As a fellow ex-investment banking analyst, I really appreciate the honestly in this video - it takes a lot to come out and talk about the challenges and struggles you faced while in banking. I think its so easy for people in high powered finance roles to be blinded by money and prestige, and lose sight of what truly matters in life. I admire you for taking a risk with the startup and choosing the path less traveled - thanks for sharing!
My dad was in banking in early 90’s. He left after so many of his colleagues became burnt out or worse hooked on drugs to keep going. Yes, it was 100+ hrs a week. He never regretted leaving.
Seeing a trend lately where everyone’s leaving IB. I guess people realised $100K salary for 100 hours work is the same as $40k salary for 40 hours work
Every Dollar saved is then invested and working for you for the rest of your life. There is a big difference between what you can save when earning $40k vs $100k
This is real stuff man. You opened your self to TH-cam, no bullshit, no bragging, just being brutaly honnest with yourself and the world, I really enjoyed this video. Keep going, your content is high grade 😉
It’s scary how I’m being recommended so many videos on people quitting investment banking when majority of the activities and classes I do in school is basically paving the IB pathway :’)
This is insane. I found one of your videos and been watching some of your others as well. My Dad passed away from ALS, insane how we both had this life-changing experience. Hope your youtube channel continues to grow, you have an avid supporter right here.
Great story! I’m currently job hunting for an opportunity to enter the investment banking and I have promised myself that I would only stay for 2-3 years for the money and experience. Eventually, i would still love to start my entrepreneur path. Thanks for sharing your insights! Keep grinding!
Thank you Ben for sharing your personal stories! I am a class of 2015 Berkeley undergrad, now working as an executive for a public listed manufacturing company in China. I have always wanted to experience what it’s like working as an investment banker and your channel gives me the taste of it. Your videos are really clear in logic and genuine in contents. Anyways I appreciate your efforts sharing with us your experiences and stories. Best wishes to your mom,
I quit my job as an Engineer last Two years ago after almost 12 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 Lol 😁 but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or Abandon your business but be wise!
@Vargas Mendez While I was still in service I planned towards early retirement,my first income I do a normal 9-5, my second income I put it back to work more money because I'm not just after money but the freedom to live on my terms Lol.
@Philip Benjamin There's a lot of investing options (real estate, Airbnb, stocks, crypto ETFS) but my best advice get a professional lead you into profitable one.
@Philip Benjamin I work with a pro (Virginia May Wynne) she's great expert and has been influential to my financial Journey. I recommend her to everyone.
I just graduated from college 7 months ago and your insights about your career and life are quite helpful for me. Looking forward to your following videos~
I came here from Kchoi channel :) Have to say your story really hit home for me. This past few months have really taught me the importance of spending quality time with your loved ones. Although I have also deviated from not thinking just about compensation as much but sometimes it does get to you especially when you live in expensive cities where just the cost of life is astronomical. Happy to hear you are following whats right for you too!
Yup it can be tough forsure especially living in one of those expensive cities. Glad to hear you've been spending more time with your loved ones and thank you for watching! Wish you all the best~
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! -💯💯🚨🚨❤️❤️❤️
life really is fragile regardless of how much money you've made or are making.. it can be taken away so easily at any point.. so yeah, start living and pursuing your dreams!
Thanks for sharing Ben! Diving into the corporate world and then business school, I often ask myself "what is the point of all of this?" It's cool to see you find things that you are passionate about and then chase after it. Looking forward to following more of your journey!
hey ben, thanks for sharing! i'm really sorry about your mom but i'm glad that she inspired you to start living the life you want now and take risks...i know starting a business is hard but hey, if it doesn't work out...you can always go back to investment banking...you're a good guy ben...i wish you the best and good luck out there! also, thanks for sharing the links to those books! i will definitely check them out...also, i really loved how you shared your personal story about how not having electricity motivated you financially...i think we all have a similar story to this and can relate...so again, thank you so much for sharing!
