so who's coming with me on this next chapter? 💘 (also when I talk about the "struggle" I was going through, plz know I use that term loosely lol... obviously it could have been much worse). ok love you!!
As of 58-year-old woman, I can tell you life has seasons. And we need to embrace them and enjoy them and strike out into the world with everything in our heart. Congratulations to you! As a fellow New Yorker, you should definitely show off our city during Christmas! Give everybody the NYC experience
❤I'm now living n georgia. I'm just living thru Chelsea's videos! I had a long time ago friend who lived in freeport, but never managed to get up there😢maybe one day, if only in my mind!!😊(BTW, I'm 51 lol)
Btw, don’t feel pressured to leave your house all the time, to make videos for us. Personally I love the ones you make at home, cleaning and talking about any topic. I simply LOVE! ❤😘
You don't have to worry about quitting your 9 to 6 job and how it could affect the views, since that part of your life was not in your daily videos. People don't come to your channel to see you struggle, but to hear the funny things you say, the little things that make this channel different from the rest and to try to help you get through those times. If you're feeling bad, we''ll be here anyways.
because that meant that everything else was done during "normal" time off (normal for people like you and me) and she did so much (even tho sometimes it was too much) and seeing some normal working person be able to work a job and do a marathon and all it was so inspiring to me and other people, now she'll have the time to do all this and this is amazing for her but it is gonna be a little less relatable for the people watching her that's all
Dear Chelsea, as one of your older viewers, I can say with 100% faith and certainty, GOOD FOR YOU!!! That corporate hamster wheel is exhausting and soul crushing, especially for creative people. Have courage and trust in yourself that this is the right thing to do. You will come to appreciate NYC even more now that you actually have the energy to enjoy it. There are so many ways to make money here that don't involve selling your soul. Sending love to you from Upper Manhattan. ♥
I think that there’s a big difference between quitting your job, changing your daily life and taking the next step and not being relatable anymore. I follow several TH-camrs getting bigger and bigger and just feeling way more distanced from “us normal folks” and you’ve always felt so down to earth and approachable. I think that won’t change anytime soon :)
I agree! There are people who only want to be influencers and don't have much experience of any other type of work and then go on giving people advice on work, it's hilarious :D
I will be honest, watching your commute and seeing how late you would get home - and then take time to film - I had wondered how you did it and how it wasn’t taking a slight toll. I’ve worked in corporate America and government for over 30 years, hoping to retire in a couple of years. It’s provided me stable employment, health care, and a house, but it’s also a slog and can be a burnout. You have this opportunity to do what you want, I’m so glad you’re taking it. You will not regret it. 👍❤️
I'm normally a silent viewer but I gotta comment this time because I'm so happy for you!! I think everyone could tell just how incredibly stressed out you were before, trying to fit everything into a 24 hour day, you really needed that! I'm sure everyone will still watch and support you because even if we came for the whole New York corporate lifestyle, we all stayed for you
When I told you my heart was sinking in the beginning thinking you were stepping away, so glad you have chosen to keep doing TH-cam. When I see a new video I immediately stop to watch it. Thank you, you have encouraged me to keep trying for my goals.
I am a grandma but my teenage fantasy was to live an exciting life in NYC when a grew up. That didn’t happen but I enjoy watching YT channels of 20-something women living in NYC (and there a lot of them. LOL). Then I came across your channel randomly and liked that you were a 30-something in the city and figured you would have a different perspective. More relatable yet fun. I was so happy that you fulfilled your goal of running the marathon too and look forward to future videos (especially seeing you have fun decorating your apartment). Wishing you all the best in this new chapter of your life!
You know, I just want to briefly say, after reading several comments- I'm really noticing this common theme here for a lot of us! Some of us "more mature" ladies who are watching (and living vicariously perhaps) through these videos... and others like them. There's like, a whole "club" or faction really! 🥹 We wanted to do this. We wonder, would we have made it? How might we have done?
I would say it isn't too late to live (or visit) NYC. There are many stories here, and people from all ages. The video touched upon this briefly, on the mythologies and aura surrounding NYC from tv shows, movies and general pop culture, and no actual NYC experience will be close to that kind of fantasy unless you happen to be super-rich and successful. But even for the average person, the hoi polloi that I see in the NYC subways, there is still much that this city has. This is small, I know, but within a 20 minute walking distance, there are at least 3 to 4 chinese take-out restaurants. In some cities, I would have to drive 15 to 20 minutes just to get to 1 chinese takeout restaurant.
I am so happy for you Chelsea. I know you will be terrific at this. And I admire you so much, because I've led such a structured life, never taking risks, playing it safe. I'm 68 and married for almost 49 years. So I watch young people on TH-cam. 😊 I have and will still enjoy watching your journey. My very best wishes for your continued success. Love you hon..🤗💕
Same! Im 54! watching people pursue there dreams! So happy for them. Wish I had done this years ago. I encourage my kids to not let our house be their ending place. Just a landing space.
Same. 59 here and wish I was younger and had taken more risks--or at least the kind that would have led me to NYC. I love watching Chelsea and following her journey!
Girlfriend, I am speaking for myself but I know there are many who feel this way…. I am here for the human YOU are. I’m not here for your job. I’m here to cheer you on on your life path. I am actually THRILLED that you won’t be working corporate as it was actually working you. Cheers! Applause! All in for the next things to come!!! ❤❤❤
Congratulations Chelsea. I left my life at 45 and moved to NYC and was self employed there for five years. Best years of my life. Anything is possible when you put yourself out there to take advantage. I remember thinking on the plane’If this doesn’t work out, I can just go back”. Knowing I was in control actually helped me succeed. I wish you all the best and I will be watching!
As a also 30-something, living alone in a big city and working a 9-5, it's been so comforting watching your videos. I'm truly excited for you and this new journey you're on. And I can't wait to see what new content you have in store. I haven't watched a Vlogmas series in years, but if you choose to do it, I'm sooooo in!
Chelsea!!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! Amazing that you're financially stable enough to be able to quit your 9-5 job and do TH-cam fulltime! I think a lot of people would love to be able to do the same! You're a great storyteller, you're kind, you're funny off course we will keep watching your content! We watch it because of YOU
I liked watching the realistic NYC corporate everyday life. But it was also so sad to watch you struggle and be so stressed and tired all the time. So I don't care if the content changes, I'm just happy you get to take a break and take care of your mental health! I'm sure you will keep creating something great and fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with. You go girl and congrats!!
I watched your NYC Marathon video the other day and was crying along there with you. I could feel so tangibly the emotions you were going through. Not everyone has the kind of work ethic you do and you deserve nothing but respect, admiration, and the space and opportunity to ENJOY your success. You're so worthy!!
I'm a chicken. I'd stay with the comfortable and secure path. Thank goodness for brave people like you! I love what you are doing. And I love shorts and vlogmas! Looking forward to what is yet to come!
Im a very new viewer, but i can already see how much more happy and excited you are! Like i can see the burden lifted. Enjoy this new turn in your life! ♥
I think it's fantastic that you quit your corporate job. I quit mine two years ago. I worked for an international airline for more than 21 years. After that I kind of "tried on" different jobs that didn't quite fit. Right now I work part time for the German Lions foundation. New York City has several Lions clubs. Maybe that would be something for you. Other than that I personally would love to see you try out restaurants in the city, get your make-up done, try out recipes, film while walking around the city, walking around cemetaries, walking around areas that are not touristy, maybe slide in an ASMR video... I know there are plenty of theses kinds of videos, but they're not made by YOU! But basically, everything you want to do or want to experience will work. WE'LL WATCH 😍😍😍😍. Thank you for everything ☺️.
