Ep 56 | When Life Gives You Lemons... The Biggest Life Change We Never Talked About
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2018
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It’s time to address something we haven’t really talked about before on the vlog, which is the circumstance surrounding why we left our home town of St. John’s, Newfoundland and ended up in Buffalo, New York. Or more accurately, how we were forced to leave our home town because of the manipulations of one individual. Last week CBC did a story on what happened and blew open the scandal. Now that it’s public, we felt it was a good time to explain a bit more about how we dealt with the situation and what to do when life gives you lemons.
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Hey, Chris, just imagine for a second that this didn’t happen and you ended up working with those people.... how would your life be three months for now...I think you are lucky that you don’t have to work for them. Yes, it sucks working on another place that you didn’t plan, but most likely you will end up working with people that appreciate your dedication. good luck!
Private Yo I agree 100%! Now that the dust has settled and we’ve moved on, we feel like we definitely dodged a bullet.
-C
Everything happens for a reason... ♥️
Good Point Carlos.
Sounds like a good way for Eastern Health to broadcast that they have toxic expectations of lack of work life balance for their employees. Big bullet dodged and a warning for others.
Just prior to watching this I had told my son about the two of you and how exceptional Chris was for doing his year of training in Vancouver and at the same time getting his pilots licence. Some people chose to live inside a small box and can not see outside of it. You two continually expand the limits of your limitless experience, you truly are exceptional. Canada's loss, perhaps one day you will return.
Don't let people put a period were there is suppose to be a comma.
Tony Captured love that!!!
Tony Captured lol
Tony Captured ok now one more time for the people in the back
As a Canadian, knowing that someone who is highly educated and was going to return to an underserved community but instead had to find another job and went to America resulting in our health system losing yet another specialist is outrageous. I know you don’t want people feeling bad for you, but I am very sorry.
Your attitudes are amazing and so inspiring. I am a newfoundlander who studied to become an eye doctor the past four years and moving back home to start practicing within a few months. If that was taken from me, I dont know what I would do. I am also addicted to youtube so go you guys!!!
Julie Hiscock ❤️❤️ wishing you the best of luck with your practice!!
So you're only allowed to have one job? Who are they to tell you what you can do outside of work!
Read Castor God blocked the devil and delivered a true blessings
We appreciate and love you both!!!!!
Loved this video Becki and Chris! Thank you for being so real and showing us positivity and courage by example. ❤️
Just started following recently. Your honesty and openness here is so inspirational. Keep being you and following your dreams!
Love the message and I really like both of your attitudes about this challenge that life threw your way. Look forward, good things will come.
I think these stories are so important to tell because I feel like the younger generation is seeing this more frequently. I think the simple dumbed down version is that older people don’t understand the internet. I know it’s more nuanced but I think seeing how people get through it is important.
Wow, thank you for your openness. That was healing to watch.
I worked in a Boston area hospital with many great doctors, nurses and other great hospital staff. Some of the more (older) senior staff especially department doctors or administrative staff that might have great reputation in there field have a hard time adjusting to the fast changes of the real world. You guys are doing great. The medical field is hard. Only because you can not make mistakes. In school mistakes cost grade point. In business it cost money. In the medical field it cost lives. Sometimes the upper staff loses site that you have a life. That is because they did not have one when they started. Do not beat yourself up because someone can not see your potential. It is there loss. Keep up the good work. Great channel. Very up beat. Thanks
Thank you so much or sharing this. I really appreciate the way that you are choosing to view this crappy situation and taking the positive out of it. It is hard to hear from someone that is in a position of power in your field that your not good enough but I think that there are others that are saying the total opposite (it looks that way to me from your Dr. Jon & Dr. Chris videos). Keep up all of your great work.
I’m sorry this happened. Incredible, just incredible. I can’t believe reading that article. Shocking. No words.
Way to stay positive and take the high ground. That’s inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your story! I also work in health care and one thing I learned very early on is the importance of doing the things that make you happy outside of work. Your work day can be stressful and hectic so you need something to help you cope with those days. It's unfortunate that this employer didn't respect that work/life balance! It's great to see that you guys have made the most of the situation and thanks for sharing the experience!
You two are inspirational! I can’t thank you enough! 🙏❤️
Thanks for telling us this story. Many people see the end product but few look on the process getting there. When you guys tell us like it is and we see how you continue going forward doing the best with what you have, that give us the example and inspiration to keep following our dreams! There are no failures when you don’t give up! ✌🏻
Really appreciate you guys! Love your story telling and sincerity.