U were fortunate to learn the lessons you did at a young age. Most people will not learn them until into their 40's. For me it was war at 18 that taught me life is fragile as you mentioned but it is also very short. As you iterated there are more important things in life than money. Best wishes to you and yours.
This was super helpful brother. I am finding myself in the same boat. I'm graduating with my MBA in International Finance this August and currently in a Relationship banker role and just not in love with it.. I find myself not loving finance and feel stuck because of how far I have gone with my education. I'm so lost so I am trying to figure out what I truly love and enjoy and not chase the money.
Sorry to hear about your mum. My mum has been diagnosed with the same disease and I have been considering going into IB but this has made me rethink. All the best.
dang so sorry to hear that Henry I feel your pain. If you're able to pay for caregivers and she's able to live near you I think it may be okay to pursue IB at the same time. My mom was in Korea while I was in the states and I was an analyst for a few years, so it made more sense for me to quit and be with family while working on my businesses. Wish you all the best~
@@rareliquid seeing this level of detail in a comment response is so fulfilling/wholesome to me. Just found your channel, so straight-up and honest, great content. More than that, a comment like this shows you actually care. Wishing the best of luck with everything Ben!
I just stumbled upon this while actually working a late night in a similar situation. I have been in this mindset for a bit now and it is nice to know I’m not the only one. Thank you for this, it is what I needed to hear in this moment!
Great video! It is the most honest video I have seen and I could relate as I have recently changed my career path from banking to recruitment at the age of 30+ where I could regret. It's tough but will not give up as it's really personal fulfilling and I guess everyone really need to take a risk to get the right fit.
Saw your post from AHN and wanted to say I couldn't agree more about when to jump into entrepreneurship. It varies for every person so it's reassuring to know that you encountered this thought as well. In the end, I finally came to this: A job will always be there but the moment to pursue entrepreneurship might not always be
Ben, I'm sorry about your mom. The bay area has a fast pace culture where you kind of lose track of time and either work a lot or buy unnecessary things. Leaving that after some saved up money probably would have been a bit safer but since you had a serious family problem you worked with what you had. You did better than most would have done under the circumstances.
I too have a same story of being middle class and want to earn more money so my parents can live better life, but I am confused or rather scared how things we turn out, this video helped me in all the way ❤️ Thank you brother for sharing this And All the best for the business 🙂
Your life journey is very moving and heart touching. U got a very good clarity of thought, which definitely leads to success. yeah there are many times, where a small thought keeps running in the back of the mind but we never peruse that. But at the end always regret that we should have perused it instead of having the dissatisfaction, that we didn't.
My 16 years in the trenches on the sell side sucked. Having said that, irrespective of which house u worked at, it was and still is a great place to learn about investing. I was bounced out of the industry 10 years ago. With limited capital, I down sized everything, and started investing for myself. I’m now financially independent, live a very simple and secured good life.
Hi Ben! Great and moving video! I can definitely empathize with how it's easy to just go through the motions and follow the beaten path. I’m so glad your video touches on the importance of taking a step back and re-evaluating where we spend our limited time! I guess as humans we are naturally inclined to be optimistic about the future. At the expense of sounding super creepy, I also went to Cal (go Bears!) and met you at a networking event once. I just remember you being one of the kindest people I met there and making it less intimidating. Somehow kchoi’s video showed up in my recommended and I immediately recognized you and was so happy to see you had a channel of your own! I’ll be staying tuned to your future videos and I’m so glad you have this platform to reach and inspire more ppl 😊!
Hey Sophia, thanks so much for your comment! Glad our paths crossed again and hope you're doing well. Best of luck with whatever you are working on and thank you for watching :)
Thanks for sharing your story. I worked both at sell-side and buy-side. But I truly agree money is not everything. My mother in law just passed away with multiple scenarios. I am glad to find your video.
Thx for the story. Wish you success in your TH-cam channel. Glad you made those changes in your life. I like to pass this on to my kids who are also working long hours in the accounting and financial industry. Making good Money like you were but definitely there's a price to pay as there's no work life balance.
