I’m also 38! Taking the bar exam at this age. Shifting careers, still unmarried, the list goes on. Thanks for not letting me feel alone at this age. Blessings to you 🙏
I’m 44 and have a husband and son. However, I am NOT happy and wish, I was you…. I wish, I respected myself more and not settle. Also, wish I didn’t push myself at work so much, now I’m disabled and in a vulnerable state. Balance would have been better. Don’t feel bad for where you are at 38, many of us are even worse off… honestly!
Just turned 35 this month and I'm in the process of preparing to make big changes career-wise and some aspects of my life. Happy to know I'm not alone in thinking about these things. Keep it up!
Honestly, I think this video helped me realize that I don’t want to be an entrepreneur…I don’t want to think about work 24/7, and maybe that’s okay. I like clocking out and leaving work completely behind for the day. That being said, I can see how entrepreneurship would increase wealth…I think it would be worth it if I had that kind of drive in me.
I am an entrepreneur and I don’t think about work 24/7. It’s all about having boundaries. There are different business types. My business type is more passive, so I don’t have to constantly work. I have a set amount of time and that’s that. I work less than when I was in a 9 to 5.
As a 43 year old this really hits home. You study hard for a good job but what is a good job? I ended up in engineering thinking it's a good job. It's good pay but it's not my passion! I've started my own channel now. I'm wanting to work for myself doing what I'm passionate about and interested in. 90 subs so far but it will grow I'm certain of that! Great message and great video Poppy. Thanks
I'm so happy you made a start and I'm sure you can feel already that gaining each and every subscriber is so rewarding! It's the kind of feeling we don't experience in a typical job.
I quit my corporate job in my early 30's and it was scary at first because I've never done it before. I was doing my business on the side while I still worked full time at my last corporate job and eventually made the leap to full time entrepreneurship. I agree with what you said about everyone's situation is different and people do different things to make entrepreneurship work for them. It was the best decision ever. Happy for you too!
Just found your channel and I’m grateful! I’m 35 and in my worst shape physically and mentally. Trying to rebuild a healthier foundation for myself and your journey gives me energy 🙏
I quite high school at 10th grade because I didn’t want to fill my brain with things I wasn’t interested in, but like you wanted real world experience and learn skills and be mentored. I achieved everything I wanted to do and exceeded my expectations for careers. I started in the auto industry as a auto technician, then was a professional photographer traveling around the USA for Marriott Hotels, then I owned autobody business’s, got married and built a hair salon for my wife, then the recession hit we down sized, she sold the hair salon. I’m changing careers gradually to aviation educational courses I will teach future drone pilots and future private pilot certification programs with simulators. I’m 68 currently & I just survived prostate cancer and now the best health I’ve ever been, I hope to eventually travel and get back doing my biggest passion which is travel photography, and vlogging from around the world. 🌎 I wish you all the best and follow your personal path for choices, that are right for you. ❤🙏
Fellow entrepreneur here! Got up at 4:30 am today (and did not sleep more than an hour due to allergies) and I'm not upset about it. I'm excited. I love what I do and I know I'll have plenty of energy to make it through the day. Getting up at 5am every morning to get ready for my day job last year NEVER left me feeling excited like this. Entrepreneurial adventure aren't necessarily easy, but man it feels good knowing you can do something you care about. So good. I hope those watching can also find something they love and make it work for them. Life is too short to suffer! ❤
I didn’t have it easy but i’m 26,started my entrepreneur journey at 23,now I own a small online business in supply chain for hospitality,never really gone into cooperate and I’m greatful for how far God has helped me ..Africa is a really great place to start life,it gets you through the thin and tough and all you gotta do is pick yourself and help yourself,you can get through the worse in any continent
So true. When people hear entrepreneurship they think they have to bring in millions to be "successful" which is far from it. Just being able to do what one enjoys doing and make 70k-100k from the business while on your own terms/time it's a huge underrated win.
This is me at the beginning of your video. I am now convinced at 35 I am running away from the wrong things. Working towards transition currently! 💪 Wish everyone all the best on this journey. Thanks for sharing this video!
I felt this I'm 39 I have a 9 to 5 I can't complain about but don't really want it I just started a amazon print business with no luck yet I'm also a massage therapist in training I realize most recently I really don't want to work for other people but we do what we can to survive 🙂😎🤷🏾♀️
Just came across your channel, and I can totally relate. I’m slightly older than you, worked in banking and actually did well but in the latter years I chose freelance over perm positions because I didn’t feel fulfilment in my job. Now we have a start-up and moving to Singapore. It’s still tough but I am happier than ever.