You said it perfectly with the transition away from your corporate work, you’ll of course still be working and working very hard💕 I have been loving your channel and stick around for more your personality, shared thoughts, the quality of your videos and vlog and I personally can’t wait to see what else you embark on in both your content and life 💕 yes for rest, for letting yourself slow down, for rewarding your hard work and investing in yourself as a business owner. Wow I’m SO excited for you, congratulations 🥳💖 will be supporting every step of the way
I quit my job at the end of 2020 and I can understand the weirdness of just not going back to work. It took me weeks to feel like it was real and I actually wasn't going back. I have to say I've never thought "oh, another one becoming a full-time youtuber". Getting the opportunity to do something so few people achieve is amazing! As long as that is what you want to do. Life is short, we shouldn't have to grind it away at work. My partner was in the same situation a few years back and going full time on TH-cam was definitely the right decision! So much so, that I started working with him on the channel nearly 3 years ago.
Congratulations! I've been self employed (in NYC) for over 20 years and while it comes with some real stress, I am willing to bear it because I am betting on myself. People think a regular job is safer and more secure, but in reality that job can be taken away at any moment so relying on myself feels more secure to me. If you're looking for content suggestions -- make a running list of all the things you'd like to do and see in NYC (I start a new list every January) and go do them (and record the experiences). Being able to fully experience NYC is one of the best things about being self employed - so many people spend all day in an office and then weekends are for chores and resting and they miss out on so much! PS - I swear that when I subscribed you had a couple thousand subscribers, at most. I'm so happy to see how your channel has grown. It is well deserved!
THE WAY I SCREAMED WHEN YOU FINALLY SAID YOU QUIT YOUR 9-5 AHH!! That's the dream! I've been loving the journey girly and will still be here no matter where it takes you. This new chapter sounds so exciting. I'm rooting for you!! ☺🎉
Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I'm not gonna lie, my heart dropped a little when I heard your announcement, because I almost always don't enjoy vlogs as much after a youtuber quits their dayjob because I can't relate to the people anymore. But honestly: If I was able to quit my job and do what I really love and enjoy life more, I would do it in a heartbeat. Who cares about what anyone else thinks! And I think you might just manage to stay yourself and still make great content for us stuck in the corporate grind ;)
this is incredible and such a huge pay off for all your hard work. it’s so clear that you have put a lot into your videos and as a viewer i’m super appreciative of that effort. i say the best way to make sure this doesn’t get away from your initial intentions, focus on what YOU find interesting to film and things you like as opposed to the viewer’s opinions. enjoy your new freedom! what a wonderful new path you are on. :)
I wouldn’t take the path you’ve chosen now, I’ve been working 9-5 job for 10 years now. But I hope things going well for you without the job cuz it’s a big big risk girl. Best wishes for you ❤
I've definitely stopped watching some youtubers before after they became more popular and rich, and unrelatable. but i dont think it's so much not having 9-5 job that made them unrelatable, it's more the fact that they've become so out of touch with how the average joe functions. im sure other people will enjoy that luxurious life type of content, but that wasn't the reason why i started watching them in the first place.
Late to the party, but what I personally like seeing is your journey towards finding what makes you happy and loving where you live and what it is like to find that. You have to do what works for you, and your community is here for you in that ❤
I fully support this 👏🏻I did the same 5 ish years back, I was in a job that burnt me out, the pressure was too much without great reward so I took 6 months off! I spent my days how I wanted to and it was amazing! Once I was rested and had my equilibrium back, I got another job and now have a good work/life balance xx
Major congrats! I love seeing creatives being able to go full time with it. Starting my own business was the best decision I made for myself. It's a whole new set of challenges but it's more worth it to take on. All the best to you Chelsea! Im here for this new chapter.
Are you kidding? I'm so proud of you for having the courage to do this!!!. Not only would I watch you do basically anything, but I also quit my office job nearly a year ago to freelance and I now work from home full-time so really you've just made your content even MORE relevant to me 😂. I'm really curious to see what you do next and how you manage the transition. It's tricky in a way because there are aspects of working for yourself that are terrifying but there are also so many ways in which it's wonderful. Be gentle with yourself, it's a big change!
Girl. I am a 35 year old stay at home mom in Northern California. I love watching your channel for the fact that our lives are so different, but at the same time there’s similar parts as women in this world. I am so excited for this journey for you AND all of us viewers. ❤
Yes. Now I am wondering ghost ha will work out. But I would never see myself doing something chancy like TH-cam full time and this makes her much less relatable to me now. I wish her all the best but this is my time to move on from this channel and unsubscribe.
Congratulations Chelsea! The fact you can take a break from your corporate job and try out a new way of living life is amazing, you should feel very proud of yourself ❤️
what a dream for you! i have been through extreme burnout before and daydreamed about quitting and working from home daily. I am a new subscriber and am so happy for you! looking forward to the new content and getting to see you happy and no longer burnt out. your mental health is much more important.
Hi, Miki from Oakdale Minnesota and I watch your channel. My 7 year old grandson was here this past weekend and he loves you too and I walked into my bedroom and he was watching you and I was like cool and I told him that I watch this Channel and we watched you together and I thought that was pretty amazing... so anyway keep doing the good work show some unique art on the streets of New York and I have been to New York City a very very long time ago more than once. I am 68 and I am thankful that you're on here. Take care enjoy life
Congrats on prioritizing your well being! I would love to see you experience “touristy” things from a residents perspective (museums, mid day soup dumplings, long lines for possibly mediocre cookies), and more far flung excursions like the Botanical gardens, governor’s island (mostly so I can live vicariously through you!). So excited for the coming changes- thanks for bringing us along!
I don't quite understand the worry you have about whether or not people watch if you don't work a corporate job. I just started watching a couple months ago. I have no idea about anything to do with ur job. The reason I watch is I enjoy seeing how other people live their lives, organize their home. And I like you particularly because you seem to be fully committed to showing your true self on this channel, and I find that and you interesting. Keep on plugging along and don't worry so much! YOU have value!
Yay!!! So, sooo happy for you!! There isn't a single one of us who thinks you didn't earn or shouldn't take this amazing leap into the next phase of your life. Enjoy and congrats!! I'm so excited to see what all comes next for you!
I have no idea how you showed up in my recommendations - well, I probably do. I watch a lot of NY city videos and the algorithm brought you to me. I love all the you do even if it's just to show your mini-dishwasher, streetscapes and going to the local shop. I'm here for it.
I wasn't watching your videos for your corporate job or to relate to you, I am watching them because they are refreshing and have a different focus than other NYC vlogs. This video was a nice surprise, you already look more like your fun self and I am excited to follow your new journey. I can already tell that it will be amazing, and good luck on your new path. Much love and support💗
Amazing! I too just recently quit my job to do something more fulfilling. Its helped my mental health SO much. And yes your hair will start to grow back! I am currently in my baby hair/flyaway phase with regrowth after stress. Congrats! Its gonna be great! Cant wait to see when you do with all your spare time.
Wow, congrats, Chelsea! Exciting news! So happy for you. Hope this will truly help your mental health and that everyone will be respectful and accepting. This is your channel, your life and most importantly your health after all. You’ve been entertaining us for years now, investing time and money to give us new content every week. People shouldn’t feel entitled to criticize your decision in any way. Looking forward to everything to come!
@ChelsaeCallahan Two great quotes in there: "No creativity was to be had when there were bills to pay!" -Ugh so tru! & "I have to not sabotage my creative dreams anymore" -This is a brave step. Way to go!