Thanks for sharing such a personal story. Your channel is amazing and you are such a humble person. I get nothing but good vibes from you man! God bless you!
totally understood.. i also started my career in finance, but left around 3rd year end. understood the passion, the reason why leaving. And i'm running own business ...
Ben, thank you for this video. I find myself already waiting in angst to create a business of my own, but I lack the experience to do so. Your video put my head in the right place.
Could you make a video on your experience with creating aesthetic studios and things you would've done differently if you were given the opportunity to do it all over again? Love your videos!!
That strays a bit from this channel's current focus of finance / investing so I can't make a video like that in the immediate future but if I do end up branching out into other topics I will be sure to keep this one in mind! I do hope to make videos on entrepreneurship one day so this will be the first on the list :)
Those who are watching this just don't quit your job . Don't doubt yourself whether you are in the right direction or not. He made this video after working & collecting money from jp morgan. So don't get super excited nd quit your job. You have other responsibilities too. All the best.
Thank you for this brilliant video!! It really helps as I am currently a college junior and what you said about everything made me confirm my core beliefs and values in life.
Thanks for your insights...I had worked in US state government jobs for more than 20 years at some point as you had a family obligation I also had a personal family obligation which I need to take care of it ....One day I went to my Director told him I am leaving and he asked me to take a week days time out and come back to office...But, I was adamant and insisted on him to accept my resignation and he said I can use my FMLA and come back after one year or 2 years...I was still adamant and requested him to sccept my resignation and I took it over snd handed it over to HR.....Its already more than 2 years now and I do not regret my decision...I think its a gut feeling which says enough is enough and its time for you to take care of other important things in life......Yes..you are absolutely right....
This was an amazing video! New sub. Very top of the line content and I really support all your decisions. What are personal story you shared that is super meaningful and really puts things into perspective. Keep up the work! You are very humbling and genuine.
You are so brave to go after your dream at this young age leaving high paying job. Also soooo smart to figure out what value is important in your life. You will be successful no matter what you do. I have a son also working in investment banking working average 110 hours a week and he wants to leave and start his own business :) Best wishes!
How do you manage to work 110 hours a week and what do they ask you to do during these 110 hours??? I thought Goldman Sachs was unbeatable chen asking their employee to work 90 hours a week but apparently that's not the case! Damn 110hours and he still hasnt burnt out!
thought this would be cliche, but it was very personal and original. nice story, best of luck.
Thanks Eric haha appreciate it
Hahaha same. Subscribed.
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As a fellow ex-investment banking analyst, I really appreciate the honestly in this video - it takes a lot to come out and talk about the challenges and struggles you faced while in banking. I think its so easy for people in high powered finance roles to be blinded by money and prestige, and lose sight of what truly matters in life. I admire you for taking a risk with the startup and choosing the path less traveled - thanks for sharing!
Let me know if any other types of content would be helpful. Always looking to make videos that YOU want rather than just the ones I want to create!
what a kind soul
A video about how to get into IB
@@filcap I second this comment. :)
My dad was in banking in early 90’s. He left after so many of his colleagues became burnt out or worse hooked on drugs to keep going. Yes, it was 100+ hrs a week. He never regretted leaving.
Seeing a trend lately where everyone’s leaving IB. I guess people realised $100K salary for 100 hours work is the same as $40k salary for 40 hours work
people have been leaving banking for decades now haha
You gotta consider the lifetime income, though. Yes, as an analyst the wage per hour is shit, but as you climb the ladder it pays off manyfolds
100 hours really?
Every Dollar saved is then invested and working for you for the rest of your life. There is a big difference between what you can save when earning $40k vs $100k
no.. it's really not
This is real stuff man. You opened your self to TH-cam, no bullshit, no bragging, just being brutaly honnest with yourself and the world, I really enjoyed this video. Keep going, your content is high grade 😉
thank you so much! really appreciate the positive vibes~
Quit the chakra already, Rindra!!!
Thanks for sharing your story and the insights!
