Leaving School to Work Online: Life Update 💻💰
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- I asked you all for some questions about how my life has changed after I decided to leave my graduate school program, and here are my answers!
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Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing." -Ron Swanson
ah YES! I knew the quote was from one of my favorite shows but I couldn't remember if it was the office or parks and rec 😂
I'm so happy you decided to pursue your passion! I left a stable career in law to pursue food, and it wasn't easy and definitely scary, but at the end of the day, we have only one life to live so live it as best as you can! So happy for you!
I was contemplating going to law school but the debt and prospects after turned me off. Ideally a career in fashion is what I want and now I’m moving to nyc to pursue that 🙂
I'm in a similar situation, I'm contemplating leaving my career in law to pursue my passions of yoga and wellness :)
good luck to you :)
I can see your soul shining while watching you speak with so much passion. The best decision you've made! x
So nice seeing an unapologetic ambitious woman succeeding and being happy! I'm glad you're pursuing your passions!
I am a proud nursing school drop-out! Best decision I ever made. I could not be part of that dysfunctional system and now I'm a professional photographer for 2 magazines. I always wanted to be a creative and now I am:) go girl!
You go girl! So inspiring!
Red Lily hi red lily, I saw your comment that you left school to pursue a photography career. My daughter has decided not to go to college and wants a photography career as well. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations that helped you begin to get jobs? She's quite talented but doesn't have a lot of contacts or resources to start moving forward. Any information you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 😀
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I would love yoga and meditation videos from you because I really like your voice, its calming
Weronika Jurek me too
Jordan clark has an even more calming voice th-cam.com/video/zYZpCZZDbLw/w-d-xo.html
Freelancing and working for yourself is literally HEAVEN. I just got into it a few months ago, it is the perfect set up. I'm so happy for you and this transition. Also, I'm totally here for any of you potential yoga videos!
You are so brave Caitlin, I wish you the best in your life!
You're such a genuine and beautiful human being❤️
I'm so glad things are working out for you!❤️
I love watching you evolve. You have been turning into a more genuine, happier and calmer version of yourself in these few months. I'm excited to see where you will be going from here!
I'm kind of in the complete opposite boat but going through the same judgement. I switched majors and a lot of the classes didn't transfer over so I have to go for an extra semester. (I couldn't stick with my first major because of health reasons). A lot of family (not so much friends) are so judgemental about not finishing in 4 years but again, I have health issues so I didn't want to stress myself out with an overload of classes each semester. Sorry about the rant, but I support you 100%, do what makes you happy!!
Adrianna Murphy I can relate to this, I have fibromyalgia (chronic pain), and scoliosis and I decided to take a gap year just to work wen I could as an assistant nurse before pursuing my studies because I physically couldn't do it, a lot of family were very subtly/passively judgemental
I find it super inspiring that you have made these choices! I wish you all the best!
I like how you are a really confident person and you do what you want to do, no matter what other people think of you.
I hope you never stop doing this because I always look forward to your videos! I'm also inspired by your yoga practice and would like to get into yoga but I have such little flexibility -- maybe you could create a beginner's yoga/stretching video or discuss how you first eased your muscles into yoga poses? Xoxo
I need to know HOW u started your business
you got this woman :)!! i am a graduate of college with a MS in sociology, and today I do not use that degree whatsoever, other than the cultural knowledge and insight I gained and apply to writing, yet I'm still paying those loans...and I've been working online as a freelance web content writer for 8 years and have made a very successful career for myself and earn twice what I would have as a social worker or counselor...working online is a full fledged way to make a living and be happy as a creative! cheers with your decision!
ok but I would love it if you came out with a vegan shoe line ;) Shoemaker by Caitlin ! haha
Good for you!!! I did something similar, I was a nurse in the U.S. and now I'm pursuing physical therapy in Finland. Life is crazy, scary, but awesome and totally unique to each of us! Love your vids! :)
You look more alive now and that looks good on You"! 🙌 You're the driver of your life so if you want to change lane in your life that your prerogative! You are the only one that can make you happy"! 😊 👏👏
J. McNeese i love how you put this. Very profound 💖
I support you in all you do! Sending you oceans of good vibes and energy!
So happy for you Caitlyn! Keep doing what makes you happy!
I left the Occupational Therapy program a month ago ! I am feeling exactly the same about it ! Its nice to know that I am not alone xx
Loved this video!!! Don't stop yourself when you start talking about the business side of things! I find it fascinating.