Yessssss!!! I am soooo proud of you!! As a therapist and a human I am extremely proud of you for looking out for your mental health!! You’re the main channel I watch because you’re the only person who seems real! I’m in my mid 40’s and just can’t relate (and am really quite terrified by at times) so many of these people who are so self involved!! So excited to see where this next chapter takes you!!
Pleaaaase don't surrender completely to the shorts 😢😢 I've watched all of your videos in the last year (some more than once) and it's so good quality content. Don't lose that over shorts please. I like long videos, at least around 20min, your channel is perfect the way it is. I'm excited that now you can make more videos for us, this is very cool. You earned your break Chelsea! Congratulations 🎉
I'm so glad you are prioritizing your mental health. It's a very difficult decision and a scary one for sure. I just left my corporate job a few weeks ago. At the end of the day, you are only accountable to yourself, and you are BRAVE. If you ever want to visit Toronto, let me know. Your Canadian friend ❤
I'm so excited for you Chelsea! I'm retired not by choice at 54 and at first it was a huge mental hurdle adjusting to not working and having so much time on my hands but after four years I can say there's life outside of work and although we all need to survive and provide, there's more to us than just the grind! I'll watch you no matter what you get up to!
I am a new subscriber and fellow neighbor in NYC. You are a great storyteller and that is why I watch. You are genuine and raw when showing the city through the lens of your eyes. I am inspired and praying for your continued success.
The way I whispered "yeeeeeeessSSSSS!" alone in my NYC apartment when you made the announcement. Thank you for not normalizing suffering and for putting yourself first. So happy for you and excited to see what you get up to in life :)
Im working 8/6, its so stressful. Im always questioning like should i leave it, ive got no time for myself, literally exhausted all the time. Trust me, your choice is so much better than being stuck at one place, stressed, ruining your health and barely finding any joy in this life. It might feel frustrating for a while, but thats the best you can do for yourself. ❤
From someone who is in the throws of burnout and mental break down - I am so proud of you for sticking with it and getting to a place that gives you more freedom and time needed to focus on you! 👏 ❤😊
I am so proud of you!! Happy you took this decision - TBH I also struggle with enjoying videos of people who leave their corporate/regular life to be content creators/full-time TH-camrs because they end up being unrelatable/unrealistic and most of the time their content suffers a lot, so I personally don't like that type of content and feel like shut not another great gal going for the full time yt career! But after a year of watching your channel, I have the most high hopes for you!! You will rock this new chapter :)
We all follow our own paths in life. I personally don’t think there are enough influencers in the world as each person can influence others differently, but there is certainly enough of a certain type of them😉 all that to say to just continue navigating life the best way for you and along the way you will build and sustain the appropriate community. I’m happy for this new chapter of your life and wish you the best ❤
This is a dream come true!!! I was already looking forward to all the energy you would no longer need to give to your marathon training and (maybe) would give to TH-cam insted, but this? I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE UPCOMING VIDEOS AND CONTENT!!!!
Congratulations! It’s very cool to see you and Alexis Eldridge have new chapters of life at the same time. your apartment adventures and guides/ help for living in New York are my favorite as I’m trying to move to New York once my publishing job hires me full time *fingers crossed* 🎉🎉
Congrats, Chelsea! You deserve it! This is inspiring to see as a person who recently started their youtube journey (I hope daddy youtube can help me pay the bills one day lol). I've been watching your videos for a while now, and trust me, I didn't watch them to for the 9-5 content. It's your personality and the way you showcase living in NYC for the "average" person.
despite all the encouragement, I'm skeptical about the decision. But I wish you every success and look forward to hopefully more down-to-earth content :)
I think most of us can attest that we came for NYC and stayed bcs of you. So for me ANYTHING and EVERYTHING IS all fine and dandy that you show. Wish you a ton of success in this new chapter and I hope you will not feel so overwhelmed anymore!
I'm so excited for you!!! I went freelance 4 years ago and also freelanced next to my full-time job for a while before making that decision and it was SO STRESSFUL. So I can completely relate to that newfound freedom you mist feel right now 😊
I've been watching your channel for some time and it makes me very happy to see how much you evolve with each video. I am very happy for you and this new stage. Love you 🫶
Chelsea! I’m so happy for you! As a fellow creator trying to grow my channel, I know this is truly the DREAM! I don’t give a flip if you’re not working a traditional job. I think YOU are interesting on your own, & I can’t wait to see what you do now that you have more time. Congrats! 🙌🏼❤️
Very happy to see you’re following your dreams and took the risky path! (I would totally do the same ❤). I wish you the best with the upcoming months/years, hope soy can recover and also that your hair will grow back! I’m sure most people will stay and keep watching you, also new followers will come for sure 😊 we like watching your videos and it’s not just the 9-6 job aspect
Congrats that's a huge move! I found your channel searching for videos about living in NYC a few months ago and today I signed a least on an apt. Huge shout out for keeping it real
I started watching because I like your life in NYC, but I stayed because I like who *you* are as a person. So excited to see where this change takes you!! Can't wait for vlogmas! I'd love to see some Christmas NYC events or store fronts, shopping, etc!
Congrats! I too took a risk leaving my fulltime job and regular wage to join my husband in business as it needed the push of 2 people. Couldn’t live with the ‘what if’ but knew that now the business needed to support the whole family so was very scary…3 years on I’m happy to report it was the best decision ever…you have to follow your gut with what feels right otherwise you’ll never know. Life is too short
I'm a new viewer. Also, congrats on completing your marathon! (Fellow runner here who understands the struggle.) I wanted to express that as someone dealing with burnout and overworking, I find solace in your advice. Your videos shed light on what burnout is. Currently in my master's program and seeking a profession post-graduation, watching your videos reassures me that everything will be okay.
Very interesting. I did not expected that, however I noticed that many videos were "just" about you going to job and then weekend when you had to edit videos and as you were tired because of it and your job. So I belive that it is going to be more "present in time" videos. I am also excited about more videos. However I dont watch shorts, I don't have TikTok and I don't subscribe any youtubers/podcasters on platforms as Patreon. But I hope there will be still much of content here. Last moths/years, I have been in life struggle as you, living in big city, fighting with chasing the dreams and must of living day-to day reality to survive, so I am very happy that you found you own way. You are my motivation, Thank you for that. Good luck
Oh Chelsea! What an exciting step! Expanding the view of your authentic self and showing us, the viewers, a glimpse. Taking us on your journey and I for one will continue to follow you. Create meaningful sponsor partnerships and volunteering in your community will help to get wider exposure all-round. Keep pushing forward. From a little fan from across the pond :)
Awww I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I remember watching that video of yours last year and realizing I went through something similar, but thankfully I was able to work through my setbacks and build a life I am super happy and content with, and I am so happy to see you get to follow your dreams and build the life you want!!!
I am soooo proud of you. I am also making big life changes and I cannot wait to see yours. To keep focusing on what your dreams and goals were and to do them. That is why we watch yo and that is why I have told other people to watch you.