^^
你也有很多insights，话说你不也JP的吗
🥰抓到lin了
抓到了小lin奶茶店店主
@@yvonnema6202 抓到了小马铃薯hhhh
It’s scary how I’m being recommended so many videos on people quitting investment banking when majority of the activities and classes I do in school is basically paving the IB pathway :’)
aha you may have clicked on one and YT is feeding them to you. I still believe IB is a great field and I have no regrets going through the experience
lmao same
Which faculty are you attending?
Investment
@@sri6567 don't do it. There are a lot of other finance related jobs. IB is just slavery for McDonalds wage per hour.
This is insane. I found one of your videos and been watching some of your others as well. My Dad passed away from ALS, insane how we both had this life-changing experience. Hope your youtube channel continues to grow, you have an avid supporter right here.
so sorry to hear that michael :/ ALS is truly the worst and wishing you all the best for your family
Sorry about your mom, and congratulations on following that little voice in your head. It's a brave move and thanks for sharing your story
Thank you so much!
Why don't you post on TH-cam anymore!??
Former baseball player here. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis...I hope the future brings you and your family nothing but happiness
Great story! I’m currently job hunting for an opportunity to enter the investment banking and I have promised myself that I would only stay for 2-3 years for the money and experience. Eventually, i would still love to start my entrepreneur path. Thanks for sharing your insights! Keep grinding!
Thanks for sharing. I need to hear this to assure myself I was not a dumb to quit my glorious job.
Loved your story. A good Lifestyle is always better than than a higher salary. Rooting for you and I hope you achieve your dreams!!
Thank you! And nice user name haha
Thank you Ben for sharing your personal stories! I am a class of 2015 Berkeley undergrad, now working as an executive for a public listed manufacturing company in China. I have always wanted to experience what it’s like working as an investment banker and your channel gives me the taste of it. Your videos are really clear in logic and genuine in contents. Anyways I appreciate your efforts sharing with us your experiences and stories. Best wishes to your mom,
I quit my job as an Engineer last Two years ago after almost 12 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 Lol 😁 but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or Abandon your business but be wise!
I don't like my Job but I love what it provides for me and my family. This pandemic has people rethinking and working
@Vargas Mendez While I was still in service I planned towards early retirement,my first income I do a normal 9-5, my second income I put it back to work more money because I'm not just after money but the freedom to live on my terms Lol.
@Miles Cooper yes I was able to make about 2/3k weekly as extra income from my investing trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income
@Philip Benjamin There's a lot of investing options (real estate, Airbnb, stocks, crypto ETFS) but my best advice get a professional lead you into profitable one.
@Philip Benjamin I work with a pro (Virginia May Wynne) she's great expert and has been influential to my financial Journey. I recommend her to everyone.
I just graduated from college 7 months ago and your insights about your career and life are quite helpful for me. Looking forward to your following videos~
thanks!
I came here from Kchoi channel :)
Have to say your story really hit home for me. This past few months have really taught me the importance of spending quality time with your loved ones. Although I have also deviated from not thinking just about compensation as much but sometimes it does get to you especially when you live in expensive cities where just the cost of life is astronomical. Happy to hear you are following whats right for you too!
Yup it can be tough forsure especially living in one of those expensive cities. Glad to hear you've been spending more time with your loved ones and thank you for watching! Wish you all the best~
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 KJV
The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest!
Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth!
Have a blessed day!
-💯💯🚨🚨❤️❤️❤️
life really is fragile regardless of how much money you've made or are making.. it can be taken away so easily at any point.. so yeah, start living and pursuing your dreams!
agreed! :)
😂😂😂😂 “not set me back a lil bit, it set me back a lot” funny guy. I love watching him talk
This was a really heartfelt sharing. Thanks for sharing Ben!
no problem, thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing Ben! Diving into the corporate world and then business school, I often ask myself "what is the point of all of this?" It's cool to see you find things that you are passionate about and then chase after it.
Looking forward to following more of your journey!
Thanks Cathy appreciate it and best of luck with all the stuff you have going on!