Caitlin grad school can be an awful draining place, leaving isn't failure - it can be self preservation. Keep going forward!
Your such a great influence on young viewers such as myself. I love your channel and all the content you share and post! Stay true to who you are and keep being the humble, down to earth person everyone knows and loves! I hope everyone can feel and sense the passion you truly have for inspiring people on a social media platform. There are so many people that just choose social media for attention and money and I can honestly say I see how much you genuinely love doing this. Like the quote by Marc Anthony "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." and that is the exact statement your expressing in this video. With that being said, Kudos to you girl and all that you have/will achieve. You're such a beautiful soul and just know that you have 100% of my support! It's hard to find social media influencers who are as modest and pure as you and I just wanna say that I think we'd be bff's if we were to ever cross paths... JUST SAYING :) lol love ya! #fangirling
Hey Catlin! I believe that everyone should have a backup plan, but I'm glad that you're following your passion. One of my favorite youtubers is Mike Chen. He has several channels that appear to be his full time job, and he seems to be doing pretty well financially. So, good for you!
4:17 Proves you made right decision - look at that smile, lightness and joy. What is that quote about the world needs more people who are happy or something, you doing what's right for you lifts us up.
“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Major props to you for doing this, and for posting this little update. People will always doubt you because they don't understand the process and serious hard work that goes into TH-cam and blogging. You're brave, you're smart af, and you are winning.
Omg! You look extra gorgeous in this video! Where is your top/dress from?! Beautiful 😍
I'm so happy and proud for you Caito, you're going to do big things and already are!
Thank you so much Ally! You most certainly are as well :)
My dad was paying my tuition. (His dad paid for his). But I was barely passing my classes when I returned to school. So I told my dad I wasn't going to continue. If I were younger I may have gotten through it. But I'm 37 now, and I just didn't want to study. That's the other thing, I was under way too much stress in school. I'm more relaxed now too, without a vocab test every week that I wasn't prepared for.
Caitlin! I did my YTT at discovery yoga in st. Augustine and I think you would LOVE that program. Deva, the teacher puts so much emphasis on the mindfulness of yoga, but also goes so in depth with anatomy and the physics of yoga. I truly believe I received one of, if the not the best yoga training in the country.
Oh my gosh I was the EXACT same way as a kid! Luckily, I've chilled out a bit as well. Good for you for recognizing when something inside was nudging you in a different direction. Not everyone has the courage to act on those (especially when it would take them on a non-traditional route).
Although I don't know you, I'm so proud of you! You block out the negativity and stay positive. I ALWAYS go by the saying "kill them with kindness". When you do that it shows your a strong person and stand your ground.
Congratulations on growing your channel so fast! It shows your heart is truly into your career.
When people ask what you do, have confidence in your answer. Say something like "im an online presence to motivate people to live a healthy life".
You are such an inspiration ❤️
I just came to a crossroads myself. I've been in school twice pursuing an education degree. First secondary and then early child hood. I've been passionate about holistic living and some past trauma led me to finally getting my Yoga Teacher Training at Sky House Yoga in silver spring md. It's a donation based yoga studio and apothecary and they gave me a scholarship.
After my YTT I plan on pursuing a certificate for kids yoga and then going to IIN to be a health coach.
Super excited and grateful for the clarity and for listening to my intuition and soul that was telling me to move on because I wasn't passionate.
I like to work on my own time and I like kids but wasn't about that 9-5. As a yoga teacher and health coach I can help clients privately with both and contract myself to preschools for weekly kids yoga!
Hope everything works out for you. By the way have you thought about yoga therapy as a career?:)
I'm a mother of two teens. I applaud your decision to put PT school on hold. I agree with your mother. It's your life. Do what makes you happy.
Love how intuitive you were with what you wanted! Also, so happy to hear it's working for you and you're HAPPY ❤️
You look so much happier and less stressed. Love that top too 😍
I love your sense of humour, Caitlin!
Loved listening to all of these responses to the questions! It's really interesting to discover how truly independent you become once you leave a whole system that pretty much gives you a set pathway. You no longer have to work at the expense of others. Well, you technically do work at the expense of a whole audience with a blog, but to SOME degree. However, it's still drastically more independent and self-serving than just following a whole curriculum of courses!
I'm so stoked for your journey. You inspire.