2:15 Yes it does resonates. Even this months, when I'm kinda between jobs, I've made confession to myself, that any job I apply to, won't be good for me. As previous was not. Theres always something wrong. And that's because 9-5 is not my path. I should do entrepreneurship, again.
Right now I'm exactly in the place where you've been before. I have a job from 8 to 5, that could be someone's dream (I work in IT sphere). But I feel that I am absolutely burned out, have 0 motivation, my values do not match with company's values. Tried to change a job and could actually make a even better carrier, but after two interviews understood that changing from corporate to corporate would not make any changes. Yes, I would be excited at the beginning but then would be in the same circle that I am now. So... I applied to vocational training center to get a new profession and to become a dog/cat trainer/groomer/nutritionist. And am in the first steps of starting my own small business. If everything is ok, that would be an absolute shift in my work life and I finally would do what I was dreaming about for quite a long time. Fingers crossed and thank you for motivation and that I finally understood that I am normal :)
I'm 51, I've just discovered you in a train trip and in order to practice my english. I'm really surprised in what you make me feel. Nowadays after near 30 years of administrative work specialized in client attention I realized that because of this and my empathetic personality, I would be a really good mentor for the people who works in client attention. Today the humanity is loosing and the machines are replacing the human warmth of our voices. You inspires me to do something but I have been entrpenour twice and I can't allow to loose more money but I feel that I can teach a lot. What would you do in my case?❤❤❤❤❤
Good video - the first of yours that i have seen. Keep up the good work. You relay your ideas well. Your personality really connects thru the camera. Not everyone can tell a story as well as you. Be thankful. I had very similar feelings on starting a business. I was 49 when i retired from corporate life. Started a landscaping business, partly by random coincidence , and LOVED it!! I gained independence, adequate money, flexibility and joy. I did something i was passionate about. My customers and employees saw this. And i was always busy. I always give extra without a feeling of needing a return. I retired again 9 years ago, when My wife reminded me that we could do other things. I don’t miss the paperwork. I gave the business to my key employees that were a reason for my success. I have more ideas on activities than i have time to do, sometimes it’s just about taking a small step in a new direction. Bert - an old guy living a grateful life in southern oregon
I am an HR professional for a top academic hospital at 39 and questioning my desire to stay in this field. To feel normal and see things different, I decided bartend deliver pizzas on the weekends for a iconic pizzeria in Chicago.
I was lucky to be able to witness this early on my career, started my entrepreneurial journey at 21 and left the company at 25 and now am in a corporate, and because my circle were mostly entrepreneurs previously, they still try to pull me back, and that I’m wasting my time working for a corporate. While I do miss the perks of entrepreneurship, I’m glad that I don’t need to work 24/7, but who knows what’ll happen in the future But it’s your life, you can do whatever you want!
Congratulations on making the leap! Incredibly inspiring to hear about your challenges and milestones along the way, from working on your first TH-cam channel on the side to buying the grooming business.
Hi from Thailand! Your story resonates with me so much. So reassuring to know that there is someone out there who is going through the same journey. Keep going, and I'm rooting for you ka😄
I love this! You got to university, to be trained in being a good corporate employee. Throughout my corporate careers, I had my own business (it was an exit strategy) I never had a job or gig that lasted longer than 18 months. I always got bored, and whilst I often enjoyed the company of the people there, I never really felt fulfilled. I also found problems with every job I was in, as I climbed the ladder, only to get to the top and realise that the view wasn't really worth the effort. We choose to give over power of futures and fulfilment, in exchange for a "safe" salary. But it really isn't actually safe, is it?
Thank you for such an honest and informative video again! For me, living the corporate life my entire career, entrepreneurship was always a dream, yet felt so intimidating and ‘too late’ in my late 30’s. I quit my job to go back to school a few years back, now with thoughts of choosing corporate vs. entrepreneurship. Your inner perspectives connect with a lot of us, which we would otherwise never hear first hand. Grateful for your videos.. good luck on your journey. 🙏🙌
I'm also 38, ran business since before i graduated. 2 years ago i closed it because I couldnt bring it further, and drained too much of my energy. Made some money in between, lost a lot in the end. Rested for 2 years and now here i try something new again. Wish you good luck for your business.