You guys are always crushing it! Loved hearing you chatting again. Thanks for sharing, I think it's important to get this issue out there so hopefully others won't have to suffer through the same thing.
Heather Maitland thanks my friend! Nice to get it off our chests! Miss you!
Hey Becki and Chris, thank you for sharing your story. That was a really unfortunate set of circumstances you two went through. I am glad that the story is getting traction so that hopefully this can be prevented for other people. You two have a great outlook on things and I appreciate your priorities!
CriscoLloyd thanks my friend, hopefully us talking about this publicly will prevent this from happening to someone else!
It is so important to be well rounded and balanced. I am from the East coast as well. I think the mentality of securing a job at home is literally gold and you should appreciate it and sacrifice everything else to hold that job is so prevalent there. My husband and I recently moved to British Columbia, aside from missing our families, we are happy to be able to work and choose the type of work we like. I read the CBC article earlier this week. I'm glad you addressed this on your vlog, that mentality needs to change.
Awesome - thank you for sharing your story with us!
I saw this come out from CBC last week and it blew my mind. I sighed and was sad for you guys but unfortunately, not surprised. Le sigh.
HOWEVER I'm stoked how you guys have picked yourselves up and created some cool stuff in Buffalo, and stoked for what you're building. Way to be!
Tom Cochrane thanks my friend!! Excited to be in Buffalo!
So sorry this happened to you guys. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control our response. Well done.
#Respect
Seeing this after a year, yet sounds fantastic on how you all handle stuff in life.
Just happened upon your channel primarily due to the Helo references, but quickly became hooked and have been binge watching. Both of you are extremely talented individuals and have a uncanny ability to produce outstanding videos. Your "Lemon" situation is being repeated throughout the USA and world on a daily basis. I applaud you for your successes. Keep up the great work....You both have infectious smiles and personalities! .... Now I will get back to the vids I have missed and get caught up.
I saw this a while ago and still gets to me Thanks so much for sharing Deb 😉👍✌
Thanks for your honesty guys 😀
I’ve been watching you for a long time. Always love your life balance. Thanks for the share. In my experience, these situations often lead to the opening of something amazing. You two support each other so well.
HarvyDanger Films thanks so much! I think we ended up dodging a bullet, everything worked out in the end!
Just found you guys and already feel like I'm part of your journey! Thanks for being open and honest and best of luck to you both! I'm starting med school in the fall and have been shooting photos for about 7 years as a hobby. Thinking of getting into video and it's overwhelming especially with med school on the horizon. but you guys have shown me that its possible and you just have to put work in, be positive, and do what you love. thanks for these videos!
Akiff Premjee thanks for the kind words! Good luck with med school! Your knowledge of photo and video is sure to come in handy! 😊
still working my way season 2 guys better late than never, that situation sux, but gee you guys really handled it with grace. well done
I have just stumbled upon you and I LOVE you already. Wow you are awesome and open and positive and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing yourselves
So TRUE...
Some people will always look at it like you're not supposed to have a REAL LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK. That's in a positive light. Those are the ones that are normally miserable and borderline suicidal and hide behind a smile. Live your life to the absolute fullest and keep moving forward.
Ive been introduced to you by peter! Big thanks and so sorry to hear your experience in such a field that gives back so much. Glad you are taking it the way you are, that's so awesome! I look forward to watching your videos and a big SUB from me, cheers!!
Love you guys! Thank you for sharing the truth. Love the positive attitude.
WOW you guys! who knew this was all going down behind the scenes!? Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you both found your footing in a world that doesn't always agree or see things so clearly when it comes to social media! I'm happy you both ended up in a place that you love and at jobs that appreciate and celebrate your unique and wicked talents! Keep making that lemonade!
Britt Stager thanks Britt! It was a blessing in disguise! ❤️❤️
I found you guys' channel about a week ago and I've been binging your videos ever since starting from the very beginning. I LOVE you guys and after watching this one I love you even more. What struck me more than anything else when watching this was that both of you used the word "we" over and over when talking about the whole situation. Chris didn't say "...if I would find a job" he said "...if WE would find a job." You guys are an inspiration and that's coming from someone who has been very happily married for 25 years. Keep it up!
I was sad to read this story in the news this week. Love watching you guys :)
im glad you can confront this. even saying the words our loud that were uttered to you when your contract was canceled must make you want to cry. keep on keepin on
I’m really into watching all your videos. I love your style, attitude, home style, production and basically I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
I think you guys are amazing, so sorry to hear what you have both been through.