There is no point to ANY of this. And that's what makes life beautiful.
respect and so true, you can make all the money in the world but you can never get the time back
hey ben, thanks for sharing! i'm really sorry about your mom but i'm glad that she inspired you to start living the life you want now and take risks...i know starting a business is hard but hey, if it doesn't work out...you can always go back to investment banking...you're a good guy ben...i wish you the best and good luck out there! also, thanks for sharing the links to those books! i will definitely check them out...also, i really loved how you shared your personal story about how not having electricity motivated you financially...i think we all have a similar story to this and can relate...so again, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for the message! I appreciate your thoughts and wish you all the best :)
I’m glad your bringing you whole self to YT
Thank you Omair!
you made it to JP Morgan, in my opinion, that says about you and will get your life through in many times of highs and lows.
Actually very nice to hear someone who doesn't criticize IB like they hate it. Love the videos!
thank you sir~
"money isn't everything" , has a frame of dollar bills in the background lol. jk good vido tho
hahahaha they're actually $2 so it's a little more "artsy" it's my parent's "art piece" that i just decided to use as a backdrop
yeah dude "vido"
And 400 dollar supreme t-shirt
@@michaelz6408 it was more like $38 or $48 I bought it directly from the site haha relax
Dollar money
what humble and genuine guy
thank you sir~
U were fortunate to learn the lessons you did at a young age. Most people will not learn them until into their 40's. For me it was war at 18 that taught me life is fragile as you mentioned but it is also very short. As you iterated there are more important things in life than money. Best wishes to you and yours.
thanks for sharing. It is really a good story I should know before I turn in my resume to JPM
This was super helpful brother. I am finding myself in the same boat. I'm graduating with my MBA in International Finance this August and currently in a Relationship banker role and just not in love with it..
I find myself not loving finance and feel stuck because of how far I have gone with my education. I'm so lost so I am trying to figure out what I truly love and enjoy and not chase the money.
you will find your way if you put the time and thought into it!
Sorry to hear about your mum. My mum has been diagnosed with the same disease and I have been considering going into IB but this has made me rethink. All the best.
dang so sorry to hear that Henry I feel your pain. If you're able to pay for caregivers and she's able to live near you I think it may be okay to pursue IB at the same time. My mom was in Korea while I was in the states and I was an analyst for a few years, so it made more sense for me to quit and be with family while working on my businesses. Wish you all the best~
@@rareliquid seeing this level of detail in a comment response is so fulfilling/wholesome to me. Just found your channel, so straight-up and honest, great content. More than that, a comment like this shows you actually care. Wishing the best of luck with everything Ben!
@@sk-yooni6490 aw thank you so much haha i appreciate this! i always try to answer thoughtful comments
You’re fortunate for you to make life decisions and still young enough to have more to come!
thank you!
Lìfè
I just stumbled upon this while actually working a late night in a similar situation. I have been in this mindset for a bit now and it is nice to know I’m not the only one. Thank you for this, it is what I needed to hear in this moment!
Great video! It is the most honest video I have seen and I could relate as I have recently changed my career path from banking to recruitment at the age of 30+ where I could regret. It's tough but will not give up as it's really personal fulfilling and I guess everyone really need to take a risk to get the right fit.
thanks for the thoughtful comment Derrick. Wish you all the best in your journey!
Composed, clear and well presented. You will be very successful with how you perceive the road. I am gonna share this video with my team.
thank you so much Jen!
As a newbie in financial field, thanks for sharing the insights! Wish all the best!
Glad it was helpful!
I greatly appreciate your story. Thank you for sharing :)
Your humility is so endearing! Great content😊😊
I hope you know that you and this channel genuinely add value to our lives. Thank you.
This was beautiful. Congrats on your brave decision.
As a third year finance student, thanks for your sharing:)
I really enjoyed this video! So sorry about your mom man
thank you mark i appreciate it!