My sincere congratulations, Chelsea🎉😮 you really did grind for it! TH-cam is a job too. A dream job, sure. But a job. You didn't really focus on the exact corp. job aspects, so i don't think a lot of us are here for 9/5 things. We are here for you. And i'm really glad to see you going for what you dream of. As long as you gonna be same honest and open to an extend self - you good, Chelsea. Wish you smooth sailing off to a great unknown🫶🫂🤞 i said it before and i'll say it again: I'm waiting for you to become big and 'unrelatable' 😂 you deserve it!
i think your decision is great. You might have moments when you would regret it but keep moving. We need story tellers like you in TH-cam. Congrats! Adding one more thing: we - youTube viewers like myself - live vicariously through content like yours because we cannot live multiple lives living in multiple places at the same time. So thanks :)
Here for you whatever changes you’ll make (still have to watch). I just wanted to share that it always makes my heart make that soft little happy jump when I see I’ve got your vlog to eat with after work 🤗
I started watching your videos at the beginning of this year. I had just graduated from university and was working in an ice cream shop full time. I had hopes of writing and releasing an album and I was trying to go running 3 times a week. I was feeling overwhelmed by the onset of adult life and as a result I barely worked on any music and was lucky if I managed to get out for 2 runs. Now I have an engineering job 8:30 - 5 but I'm able to work on music pretty much every day, I've released 3 songs, and I go for 3 runs per week (if my knees let me). I give myself credit, but your channel showed me that it was possible to do it all and more importantly that it was ok not to be on top of everything all the time. It might be hard work but the hope is that it pays off eventually which it looks like it's starting to for you. I'm excited to see where your channel goes and I'm sure you'll work it out even if it takes some time to find your footing. Cheers to "late" bloomers!
I am probably in the minority here, but I got a little disappointed hearing the news. Was hesitant whether to write it or not... Don't get me wrong, I do think you should do whatever is best for YOU and being able to leave your 9-5 is great! Good for you, well done! I am just feeling a little like you described your own feeling about "another one became an influencer". I am sure you will stay as realistic as you've always been and I will definitely continue watching your videos ❤ Just it will be less relatable, personally to me, or the majority of people. But that's okay 😊 Good luck! And I am super excited for VLOGMAS ❤ I hope I wasnt too harsh, just thought of expressing my feelings :)
I feel the exact same way, just didn't want to write it, because I truly am happy for you! It just feels like loosing a friend (so dramatic :D).. I was so happy to find a youtuber that was so funny, down to earth, realistic and relatable. It is rare to see someone do youtube whilst working a 9-5 job. I literally couldn't wait for the next video and hoped it wouldn't be - i'm becoming full time youtuber. :D Because I looove watching day in the life vlogs of working people that share similar struggles and find joy in the little things. And I wish you all the best, don't get me wrong. I guess it is just natural that when youtubers gain popularity they go into youtube full time to earn more at the same time slowly becoming more and more unrelatable with the average 9-5 working viewer.
Surprised to see your video today and more surprised to know you took a huge risk...sometimes that's the healtiest thing for us to do for ourselves. I worked for many years...worked my butt off...worked my 8 plus hours a day, then was on-call...did far more than I needed to do for my job. When I finally was able to retire, I realized how exhausted I was and how much I had depleted myself...mind, body and soul!! It took several weeks of just resting and taking care of myself for me to know how I really should have been feeling in reality...not how I felt on that lifelong treadmill called being a government employee!! You were so brave to make that decision for yourself...now we will get to see the real Chelsea bloom and grow!! Wishing you the best...congratulations!! Get ready to do YOU well!!
I have mixed feelings when people I follow keep quitting their day jobs to do YT/content creation full time. On the one hand I get it, we only have one life and I believe you should go after your dreams. On the other hand, it becomes less relatable to me. I don't work in corporate, but my work requires me to be in a space M-F from 8-5pm and I will rarely if ever be able to just run random errands or grab coffee in the middle of the day. I barely have time to eat lunch some days so seeing someone else try to juggle a full time job while trying to train for the marathon was more relatable and inspiring to me that a full time youtuber/content creator trying to do the same. I won't stop watching you, but I find my empathy for content creators is much lower.
You gotta take the risk. Life truly is precious. I made the risk to leave the military 5 years ago. I left 11 years but I wouldn’t be the mom I am today. I needed to let go. It’s funny because 5 years later I’m at the same crossroads and I have the itch to move on. I’m happy for you and can’t wait to see your journey!
Looking forward to the future with you Chelsea, I love your videos especially when your out and about in New York. Being from the UK I find it fascinating, I would love to see more sights of your wonderful city. Good luck with the new adventure 😊👍🏼
Dang, I keep looking for channels of normal people, with normal jobs and now I have to go find another channel even though I really like your personality because I just can't relate anymore. I wish you could have done less videos, with less time commitment and still kept your job. Or maybe a part time job or something.
I'm not one to comment on youtube, but I had to comment on this one. Chelsea, I barely watch youtube these days. I just check youtube every week to watch your videos. You make the most relate-able videos on youtube and I don't see that ever changing. I've been relating to your life so much lately and this video is no different. I gave my notice a couple of weeks ago and am leaving my super secure job as a school counselor to start my own business. I was so burnt out, but I was dragging my feet. Finally, I took the plunge and so many people at work have expressed that they wish they could bring themselves to do the same. Pursuing your dreams IS real life. By making that relate-able, you are going to change lives. Seriously, I'm so excited for you and you will continue to make a difference in this new phase of your life. Lots of love from upstate!
I started watching you just bc you’re a 30 something woman living on your own in NYC, I never cared what job you had, I just wanted to see someone living a life I was scared of to show me it’s possible, that if I really wanted to I could also take a leap like moving to NYC on my own. I stayed bc you’re sweet and silly and relatable. You make me want to do more videos about my life. You’re inspiring just being you and you make me feel better about the fact I’m about to move on my own to the other most expensive city in America after separating from my husband 🫠 I’m glad you left your stressful job and that TH-cam allows you the opportunity to support yourself on this journey. Excited to see what you get into next! 💜
Hi! So I’m new new. Just subscribed today 🎉 the first video I have watched was your first NYC marathon! *insert happy dance* congrats btw! The reason why I’m commenting is because I really resonant with your message about the corporate 9-5 life in NYC. Since the pandemic I, like many others, experienced burnout in healthcare and how people experience their medical visits and I decided to quit! 😅 I had been working in the healthcare setting for over 12 years and I didn’t want to do it anymore. I was unable to be creative and really connect with people. I found myself being treated as a “sales person” in the medical field and …. Wow. That was just it for me. I quit in July 2023 and after taking a few months to try to enjoy my “life” I also realized that I’m not very comfortable with my silence. It’s been an adjustment and I’ve been trying to get myself to start a podcast … can’t bring myself to do it. Maybe it’s what you said about “we don’t need more influencers” or maybe it’s just fear that no one will listen? Honestly, I also think that it’s my laziness! All in all, I’m very excited to see your content and knowing that you’re jumping in to your new career makes me very happy! Also inspiring 🤩 Good luck with the new videos!! Can’t wait to catch up on all your previous ones before the marathon ❤
so who's coming with me on this next chapter? 💘 (also when I talk about the "struggle" I was going through, plz know I use that term loosely lol... obviously it could have been much worse). ok love you!!
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I'm here for anything you share! ❤ Also, I believe in risks & changes!
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I'm here! 🙋♀️ looking forward to what's next
As of 58-year-old woman, I can tell you life has seasons. And we need to embrace them and enjoy them and strike out into the world with everything in our heart. Congratulations to you! As a fellow New Yorker, you should definitely show off our city during Christmas! Give everybody the NYC experience
This comment!!! 47 year old woman here who came here to say the same thing ❤
❤I'm now living n georgia. I'm just living thru Chelsea's videos! I had a long time ago friend who lived in freeport, but never managed to get up there😢maybe one day, if only in my mind!!😊(BTW, I'm 51 lol)
I enjoy your videos, I wish you most success 🎉❤😊
31 here! loving the motivational comments . Thanks ❤
Btw, don’t feel pressured to leave your house all the time, to make videos for us. Personally I love the ones you make at home, cleaning and talking about any topic. I simply LOVE! ❤😘
I agree 1000%
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100% this! Most of my fave videos of yours are you doing things in your home. ❤
Yessss!!!! 🥰
Me too im excited for vloggness
You don't have to worry about quitting your 9 to 6 job and how it could affect the views, since that part of your life was not in your daily videos. People don't come to your channel to see you struggle, but to hear the funny things you say, the little things that make this channel different from the rest and to try to help you get through those times. If you're feeling bad, we''ll be here anyways.
