Hello Iris, yesterday I quit my job, and this is my last week of work. It was something I had been pondering to do for MONTHS, and tried to find another job before quitting because obv that's the most responsible thing I should do. I haven't found anything yet, but decided to quit anyways. I just couldn't take it anymore. Everything you said resonates with me so well..the commute (i take the bus each way for an hour), the 9-5 burnout, trying to make time for everything and you do but at the end of the week when it comes time for Monday you are STILL exhausted. A part from looking for a new job during this time, I really want to find myself again. I feel like these past few years of working in such a toxic environment on top of everything else,I really became a shell of who I used to be. It's comforting to hear that someone else made a decision for similar reasons.
Your situation pretty much describes our generation, however, not in the way as the previous generations think. You could experience that many of us quit job or uni after a shorter time, or many don’t even want to start a typical 9-5 job. Elder people usually say “this a lazy and spoiled generation” but this is not the case. I think we rather started to rethink the meaning of life and interpret the sentence “you live only once” a bit differently, we can say, in a more “human” way. So don’t worry, you are not alone, and at the end the things always figure out themselves!
@@iriswellen and @zsofia berta I am of the generation before you. I felt the same at your age and just starting work. But, I did keep my full-timejob (ánd a weekend-job) for 10 years. Because of my carreer. I thought I was supposed to do so. Then I got a burn-out. And, I got seriously ill, probably partly because of the stress. I missed so much of my life because of working so much all those years. Trying to live differently now, and actually enjoying life... discovering myself... You are so much ahead of where I was at your age, Iris. So, really, well done quitting, I admire you! Much love!
Totally agree! I am also from generation before and I worked hard during uni and just after....and also had PhD and full time job. I got sick very hard sick...when i was just 25....and I still have problems from that. And I continued working because I did not have that time any other chance and I did not have family and friends support and I lived in a different country. So only last 10 years I starting enjoying my life, got family and a child. I am taking care of my self a lot, giving more time, space, and just enjoying life and things I like to do. Yes I still also working, still almost full time but I do it differently. I am enjoying the process! It's totally different that 20 years ago.
Jaaa you go girl! Honestly vroeg ik me al een tijdje af hoe je alle ballen zo lang hoog hield als ik je video’s keek. Ik hoop dat je een beetje kan chillen en jezelf dit ook echt gunt. En als dat zonder youtube is, is dat natuurlijk ook altijd oke! Geniet van je tijd vrouw ❤️
I also don't think that 9-5 of our parents' generation is similar to ours. The pressure and expectations are substantially higher. Our generation does everything for investors. The previous generation was building. The previous generation had a comfortable enough lifestyle to remain in a job for 10-30 years. That's just not realistic anymore for the majority. Good for you.
I am so fucking proud of you for recognizing that you are near burnout and for being so brave! I went through a burnout and it took me two years to get out of it and im a biggest advocate for resting and taking it slow when you feel like you need it! 💕 im excited for fun things that are coming and you can do it all, beautiful things are happening for you🥰
Hey Iris! You made the right decision, I'm sure about that! For some people (including me) it's hard to fit in a 9-5 job and all its limited belief. Anxiety comes because wants to tell us that we're focusing too much on things that don't make us genuinely happy. Pursue happiness and serenity and everything will align at its own time :)))❤️❤️
Are you me? I recently quit my job as well. I don't have a crazy commute time like you did, which sounded exhausting, but I'm tired of the workload and just the type of work I do in general. I'm also entering my next phase, which is do nothing! Well, not exactly do nothing, but I will focus on my hobbies and take some courses for when I'm ready to job hunt. I'm glad you have supportive people around you who encouraged you to quit. My ex-colleague told me that no job is worth feeling miserable. She'd rather work part-time if she needs money, than to stay at a full-time job that sucks the soul out of her. I think it's the right mentality. Looking forward to your future vlogs :)
Great job in your bravery Ms Iris. I feel many people like you struggle with the dichotomy of what’s going on in their inner world and what’s happening in their outer world. Many times it doesn’t match up, creating this discord. I just want you to know, Congrats on having the bravery to listen to your own intuition, even if it doesn’t make sense to the brain. When you’re following your heart/intuition, your brain will chew you out the whole way, “what are you doing? Are you crazy? You’re going to fall in your face etc”. But to live within the confines of the brain is to be dead. Life is a rebellion of the HEART that is meant to be lived, and that involves risk. Kudos to you in your journey. Thank you for sharing as I have made this move myself about three years ago and it has been a wild ride of learning to detach from the ego and listen more to Intuition. Remember, fear is an illusion. Fear comes from the ego as a means to stay in control. What if the fear you were experiencing is actually excitement?? 🤓
Got suggested your channel and then randomly found this video. Currently commuting 2 hours one way so 4 hours everyday. Been feeling exactly how you described- just hit a year at this job and am so fatigued by it. But It's so hard to make the decision to leave , even when better opportunities are available, since it's a smaller business and I feel like I'm betraying them by leaving. Thank you for sharing your video ! It felt so validating to hear your story!