Saw your post from AHN and wanted to say I couldn't agree more about when to jump into entrepreneurship. It varies for every person so it's reassuring to know that you encountered this thought as well. In the end, I finally came to this: A job will always be there but the moment to pursue entrepreneurship might not always be
thank you for watching! and yes totally agree and wish you all the best with you endeavor as well :)
Ben, I'm sorry about your mom. The bay area has a fast pace culture where you kind of lose track of time and either work a lot or buy unnecessary things. Leaving that after some saved up money probably would have been a bit safer but since you had a serious family problem you worked with what you had. You did better than most would have done under the circumstances.
thank you i really appreciate that. best wishes to you :)
Ya bay area really does feel that way tbh
Very inspirational! Thank you very much for sharing this.
Sincerely love the personal brand you are building geared towards guiding others and providing value. You inspire me to want to start my own!
thank you and you should start one!
Thanks for sharing your story, as a business school student i find this very inspiring! Wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Surprisingly sincere sharing!
Thanks for sharing your reflection and wisdom from your personal experience with us Ben. Much love and respect to you and your family, God bless
Thanks Joe, appreciate it and hope you're doing well too!
I too have a same story of being middle class and want to earn more money so my parents can live better life, but I am confused or rather scared how things we turn out, this video helped me in all the way ❤️
Thank you brother for sharing this
And All the best for the business 🙂
best of luck to you as well vicky!
That's really nice of you to tell all of these personal things here! It was surely helpful picking your mind, thank you! All the best!
thank you sparsh, i appreciate the positive vibes!
Your life journey is very moving and heart touching. U got a very good clarity of thought, which definitely leads to success. yeah there are many times, where a small thought keeps running in the back of the mind but we never peruse that. But at the end always regret that we should have perused it instead of having the dissatisfaction, that we didn't.
My 16 years in the trenches on the sell side sucked. Having said that, irrespective of which house u worked at, it was and still is a great place to learn about investing. I was bounced out of the industry 10 years ago. With limited capital, I down sized everything, and started investing for myself. I’m now financially independent, live a very simple and secured good life.
Thanks for Sharing Ben..!! Hope you had Great future a head..!! ❤️
Hi Ben! Great and moving video! I can definitely empathize with how it's easy to just go through the motions and follow the beaten path. I’m so glad your video touches on the importance of taking a step back and re-evaluating where we spend our limited time! I guess as humans we are naturally inclined to be optimistic about the future.
At the expense of sounding super creepy, I also went to Cal (go Bears!) and met you at a networking event once. I just remember you being one of the kindest people I met there and making it less intimidating. Somehow kchoi’s video showed up in my recommended and I immediately recognized you and was so happy to see you had a channel of your own! I’ll be staying tuned to your future videos and I’m so glad you have this platform to reach and inspire more ppl 😊!
Hey Sophia, thanks so much for your comment! Glad our paths crossed again and hope you're doing well. Best of luck with whatever you are working on and thank you for watching :)
Incredible! It’s really hard to take the risk and give up the incentive of money. I admire your mindset and courageous decision.
Thanks for sharing your story. I worked both at sell-side and buy-side. But I truly agree money is not everything.
My mother in law just passed away with multiple scenarios. I am glad to find your video.
great quality vid, as a young grad entering the industry i took a lot out of this
great to hear that jordan!
Great video. I empathise with you since my mum went through mental problems during my studies in 2021. Love all your videos btw.
Thx for the story. Wish you success in your TH-cam channel. Glad you made those changes in your life. I like to pass this on to my kids who are also working long hours in the accounting and financial industry. Making good Money like you were but definitely there's a price to pay as there's no work life balance.
Thank you for your comment and wish your kids all the best!
Ok I'm working long hours in the finance industry with no worm life balance but I'm underpaid.
Thanks for sharing such a personal story. Your channel is amazing and you are such a humble person. I get nothing but good vibes from you man! God bless you!
I think your thought process is sound. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing your experiences. It is really helpful for us.
totally understood.. i also started my career in finance, but left around 3rd year end. understood the passion, the reason why leaving. And i'm running own business ...
nice and congrats sally!
Ben, thank you for this video. I find myself already waiting in angst to create a business of my own, but I lack the experience to do so. Your video put my head in the right place.
Glad it was helpful! best of luck to you simas
Thanks for sharing, one of the best videos I’ve ever seen
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for your sharing , this is touching and take care of your Mom 💪
thank you ricky i appreicate it!