Sending you guys tons of love and support!
As some that works in healthcare (I’m a pharmacist) but who also loves to create content online, I seek out creators like you guys for inspiration. Love your vlogs.
I can’t believe what you went through. People’s day jobs and careers are part of them, but a fraction. People that work in medicine need outlets and interests beyond their career to prevent burnout and frankly, to be a well rounded human. People’s hobbies have always been there, it’s just that social media gives them a more prominent focus.
Thank you for sharing and I want to make some delicious effin lemonade now.
Rosyscription thanks so much for the support and kind words!
Stars collide, so you end up on a new journey, with a new view!
You have the right attitude so well done.
Stay awesome !
Great vlog. Keep the spirits high !!!
Love you guys, love your attitudes. ❤️
The DIY Mommy thanks love! ❤️❤️
More power to you both. Great people like chris are what are needed in remoter places in the world. What a loss for those communities. I love your metaphor at the end Becki. Exactly.
Thanks for sharing your story! That sounds like a tough time. I love Becki's attitude about it. You guys always seem like a great team.
Jonathan Knaur thanks so much, Chris is my rock, couldn’t get through any of this without him.
Found you guys when Pete McKinnon did his Instagram recommendation and I am so glad I found your content! Love that you guys are from Atlantic Canada and sharing your story, being from Nova Scotia myself. I binge watched your Vlogs and keep at it. Sorry your job could not bring you back to NFLD but I’d say wherever you work Chris they would be lucky to have you!
GeorgenHoney thanks so much!
This video is so important, thank you. I actually mentioned and linked my channel when I applied for a job last year because I wanted to filter out an employer that didn't accept that.
Good job on putting this out there!
Great video and topic! There is a vast reality gap with social media. People only see what we want them to see, the highlights, and it can paint a very deceiving picture. Hope things worked out. One thing you can’t fake in social media, especially TH-cam is your character. I don’t know either of you but it’s clear you are both very intelligent, level headed, wonderful people.
Wow Chris and Becky I truly believe that their is a reason these things happen and just think how it would have been if you had worked in a place that holds you back outside of work so it was a Blessing.I truly believe if you have that much schooling when the time is right things will come together.Wishing you the best and glad I found your Channel you both seem like absolutely amazing people.Good Luck Deb 👍✌👊
I tell ya what. The minute an employer tells me my extracurricular activities are interfering with my job, is the day I tell someone outloud to get their head fu$&ed. I'm SO glad things worked out for you in the long run. I love you guys. I am SO glad I found your channel. And I am humbled to have you as "internet" friends. PLEASE never stop and don't EVER let work get in the way of your passions. ❤❤
VictorVlogsPDX thanks my friend!! All worked out in the end! ❤️❤️
God I love you guys. This was so real and genuine. Thank you for sharing.
Way to go guys! You are right! It is how you respond to crisis and the attitude that makes you happy and successful. The “senior” professionals unfortunately learned from their misguided seniors a poor outlook on their role.
Hey guys I’ve just started following you’re channel. Really love this video and how real it is! I can relate to this hands down! I work in a really negative environment and I have to deal with some real negative shit daily! It has a huge impact on my life. I have been toying for ages now about starting a channel but because of all this going on I’ve kept putting it off over and over! I have no subscribers haha but we all start somewhere right! Anyways glad to meet you both and love what you are doing. Keep spreading the vibes 🙌 Thanks Davey
This video was so amazing from the lighting to the story to the people telling it.
ChrissyZ TV thank you!
Chris & Becky, you both Totally Rock !! ..... I'm viewing this video a little late, but Chris you should realize, you're the WINNER by avoiding a potentially toxic environment !! Another thing, jealousy presents itself in many ways, you both have figured out the "work-life balance" formula and get the most out of your lives..... The folks who withdrew your contract may never get there!! Your videos & adventures are amazing & inspirational to us all !! Thank You !!
I'm just seeing this for the first time, and oh boy. I never knew that this was the reason why the job was cancelled and you all ended up in Buffalo. Heartbreaking but, fast forward 4 years now and I am happy to see you guys are doing even better! Hearts and love from Croatia❤🤗
Hi guys ! Found you through the Chris Hau 100K party. Really happy to be a suscriber ! Thanks for sharing your story. It shows that even though you are a youtuber with great positive story, it is not always pink with rainbows and flowers. And it makes your suscribers feel "normal". That's what I like about YT, it's real people with great stories made by them ! And the squeezing the lemon part ! Love it ! I'll be squeezing some lemon this week, let me tell you that ! ;)
So sorry you guys had to go through that. LOVE your take home message as I’ve been making some lemonade here myself. Chris, they’re fools for letting you get away!