I quit my my job as an RN last two years ago after almost 16 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness, but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!
@@peteranderson5714 right now I run my own business and While I was still in service l planned towards early retirement, making about 2k weekly from my retirement investment portfolio trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income
Hi Iris, I totally relate! I did the same a couple weeks ago and I can definitely feel the sense of relief and fear that comes from taking such a huge step. I have not planned on anything, but I want to take some time for myself too. Honestly life is much more than burnout, mental exhaustion and 9-5 jobs. We should grant ourselves the chance to live at our own pace. Wish you the best
I did just the same thing about 3 weeks ago ❤ we're in the same boat! I'm so proud of you for taking the leap and wishing you amazing results from this decision 🎉
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 11 months ago about self development. Now I have 2,110 subs and > 2k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@@iriswellen Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
There comes a time where we need to move on. A wiser employee once taught me to leave my 'employee bag' at the door and not take it home with me. I can pick it up the next day and carry while at work. This has served me well in many of life's changes. Whenever I took a different path than the one I was on, whatever I had gathered in my 'old backpack' -- I left it at the end of the old path. It had served it's purpose, I know what was in it. I no longer need to carry it onto the new path. No thinking about it, talking about it, waddling in it or stirring the pot about what was. Yeah, I still get 'weird dreams' occasionally about past stuff, but morning brings new light and the opportunities of many paths to choose. It's funny how so many people carry their old, weighted backpacks, when they can just slip them off and leave them behind.
So happy for you! It is such a hard decision to make because of external things outside of ourselves. I dealt with burnout after being in a "good" paying job for three years until I noticed I was getting terrible back pain from long hours at a desk. After a year of tending to that, I learned so much to not allow my body to ever get there again. Hope you get to take it slow and enjoy being present
i know i would've had the same problem than you, being scared of quitting to not cause an issue or a conflict, so this video is so reassuring and useful ! it's really great that you had the courage to do this ! i'm very excited for you for this new journey !
Proud of you for making this decision Iris! You're completely right, you're still in your 20s, the perfect time to take a risk! I couldn't relate more. I used to commute for about 3 hours even more for my old job and i ended up quitting too. Honestly for people who are creative it's not easy to be stuck in a non creative job. Ever since i quit I'm so much happier and I started working as a freelance video editor while still posting on my channel. I'm truly so excited to see all your upcoming videos and all the travel content aah!! PROUD OF YOU ❤
Iris!!!! I am so happy for you. I can relate to this on a personal level, and as soon as I quit the sense of relief was so overwhelming, but in the best way. Life is for living and living how you want, so congratulations on this new adventure 💙🦋
I understand- you need to do what’s best for you. What you described used to be me - I worked in a toxic job that made me cry too - the job before the last one I had. Do what’s best for you Don’t stay in a toxic job years like I did
ya i quit my 9-5 i was just so unhappy there. i dont have a lot of money or anything but i hope it all works out for me i need to experience new things
Iris, I'm quitting my job tomorrow for similar reasons! It's scary to leave the stability and break your routine, but this is definitely the right decision. Burnout destroys you and it's so important to listen to yourself. ✨
Iris, you made the right decision! Last year I got a tech job, which was my goal (because of home office, the money etc), and a month ago I quit. I dont believe that all my days (and sometimes nights and weekends) should be giving all my energy for a company that doesn't care about me and for making a crazy rich CEO even richer. Now, I'm foccusing in my academic life and trying to be happy during the week - and not only on saturdays or holidays. I'm so happy for you too! Its super scary but also super exciting!
I can 100% relate to you! I quit my job a few weeks ago and it was one of the hardest and scariest thing I have ever done. We can be proud of ourselves for putting our happiness first ☺! I was so happy to hear that you are taking a few months off. This is something I was craving so much and decided to do as well, even if there's so much outside pressure to find a new job or activity. Alll the best to youu!
kijk al een tijd je video’s en ze geven me zoveel inspiratie & ik kijk er altijd naar uit om ze te kijken ! very proud dat je voor jezelf en je eigen geluk hebt gekozen !! blijf doen waar je zelf gelukkig van wordt
Congrats Iris. I quit the third job in 7 months last weekend. It’s scary but the first two (same company) were totally the wrong industry and the most recent one was crazy pressured and a lot of hours and I knew I was heading for burnout. I feel quite anxious about the future but hopefully the leap of faith will pay off. I also fear regret more!
ahh sending you big hugs! so proud of you for finally making a decision and choose you, and i believe that whatever path you take, more opportunities and door will open up according to that! it will be a huge change and there will probably be moments of uncertainty but always believe and take pride in the path you choose❤ sending you warm wishes and best of luck!!
