Very happy to see you back in action Kara !!! Love this video !!! So much important info in a condensed form.. to me the major points here are to be courageous and to focus on the upside vs the downside… to be able to ask the right questions to get the best answers and to last but not least… to never forget we all are in the people business !!! We all need each other and we all must network with all types of people to learn from one another and expand our business …
J.J., it's awesome to see you here! Thanks for the thoughtful feedback. You're totally right - from embracing courage to focusing on possibilities. I especially love your point about remembering we're all in the people business. Really appreciate your support and you sharing your insights!
You’re welcome Kara ! And glad to see you here as well.. this format serves you well so you express in detail your thoughts,ideas,etc.. plus your video quality is tip top !!! Looks great,sounds great and the editing is flawless !!! Keep it up and looking forward to see more of your universe here !!!
Money definitely changes how we see our options, especially when there's a safety net. I have been very surprised though many times: I've both met people who make a lot of money and are mentally fully stuck in the job they're in (despite having a financial runway) and also people who may not have room for discretionary expenses and still choose to take the work that they like vs. work that just pays better (some of those people are in this comment thread even). That last category of people is very inspiring. They're usually very wise with the little money they have.
are you in India? and the art in your hand? I'm currently shifting into my own apartment and excited to shifting into becoming more of a content creator. I know that living in this apartment is just a stepping stone and would love to be doing my fitness coaching business remotely.
That’s so awesome to hear! Have you moved at this point? Hope packing goes well :) I just started working with a fitness coach online (calls me when I go to the gym) and it’s totally doable.
I came to the United States with my wife who landed a job here. I’m an Indian merchant mariner. My job involves staying away from home and family for months at sea. I thought I could switch over to something else in the US like a shore role or probably local shipping like ferries etc. Little did I know that my international licences mean nothing here and those jobs are for citizens only. Hence I had to go back to sea. 😂 I did get my US work authorisation but it seems it only holds good for working small time jobs. When I was here for a long time without a job I started getting an identity crisis as to who I am and what am I really doing? The anxiety forced me to go back to my first career.
It's wild how moving countries can shift your whole career - I'm sure many people can relate! Thanks for sharing your experience - it adds another layer to this conversation. Kudos to you for navigating this as best as possible 👏 what was the biggest reason that pushed you to go back to your old career, from an identity perspective?
@@karaebelofficial I couldn’t get an equivalent job in the U.S. and as time passed the anxiety to continue my old job took over. Also the want of finishing what one has already started.
This would all be very nice if there wasn’t this crazy thing called money. By staying in one career track, we can make more money, as opposed to starting as a novice in something new. People want to go on vacation, maybe buy a home, have a family. You appear to be a very privileged person - congrats. But stories from someone who could have made as much as a million per year at a top firm are not productive for people who can’t get different jobs due to a variety of reasons. So basically, no shame in having one career. The people who entertain this idea of “pursuing your passion” over a stable career is not even a thought for 90% of the population.
You have amazing editing btw! Great advice, sounds like you've come upon some great philosophies to living your life! 🤗 Thankfully I've never tied my identity to anything other than my morals, principles, and just being a human being. Thus my life choices have always been shaped pursuing my interests. I've been in the military, a chef, aircraft mechanic, medical aide, biomedical tech, and 6 other jobs thus far while having a Cybersecurity degree. Currently doing drone videography, photography, and being a certified personal trainer! 🤗 I highly encourage anyone to always explore life, themselves, and just pursue your dreams, not the status quo and a comfort bubble!!