Laura Hogan oh no!! I hope it all works out. Remember there are always better people out there who will help you and support you, you just need to find them
-C
Good stuff! Always good to see the real side of people. Just goes to show that what you said about what you see on TH-cam is true. It's not all rosy.
I'm coining the "Becky Filter". Shituation! Love it. Love your voice, Becki, and how you're not afraid of language and how it helps tell stories. Chris, super proud to be "connected" to you and can follow your positive and proactive attitude.
love your guys content, such a rad style! Pumped I found your channel through peter!
I was pretty far along in the hiring process for a job years ago and then was abruptly eliminated from consideration because I was questioned the company policy of having to disclose any other work I do outside of the office on my own time (nights and weekends). Essentially I couldn't freelance, a rule I was opposed to. The company said that they were "making an investment in me and expected that I would be fully dedicated to the job," which apparently meant even in my private life they owned me.
This mentality is sadly common, that what people do in their own time is somehow not only the business of the company you work for, but also subject to their scrutiny and criticism. It's even worse online, in social media, content creation, etc.
I'm not sure what the answer even is, other than just having to wait for this antiquated way of thinking to slowly purge fade out of existence.
Becki and Chris I have been following you since maybe 1000 subscribers. As someone in the healthcare business myself I am not surprised that this happened back home in Newfoundland. I love home but will never work there. I have even spoken to Doctors who refuse to work there. Eastern Health is destroying hospitals and staff there. They are not only doing it to highly skilled physicians but to Nurses as well. I myself will never work there. Instead of paying good Doctors to move there they instead bring in poorly trained physicians from countries like Africa. It's very sad and the government is doing nothing about it. Keep up the great work and I hope I meet you guys someday. Cheers.
My partner is a 4th year medical student, and I make TH-cam content as well. I empathize with you guys having to deal with the all-or-nothing culture in medicine. I can imagine the special considerations you have to think about with one of you in medicine (I make my videos on my own, not with my partner). But I really appreciate your positive outlook. It is a good story of perseverance. I only recently found you both a few days ago, and Im glad I subscribed.
Im here because of the Golden Hour Podcast. I started following you shortly after this so it's time to catch up.
Love and health are top priorities, and go hand in hand at the forefront of our lives.
And one more thing. I love watching you guys. You guys give off a REAL NATURAL VIBE and it's like watching me in my knucklehead but in reverse. LOL
I had to come watch this video after watching your latest Tuxedo Time. Very messed up. You guys are troopers!!
Sounds like some folks don't believe in work/life balance. There is an old saying as well, "what goes around, comes around" in the end. What happened to you was unfortunate, but glad you were able to rise above it all. (Just found this channel, so glad I did) Both of you are so very talented. I'm in awe.
That’s ridiculous-I’ve been a subscriber since the Vancouver days and I remember how obvious it was how much you worked and how seriously you took your job. Good grief! It was a recurring theme! Come on! And honestly I want my doctors to have lives outside of work-no one wants someone who doesn’t have a life, isn’t able to unwind on their off hours. That’s not healthy and not sustainable. Anyway, I’m sorry this happened to you guys.
Erin's Travels thanks so much for the kind words and for being here from the beginning! Glad it all worked out in the end.
The proof is in the pudding! You can fly helicopters in Newfoundland or wherever you choose!
That is so cool that it was documented how you honoured your contract. How you took the high road and were humble about it too!
I like you's two's! Your Mudder's must be proud!
Cheers Mates!
Peter McKinnon follower here, but watching two accomplished people share their journey..and you personalities is interesting to follow. Su struggle, mi struggle. Thanks for the directness of speech and allowing us to follow two country pumpkins (Newfoundland...really) wonder onto the big stage. Be well, do well.
Very interesting and powerful story guys.
Damn, watching this in 2022 made me realize how much the peoples view on social media and vlogging has changed in just a few years. Yes there are still people who are really skeptical about it but overall, the progress is impressing.
Shoot man. That's a bummer. Glad you guys bounced back.