Last year at 37 I quit my 8-5 grind as a lawyer in a law firm and started my own law firm. It has been a little over a year now and I am earning twice as I used to in these 8-5 jobs. It has been the best decision I made. It was challenging at the start but totally worth it. Now I travel more and work at my own pace as well. No longer need to beg for permission for leaves as well :)
Amazing video I can relate to this a lot as a South Asian American and felt very depressed because I was forced into engineering like an other south Asian person but want to pursue my passion.
In 36 years of work or job not a career I have never liked any job I have had (I like the paycheck). simply put, I didn't keep any job because of the company the folks I met any of that I just used my skill set that I learned to move on to the next job (never have been scared of work the distance none of that) once again the money kept me working. I have a simple life not over indulging in it just living.
I changed my job from a manager and a top manager to a tutor of English for children at 32. The best choice ever! Being a tutor for 9 years. Never regret
If you think you are alone and stuck in a rout. This is a perfectly normal for you feel this way. No matter how old you are. Just keep going and take each day as it comes. Everyday is brighter than the day before.
I've been working at my corporate job for decades and I remain unhappy even though my schedule is flexible and my team are amazing. I think in my life I'm continuing to search for my passion and I haven't discover it yet. But I do know I don't want to work for a corporate for the rest of my life and I do want to run my own business one day.
Good to do it ! You don't have a choice !! You all gone with the jobs opportunities and high competition and lack of opportunity.. take it and plan first 🎉🎉
Im 27 and still don’t know what i want to do, I’ve had a few different jobs and I’ve hated them all because of mostly the toxic work environments I’ve been in. I’m still stuck in a job I hate and I’ve worked for 3yrs, gave my resignation last month and they’ve begged me to stay. I’ve now started to do a side hustle on the weekends so i see if i will enjoy it. But i want to leave this job once ive saved my 6 months emergency fund.
Turned 37 this year and feeling like I have 0 clue what I’m going to do. I’m so miserable at my corporate job. I rented out my house and moved in with my mom with the plan to travel and figure out where I want to move. I’ve done a little traveling, but that hasn’t been fulfilling. My mom has around 12 acres in NC she said I can have. I would LOVE to buy a small home I can quickly pay off to put on that land, have an amazing space for my dogs to roam and maybe do my own dog sitting business but the catch is it’s land locked and my mom hasn’t been able to get permission from the surrounding landowners to get an easement. I know getting a lawyer would be long and drawn out and most importantly, expensive, a cost I don’t think I can afford. I don’t know if I really want to have to run my own business, that’s a lot of work too even though it’s for myself. I just want a simpler life not having to worry about this rat race. But I think I’d give it a go at TH-cam if I could get that land.
I’m 40 and have been a stay at home mom/ work at home mom for 20 years. I’ve had several small business ventures (wedding photography, jewelry, tee shirt designs, instagram content creator, reseller) so many things… I am now ready to find a more stable income producing job. I started insurance (mainly life) in January but haven’t found my groove in that yet. Idk what I want to do but I want to work remotely and have a flexible schedule. I feel overwhelmed thinking about it. I’d like to create content full time but don’t enjoy the editing process AT ALL and would need to hire that out if I go that route. Anyone else in a similar situation?
i really wants to quit my job but i'm afraid to quit cause i already have mortgage, hence i'm doing my side hustle while i'm working 9-5 but i have no life :(
I am still discerning which business I want to start, I want something in lined with my interest. In this way, I don't need to struggle in doing a business that I felt forced / uninterested resulting in hiring people to do it for me. As of the moment I can't quit my job to go full entrepreneur, I think it is still better to do it simutaenously at least to have a fallback in case one of these options did not succeed. Thanks for uploading videos that spark realizations worth pondering about. 😊
Hi @ReinventingPoppy 👋🏽😊 I’m about to be 40 yrs old in Oct and I started my FIRST company in March 2016 and I FAILED miserably bc of my lack of knowledge and wisdom about operating a business. I’ve started other registered companies and it did get a lil’ BETTER as during the pandemic in 2020-2022 things changed drastically for the “Corporate Landscape of working for someone else and building their dreams” I OFFICIALLY got into the (Commercial & Corporate Lending Arena) I started a NEW corporation company in July 2023 and we’ve built a small corporate executive leadership team and we’ve grown and partnered with several nonbank commercial lending partnerships and WILL BE SOON having our own network of “Direct Commercial Lenders” as we're currently closing on submissions on BIG Construction Development Projects. I SUBSCRIBED to your channel and looking forward to possibly speaking with you or scheduling a Zoom appointment if you’re available in August 🙂 -Coach Paulie D
I never worked corporate job apart from 2years since I graduated. I think I might give it a try. I think it is not so hard. Government jobs are good too. They can't fire you even if you never show up. How good is that?