Wow, that is very cool! Way to highlight pivoting not just once but many times 👏 I also love that you mention that for you the baseline is your morals and principles + just being a person. Is there anything about all these jobs that is a common thread for you? Meaning: what are the things you gravitate towards in most roles? Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring. And glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
@karaebelofficial Thank you! 🤗 I suppose 2 things that I always pursue, is improving the lives of others and whatever my current passion is. Ideally both at the same time of course. Thank you too and glad to chat with you! I just realized I didn't answer your comment question, but I think a helpful tip for people is live simply, so you can live freely 🤗 Abstain from the income creep. Meaning, no matter how much my income increases, I maintain my living expenses. In... 16yrs of working, I've increased my income by 40K, but have only gone from $1K-$1.5K in monthly expenses. This allows me the ability to travel and switch jobs at almost anytime 😁🤗
@@AznPrzsn That's definitely a great tip! Having started my career in NYC, I've met a lot of people who feel very trapped in their career because rent alone (studio) starts at $3.5K+ and then the expenses pile on from there. The lifestyle creep is a real thing and I would also add that, when you're working a job you really dislike, you may experience "feel-good expense" creep to compensate for the dread that the job brings you on a daily. So nice to hear how well you've navigated all this! 🙌
@karaebelofficial True that. I've mainly lived in the Mid-West to Southern parts of the US, where rent is around $600 and a house is about $1.5K. But oddly enough I've met just as many people who are stuck in their jobs, because as you said, they feel it's all they've ever known. Nothing wrong with that, but they also complain daily about living life elsewhere or doing other thing. I say just go do it!! Life is short. You do need good financial discipline mainly in the end, I think 🤔 And courage. Delayed gratification is a must, instead of those instant band-aids in the moment. I think it's awesome how you got to live in India as well! I bet that was amazing. Are you French by the way? I see you're a first-gen immigrant?
@@AznPrzsn totally agree - I think my experience was that financial discipline and courage is what helped me get over the edge (and do it) but it’s true that having at least some type of direction is helpful (e.g., I knew I wanted to coach people on career at least and then I let it evolve but at least I was starting with something in mind). Ah, yes, I’m actually from Prague! :) But studied law in France for a while too and most of my education growing up was actually in French. Yes exactly, first gen immigrant to the U.S.
Uncertainty of the current reality, and money. These two things are holding me to do full switch from one job to another. Currently I am getting the necessary knowledge, and papers and doing side hustles from time to time in this area - which gives also recognition. I do also run a seasonal side business. This combined together with my full time work gives enough money to make fast progress. Times are getting tough and it is wise to have things absolutely sure in order not to risk to much. Fireworks rarely work. My current job is swallowed by corporation rules ( As many jobs nowadays), I don't like this so I am getting things prepared to do the switch into full entrepreneurship. Obviously this needs time, dedication, sacrifices and even brainwashing in someway - all for the greater good.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's clear you're being thoughtful about how you make this change. I like how you're building skills and doing side work while keeping your main job for now - I've done it the same way. What's your favorite part of running your own business so far? And what are you looking forward to most when you can do it full-time? It's great to see how you're planning this out step by step. Keep us updated on how it's going!
@@karaebelofficial The favorite part of running the small business is that I can get information about what is going on in different fields from my clients since I do talk a bit with them, and I also get feedback what I can upgrade. Probably same as one of the reasons why you enter comment section and ask out people, which I find it interesting way to gain more ideas. The profession which currently I invest my time to learn it's mainly because I just find it entertaining and I know it is future oriented.
@@takijeden9222 very cool! Connecting with people is a great way to get new ideas, improve, see things from a different perspective. Glad you're enjoying it.
Definitely money lol I work at a hospital making decent money. I like my job but I want to start a business and particularly in woodworking. I love building stuff. So, for now I hold onto the job until my business kicks off. I am currently building up a small woodshop and its going well. I just wish I could make if full time already lol. Everything you described in this video, I 100 percent experience in my life. So, thank you for sharing this
Thanks for sharing your story! I totally get that pull between stability and passion and felt the same way leaving law for entrepreneurship. I took the same route as you: worked in my full-time job until I felt like I could make the switch. Have you considered setting specific milestones for your woodworking business? Like "I'll go full-time when I have X number of client orders for the next Y number of months"? I've also met a number of people who were full-time, then gradually went part-time, then made the switch. Rooting for you!
@@karaebelofficial You know, Now that you mention it, I haven't given that any thought. I have had many plans but I haven't thought about when. I always figured that when I get a decent amount of customers, I would leave my job. Thank you! I'm going to start setting these goals and I'm setting them now! I really appreciate the advice!
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What is standing between you and leaving the job you know you don’t want to be in? Let me know what your #1 and #2 hurdles are!
Wow, your video editing skills are bomb! MOTIVATING!
Thank you so much 🙌 this means a lot!!