I am so happy for you! You should always strive for your dreams. ☺️ Wishing you all the best.
That's so cool that you are considering a YTT!! My 200 hr is in teo weeks at Kripalu in Massachusetts. I'm so happy that you are following your passion.
Omg I relate to this so much. I just graduated high school and I decided that I wanted to do what you do while in grade 12, so I never actually went to school, but I am still having the exact same questions from adults (always asking what I'm going to school for.... ugh) and I have the same feelings about my friends who are away at school currently. I am still so happy with my decision and I feel like I'm doing exactly what I'm doing. As you said, I still don't know how the heck to answer the question of what I do. I'm always like well.. I'm working on my TH-cam channel and Instagram and I'm trying to start my own business based on health. They're always like .... okay. And then when I say I'm not sure if I want to study nutrition and become a nutritionist or offer coaching or something, but once I figure it out I'll go to school for whatever certifications I need, they go "oh okay, that's great!" (even though that's not really my plan). It's interesting how somehow school is the only sort of validation out there for some people. I also find I get a lot more praise for mentioning naturopath (which I don't think I would ever do) than nutritionist or health coach.
Caitlin!! Your so inspirational 💗 my dream is to have a successful channel like yours!! Keep up all your hard work ❤️ your doing AMAZING!
I'm so proud of you!!! 💛
Thats so wonderful your family and friends were supportive of your decision
hope you find your way with school or with school and have an awesome day
Awesome! live life to the fullest! follow your dreams!
Hi Caitlin, just found you channel recently and I've been loving all the videos! Love that you're following your dreams :)
You go girl!!! Looking lovely!!!
“Good luck with that”
Bby I have just under 300,000 subscribers, I don’t need luck👌🏼
Meg Kaye
Jealous much?
gaaah I love your attitude so much, you're so inspirational to me and for my journey to not caring what people think! keep doing what makes you happy because you're killing it!
Well done, Caitlin! You are such an inspiration! I love how hard working you are yet such fun as well. Love watching your videos!
I'm glad you're doing well!
Can't believe it's been three years already! I'm not sure what i want to do as a career but know that i'm being guided through life:)
I'm really glad you're still happy with the decision you made! You're really shining :D
People who make patronizing comments like "Oh good luck with that" when it comes to another person's career choice pisses me off. Like its not their life, why do they have to look down on you for choosing to follow a career path that could actually make you happy? I bet you 99% of those people are people who once had a dream career of their own, but failed because they never tried, and are probably envious and most likely unhappy with their own life. Keep doing you, Caitlin. Always. :)
Hey gir!!! Glad you chased those dreams💕
you're so pretty! so happy for you!!
You're awesome and such an inspiration!
This is one of my fav of your vids!
Love and support you Caitlin!!! So happy for you and where you're headed in life! :)
I'm in college rn and I'm not happy idk what to do
Same here. I want to drop out but I have no idea what I should do instead
Oh My Gosh yes!! Same!!
same and its so frustrating because i dont have passions or hobbies that i'm good at
Let's all just drop out, move to LA and record ourselves doing "social experiments". 👌🏽
You'll figure it out. Do what makes you happy!
You should absolutely do a teacher training. Definitely do it with a teacher who you really connect with. I would advise against doing a 3 week intensive program in a glamorous tropical location. It's a lot of information to absorb and I think programs spread out over several months are more effective. Even if you don't end up teaching it's a great opportunity for self study and to make great friends.
youre doing amazing!!!! so happy i found your channel. I think you'd be great as a yoga instructor
It makes me happy to see someone does what he likes because I still dont know what to do with my life
“I’m a shoemaker” -says caitlin shoemaker😂
My cousin just started yoga training and she loves it!
Im doing yoga teacher training right now! Its really amazing! I think you would love it!
I look up to you sista. Enjoy your rest and hope to meet you one day
When you're Caitlin Shoemaker (an already successful entrepreneur) , it isn't a big deal seeing friends go the traditional route. Right on.
i support this wholeheartedly ! you're so inspiring to me and many others keep it up :)
You made me feel pretty horrible for waking up at 11-ish most days. My sleep cycle is different from most people and I get the best sleep between approx 7 and 11 in the morning, and I can't fall asleep before around 2am, that's how my body works. I've had 9 to 5 jobs but I could barely functional and I felt really sick and horrible, that structure does not work for me. Sleeping 2am till 11am works great for me, but most people view this as a failure on my part, and I am self conscious about this every single day.