Love this video babes. This might be personal and you don’t have to share but I wondered what happened to your house in the UK? Did you sell it on or hold on to it ? 😘
Please advise what courses on TH-cam you have taken or what books/sources have you read, what helped you to develop your TH-cam channel? I want to start a channel but my knowledge is not enough.
as a women living in country where men lead women where i dont have the right of job because im women eventhough im educated where i have no life i could not wear clothes that i would like i could not go out time i want. im lost i want to immigrate i dont have money no help i want to start business online the problem im facing im stuck i dont have ideas its blurb so any one here if could suggest ideas ill be gratfull thank you ❤
How did you shift to the US doing entrepreneurship? Is there a pathway for that. I really want to start my own business (two possibly) but just need to start my plans..
At the age of 38, I moved from Thailand to the US. I did try so hard to get 9-5 job here. It was so difficult for me since English is not my first language. But at the end I got a corporate job here. Don’t scare of things that not happening yet. Cheer up ❤
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I’m also 38! Taking the bar exam at this age. Shifting careers, still unmarried, the list goes on. Thanks for not letting me feel alone at this age. Blessings to you 🙏
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Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear this ❤
Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤
I’m 44 and have a husband and son. However, I am NOT happy and wish, I was you…. I wish, I respected myself more and not settle. Also, wish I didn’t push myself at work so much, now I’m disabled and in a vulnerable state. Balance would have been better. Don’t feel bad for where you are at 38, many of us are even worse off… honestly!
Very similar situation here! We can do this ❤
👏👏👏 I retired from the corporate life at 40 and never looked back. No longer worrying about looking a clock is the best.
That's about to be me .....congrats !
I'm 37, single, start new career as freelance writer and working on my blog ❤ funnily enough, I feel like I'm living my best life 🎉
..is blogging works these days?
@@shesparks64 based on my research, as long as we use the right streategy, blogging still work. 🤞
does is it work interms of pay, by monitzing your blog through Google Adsense
Do you earn a good salary/wage from freelance writing ?
@magdalenelawson I made about $1k/month with one client (4 articles a month).
Once you start thinking like an entrepreneur, you'll never find peace in the corporate world.
Yep exactly that
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Just turned 35 this month and I'm in the process of preparing to make big changes career-wise and some aspects of my life. Happy to know I'm not alone in thinking about these things. Keep it up!
That sounds exciting, best of luck with everything you'll do great!
I have been thinking about making change in my life and it scared me, somehow I stumbled upon this video, I am glad!
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How is it going 4 months later?
Honestly, I think this video helped me realize that I don’t want to be an entrepreneur…I don’t want to think about work 24/7, and maybe that’s okay. I like clocking out and leaving work completely behind for the day. That being said, I can see how entrepreneurship would increase wealth…I think it would be worth it if I had that kind of drive in me.
You do you! Not everyone has to be an entrepreneur. 😊
I am an entrepreneur and I don’t think about work 24/7. It’s all about having boundaries. There are different business types. My business type is more passive, so I don’t have to constantly work. I have a set amount of time and that’s that. I work less than when I was in a 9 to 5.
I feel so heard! Mid 40 something that still doesn’t know what I want to do when I grow up!
As a 43 year old this really hits home. You study hard for a good job but what is a good job? I ended up in engineering thinking it's a good job. It's good pay but it's not my passion! I've started my own channel now. I'm wanting to work for myself doing what I'm passionate about and interested in. 90 subs so far but it will grow I'm certain of that! Great message and great video Poppy. Thanks
I'm so happy you made a start and I'm sure you can feel already that gaining each and every subscriber is so rewarding! It's the kind of feeling we don't experience in a typical job.
@reinventingpoppy absolutely. Plus the community is so good on here. So much encouragement and support. It great.
Im a new subscriber!
@@anthonyparkinv2 All the best bro 👍
@NitishSharma137 thankyou brother 🙏
I quit my corporate job in my early 30's and it was scary at first because I've never done it before. I was doing my business on the side while I still worked full time at my last corporate job and eventually made the leap to full time entrepreneurship. I agree with what you said about everyone's situation is different and people do different things to make entrepreneurship work for them. It was the best decision ever. Happy for you too!