I❤her personality! And she's genuinely "real." And funny and honest.
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because that meant that everything else was done during "normal" time off (normal for people like you and me) and she did so much (even tho sometimes it was too much) and seeing some normal working person be able to work a job and do a marathon and all it was so inspiring to me and other people, now she'll have the time to do all this and this is amazing for her but it is gonna be a little less relatable for the people watching her that's all
Dear Chelsea, as one of your older viewers, I can say with 100% faith and certainty, GOOD FOR YOU!!! That corporate hamster wheel is exhausting and soul crushing, especially for creative people. Have courage and trust in yourself that this is the right thing to do. You will come to appreciate NYC even more now that you actually have the energy to enjoy it. There are so many ways to make money here that don't involve selling your soul. Sending love to you from Upper Manhattan. ♥
Great comment and ditto!
Yes, Chelsea…. I support anyone that can get off that hamster wheel
I think that there’s a big difference between quitting your job, changing your daily life and taking the next step and not being relatable anymore. I follow several TH-camrs getting bigger and bigger and just feeling way more distanced from “us normal folks” and you’ve always felt so down to earth and approachable. I think that won’t change anytime soon :)
I agree! There are people who only want to be influencers and don't have much experience of any other type of work and then go on giving people advice on work, it's hilarious :D
I will be honest, watching your commute and seeing how late you would get home - and then take time to film - I had wondered how you did it and how it wasn’t taking a slight toll. I’ve worked in corporate America and government for over 30 years, hoping to retire in a couple of years. It’s provided me stable employment, health care, and a house, but it’s also a slog and can be a burnout. You have this opportunity to do what you want, I’m so glad you’re taking it. You will not regret it. 👍❤️
I'm normally a silent viewer but I gotta comment this time because I'm so happy for you!! I think everyone could tell just how incredibly stressed out you were before, trying to fit everything into a 24 hour day, you really needed that! I'm sure everyone will still watch and support you because even if we came for the whole New York corporate lifestyle, we all stayed for you
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When I told you my heart was sinking in the beginning thinking you were stepping away, so glad you have chosen to keep doing TH-cam. When I see a new video I immediately stop to watch it. Thank you, you have encouraged me to keep trying for my goals.
I am a grandma but my teenage fantasy was to live an exciting life in NYC when a grew up. That didn’t happen but I enjoy watching YT channels of 20-something women living in NYC (and there a lot of them. LOL). Then I came across your channel randomly and liked that you were a 30-something in the city and figured you would have a different perspective. More relatable yet fun. I was so happy that you fulfilled your goal of running the marathon too and look forward to future videos (especially seeing you have fun decorating your apartment). Wishing you all the best in this new chapter of your life!
You know, I just want to briefly say, after reading several comments- I'm really noticing this common theme here for a lot of us! Some of us "more mature" ladies who are watching (and living vicariously perhaps) through these videos... and others like them. There's like, a whole "club" or faction really! 🥹 We wanted to do this. We wonder, would we have made it? How might we have done?
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I’m a member of that club too :).
I would say it isn't too late to live (or visit) NYC. There are many stories here, and people from all ages. The video touched upon this briefly, on the mythologies and aura surrounding NYC from tv shows, movies and general pop culture, and no actual NYC experience will be close to that kind of fantasy unless you happen to be super-rich and successful. But even for the average person, the hoi polloi that I see in the NYC subways, there is still much that this city has. This is small, I know, but within a 20 minute walking distance, there are at least 3 to 4 chinese take-out restaurants. In some cities, I would have to drive 15 to 20 minutes just to get to 1 chinese takeout restaurant.
I am so happy for you Chelsea. I know you will be terrific at this. And I admire you so much, because I've led such a structured life, never taking risks, playing it safe. I'm 68 and married for almost 49 years. So I watch young people on TH-cam. 😊 I have and will still enjoy watching your journey. My very best wishes for your continued success. Love you hon..🤗💕
YES ! I’m 63 ! ( 64 before too long)
Same! Im 54! watching people pursue there dreams! So happy for them. Wish I had done this years ago. I encourage my kids to not let our house be their ending place. Just a landing space.
Same. 59 here and wish I was younger and had taken more risks--or at least the kind that would have led me to NYC. I love watching Chelsea and following her journey!
Girlfriend, I am speaking for myself but I know there are many who feel this way…. I am here for the human YOU are. I’m not here for your job. I’m here to cheer you on on your life path. I am actually THRILLED that you won’t be working corporate as it was actually working you. Cheers! Applause! All in for the next things to come!!! ❤❤❤
Congratulations Chelsea. I left my life at 45 and moved to NYC and was self employed there for five years. Best years of my life. Anything is possible when you put yourself out there to take advantage. I remember thinking on the plane’If this doesn’t work out, I can just go back”. Knowing I was in control actually helped me succeed. I wish you all the best and I will be watching!
As a also 30-something, living alone in a big city and working a 9-5, it's been so comforting watching your videos. I'm truly excited for you and this new journey you're on. And I can't wait to see what new content you have in store. I haven't watched a Vlogmas series in years, but if you choose to do it, I'm sooooo in!
Chelsea!!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! Amazing that you're financially stable enough to be able to quit your 9-5 job and do TH-cam fulltime! I think a lot of people would love to be able to do the same! You're a great storyteller, you're kind, you're funny off course we will keep watching your content! We watch it because of YOU
I liked watching the realistic NYC corporate everyday life. But it was also so sad to watch you struggle and be so stressed and tired all the time. So I don't care if the content changes, I'm just happy you get to take a break and take care of your mental health! I'm sure you will keep creating something great and fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with. You go girl and congrats!!
I watched your NYC Marathon video the other day and was crying along there with you. I could feel so tangibly the emotions you were going through. Not everyone has the kind of work ethic you do and you deserve nothing but respect, admiration, and the space and opportunity to ENJOY your success. You're so worthy!!
I agree w/ you:)
I'm a chicken. I'd stay with the comfortable and secure path. Thank goodness for brave people like you! I love what you are doing. And I love shorts and vlogmas! Looking forward to what is yet to come!
Im a very new viewer, but i can already see how much more happy and excited you are! Like i can see the burden lifted. Enjoy this new turn in your life! ♥
I think it's fantastic that you quit your corporate job. I quit mine two years ago. I worked for an international airline for more than 21 years. After that I kind of "tried on" different jobs that didn't quite fit. Right now I work part time for the German Lions foundation. New York City has several Lions clubs. Maybe that would be something for you. Other than that I personally would love to see you try out restaurants in the city, get your make-up done, try out recipes, film while walking around the city, walking around cemetaries, walking around areas that are not touristy, maybe slide in an ASMR video... I know there are plenty of theses kinds of videos, but they're not made by YOU! But basically, everything you want to do or want to experience will work. WE'LL WATCH 😍😍😍😍. Thank you for everything ☺️.
You said it perfectly with the transition away from your corporate work, you’ll of course still be working and working very hard💕 I have been loving your channel and stick around for more your personality, shared thoughts, the quality of your videos and vlog and I personally can’t wait to see what else you embark on in both your content and life 💕 yes for rest, for letting yourself slow down, for rewarding your hard work and investing in yourself as a business owner. Wow I’m SO excited for you, congratulations 🥳💖 will be supporting every step of the way
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I quit my job at the end of 2020 and I can understand the weirdness of just not going back to work. It took me weeks to feel like it was real and I actually wasn't going back.