I'm gonna join the whole community here and say that I'm super proud 😂 and no matter how things go it will all be soooo worth it!! don't give up on this kind of freedom yet ❤
Wohoo, I can relate to your story, and I live in Africa and the commuting is terrible. I quit my job by the way. I was getting up at 5 am, and return home at 6 to 7pm. As result, I couldn’t work on my other project, it’s like I was already dead.
You go girl! 😊 Alles wat je vertelt is zo enorm herkenbaar, maar er valt inderdaad een enorme last van je schouders af! Heel goed dat je dit deelt en dat je aan jezelf denkt
arghh i'm so so sorry... that sounds horrible. i hope that you will find something else that makes you happy because you deserve the world!! sending u much love 💗
big congrats on your decision! i have recently had similiar situation - in the work that was not for me and I felt that if I stay here I will be burned out soon. i also quited my job (starting a new one in a couple of weeks, very excited!) and I don't regret that decision - we should never pretend not to see early symptoms of burnout because as you said, it may take a long time to recover after this... very proud of you!
Omg what you share in this video decribes my recent feeling exactly. I am thinking to start off my cahnnel too but I dont have the courage to really quit my job. Your journey through this is inspiring and make me feel stronger about preparing and taking this decision at some point. Thank you for sharing this!!
So proud of you iris!!!!!!! It takes a lot of courage to move forward in any situation. What a brave man you are! I'm really looking forward to your next chapter. I'm always rooting for you
I hope one day, I could have that courage like yours. That's a tough decision to make, but I'm proud of you for taking the risks. As we try new things and discover more, that's the time we unlock our full potential. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Girl I totally feel you and I am so proud that you made a wise decision for yourself! Your mental health and feelings always come first than everything. Please have a blast time in your trips In NY, Paris, Malaysia 🎉❤❤❤
so so so happy for you!! i have been following you since may 2021 so I saw all the changes: from the shared house and your room, to the studio apartment to this new decision so very very curious to see whats next♥
Sending a huge hug!! ✨✨ I'm thinking of quitting too, even if i like my job now... But I'm 26 and feeling exactly the same! Good luck for everything, we don't need to answer to the question "what next" differently from "living" 💕
Just now catching up with your channel - so proud that you made this decision for your overall health and well-being!!!! You’re so lucky to have such supportive family & friends 😊 can’t wait to see what you get up to this summer!
Congratulations 🎉 im sure it would be an awesome restart for you! Thanks for sharing, i also hate quitting and making uncomfortable decisions.. all the love and wishing you the best break ahead ❤
OMG! I soooooo feel you in this case 🤗 But I cannot quit my job right now, and this is so freaking sad. Goog luck to you, this is right solution enyway.
i really admire all this, i am very proud that you made this risk but necessary decision for you. i hope you can enjoy all those new things that you want to do. i wish you the best in this new season of your life!! ❤
Well done Iris! Last year I got my job from 9-5 style … it’s comfortable and will do me well for savings in the upcoming few years. But it’s not what I want and I know what is good for me. I’ll get there :)
Quitting a job is one of the hardest life decisions so I really understand how you felt before making this decision and making peace with it. Kudos for taking care of yourslef and listening to what your mind and body are telling you ❤ hope everything goes well! I'm so excited for your trips weeeeee 🎉
we're so happy and proud of you. it's a reboot. it's a new stage. if there is an opportunity to change something that you don't like, you should always use it!! I understand you very well, I also left work in April. there is a surge of strength, energy and such joy! all the best is to come. you are cool! big huuuugss💗
Wow, dat is zo knap van je Iris! Super spannende beslissing, goed dat je naar jezelf hebt geluisterd.❤ Voor mij ook erg herkenbaar, dank je wel voor het delen.
I’m happy for you. This is basically describing how our generation is burning out. I think that you have a calm personality and you value that. Enjoy your time in New York, feel free to ask me for tips :)
❤ Wow, Iris i understand that your work situation was getting to much for you. Be proud of yourself for taking this risk ~ It's understabe that this is scary. But you have people around you that will always be there for you. I bellive in you.. you already taking a big step 🥰❤
I'm super proud of you for making the decision to quit your job. It must have been so hard. But I believe good things will come to you when you just focus on you and the things that are truly making you happy. I am super excited for your future plans and travel content!!! I love your content and sending love from Finland!