Very happy to see you back in action Kara !!! Love this video !!! So much important info in a condensed form.. to me the major points here are to be courageous and to focus on the upside vs the downside… to be able to ask the right questions to get the best answers and to last but not least… to never forget we all are in the people business !!! We all need each other and we all must network with all types of people to learn from one another and expand our business …
J.J., it's awesome to see you here! Thanks for the thoughtful feedback. You're totally right - from embracing courage to focusing on possibilities. I especially love your point about remembering we're all in the people business. Really appreciate your support and you sharing your insights!
You’re welcome Kara ! And glad to see you here as well.. this format serves you well so you express in detail your thoughts,ideas,etc.. plus your video quality is tip top !!! Looks great,sounds great and the editing is flawless !!! Keep it up and looking forward to see more of your universe here !!!
@@gallo9 Thanks again J.J.! Awesome to hear :)
It’s easy to forget how easy stuff is when you have enough money.
Money definitely changes how we see our options, especially when there's a safety net. I have been very surprised though many times: I've both met people who make a lot of money and are mentally fully stuck in the job they're in (despite having a financial runway) and also people who may not have room for discretionary expenses and still choose to take the work that they like vs. work that just pays better (some of those people are in this comment thread even). That last category of people is very inspiring. They're usually very wise with the little money they have.
are you in India? and the art in your hand?
I'm currently shifting into my own apartment and excited to shifting into becoming more of a content creator. I know that living in this apartment is just a stepping stone and would love to be doing my fitness coaching business remotely.
That’s so awesome to hear! Have you moved at this point? Hope packing goes well :) I just started working with a fitness coach online (calls me when I go to the gym) and it’s totally doable.
I came to the United States with my wife who landed a job here. I’m an Indian merchant mariner. My job involves staying away from home and family for months at sea. I thought I could switch over to something else in the US like a shore role or probably local shipping like ferries etc. Little did I know that my international licences mean nothing here and those jobs are for citizens only. Hence I had to go back to sea. 😂
I did get my US work authorisation but it seems it only holds good for working small time jobs. When I was here for a long time without a job I started getting an identity crisis as to who I am and what am I really doing? The anxiety forced me to go back to my first career.
It's wild how moving countries can shift your whole career - I'm sure many people can relate! Thanks for sharing your experience - it adds another layer to this conversation. Kudos to you for navigating this as best as possible 👏 what was the biggest reason that pushed you to go back to your old career, from an identity perspective?
@@karaebelofficial I couldn’t get an equivalent job in the U.S. and as time passed the anxiety to continue my old job took over. Also the want of finishing what one has already started.
@@jackslate99 got it - that makes sense!
This would all be very nice if there wasn’t this crazy thing called money. By staying in one career track, we can make more money, as opposed to starting as a novice in something new. People want to go on vacation, maybe buy a home, have a family.
You appear to be a very privileged person - congrats. But stories from someone who could have made as much as a million per year at a top firm are not productive for people who can’t get different jobs due to a variety of reasons.
So basically, no shame in having one career. The people who entertain this idea of “pursuing your passion” over a stable career is not even a thought for 90% of the population.
Good for you for putting yourself out there! Proud of you. Keep up the great work!
How does this channel only have 31 subscribers?
That's so nice of you, thanks! Hoping to help more people for sure
You have amazing editing btw! Great advice, sounds like you've come upon some great philosophies to living your life! 🤗 Thankfully I've never tied my identity to anything other than my morals, principles, and just being a human being. Thus my life choices have always been shaped pursuing my interests. I've been in the military, a chef, aircraft mechanic, medical aide, biomedical tech, and 6 other jobs thus far while having a Cybersecurity degree. Currently doing drone videography, photography, and being a certified personal trainer! 🤗 I highly encourage anyone to always explore life, themselves, and just pursue your dreams, not the status quo and a comfort bubble!!