Just found your channel and I’m grateful! I’m 35 and in my worst shape physically and mentally. Trying to rebuild a healthier foundation for myself and your journey gives me energy 🙏
You can do it!!❤
I quit my 9-5 at 31! It's been the best adventure of my life!! Can't wait to follow along on your journey :)
Amazing I'm so happy for you! 💖
Did you quitted this year, 2024?
I quite high school at 10th grade because I didn’t want to fill my brain with things I wasn’t interested in, but like you wanted real world experience and learn skills and be mentored. I achieved everything I wanted to do and exceeded my expectations for careers. I started in the auto industry as a auto technician, then was a professional photographer traveling around the USA for Marriott Hotels, then I owned autobody business’s, got married and built a hair salon for my wife, then the recession hit we down sized, she sold the hair salon. I’m changing careers gradually to aviation educational courses I will teach future drone pilots and future private pilot certification programs with simulators. I’m 68 currently & I just survived prostate cancer and now the best health I’ve ever been, I hope to eventually travel and get back doing my biggest passion which is travel photography, and vlogging from around the world. 🌎 I wish you all the best and follow your personal path for choices, that are right for you. ❤🙏
37yo career dancer here on my journey of transitioning full time into creative entrepreneurship , so love finding fellow videos like this 🫶
Fellow entrepreneur here! Got up at 4:30 am today (and did not sleep more than an hour due to allergies) and I'm not upset about it. I'm excited. I love what I do and I know I'll have plenty of energy to make it through the day.
Getting up at 5am every morning to get ready for my day job last year NEVER left me feeling excited like this.
Entrepreneurial adventure aren't necessarily easy, but man it feels good knowing you can do something you care about. So good.
I hope those watching can also find something they love and make it work for them. Life is too short to suffer! ❤
I didn’t have it easy but i’m 26,started my entrepreneur journey at 23,now I own a small online business in supply chain for hospitality,never really gone into cooperate and I’m greatful for how far God has helped me ..Africa is a really great place to start life,it gets you through the thin and tough and all you gotta do is pick yourself and help yourself,you can get through the worse in any continent
@Duchessjireh5142 let's connect.
So true. When people hear entrepreneurship they think they have to bring in millions to be "successful" which is far from it. Just being able to do what one enjoys doing and make 70k-100k from the business while on your own terms/time it's a huge underrated win.
This is me at the beginning of your video. I am now convinced at 35 I am running away from the wrong things. Working towards transition currently! 💪 Wish everyone all the best on this journey. Thanks for sharing this video!
Wishing you all the best in your journey too! ❤️
Girl you look like a 20 years old !!! Bless you and thank you for sharing yr experience :)
Love how genuine your videos are and how you're sharing valuable tips on how you pursued your passion 🙏
I felt this I'm 39 I have a 9 to 5 I can't complain about but don't really want it I just started a amazon print business with no luck yet I'm also a massage therapist in training I realize most recently I really don't want to work for other people but we do what we can to survive 🙂😎🤷🏾♀️
Just came across your channel, and I can totally relate. I’m slightly older than you, worked in banking and actually did well but in the latter years I chose freelance over perm positions because I didn’t feel fulfilment in my job. Now we have a start-up and moving to Singapore. It’s still tough but I am happier than ever.
Congratulations on the move, that sounds exciting!
2:15 Yes it does resonates. Even this months, when I'm kinda between jobs, I've made confession to myself, that any job I apply to, won't be good for me. As previous was not. Theres always something wrong. And that's because 9-5 is not my path. I should do entrepreneurship, again.
I loooove your channel! This video is so perfect for me right now, thank you thousand times!
Right now I'm exactly in the place where you've been before. I have a job from 8 to 5, that could be someone's dream (I work in IT sphere). But I feel that I am absolutely burned out, have 0 motivation, my values do not match with company's values. Tried to change a job and could actually make a even better carrier, but after two interviews understood that changing from corporate to corporate would not make any changes. Yes, I would be excited at the beginning but then would be in the same circle that I am now. So... I applied to vocational training center to get a new profession and to become a dog/cat trainer/groomer/nutritionist. And am in the first steps of starting my own small business. If everything is ok, that would be an absolute shift in my work life and I finally would do what I was dreaming about for quite a long time. Fingers crossed and thank you for motivation and that I finally understood that I am normal :)
I'm 51, I've just discovered you in a train trip and in order to practice my english. I'm really surprised in what you make me feel. Nowadays after near 30 years of administrative work specialized in client attention I realized that because of this and my empathetic personality, I would be a really good mentor for the people who works in client attention. Today the humanity is loosing and the machines are replacing the human warmth of our voices.