Hi Iris! That is the best decision you could made! That is exiciting! You will be fine! When you do what you want and like to do it can not be bad. On other side I just wondering why you should travel to office almost whole time. After corona I thought we all can work from home (who works in offices). I work in Amsterdam and I go there 2 times a month. And this is also not mandatory. I wish you a very nice trips and experience!
Ik weet niet waarom deze video in m'n feed kwam, maar complimenten aan de storytelling en kwaliteit Je hebt sowieso een goede keuze gemaakt om te stoppen met deze baan. Los van de inhoud van de baan.. .Welke werkgever gaat nou homeoffice tot 1 dag per week beperken voor een werknemer, die 3 uur retour reist... Met alle respect, maar dan lok je het zelf ook wel uit als werkgever (het is 2023)🤣 Ik wens jou alvast mooie tijden toe
Finally Boxtel in your video! I live there... I guess it is the last time. Anyway I think it is a smart decision from you. Looking forward to more content of you!
Hi Iris, this is my first time watching your video, and i'm really attached to it. I just want to say that we never know when the "best timing" is, and iI believe you will get what is best for you at the right moment.
i'dnt even think about quitting my job 😅 but i am pretty sure that you did the right for yourself. it is your decision and your life. go for it, and do what you want to! ❤
You put out some valuable content. A little off topic maybe, but there’s this woman I got in touch with during the lockdown which cost me my job. Ms. Norman Davis helped me manage my assets by introducing my to the best investing platform and strategies, I earned a lot of $$$ working with Norman at the comfort of my home. I still keep in touch with the amazing lady
I run a mini food business in Paris which have been affected by food inflation and I needed a side hustle that could help me boost my small business, so I could give my employees better wages , I got in contact with Ms. Norman a month ago and my stories became testimonies… I wasn’t charged on my first investment with her. Yes, I received my first returns last week… I’m considering reinvesting
Love and light from San Diego, I’m trying to create long term wealth to set towards property one day . How can i reach out to her? she could be of great help
Don’t fall into being booger for the sake of being bloger though. Content creation revolves around real life not vice versa. But I did think you did some useless stuff on that one occupation so :)
Well, it is your own life and you are free to do what you want. Your example of quitting the corporate ladder isn't the only one nowadays. That only highlights the fact, that the existing system of living in western countries isn't much effective, as it contains too much unrealistic pressure to buy more and more stuff, people actually don't need, to impress more and more people, people don't know exactly at some good level.
this was so scary aaahh!
very excited for this next chapter🤍
i love you !!!
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yeah i nkow @iriswellen i have also a situation before but what you believed you achieved know what im saying? love u too
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do your parents or grandparents give you money sometimes? Like a present or just? or maybe you give them money&?
Hello Iris, yesterday I quit my job, and this is my last week of work. It was something I had been pondering to do for MONTHS, and tried to find another job before quitting because obv that's the most responsible thing I should do. I haven't found anything yet, but decided to quit anyways. I just couldn't take it anymore. Everything you said resonates with me so well..the commute (i take the bus each way for an hour), the 9-5 burnout, trying to make time for everything and you do but at the end of the week when it comes time for Monday you are STILL exhausted. A part from looking for a new job during this time, I really want to find myself again. I feel like these past few years of working in such a toxic environment on top of everything else,I really became a shell of who I used to be. It's comforting to hear that someone else made a decision for similar reasons.
I'm so proud of you!! I know it is scary but it will all be worth it in the end. sending u so much love
Your situation pretty much describes our generation, however, not in the way as the previous generations think. You could experience that many of us quit job or uni after a shorter time, or many don’t even want to start a typical 9-5 job. Elder people usually say “this a lazy and spoiled generation” but this is not the case. I think we rather started to rethink the meaning of life and interpret the sentence “you live only once” a bit differently, we can say, in a more “human” way. So don’t worry, you are not alone, and at the end the things always figure out themselves!
i couldn’t agree more!!
@@iriswellen and @zsofia berta I am of the generation before you. I felt the same at your age and just starting work. But, I did keep my full-timejob (ánd a weekend-job) for 10 years. Because of my carreer. I thought I was supposed to do so. Then I got a burn-out. And, I got seriously ill, probably partly because of the stress. I missed so much of my life because of working so much all those years. Trying to live differently now, and actually enjoying life... discovering myself... You are so much ahead of where I was at your age, Iris. So, really, well done quitting, I admire you! Much love!
Totally agree! I am also from generation before and I worked hard during uni and just after....and also had PhD and full time job. I got sick very hard sick...when i was just 25....and I still have problems from that. And I continued working because I did not have that time any other chance and I did not have family and friends support and I lived in a different country. So only last 10 years I starting enjoying my life, got family and a child. I am taking care of my self a lot, giving more time, space, and just enjoying life and things I like to do. Yes I still also working, still almost full time but I do it differently. I am enjoying the process! It's totally different that 20 years ago.