We all have to follow our own goal. I can't understand it but it's not my decision. Social media as a full time career versus a registered physical therapist seems like an easy choice. Again, your choice. Your life. Good luck.
Im so happy to hear you are thriving and making choices that make YOU happy. I'm in a similar boat, although i am only a junior in college. I thought i was passionate about my major but it just doesn't feel right. Also, can i ask what the art is behind you in this video? I really like what i can see of it :-)
The shoemaker joke at the end 😭😭
You do seem much happier, thanks for this update !
I can totally picture you as a yoga teacher!!
I'd love to hear about your experience if you decided to do yoga teacher training! Though I'm very happy with my current area of study (I'm an art student), I have considered that I may not want to go the traditional route with my degree. I'm not interested in "the institution" (dealing with the traditional gallery space blahblahblah) and I want to pursue art/fashion photography for a while for sure. But some day I may just want to have a private art practice and teaching yoga, since I'm very passionate about yoga, may be a nice way to support and enrich myself at some point in life :) sorry this was so long-winded and probably unnecessary, but it just goes to show that even people with specific passions can recognize that life is a winding path with more than one opportunity to take along the way. Good luck and I can't wait to see more from you!!
Love your sincerity! What are some of your favorite business podcasts?
Can you bring back the 5 meals for $5 series? I loved it!
I was just watching your last video, then this popped up. #win
Love love love your videos! :D
What was the podcast you were talking about? And any other podcast recommendations for someone who is looking to transfer to working online? :) Love your attitude and message! You rock!
You need to make a cook book! Or a meal plan for starters that wanna be vegan!!!
You're amazing! 💕
You're AMAZING!❤️😍🌸
I enjoy Your budget post for I'm not in school but being on a fixed income You're post helps me in a lot of ways. Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii
i love your shirt!!
A really brave speech, the most important thing in life is to do what makes you happy and what you think is the best for you! It's all about love.
I really loved it, it was really interesting! 😊
You're amazing just the way you are Cait! You're shining now 😄
I would love if you did yoga videos! That sounds like a great idea. I really applaud you taking a leap of faith. I love your channel ♥️
You are so true to yourself
Impressive, keep up the good work.
Whole ass one thing was Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation!
GIRL! i loved this video and have been meaning to watch it earlier. You said everything i would say! Firstly, when i first quit everyone was like wow your dumb... what are you gonna do? Just youtube? you dont even have that many subs... etc. etc. I'm so happy i listened to that voice in my head bc now i am really making deep rooted dreams come true. not once did i think i was gonna be poor out on the streets or any of that lmfao (my mom definitely thought that was my future - shes carib, and only believes in corporate america as the way to go) i make more money than at my old corporate job i quit earlier this year in march, and most importantly i have wayyyyy more time on my hands! the problems i face arent ones i thought i prepared for. I'm taking on all kinds of actual real life adult things lol. How to handle finances, and budget... i burn money on food so much. When to take a break and that they ARE mandatory, realizing even though im getting alot of passive income i still need structure to my day, setting goals and keeping up with them and marking them off. Just taking care of me and my business in a healthy way. Its like living a whole new life in a whole new body. Like, it really is so different then working a reg. 9-5 its a totally different lifestyle and i love it. Best decision i have ever made in my whole life..... now im gonna start traveling in 2018! Jamaica in December, Thailand in Jan. and India in Feb! So, to anyone that made it to the bottom of this long comment, GO FOR IT!! Now!!!!!
I would love you to make a video on how to start a blog/youtube channel successfully :) love from Italy
Hey! Can you please do a video on your fave podcasts & a video on how to stay motivated😊
Hey Cateline, thanks for this video. Keep up the happiness! What podcast would you suggest for more information on the buisness side of what you do for a living? Thanks 💛
A college education is invaluable, but a Masters Degree is icing on the cake. Unless you're going to devote your life to physical therapy and keeping up with your license and credidations, LEAVE and follow your heart. I wanted to be an audiologist, but I would have had to get a doctorate degree - too much time. I taught hearing impaired kids instead, and quit after 8 years to teach exercise classes(Jazzercise). I became certified and lived happily ever after. I'm a 65 year old woman who's been vegan for 5 years! I'm type A as well, and thrived at being self-employed.