Thank you so much for sharing your story you guys. You guys are two of the most amazing and talented people on TH-cam. I appreciate ya! I'm a fourth year med student planning on going into radiology so I get the culture you're talking about, which is why I have mad respect for the both of you. Happy to say you guys are officially my life role models. 👍
Side Note: Where did you get that pullover/ long sleeve Becki? I need it in my life. 😁
Edwin T. Aww thanks so much!! Radiology is a good choice 😉 good luck with it all! My pullover is from Forever21
I know this is an old video but this story infuriates me. I can not stand abuses of power and (from your description of the situation) that is exactly what has happened. I personally have fought, very publically, against an industry that colluded against its workforce and while it was different circumstances, your story really hit a nerve with me. Thanks for putting it out there!
I love the lemons comment! You guys are great ❤️
When you talked about grandparents I almost cried.
I was in a similar position, and my kids havent met my family yet, my oldest is 6. 😥 Its hard, and thats why I quit my hospital job to persue my self employment dreams, freedom✌ aka, best lemonade ever. ❤
Pixels by Tina ❤️❤️❤️ it’s tough but glad you are making that delicious lemonade!
You guys definitely made lemonade with those lemons life gave you! You guys are great and have fantastic futures ahead of you 😊
Hey guys! First of all, I'll add "at the moment" to your words. Everything might change!
And! I like you so much, I'm interested in what you say. You're so real and cool. If a person is not crazy, he can clearly see, that you're professionals.
It's a generational difference. I almost lost my current job over it. The older generation just doesn't get the reality of social media. Glad to see you making the best of it.
I so appreciate you posting this video. I am going through something similar literally as I write this, and I only discovered you guys and your channel just a short time ago. I hope everything worked out well, Chris, and I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. If you have any advice, please let me know. I love doing photography, and I am recently getting back into it. I'm a family practice physician, and I've never done anything with youtube before, but just started a channel today about physician burnout. If you have any advice regarding that as well, please let me know! You guys are awesome, and I love your photography and other videos. Peace and Love! Eric--
Really enjoyed the video, love how you put it all out there. It’s unfortunate that your employer chose to go this route with you because you had a hobby. We should all have creative outlets from our day jobs.
Good life advice.
Honestly.. I pray you don’t take up radiology.. I’m sorry it’s been this ruff for you guys💜 much love to you guys
Chris and Bec,
I just decided to stop working and to retire. What is retirement? Well after thinking about it, I decided to shoot content that make me happy and allows me to express who I am, show some if the wonderful country I live in and have fun doing it. I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to help my fellow man work safely so they could enjoy their lives, now it’s my turn. Don’t give space in you head or heart for ingenious people.
Be safe, be strong.
David (Australia)
Clearly this person doesn't watch your content... otherwise they'd know how much you care/love/enjoy your profession! Their loss and sounds like you ultimately dodged a bullet working for someone who could potentially make your life miserable on a daily basis... still stinks though, I live 12hrs away from my family so I have an idea and it's tough.
Sad to hear you had to go through all that... silver linings are nice, but only real after you go through something that produces them. Props to you two for the perseverance that got you two where you are now!
Internet high five for the two of you being you... thanks for sharing!
SIGMOND that’s what I was thinking. Like have you seen vlogs.
I feel for you guys I had my phlebotomy/cna job taken away from me due to me getting injured and my employer just out right not Liking me. They wouldn’t give any work essentially making me quit sense they can’t fire me legally and leaving me with a back injury that now requires surgery. Luckily your vids made me really want to do video something I’ve always been interested in and make a life career out of it.
Thanks for sharing your story and for 'squeezing the sh!t of those lemons and making the most delicious lemonade ever'. Much respect.
Come to New Zealand, you’ll love it !
You guys had mentioned this once on the vlog before, but I didn't understand the weight of the situation until now. It's a crazy crappy thing that happened to you, but I admire your guys ability to step back and look at the big picture. Whenever a shituation happens to me in life, I try to ask myself "But, did I die?" 😂Love you guys and this channel so much!!
also i want "if life gives you lemons, squeeze the shit out of em and make the most delicious fuckin lemonade you've ever made in your life" on a t-shirt
AND ALSO WOOOO FOR LEMONS FOR LEUKEMIA
I think that’s a good way of looking at it!! Thanks for the support!
Oath Becki about what you said about having extra-curricular activities and being well rounded person.
Chris, this same shit happened to my hubby. Hey do a video on how you guys get thru it. It will help others.
U guys are awesome