Jaaa you go girl! Honestly vroeg ik me al een tijdje af hoe je alle ballen zo lang hoog hield als ik je video’s keek. Ik hoop dat je een beetje kan chillen en jezelf dit ook echt gunt. En als dat zonder youtube is, is dat natuurlijk ook altijd oke! Geniet van je tijd vrouw ❤️
I also don't think that 9-5 of our parents' generation is similar to ours. The pressure and expectations are substantially higher. Our generation does everything for investors. The previous generation was building. The previous generation had a comfortable enough lifestyle to remain in a job for 10-30 years. That's just not realistic anymore for the majority. Good for you.
YES GIRL. THIS IS YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT!!!!
omg i’m so happy for you!! wishing u all the luck in the world 💗
I am so fucking proud of you for recognizing that you are near burnout and for being so brave! I went through a burnout and it took me two years to get out of it and im a biggest advocate for resting and taking it slow when you feel like you need it! 💕 im excited for fun things that are coming and you can do it all, beautiful things are happening for you🥰
omg thank you kristina aahh it means the world 💗
Hey Iris! You made the right decision, I'm sure about that! For some people (including me) it's hard to fit in a 9-5 job and all its limited belief. Anxiety comes because wants to tell us that we're focusing too much on things that don't make us genuinely happy. Pursue happiness and serenity and everything will align at its own time :)))❤️❤️
omg thank you so so much nicole ❤️ xx
Are you me? I recently quit my job as well. I don't have a crazy commute time like you did, which sounded exhausting, but I'm tired of the workload and just the type of work I do in general. I'm also entering my next phase, which is do nothing! Well, not exactly do nothing, but I will focus on my hobbies and take some courses for when I'm ready to job hunt.
I'm glad you have supportive people around you who encouraged you to quit. My ex-colleague told me that no job is worth feeling miserable. She'd rather work part-time if she needs money, than to stay at a full-time job that sucks the soul out of her. I think it's the right mentality.
Looking forward to your future vlogs :)
Great job in your bravery Ms Iris. I feel many people like you struggle with the dichotomy of what’s going on in their inner world and what’s happening in their outer world. Many times it doesn’t match up, creating this discord.
I just want you to know, Congrats on having the bravery to listen to your own intuition, even if it doesn’t make sense to the brain. When you’re following your heart/intuition, your brain will chew you out the whole way, “what are you doing? Are you crazy? You’re going to fall in your face etc”. But to live within the confines of the brain is to be dead. Life is a rebellion of the HEART that is meant to be lived, and that involves risk.
Kudos to you in your journey. Thank you for sharing as I have made this move myself about three years ago and it has been a wild ride of learning to detach from the ego and listen more to Intuition. Remember, fear is an illusion. Fear comes from the ego as a means to stay in control. What if the fear you were experiencing is actually excitement?? 🤓
wowww thank u 🥺❤️ beautifully said
Got suggested your channel and then randomly found this video. Currently commuting 2 hours one way so 4 hours everyday. Been feeling exactly how you described- just hit a year at this job and am so fatigued by it. But It's so hard to make the decision to leave , even when better opportunities are available, since it's a smaller business and I feel like I'm betraying them by leaving. Thank you for sharing your video ! It felt so validating to hear your story!
I quit my my job as an RN last two years ago after almost 16 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness, but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!
I don't really like my job but I love what it provides for me and my family. The pandemic has people rethinking working
What do you do now and how did you plan yourself before quitting?
very very true 💗
@@peteranderson5714 right now I run my own business and While I was still in service l planned towards early retirement, making about 2k weekly from my retirement investment portfolio trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income
@@iriswellen thanks
Hi Iris, I totally relate! I did the same a couple weeks ago and I can definitely feel the sense of relief and fear that comes from taking such a huge step. I have not planned on anything, but I want to take some time for myself too. Honestly life is much more than burnout, mental exhaustion and 9-5 jobs. We should grant ourselves the chance to live at our own pace. Wish you the best
omg congrats to you too!! i’m so happy for u and sending much love and kisses 💗
I did just the same thing about 3 weeks ago ❤ we're in the same boat! I'm so proud of you for taking the leap and wishing you amazing results from this decision 🎉
wishing you all the luck in the world aaah so exciting ❤️
I quit a job for almost all of the same reasons. I was physically sick with anxiety from a toxic workplace. It gets better for sure ❤
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This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 11 months ago about self development. Now I have 2,110 subs and > 2k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
reading this made me so happy!! and congrats on your growth! that’s amazing
@@iriswellen Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
There comes a time where we need to move on. A wiser employee once taught me to leave my 'employee bag' at the door and not take it home with me. I can pick it up the next day and carry while at work. This has served me well in many of life's changes. Whenever I took a different path than the one I was on, whatever I had gathered in my 'old backpack' -- I left it at the end of the old path. It had served it's purpose, I know what was in it. I no longer need to carry it onto the new path. No thinking about it, talking about it, waddling in it or stirring the pot about what was. Yeah, I still get 'weird dreams' occasionally about past stuff, but morning brings new light and the opportunities of many paths to choose. It's funny how so many people carry their old, weighted backpacks, when they can just slip them off and leave them behind.