I have to say I've never thought "oh, another one becoming a full-time youtuber". Getting the opportunity to do something so few people achieve is amazing! As long as that is what you want to do. Life is short, we shouldn't have to grind it away at work.
My partner was in the same situation a few years back and going full time on TH-cam was definitely the right decision! So much so, that I started working with him on the channel nearly 3 years ago.
Wow! This is incredible, Chelsea. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! I've been self employed (in NYC) for over 20 years and while it comes with some real stress, I am willing to bear it because I am betting on myself. People think a regular job is safer and more secure, but in reality that job can be taken away at any moment so relying on myself feels more secure to me.
If you're looking for content suggestions -- make a running list of all the things you'd like to do and see in NYC (I start a new list every January) and go do them (and record the experiences). Being able to fully experience NYC is one of the best things about being self employed - so many people spend all day in an office and then weekends are for chores and resting and they miss out on so much!
PS - I swear that when I subscribed you had a couple thousand subscribers, at most. I'm so happy to see how your channel has grown. It is well deserved!
I am honestly so happy for you. That commute looked long and kinda stressful. Cheers to prioritizing your mental health! 🎉
THE WAY I SCREAMED WHEN YOU FINALLY SAID YOU QUIT YOUR 9-5 AHH!! That's the dream! I've been loving the journey girly and will still be here no matter where it takes you. This new chapter sounds so exciting. I'm rooting for you!! ☺🎉
Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I'm not gonna lie, my heart dropped a little when I heard your announcement, because I almost always don't enjoy vlogs as much after a youtuber quits their dayjob because I can't relate to the people anymore. But honestly: If I was able to quit my job and do what I really love and enjoy life more, I would do it in a heartbeat. Who cares about what anyone else thinks! And I think you might just manage to stay yourself and still make great content for us stuck in the corporate grind ;)
this is incredible and such a huge pay off for all your hard work. it’s so clear that you have put a lot into your videos and as a viewer i’m super appreciative of that effort. i say the best way to make sure this doesn’t get away from your initial intentions, focus on what YOU find interesting to film and things you like as opposed to the viewer’s opinions. enjoy your new freedom! what a wonderful new path you are on. :)
What a GREAT announcement Chels! Congratulations!!!! That means, more videos for us!!! I love that. Grateful for your new lifestyle ❤😭
I wouldn’t take the path you’ve chosen now, I’ve been working 9-5 job for 10 years now. But I hope things going well for you without the job cuz it’s a big big risk girl. Best wishes for you ❤
I've definitely stopped watching some youtubers before after they became more popular and rich, and unrelatable. but i dont think it's so much not having 9-5 job that made them unrelatable, it's more the fact that they've become so out of touch with how the average joe functions. im sure other people will enjoy that luxurious life type of content, but that wasn't the reason why i started watching them in the first place.
this makes sense - thanks for sharing :)
Late to the party, but what I personally like seeing is your journey towards finding what makes you happy and loving where you live and what it is like to find that. You have to do what works for you, and your community is here for you in that ❤
I fully support this 👏🏻I did the same 5 ish years back, I was in a job that burnt me out, the pressure was too much without great reward so I took 6 months off! I spent my days how I wanted to and it was amazing! Once I was rested and had my equilibrium back, I got another job and now have a good work/life balance xx
Major congrats! I love seeing creatives being able to go full time with it. Starting my own business was the best decision I made for myself. It's a whole new set of challenges but it's more worth it to take on. All the best to you Chelsea! Im here for this new chapter.
Are you kidding? I'm so proud of you for having the courage to do this!!!. Not only would I watch you do basically anything, but I also quit my office job nearly a year ago to freelance and I now work from home full-time so really you've just made your content even MORE relevant to me 😂. I'm really curious to see what you do next and how you manage the transition. It's tricky in a way because there are aspects of working for yourself that are terrifying but there are also so many ways in which it's wonderful. Be gentle with yourself, it's a big change!
Girl. I am a 35 year old stay at home mom in Northern California. I love watching your channel for the fact that our lives are so different, but at the same time there’s similar parts as women in this world. I am so excited for this journey for you AND all of us viewers. ❤
I am so happy for you Chelsea. I am a grandma of 4, and live through you! Lol. Can't wait for all the upcoming content! Love you girl!
To answer your question about secure path versus risky and rewarding, I’d pick secure path. It’s just the way I am.
Yes. Now I am wondering ghost ha will work out. But I would never see myself doing something chancy like TH-cam full time and this makes her much less relatable to me now. I wish her all the best but this is my time to move on from this channel and unsubscribe.
Congratulations Chelsea! The fact you can take a break from your corporate job and try out a new way of living life is amazing, you should feel very proud of yourself ❤️
what a dream for you! i have been through extreme burnout before and daydreamed about quitting and working from home daily. I am a new subscriber and am so happy for you! looking forward to the new content and getting to see you happy and no longer burnt out. your mental health is much more important.
Congrats! All my most impressive accomplishments have been a result of stepping outside my comfort zone. You got this!
Hi, Miki from Oakdale Minnesota and I watch your channel. My 7 year old grandson was here this past weekend and he loves you too and I walked into my bedroom and he was watching you and I was like cool and I told him that I watch this Channel and we watched you together and I thought that was pretty amazing... so anyway keep doing the good work show some unique art on the streets of New York and I have been to New York City a very very long time ago more than once. I am 68 and I am thankful that you're on here. Take care enjoy life
Congrats on prioritizing your well being! I would love to see you experience “touristy” things from a residents perspective (museums, mid day soup dumplings, long lines for possibly mediocre cookies), and more far flung excursions like the Botanical gardens, governor’s island (mostly so I can live vicariously through you!). So excited for the coming changes- thanks for bringing us along!
I don't quite understand the worry you have about whether or not people watch if you don't work a corporate job. I just started watching a couple months ago. I have no idea about anything to do with ur job.
The reason I watch is I enjoy seeing how other people live their lives, organize their home. And I like you particularly because you seem to be fully committed to showing your true self on this channel, and I find that and you interesting. Keep on plugging along and don't worry so much! YOU have value!
Yay!!! So, sooo happy for you!! There isn't a single one of us who thinks you didn't earn or shouldn't take this amazing leap into the next phase of your life. Enjoy and congrats!! I'm so excited to see what all comes next for you!
I have no idea how you showed up in my recommendations - well, I probably do. I watch a lot of NY city videos and the algorithm brought you to me. I love all the you do even if it's just to show your mini-dishwasher, streetscapes and going to the local shop. I'm here for it.
I wasn't watching your videos for your corporate job or to relate to you, I am watching them because they are refreshing and have a different focus than other NYC vlogs. This video was a nice surprise, you already look more like your fun self and I am excited to follow your new journey. I can already tell that it will be amazing, and good luck on your new path. Much love and support💗
Amazing! I too just recently quit my job to do something more fulfilling. Its helped my mental health SO much. And yes your hair will start to grow back! I am currently in my baby hair/flyaway phase with regrowth after stress.
Congrats! Its gonna be great! Cant wait to see when you do with all your spare time.
Wow, congrats, Chelsea! Exciting news! So happy for you. Hope this will truly help your mental health and that everyone will be respectful and accepting. This is your channel, your life and most importantly your health after all. You’ve been entertaining us for years now, investing time and money to give us new content every week. People shouldn’t feel entitled to criticize your decision in any way. Looking forward to everything to come!