You inspires me to do something but I have been entrpenour twice and I can't allow to loose more money but I feel that I can teach a lot. What would you do in my case?❤❤❤❤❤
I quit teaching in the beginning of June. It hasn't hit me that I'm unemployed yet, but I'm already working on my writing career online.
I think that's the best way though, just focus on moving forward. You've got this!
I quit in June too. Still not sure what I’m going to do our how. But you’re not alone. You’ve got this.
also 38 and gonna be leaving in a few months to pursue my biz.
totally hear ya and relate to everything you've said.
best wishes for u and ur journey
Good video - the first of yours that i have seen. Keep up the good work. You relay your ideas well. Your personality really connects thru the camera. Not everyone can tell a story as well as you. Be thankful.
I had very similar feelings on starting a business. I was 49 when i retired from corporate life. Started a landscaping business, partly by random coincidence , and LOVED it!! I gained independence, adequate money, flexibility and joy.
I did something i was passionate about. My customers and employees saw this. And i was always busy.
I always give extra without a feeling of needing a return.
I retired again 9 years ago, when My wife reminded me that we could do other things. I don’t miss the paperwork. I gave the business to my key employees that were a reason for my success.
I have more ideas on activities than i have time to do, sometimes it’s just about taking a small step in a new direction.
Bert - an old guy living a grateful life in southern oregon
I am an HR professional for a top academic hospital at 39 and questioning my desire to stay in this field. To feel normal and see things different, I decided bartend deliver pizzas on the weekends for a iconic pizzeria in Chicago.
I was lucky to be able to witness this early on my career, started my entrepreneurial journey at 21 and left the company at 25 and now am in a corporate, and because my circle were mostly entrepreneurs previously, they still try to pull me back, and that I’m wasting my time working for a corporate. While I do miss the perks of entrepreneurship, I’m glad that I don’t need to work 24/7, but who knows what’ll happen in the future
But it’s your life, you can do whatever you want!
I admire your way of life.
And your voice is healing.
Thank you!
Congratulations on making the leap! Incredibly inspiring to hear about your challenges and milestones along the way, from working on your first TH-cam channel on the side to buying the grooming business.
Hi from Thailand! Your story resonates with me so much. So reassuring to know that there is someone out there who is going through the same journey. Keep going, and I'm rooting for you ka😄
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I love this! You got to university, to be trained in being a good corporate employee. Throughout my corporate careers, I had my own business (it was an exit strategy) I never had a job or gig that lasted longer than 18 months. I always got bored, and whilst I often enjoyed the company of the people there, I never really felt fulfilled. I also found problems with every job I was in, as I climbed the ladder, only to get to the top and realise that the view wasn't really worth the effort. We choose to give over power of futures and fulfilment, in exchange for a "safe" salary. But it really isn't actually safe, is it?
Couldn't agree more!
Welcome to the club of being self employed. I quit my job back in 2017, when I was 32, since then I am self employed.. I like it 😊
This was so encouraging! Having and growing a community on TH-cam is not always easy.
Thank you for such an honest and informative video again! For me, living the corporate life my entire career, entrepreneurship was always a dream, yet felt so intimidating and ‘too late’ in my late 30’s. I quit my job to go back to school a few years back, now with thoughts of choosing corporate vs. entrepreneurship. Your inner perspectives connect with a lot of us, which we would otherwise never hear first hand. Grateful for your videos.. good luck on your journey. 🙏🙌
I'm also 38, ran business since before i graduated. 2 years ago i closed it because I couldnt bring it further, and drained too much of my energy. Made some money in between, lost a lot in the end. Rested for 2 years and now here i try something new again. Wish you good luck for your business.
That's awesome I need to re-evaluate my life.
Leaving corporate this year, the recession pushed me out of it and now in realizing there is so much I could do with my time than to work a 9-5.
Last year at 37 I quit my 8-5 grind as a lawyer in a law firm and started my own law firm. It has been a little over a year now and I am earning twice as I used to in these 8-5 jobs. It has been the best decision I made. It was challenging at the start but totally worth it. Now I travel more and work at my own pace as well. No longer need to beg for permission for leaves as well :)
Yay I'm happy things have worked out well for you! ❤️
Amazing video I can relate to this a lot as a South Asian American and felt very depressed because I was forced into engineering like an other south Asian person but want to pursue my passion.
It's so sad and I hope that changes for the future generations
I am happy for you Poppy if you are fulfilled in your new life. I wish you the best
I came to this realization right around 34-35 as well. Currently transitioning to full time entrepreneurship
Best of luck!