So happy for you! It is such a hard decision to make because of external things outside of ourselves. I dealt with burnout after being in a "good" paying job for three years until I noticed I was getting terrible back pain from long hours at a desk. After a year of tending to that, I learned so much to not allow my body to ever get there again. Hope you get to take it slow and enjoy being present
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i know i would've had the same problem than you, being scared of quitting to not cause an issue or a conflict, so this video is so reassuring and useful ! it's really great that you had the courage to do this ! i'm very excited for you for this new journey !
Proud of you for making this decision Iris! You're completely right, you're still in your 20s, the perfect time to take a risk! I couldn't relate more. I used to commute for about 3 hours even more for my old job and i ended up quitting too. Honestly for people who are creative it's not easy to be stuck in a non creative job. Ever since i quit I'm so much happier and I started working as a freelance video editor while still posting on my channel. I'm truly so excited to see all your upcoming videos and all the travel content aah!! PROUD OF YOU ❤
thank you so much poppy ahhh❤️ it means the world. and i couldn’t have said it better!
Moving closer to one's job is one option. She doesn't say why it wasn't for her.
Iris!!!! I am so happy for you. I can relate to this on a personal level, and as soon as I quit the sense of relief was so overwhelming, but in the best way. Life is for living and living how you want, so congratulations on this new adventure 💙🦋
thank u so so much aahh💗
I understand- you need to do what’s best for you.
What you described used to be me - I worked in a toxic job that made me cry too - the job before the last one I had.
Do what’s best for you
Don’t stay in a toxic job years like I did
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ya i quit my 9-5 i was just so unhappy there. i dont have a lot of money or anything but i hope it all works out for me i need to experience new things
Iris, I'm quitting my job tomorrow for similar reasons! It's scary to leave the stability and break your routine, but this is definitely the right decision. Burnout destroys you and it's so important to listen to yourself. ✨
omg good luck!! sending u so much love 💗
Iris, you made the right decision! Last year I got a tech job, which was my goal (because of home office, the money etc), and a month ago I quit. I dont believe that all my days (and sometimes nights and weekends) should be giving all my energy for a company that doesn't care about me and for making a crazy rich CEO even richer. Now, I'm foccusing in my academic life and trying to be happy during the week - and not only on saturdays or holidays. I'm so happy for you too! Its super scary but also super exciting!
omg so happy for you aaah 💗 much love
I can 100% relate to you! I quit my job a few weeks ago and it was one of the hardest and scariest thing I have ever done. We can be proud of ourselves for putting our happiness first ☺! I was so happy to hear that you are taking a few months off. This is something I was craving so much and decided to do as well, even if there's so much outside pressure to find a new job or activity. Alll the best to youu!
omg i’m so happy for you!!! sending u much love 💗
kijk al een tijd je video’s en ze geven me zoveel inspiratie & ik kijk er altijd naar uit om ze te kijken ! very proud dat je voor jezelf en je eigen geluk hebt gekozen !! blijf doen waar je zelf gelukkig van wordt
ahhh dankjewel!! zo lief 💗
Congrats Iris. I quit the third job in 7 months last weekend. It’s scary but the first two (same company) were totally the wrong industry and the most recent one was crazy pressured and a lot of hours and I knew I was heading for burnout.
I feel quite anxious about the future but hopefully the leap of faith will pay off. I also fear regret more!
ahh sending you big hugs! so proud of you for finally making a decision and choose you, and i believe that whatever path you take, more opportunities and door will open up according to that! it will be a huge change and there will probably be moments of uncertainty but always believe and take pride in the path you choose❤ sending you warm wishes and best of luck!!
ahhh ilyyy
I'm gonna join the whole community here and say that I'm super proud 😂 and no matter how things go it will all be soooo worth it!! don't give up on this kind of freedom yet ❤
omgg thank you so much 💗
Wohoo, I can relate to your story, and I live in Africa and the commuting is terrible. I quit my job by the way. I was getting up at 5 am, and return home at 6 to 7pm. As result, I couldn’t work on my other project, it’s like I was already dead.