@ChelsaeCallahan Two great quotes in there: "No creativity was to be had when there were bills to pay!" -Ugh so tru! & "I have to not sabotage my creative dreams anymore" -This is a brave step. Way to go!
Yessssss!!! I am soooo proud of you!! As a therapist and a human I am extremely proud of you for looking out for your mental health!! You’re the main channel I watch because you’re the only person who seems real! I’m in my mid 40’s and just can’t relate (and am really quite terrified by at times) so many of these people who are so self involved!! So excited to see where this next chapter takes you!!
Pleaaaase don't surrender completely to the shorts 😢😢 I've watched all of your videos in the last year (some more than once) and it's so good quality content. Don't lose that over shorts please. I like long videos, at least around 20min, your channel is perfect the way it is.
I'm excited that now you can make more videos for us, this is very cool. You earned your break Chelsea! Congratulations 🎉
I'm so glad you are prioritizing your mental health. It's a very difficult decision and a scary one for sure. I just left my corporate job a few weeks ago. At the end of the day, you are only accountable to yourself, and you are BRAVE. If you ever want to visit Toronto, let me know.
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I'm so excited for you Chelsea! I'm retired not by choice at 54 and at first it was a huge mental hurdle adjusting to not working and having so much time on my hands but after four years I can say there's life outside of work and although we all need to survive and provide, there's more to us than just the grind! I'll watch you no matter what you get up to!
I am a new subscriber and fellow neighbor in NYC. You are a great storyteller and that is why I watch. You are genuine and raw when showing the city through the lens of your eyes. I am inspired and praying for your continued success.
The way I whispered "yeeeeeeessSSSSS!" alone in my NYC apartment when you made the announcement. Thank you for not normalizing suffering and for putting yourself first. So happy for you and excited to see what you get up to in life :)
Working from home, even tied to the computer, has been amazing for my mental health! This is a great decision!!!
Im working 8/6, its so stressful. Im always questioning like should i leave it, ive got no time for myself, literally exhausted all the time. Trust me, your choice is so much better than being stuck at one place, stressed, ruining your health and barely finding any joy in this life.
It might feel frustrating for a while, but thats the best you can do for yourself. ❤
From someone who is in the throws of burnout and mental break down - I am so proud of you for sticking with it and getting to a place that gives you more freedom and time needed to focus on you! 👏 ❤😊
I am so proud of you!! Happy you took this decision - TBH I also struggle with enjoying videos of people who leave their corporate/regular life to be content creators/full-time TH-camrs because they end up being unrelatable/unrealistic and most of the time their content suffers a lot, so I personally don't like that type of content and feel like shut not another great gal going for the full time yt career! But after a year of watching your channel, I have the most high hopes for you!! You will rock this new chapter :)
We all follow our own paths in life. I personally don’t think there are enough influencers in the world as each person can influence others differently, but there is certainly enough of a certain type of them😉 all that to say to just continue navigating life the best way for you and along the way you will build and sustain the appropriate community. I’m happy for this new chapter of your life and wish you the best ❤
This is a dream come true!!! I was already looking forward to all the energy you would no longer need to give to your marathon training and (maybe) would give to TH-cam insted, but this? I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE UPCOMING VIDEOS AND CONTENT!!!!
Congratulations! It’s very cool to see you and Alexis Eldridge have new chapters of life at the same time. your apartment adventures and guides/ help for living in New York are my favorite as I’m trying to move to New York once my publishing job hires me full time *fingers crossed* 🎉🎉
Congrats, Chelsea! You deserve it!
This is inspiring to see as a person who recently started their youtube journey (I hope daddy youtube can help me pay the bills one day lol). I've been watching your videos for a while now, and trust me, I didn't watch them to for the 9-5 content. It's your personality and the way you showcase living in NYC for the "average" person.
despite all the encouragement, I'm skeptical about the decision. But I wish you every success and look forward to hopefully more down-to-earth content :)
I think most of us can attest that we came for NYC and stayed bcs of you. So for me ANYTHING and EVERYTHING IS all fine and dandy that you show. Wish you a ton of success in this new chapter and I hope you will not feel so overwhelmed anymore!
thank you for bringing us along with you 🤍 can’t wait for the upcoming videos!! 💗 we will support you through it all girl !!
I'm so excited for you!!! I went freelance 4 years ago and also freelanced next to my full-time job for a while before making that decision and it was SO STRESSFUL. So I can completely relate to that newfound freedom you mist feel right now 😊
Congratulations!!! All power to you girl!
I've been watching your channel for some time and it makes me very happy to see how much you evolve with each video. I am very happy for you and this new stage. Love you 🫶
Chelsea! I’m so happy for you! As a fellow creator trying to grow my channel, I know this is truly the DREAM! I don’t give a flip if you’re not working a traditional job. I think YOU are interesting on your own, & I can’t wait to see what you do now that you have more time. Congrats! 🙌🏼❤️
Very happy to see you’re following your dreams and took the risky path! (I would totally do the same ❤). I wish you the best with the upcoming months/years, hope soy can recover and also that your hair will grow back!
I’m sure most people will stay and keep watching you, also new followers will come for sure 😊 we like watching your videos and it’s not just the 9-6 job aspect
You CAN do this, Chelsea! Have faith, stay strong, carry on.
Congrats that's a huge move! I found your channel searching for videos about living in NYC a few months ago and today I signed a least on an apt. Huge shout out for keeping it real
Congratulations Chelsea!!!! This is SOOO exciting and I am so happy for you!!! 😊
I started watching because I like your life in NYC, but I stayed because I like who *you* are as a person. So excited to see where this change takes you!! Can't wait for vlogmas! I'd love to see some Christmas NYC events or store fronts, shopping, etc!
Congrats! I too took a risk leaving my fulltime job and regular wage to join my husband in business as it needed the push of 2 people. Couldn’t live with the ‘what if’ but knew that now the business needed to support the whole family so was very scary…3 years on I’m happy to report it was the best decision ever…you have to follow your gut with what feels right otherwise you’ll never know. Life is too short
I'm a new viewer. Also, congrats on completing your marathon! (Fellow runner here who understands the struggle.) I wanted to express that as someone dealing with burnout and overworking, I find solace in your advice. Your videos shed light on what burnout is. Currently in my master's program and seeking a profession post-graduation, watching your videos reassures me that everything will be okay.
Good for you....smart choice. pleaese be smart with whom you choose to do partnerships/sponsorships, etc. They can really be a turn off.
Very interesting. I did not expected that, however I noticed that many videos were "just" about you going to job and then weekend when you had to edit videos and as you were tired because of it and your job. So I belive that it is going to be more "present in time" videos. I am also excited about more videos. However I dont watch shorts, I don't have TikTok and I don't subscribe any youtubers/podcasters on platforms as Patreon. But I hope there will be still much of content here.
Last moths/years, I have been in life struggle as you, living in big city, fighting with chasing the dreams and must of living day-to day reality to survive, so I am very happy that you found you own way. You are my motivation, Thank you for that. Good luck
Oh Chelsea! What an exciting step! Expanding the view of your authentic self and showing us, the viewers, a glimpse. Taking us on your journey and I for one will continue to follow you. Create meaningful sponsor partnerships and volunteering in your community will help to get wider exposure all-round. Keep pushing forward. From a little fan from across the pond :)
Awww I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I remember watching that video of yours last year and realizing I went through something similar, but thankfully I was able to work through my setbacks and build a life I am super happy and content with, and I am so happy to see you get to follow your dreams and build the life you want!!!
Chelsea!! This is incredible 💗 so happy for you and it’s an honor to see your journey 😊
I am soooo proud of you. I am also making big life changes and I cannot wait to see yours. To keep focusing on what your dreams and goals were and to do them. That is why we watch yo and that is why I have told other people to watch you.
