do a recommendation of your favorite Hulu or Netflix shows/movies? Or book recommendations?
I loved your workout @ 21:34 haha. It went well with the music
I love how you refer to your parents as you “coworkers” I refer to mine as “roommates” since staying with them during this time
yay katherine i love your vlogs!!
Great vlog! I would not renew the lease! I think there’s still lots of people moving
SAMMMME girl. I'm graduating next month and set to start my job at Google in SF in September but they're going WFH till 2021 so IDK what to do. Like my boyfriend is in SF so i wonder if i should go there but also i dont want to waste money if I dont have to. appreciate the ramble its so helpful to know other people are going through it
Oh girl welcome to the Bay Area. Hope it goes back to normal again
loooooove that SF
Volunteering - “and of course it’s all women” 😂😂😂😂😂 @12:00
YES MOVE TO SEATTLE!!!! I live here and love it to death :) Housing prices are outrageous, but not as bad as SF
Loved this! It’s funny how you work at Adobe but you edit on Final Cut Pro not Premiere hehe
Lol! No hate to Kath at all, but Adobe products are insanely expensive. I've subscribed and unsubscribed to products so often over the past few years because there's no way to afford them all the time lol
I’ve been living at home with my mom since I graduated in the spring of 2019 to save money to travel :( If you can I would stay with your parents because who knows when you’ll have full access to Seattle. I would just start looking for someone on FB to see if anyone needs a place to stay. There are so many housing groups. You can make your decision based on if you can find someone. Good luck :)
Save as much money as you can!
HA HA I work in government, I was lucky to take home a wireless keyboard and mouse on loan... I had to buy my own monitors and chair, etc. They did eventually upgrade our laptops (I was on a desktop in the office still and they doled out really old laptops at first).
I had banana slices on sourdough toast, honey, peanut butter and cashews because of this video. My home work situation is exactly like this. I must have two monitors.
good life❗️
where your headphones from?
Check out Animal PAK Joint Support - I take it for high impact exercises and it's one of those supplements I swear by. Fish Oil is great too for inflammation.
Yesss I love seeing non Irish reacting and enjoying Normal People! Did you find yourself having to google what certain things were whilst watching or reading (Leaving Certificate/ CAO points/ Debs/ GAA lol) ?? Loved this vlog!
your Dad is so great:)
Great video! You are lovely❤️🌇🌞
I’m from SF Bay Area too! I think you should renew, and then you can always find a subletter if things don’t change in SF.
how tall is your dad
You work for Google! Me too!
i am doing youtuber Heather Robertson and Natasha Oceane low impact workouts. Do not mention what your workout is but if you come a workout youtuber you tried and like... i would welcome your share... Thank You!
alittletaeste on insta has some knee friendly workouts! some are follow along and some you just can go at your own pace, could give you some good alternatives for your TH-cam workouts
Actually a work force should consist of good ,effective and hard working ppl, its not necessarily that women work better or men. Both should work together for better outcomes
Kath, what's This???
Katherine I added you on LinkedIN! Haha! 🙊
I guess you could try moving back for a month or so, and see if you'll enjoy that life style
I would move back in with your parents, save as much as you can which can help you save more for the condo! Take the opportunity to build your financial savings! :)
Hello,
My name is Ellie Higgins. I have a job in sales selling Cutco knives.
30:38 - reading about Marxism in a hammock at FHP... nice. hard left identified? ;)