You go girl! 😊 Alles wat je vertelt is zo enorm herkenbaar, maar er valt inderdaad een enorme last van je schouders af! Heel goed dat je dit deelt en dat je aan jezelf denkt
dankjewel melanie!! zo lief 💗
You are so strong!!
arghh i'm so so sorry... that sounds horrible. i hope that you will find something else that makes you happy because you deserve the world!! sending u much love 💗
So happy to you for choosing yourself over work. ❤
big congrats on your decision! i have recently had similiar situation - in the work that was not for me and I felt that if I stay here I will be burned out soon. i also quited my job (starting a new one in a couple of weeks, very excited!) and I don't regret that decision - we should never pretend not to see early symptoms of burnout because as you said, it may take a long time to recover after this... very proud of you!
omg i’m so happy for you!! congrats and good luck at your new job💗 much love
Omg what you share in this video decribes my recent feeling exactly. I am thinking to start off my cahnnel too but I dont have the courage to really quit my job. Your journey through this is inspiring and make me feel stronger about preparing and taking this decision at some point. Thank you for sharing this!!
ahhh i’m rooting for you!!💗
So proud of you iris!!!!!!! It takes a lot of courage to move forward in any situation. What a brave man you are! I'm really looking forward to your next chapter. I'm always rooting for you
thank uuu omg ily
I hope one day, I could have that courage like yours. That's a tough decision to make, but I'm proud of you for taking the risks. As we try new things and discover more, that's the time we unlock our full potential. Thank you for sharing this with us!
much love for u!!
Girl I totally feel you and I am so proud that you made a wise decision for yourself! Your mental health and feelings always come first than everything. Please have a blast time in your trips In NY, Paris, Malaysia 🎉❤❤❤
so so so happy for you!! i have been following you since may 2021 so I saw all the changes: from the shared house and your room, to the studio apartment to this new decision so very very curious to see whats next♥
omg thank u so much for being here it truly means the world
Sending a huge hug!! ✨✨ I'm thinking of quitting too, even if i like my job now... But I'm 26 and feeling exactly the same! Good luck for everything, we don't need to answer to the question "what next" differently from "living" 💕
omg thank u so much!!
I love watching your videos because you are an example for others of how to choose yourself first. ❤ Happy for you!
thank U ahhh it means the world 💗
Just now catching up with your channel - so proud that you made this decision for your overall health and well-being!!!! You’re so lucky to have such supportive family & friends 😊 can’t wait to see what you get up to this summer!
aaah much love for u lizzy ❤️
Thank you 🙏for sharing your experience! It is so encouraging to me. I love ❤that your dad suggested quitting.
Congratulations 🎉 im sure it would be an awesome restart for you! Thanks for sharing, i also hate quitting and making uncomfortable decisions.. all the love and wishing you the best break ahead ❤
thank you aaah💗
OMG! I soooooo feel you in this case 🤗 But I cannot quit my job right now, and this is so freaking sad. Goog luck to you, this is right solution enyway.
arghh i hope that you will find a way to quit!! sending u much love
@@iriswellen thanks ❤
Yas !! A lot of good vibes for you in this new start 🥰🥰
eeekk much love!
i really admire all this, i am very proud that you made this risk but necessary decision for you. i hope you can enjoy all those new things that you want to do. i wish you the best in this new season of your life!! ❤
THANK YOU omg 💗
Well done Iris! Last year I got my job from 9-5 style … it’s comfortable and will do me well for savings in the upcoming few years. But it’s not what I want and I know what is good for me. I’ll get there :)
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i just hope that you feel more happy !!! love :)
I totally understand you, i know it's really scary but you can do this !!
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yay im so proud of you! i hope you enjoy your time off and do expereience everything you can during the time 💖
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Quitting a job is one of the hardest life decisions so I really understand how you felt before making this decision and making peace with it. Kudos for taking care of yourslef and listening to what your mind and body are telling you ❤ hope everything goes well! I'm so excited for your trips weeeeee 🎉
aaaw thank u so much it was so so scary, but so happy i did it xx
you a have a great family that supported you in this decision, mine prioritize social status and money more than my well being and my mental health
I cut my hours at work in half
we're so happy and proud of you. it's a reboot. it's a new stage. if there is an opportunity to change something that you don't like, you should always use it!! I understand you very well, I also left work in April. there is a surge of strength, energy and such joy! all the best is to come. you are cool! big huuuugss💗
omg thank u so much ahhh💗 ily
Wow, dat is zo knap van je Iris! Super spannende beslissing, goed dat je naar jezelf hebt geluisterd.❤ Voor mij ook erg herkenbaar, dank je wel voor het delen.
dankjewel 🥺💗
I’m happy for you. This is basically describing how our generation is burning out. I think that you have a calm personality and you value that. Enjoy your time in New York, feel free to ask me for tips :)
thank u!! i alwayssss want tips and recommendations 💗
proud of you!! excited to see everything you’ll do in the near future ❤❤
ilyyy
❤ Wow, Iris i understand that your work situation was getting to much for you. Be proud of yourself for taking this risk ~ It's understabe that this is scary. But you have people around you that will always be there for you. I bellive in you.. you already taking a big step 🥰❤
omg thank u 🥹🥹
I'm super proud of you for making the decision to quit your job. It must have been so hard. But I believe good things will come to you when you just focus on you and the things that are truly making you happy. I am super excited for your future plans and travel content!!! I love your content and sending love from Finland!