Wow. So, we’re all living the same life 😬😬
Seriously, it’s helpful to see another woman talking about this.
In 36 years of work or job not a career I have never liked any job I have had (I like the paycheck). simply put, I didn't keep any job because of the company the folks I met any of that I just used my skill set that I learned to move on to the next job (never have been scared of work the distance none of that) once again the money kept me working. I have a simple life not over indulging in it just living.
I changed my job from a manager and a top manager to a tutor of English for children at 32. The best choice ever! Being a tutor for 9 years. Never regret
Would you say it's a good side gig that can lead to being an entrepreneur?
@@louis2558 I don't quite get what you mean
@@enjaneenglish I mean would that be a good side job that can possibly replace a regular 9 to 5?
@@louis2558 why side job? It's my only job now. And yes, it replaced my regular 8 to 5 to "about 20 hours per week" job with the same earnings
If you think you are alone and stuck in a rout. This is a perfectly normal for you feel this way. No matter how old you are. Just keep going and take each day as it comes. Everyday is brighter than the day before.
Love this!
@@reinventingpoppy 😎
I quit my my job as an area sales manager last 2021, and I am a fulltime entrepreneur now .
I've been working at my corporate job for decades and I remain unhappy even though my schedule is flexible and my team are amazing. I think in my life I'm continuing to search for my passion and I haven't discover it yet. But I do know I don't want to work for a corporate for the rest of my life and I do want to run my own business one day.
Good to do it ! You don't have a choice !! You all gone with the jobs opportunities and high competition and lack of opportunity.. take it and plan first 🎉🎉
Well done Poppy! 👍
I'm 46 and I'm in the boat right with you.
Congratulations!!!! I am so scared to do the same. It’s been 4 years and I am still undecided 😮💨
Taking the first step is always scary but you never know the outcome until you try ☺❤
Congratulations Poppy, very inspiring & deserve everything that comes your way!!
Im 27 and still don’t know what i want to do, I’ve had a few different jobs and I’ve hated them all because of mostly the toxic work environments I’ve been in. I’m still stuck in a job I hate and I’ve worked for 3yrs, gave my resignation last month and they’ve begged me to stay. I’ve now started to do a side hustle on the weekends so i see if i will enjoy it. But i want to leave this job once ive saved my 6 months emergency fund.
You have such inspiring content. Thank you for sharing your experience and insight with us!
You are so welcome!
Really miss that trip to Rayong !
Thank you so much for your lovely videos. I really learn a lot from you. Your videos are inspiration for me.
Aw thanks lovely
Turned 37 this year and feeling like I have 0 clue what I’m going to do. I’m so miserable at my corporate job. I rented out my house and moved in with my mom with the plan to travel and figure out where I want to move. I’ve done a little traveling, but that hasn’t been fulfilling. My mom has around 12 acres in NC she said I can have. I would LOVE to buy a small home I can quickly pay off to put on that land, have an amazing space for my dogs to roam and maybe do my own dog sitting business but the catch is it’s land locked and my mom hasn’t been able to get permission from the surrounding landowners to get an easement. I know getting a lawyer would be long and drawn out and most importantly, expensive, a cost I don’t think I can afford. I don’t know if I really want to have to run my own business, that’s a lot of work too even though it’s for myself. I just want a simpler life not having to worry about this rat race. But I think I’d give it a go at TH-cam if I could get that land.
That's crazy
I’m 40 and have been a stay at home mom/ work at home mom for 20 years. I’ve had several small business ventures (wedding photography, jewelry, tee shirt designs, instagram content creator, reseller) so many things… I am now ready to find a more stable income producing job. I started insurance (mainly life) in January but haven’t found my groove in that yet. Idk what I want to do but I want to work remotely and have a flexible schedule. I feel overwhelmed thinking about it. I’d like to create content full time but don’t enjoy the editing process AT ALL and would need to hire that out if I go that route. Anyone else in a similar situation?
Thx for sharing! Relatable. Btw u sound a little bit of Thai which is great 😊
i really wants to quit my job but i'm afraid to quit cause i already have mortgage, hence i'm doing my side hustle while i'm working 9-5 but i have no life :(
I really love your perspective and congratulations on going after your dreams!
Thanks lovely!
I am still discerning which business I want to start, I want something in lined with my interest. In this way, I don't need to struggle in doing a business that I felt forced / uninterested resulting in hiring people to do it for me.