My sincere congratulations, Chelsea🎉😮 you really did grind for it! TH-cam is a job too. A dream job, sure. But a job. You didn't really focus on the exact corp. job aspects, so i don't think a lot of us are here for 9/5 things. We are here for you. And i'm really glad to see you going for what you dream of. As long as you gonna be same honest and open to an extend self - you good, Chelsea. Wish you smooth sailing off to a great unknown🫶🫂🤞 i said it before and i'll say it again: I'm waiting for you to become big and 'unrelatable' 😂 you deserve it!
Congratulations Chelsea!! Big, huge decision…But Yes!! You got this Girl….We’re behind you🤗
I can understand needing a change. Congrats on taking the leap! I look forward to seeing your next chapter.
i think your decision is great. You might have moments when you would regret it but keep moving. We need story tellers like you in TH-cam. Congrats! Adding one more thing: we - youTube viewers like myself - live vicariously through content like yours because we cannot live multiple lives living in multiple places at the same time. So thanks :)
hell yes!!! good for you!!! i was always worried about how much you worked and never knew how you did it, enjoy your much-deserved break.
Here for you whatever changes you’ll make (still have to watch). I just wanted to share that it always makes my heart make that soft little happy jump when I see I’ve got your vlog to eat with after work 🤗
I started watching your videos at the beginning of this year. I had just graduated from university and was working in an ice cream shop full time. I had hopes of writing and releasing an album and I was trying to go running 3 times a week. I was feeling overwhelmed by the onset of adult life and as a result I barely worked on any music and was lucky if I managed to get out for 2 runs. Now I have an engineering job 8:30 - 5 but I'm able to work on music pretty much every day, I've released 3 songs, and I go for 3 runs per week (if my knees let me). I give myself credit, but your channel showed me that it was possible to do it all and more importantly that it was ok not to be on top of everything all the time. It might be hard work but the hope is that it pays off eventually which it looks like it's starting to for you. I'm excited to see where your channel goes and I'm sure you'll work it out even if it takes some time to find your footing. Cheers to "late" bloomers!
I am probably in the minority here, but I got a little disappointed hearing the news. Was hesitant whether to write it or not... Don't get me wrong, I do think you should do whatever is best for YOU and being able to leave your 9-5 is great! Good for you, well done!
I am just feeling a little like you described your own feeling about "another one became an influencer". I am sure you will stay as realistic as you've always been and I will definitely continue watching your videos ❤ Just it will be less relatable, personally to me, or the majority of people. But that's okay 😊 Good luck!
And I am super excited for VLOGMAS ❤
I hope I wasnt too harsh, just thought of expressing my feelings :)
I feel the exact same way, just didn't want to write it, because I truly am happy for you! It just feels like loosing a friend (so dramatic :D).. I was so happy to find a youtuber that was so funny, down to earth, realistic and relatable. It is rare to see someone do youtube whilst working a 9-5 job. I literally couldn't wait for the next video and hoped it wouldn't be - i'm becoming full time youtuber. :D Because I looove watching day in the life vlogs of working people that share similar struggles and find joy in the little things. And I wish you all the best, don't get me wrong. I guess it is just natural that when youtubers gain popularity they go into youtube full time to earn more at the same time slowly becoming more and more unrelatable with the average 9-5 working viewer.
i agree ! said the same thing
Surprised to see your video today and more surprised to know you took a huge risk...sometimes that's the healtiest thing for us to do for ourselves. I worked for many years...worked my butt off...worked my 8 plus hours a day, then was on-call...did far more than I needed to do for my job. When I finally was able to retire, I realized how exhausted I was and how much I had depleted myself...mind, body and soul!! It took several weeks of just resting and taking care of myself for me to know how I really should have been feeling in reality...not how I felt on that lifelong treadmill called being a government employee!! You were so brave to make that decision for yourself...now we will get to see the real Chelsea bloom and grow!! Wishing you the best...congratulations!! Get ready to do YOU well!!
I have mixed feelings when people I follow keep quitting their day jobs to do YT/content creation full time. On the one hand I get it, we only have one life and I believe you should go after your dreams. On the other hand, it becomes less relatable to me. I don't work in corporate, but my work requires me to be in a space M-F from 8-5pm and I will rarely if ever be able to just run random errands or grab coffee in the middle of the day. I barely have time to eat lunch some days so seeing someone else try to juggle a full time job while trying to train for the marathon was more relatable and inspiring to me that a full time youtuber/content creator trying to do the same. I won't stop watching you, but I find my empathy for content creators is much lower.
You gotta take the risk. Life truly is precious. I made the risk to leave the military 5 years ago. I left 11 years but I wouldn’t be the mom I am today. I needed to let go. It’s funny because 5 years later I’m at the same crossroads and I have the itch to move on. I’m happy for you and can’t wait to see your journey!
Looking forward to the future with you Chelsea, I love your videos especially when your out and about in New York.
Being from the UK I find it fascinating, I would love to see more sights of your wonderful city.
Good luck with the new adventure 😊👍🏼
Dang, I keep looking for channels of normal people, with normal jobs and now I have to go find another channel even though I really like your personality because I just can't relate anymore. I wish you could have done less videos, with less time commitment and still kept your job. Or maybe a part time job or something.
You’re welcome back any time :)
I'm not one to comment on youtube, but I had to comment on this one. Chelsea, I barely watch youtube these days. I just check youtube every week to watch your videos. You make the most relate-able videos on youtube and I don't see that ever changing. I've been relating to your life so much lately and this video is no different. I gave my notice a couple of weeks ago and am leaving my super secure job as a school counselor to start my own business. I was so burnt out, but I was dragging my feet. Finally, I took the plunge and so many people at work have expressed that they wish they could bring themselves to do the same. Pursuing your dreams IS real life. By making that relate-able, you are going to change lives. Seriously, I'm so excited for you and you will continue to make a difference in this new phase of your life. Lots of love from upstate!
I started watching you just bc you’re a 30 something woman living on your own in NYC, I never cared what job you had, I just wanted to see someone living a life I was scared of to show me it’s possible, that if I really wanted to I could also take a leap like moving to NYC on my own. I stayed bc you’re sweet and silly and relatable. You make me want to do more videos about my life. You’re inspiring just being you and you make me feel better about the fact I’m about to move on my own to the other most expensive city in America after separating from my husband 🫠 I’m glad you left your stressful job and that TH-cam allows you the opportunity to support yourself on this journey. Excited to see what you get into next! 💜
Hi! So I’m new new. Just subscribed today 🎉 the first video I have watched was your first NYC marathon! *insert happy dance* congrats btw! The reason why I’m commenting is because I really resonant with your message about the corporate 9-5 life in NYC. Since the pandemic I, like many others, experienced burnout in healthcare and how people experience their medical visits and I decided to quit! 😅 I had been working in the healthcare setting for over 12 years and I didn’t want to do it anymore. I was unable to be creative and really connect with people. I found myself being treated as a “sales person” in the medical field and …. Wow. That was just it for me. I quit in July 2023 and after taking a few months to try to enjoy my “life” I also realized that I’m not very comfortable with my silence. It’s been an adjustment and I’ve been trying to get myself to start a podcast … can’t bring myself to do it. Maybe it’s what you said about “we don’t need more influencers” or maybe it’s just fear that no one will listen? Honestly, I also think that it’s my laziness! All in all, I’m very excited to see your content and knowing that you’re jumping in to your new career makes me very happy! Also inspiring 🤩 Good luck with the new videos!! Can’t wait to catch up on all your previous ones before the marathon ❤