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congratz iris!!
thank u!!💗💗
Proud of you, it's all gonna be magnificent❤
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Hi Iris! That is the best decision you could made! That is exiciting! You will be fine! When you do what you want and like to do it can not be bad. On other side I just wondering why you should travel to office almost whole time. After corona I thought we all can work from home (who works in offices). I work in Amsterdam and I go there 2 times a month. And this is also not mandatory. I wish you a very nice trips and experience!
exactly my thoughts!! not all work places think like that tho unfortunately...
Very happy for you, Iris! Excited for the next chapter and more content
eekk much love!!
yes to risks!
Well done Iris! You made the right decision! ❤ send big hug for you ❤
omg thank uuuu big hug ❤️
so proud of you Iris, and so excited to see what comes next for you!
omg thank u so much
Gefeliciteerd! hoop dat veel geluk je toe komt ~
💗💗 dankjewel!!
I am so so proud of you. Love you ❤❤
Ik weet niet waarom deze video in m'n feed kwam, maar complimenten aan de storytelling en kwaliteit
Je hebt sowieso een goede keuze gemaakt om te stoppen met deze baan.
Los van de inhoud van de baan.. .Welke werkgever gaat nou homeoffice tot 1 dag per week beperken voor een werknemer, die 3 uur retour reist...
Met alle respect, maar dan lok je het zelf ook wel uit als werkgever (het is 2023)🤣
Ik wens jou alvast mooie tijden toe
dankjewel!!🥰
Finally Boxtel in your video! I live there... I guess it is the last time. Anyway I think it is a smart decision from you. Looking forward to more content of you!
thank you!!🥰
Hi Iris, this is my first time watching your video, and i'm really attached to it. I just want to say that we never know when the "best timing" is, and iI believe you will get what is best for you at the right moment.
aaah omg thank u so much
yes be free i agree do it you can do it
thank you!!
i'dnt even think about quitting my job 😅 but i am pretty sure that you did the right for yourself. it is your decision and your life. go for it, and do what you want to! ❤
I quit yesterday without a backup plan, it is scary but it is freeing. ❤
omg so excited for you!! 💗
the fact that your video ends at 12:12 should be a sign
omg!!💗
you go girl💪
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Love and light from San Diego, I’m trying to create long term wealth to set towards property one day . How can i reach out to her? she could be of great help
< normandavis
her user handle is above, I search her on platform for messaging Tellegram page, you know it
Do a video where you breakdown where your money comes from, how much you earn from each venture, and how you support yourself. Would be interesting.
This sounds like my entire adulthood
Inspiration! Good on you!
thank u 🥹💗
Sending all my love and support! 🌸
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I also relate to everything you said ❤
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I am sorry you last job did nit work for you Burt I hope you find a better job for you
thank you!!
Hey! Iris I am your new subscriber and I love your vlogs so so much and I wish you reach 40K Subscribers very very soon!☺️✨❤️
thank u for being here ahhh it means the world
Lot's of love and support from nepal 🙏✌️
much love💗
Wat stoer!
dankjewel!! klopt is een andere camera!!
@@iriswellen Ahh dan snap ik het :)
Since you rent rather than own, why wasn't moving closer to your job an option?
because i’m living with my boyfriend and he works in another city as well. and we love the city we’re living rn ✨
So your daddy supports you financially, nice.
actually, no :)
Congrats girly! I haven’t gotten the fits or financial freedom to quit my draining job but hopefully I can one day
thank u
I'm surprised you don't do youtube full time?
i will now!!🥰
U are so cute
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Don’t fall into being booger for the sake of being bloger though.
Content creation revolves around real life not vice versa.
But I did think you did some useless stuff on that one occupation so :)
too much edit cuts!
buy a microphone!
that happened in real life situations @iriswellen ❤👍 decision making you know 👍🤝
Well, it is your own life and you are free to do what you want. Your example of quitting the corporate ladder isn't the only one nowadays. That only highlights the fact, that the existing system of living in western countries isn't much effective, as it contains too much unrealistic pressure to buy more and more stuff, people actually don't need, to impress more and more people, people don't know exactly at some good level.
if you love what you doing the money follows 🫶👍
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