As of the moment I can't quit my job to go full entrepreneur, I think it is still better to do it simutaenously at least to have a fallback in case one of these options did not succeed.
Thanks for uploading videos that spark realizations worth pondering about. 😊
That sounds like a really great plan!
@@reinventingpoppy Wish me luck! :)
Loved your content Poppy, kudos!
You’re inspiring. Thank you for sharing
quit my hectic job at 35 and i am 41 now wasted 6 years just by thinking what's next step , f**ked up everything.
The next step is right now bro!
You didn’t mess anything up, your right on time
Thank you so much!!😊
I am here for this, Im 32 and quit 3 wks ago
38 moving out of the U.K. next year April 🥲starting a new career in health and fitness and becoming a realtor.
Great plan, where are you moving to?
@@reinventingpoppy moving to Ghana 🇬🇭
Congratulations
Thank you!
Hi @ReinventingPoppy 👋🏽😊 I’m about to be 40 yrs old in Oct and I started my FIRST company in March 2016 and I FAILED miserably bc of my lack of knowledge and wisdom about operating a business. I’ve started other registered companies and it did get a lil’ BETTER as during the pandemic in 2020-2022 things changed drastically for the “Corporate Landscape of working for someone else and building their dreams” I OFFICIALLY got into the (Commercial & Corporate Lending Arena) I started a NEW corporation company in July 2023 and we’ve built a small corporate executive leadership team and we’ve grown and partnered with several nonbank commercial lending partnerships and WILL BE SOON having our own network of “Direct Commercial Lenders” as we're currently closing on submissions on BIG Construction Development Projects. I SUBSCRIBED to your channel and looking forward to possibly speaking with you or scheduling a Zoom appointment if you’re available in August 🙂 -Coach Paulie D
I really love your videos ❤❤
Congratulations. I am wishing yo the best in life. 😊👍
Thank you so much!
Great to see your video ❤
Can you explain more about the finance for starting a business?
Thanks for the video. It came in a good time ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for making this!
My pleasure!
I never worked corporate job apart from 2years since I graduated. I think I might give it a try. I think it is not so hard. Government jobs are good too. They can't fire you even if you never show up. How good is that?
Congrats!
My soulmate. Greetings from Costa Rica
Can you talk more about the dog grooming business you purchased?
Love the reality and the tips ❤
I'm glad to hear hun ❤
I'm also 38 now and just quit my job last July. Now, I am studying how to do trading and looking for something to invest in.
I'm 32, still single... Not knowing what to do next
You have to make a video about the bull terrier.
I am finishing universitt begin 30s after that ill leave for japan, im from europe netherlands but i dont feel there is a future for me here
Love your hair so pretty
Thank you 😊
Love this video babes. This might be personal and you don’t have to share but I wondered what happened to your house in the UK? Did you sell it on or hold on to it ? 😘
Don't mind sharing at all. We rent it out via letting agency ☺️
@@reinventingpoppy thank you doll, that’s very helpful information 😘
Excellent advice madam ☝️
Please advise what courses on TH-cam you have taken or what books/sources have you read, what helped you to develop your TH-cam channel? I want to start a channel but my knowledge is not enough.
Ali Abdaal offers a good course.
@@rhythmicelegance4670 what`s your results if he offers a good one? or its just your hypothesis that he has a good course?
Sis your skin looks amazing for 38! Did you get botox/fillers?
Thanks hun. Nope I haven't but I am certainly thinking about it :)
❤ emotional
as a women living in country where men lead women where i dont have the right of job because im women eventhough im educated where i have no life i could not wear clothes that i would like i could not go out time i want. im lost i want to immigrate i dont have money no help i want to start business online the problem im facing im stuck i dont have ideas its blurb so any one here if could suggest ideas ill be gratfull thank you ❤
How did you shift to the US doing entrepreneurship? Is there a pathway for that. I really want to start my own business (two possibly) but just need to start my plans..
Hey I applied for an E2 Visa.
E2 is great. I'm a Canadian so I'm looking into it as well😮
how many times have you quit your 9-5 job? I thought you were already full time entrepreneur / influencer for a while now.
Nope been doing social media on the side of my full time job this whole time. I quit in May this year and took over the biz as soon as I quit :)
Its still a job. Yay
Wow, just subscribed
At the age of 38, I moved from Thailand to the US. I did try so hard to get 9-5 job here. It was so difficult for me since English is not my first language. But at the end I got a corporate job here. Don’t scare of things that not happening yet. Cheer up ❤