Wow, that is very cool! Way to highlight pivoting not just once but many times 👏 I also love that you mention that for you the baseline is your morals and principles + just being a person. Is there anything about all these jobs that is a common thread for you? Meaning: what are the things you gravitate towards in most roles? Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring. And glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
@karaebelofficial Thank you! 🤗 I suppose 2 things that I always pursue, is improving the lives of others and whatever my current passion is. Ideally both at the same time of course. Thank you too and glad to chat with you! I just realized I didn't answer your comment question, but I think a helpful tip for people is live simply, so you can live freely 🤗 Abstain from the income creep. Meaning, no matter how much my income increases, I maintain my living expenses. In... 16yrs of working, I've increased my income by 40K, but have only gone from $1K-$1.5K in monthly expenses. This allows me the ability to travel and switch jobs at almost anytime 😁🤗
@@AznPrzsn That's definitely a great tip! Having started my career in NYC, I've met a lot of people who feel very trapped in their career because rent alone (studio) starts at $3.5K+ and then the expenses pile on from there. The lifestyle creep is a real thing and I would also add that, when you're working a job you really dislike, you may experience "feel-good expense" creep to compensate for the dread that the job brings you on a daily. So nice to hear how well you've navigated all this! 🙌
@karaebelofficial True that. I've mainly lived in the Mid-West to Southern parts of the US, where rent is around $600 and a house is about $1.5K. But oddly enough I've met just as many people who are stuck in their jobs, because as you said, they feel it's all they've ever known. Nothing wrong with that, but they also complain daily about living life elsewhere or doing other thing. I say just go do it!! Life is short. You do need good financial discipline mainly in the end, I think 🤔 And courage. Delayed gratification is a must, instead of those instant band-aids in the moment. I think it's awesome how you got to live in India as well! I bet that was amazing. Are you French by the way? I see you're a first-gen immigrant?
@@AznPrzsn totally agree - I think my experience was that financial discipline and courage is what helped me get over the edge (and do it) but it’s true that having at least some type of direction is helpful (e.g., I knew I wanted to coach people on career at least and then I let it evolve but at least I was starting with something in mind). Ah, yes, I’m actually from Prague! :) But studied law in France for a while too and most of my education growing up was actually in French. Yes exactly, first gen immigrant to the U.S.
Uncertainty of the current reality, and money. These two things are holding me to do full switch from one job to another. Currently I am getting the necessary knowledge, and papers and doing side hustles from time to time in this area - which gives also recognition. I do also run a seasonal side business. This combined together with my full time work gives enough money to make fast progress. Times are getting tough and it is wise to have things absolutely sure in order not to risk to much. Fireworks rarely work. My current job is swallowed by corporation rules ( As many jobs nowadays), I don't like this so I am getting things prepared to do the switch into full entrepreneurship. Obviously this needs time, dedication, sacrifices and even brainwashing in someway - all for the greater good.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's clear you're being thoughtful about how you make this change. I like how you're building skills and doing side work while keeping your main job for now - I've done it the same way. What's your favorite part of running your own business so far? And what are you looking forward to most when you can do it full-time? It's great to see how you're planning this out step by step. Keep us updated on how it's going!
@@karaebelofficial The favorite part of running the small business is that I can get information about what is going on in different fields from my clients since I do talk a bit with them, and I also get feedback what I can upgrade. Probably same as one of the reasons why you enter comment section and ask out people, which I find it interesting way to gain more ideas. The profession which currently I invest my time to learn it's mainly because I just find it entertaining and I know it is future oriented.
@@takijeden9222 very cool! Connecting with people is a great way to get new ideas, improve, see things from a different perspective. Glad you're enjoying it.
I am from Brazil, I like it.
Great, thanks!
Definitely money lol I work at a hospital making decent money. I like my job but I want to start a business and particularly in woodworking. I love building stuff. So, for now I hold onto the job until my business kicks off. I am currently building up a small woodshop and its going well. I just wish I could make if full time already lol. Everything you described in this video, I 100 percent experience in my life. So, thank you for sharing this
Thanks for sharing your story! I totally get that pull between stability and passion and felt the same way leaving law for entrepreneurship. I took the same route as you: worked in my full-time job until I felt like I could make the switch. Have you considered setting specific milestones for your woodworking business? Like "I'll go full-time when I have X number of client orders for the next Y number of months"? I've also met a number of people who were full-time, then gradually went part-time, then made the switch. Rooting for you!
@@karaebelofficial You know, Now that you mention it, I haven't given that any thought. I have had many plans but I haven't thought about when. I always figured that when I get a decent amount of customers, I would leave my job. Thank you! I'm going to start setting these goals and I'm setting them now! I really appreciate the advice!
Awesome, that's great :) happy this helps. Hitting smaller milestones along the way is also a nice way to keep motivation alive.
Well... Wishing you all the best for your future and also to the future fame that your channel will surely meet..😊
Love from India 🇮🇳
Haha thank you! So kind of you. I’ve been fortunate to get to know India along the way and look forward to spending more time here 😊