Greatly appreciate all the info. Thank you for sharing and I’m sorry to hear ab your mother
really good story！I hope you and your parents will do the best and be proud of a son like you.
Thank you for this extremely genuine video! Got me to start thinking my career in law too ...
This was incredibly insightful and really raw and honest. Thank You! Thinking of you and your family. :)
Loved the perspective. Subscribed! I'll be your OG subscriber when you hit 100k soon
Could you make a video on your experience with creating aesthetic studios and things you would've done differently if you were given the opportunity to do it all over again? Love your videos!!
That strays a bit from this channel's current focus of finance / investing so I can't make a video like that in the immediate future but if I do end up branching out into other topics I will be sure to keep this one in mind! I do hope to make videos on entrepreneurship one day so this will be the first on the list :)
Hi Christy. Is the person to your left DH Lee???? ^^
Thank you for your honesty. Be yourself and take care!
thanks you Piotr!
this is an amazing vid, love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Those who are watching this just don't quit your job . Don't doubt yourself whether you are in the right direction or not. He made this video after working & collecting money from jp morgan. So don't get super excited nd quit your job. You have other responsibilities too.
All the best.
Thank you for this brilliant video!! It really helps as I am currently a college junior and what you said about everything made me confirm my core beliefs and values in life.
A family member having health concerns is HARD!! Keep up the GOOD work!!
Thanks!
I loved hearing your stories 👍
Haha thanks Andy
You are so wise for your age. Just remember…it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you save.
Wow this is relatable. I am a 21 year old trying to get a finance intern that drives a 2000 honda odyssey lol.
haha i feel you
Thanks for your insights...I had worked in US state government jobs for more than 20 years at some point as you had a family obligation I also had a personal family obligation which I need to take care of it ....One day I went to my Director told him I am leaving and he asked me to take a week days time out and come back to office...But, I was adamant and insisted on him to accept my resignation and he said I can use my FMLA and come back after one year or 2 years...I was still adamant and requested him to sccept my resignation and I took it over snd handed it over to HR.....Its already more than 2 years now and I do not regret my decision...I think its a gut feeling which says enough is enough and its time for you to take care of other important things in life......Yes..you are absolutely right....
I have alot of respect for your honesty :) thanks for sharing your journey
Thank you for sharing this! loved it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Like your videos. Inspiring and interesting. You have achieved quite a lot and gained a lot of experience. Stay healthy!
thank you jonathan!
Loved the earnest reflection! Thanks man
Glad you liked it!
I think the key is, you can always go back to banking but you probably never will - that alone speaks volumes
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
thanks michael!
Great video ! thank you for sharing your personal experience.
Hey - sorry to hear about your moms diagnosis. Thanks for sharing your story
thank you michael, appreciate the note!
This was an amazing video! New sub. Very top of the line content and I really support all your decisions. What are personal story you shared that is super meaningful and really puts things into perspective. Keep up the work! You are very humbling and genuine.
Appreciate the thoughtful comment! Sending you positive vibes as well
Thanks for sharing your experience of life. Very useful. Regards from Brazil
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing your story dude, as a college student still trying to figure things out, this has been helpful 🙏🏾
omg ur reflections got me tears like listening to an old friend.
thanks for sharing your experience, great perspective
You are so brave to go after your dream at this young age leaving high paying job. Also soooo smart to figure out what value is important in your life. You will be successful no matter what you do.
I have a son also working in investment banking working average 110 hours a week and he wants to leave and start his own business :)
Best wishes!
ah thank you so much kevin! best of luck to your son :)
How do you manage to work 110 hours a week and what do they ask you to do during these 110 hours??? I thought Goldman Sachs was unbeatable chen asking their employee to work 90 hours a week but apparently that's not the case! Damn 110hours and he still hasnt burnt out!
Thanks for sharing! Appreciated your sincerity!
My pleasure!
Came here after reading about you in yesterday in New York Times
Big pay, long hours: No thanks, wall street