Christ, I'm pushing 30 and I look half your age in a bad way (bad for me, I mean.) I've been audibly groaning when sitting down for years too. You're doing great in comparison mate, you'll make it.
I’ve been in your position and know how scary it can be. You were at the processing stage when you made this but I could see the positivity shining through the cracks of doubt. I’m sure you will look back on this and see it as the push you needed to make your dream business happen. I won’t wish you luck as you clearly make your own - the harder you work the luckier you get. Enjoy your bright future!
Left my startup after 3 years in 2023 to unemployment and burnout. Was extremely painful not knowing what was going to happen next. I lived off of some savings and applied for jobs. Time just dragged on and on. I've now been at my new job for about a year and three months. I wouldn't say that I want to be here forever but I would say that I'm glad that I trusted myself to navigate the chaos of unemployment into a new and uncertain future. Looking back I just feel proud that I managed to get through it all the best I could. In the long run, it is starting to all feel less like a failure and more like something that will help me to succeed. Aside from work it was remembering the importance of my friends, family, nature, exercise and really any new experiences that reminded me that life isn't always so gruelling and that it was worth just sticking around to see where I'd end up. From the sounds of it you are smart, rational and self aware. There's no weakness in recognising your limits and there is no complacency in trying again. That's life. You've got this mate.
I’m 59 I drove a Black Cab in London for more than 25 years so self employed all that time I absolutely loved the job for most of it and had a really good living. When all the lockdowns and Covid nonsense kicked in my job almost died I decided to take a few months off those few months turned into 4 years. I never went back eventually took two years off. I found new employment with a large upmarket supermarket working three nights a week the money is OK nowhere as good as potential earnings driving a Black Cab but it’s stress free. I wondered after being self employed for so long I would cope with a boss and structured hours but it’s been fine. Plus I have 4 nights off to hike and wild camp a week plus paid holiday and indeed sick pay. Best of luck to you mate
Yeah there are loads of benefits to not being self-employed. Really gotta think about whether it’s worth it for the freedom. Glad you figured something out that works for you!!
I was made unemployed for the first time last year at the age of 35 due to a business going under. Assuming that if i worked hard I was somehow immune to being unemployed! I have 4 kids and a wife and it was a real shock to the system, almost felt like a fuse popped. I really needed to take a step back and realise that I needed to put my own oxygen mask on before helping anyone else, even my own family, in that moment so I could function and focus. I'm now 11 months in with a job that is going well and looks like a promotion and pay increase is on the horizon soon. Take it easy and hope all goes well for you. You seem like a sensible/intelligent guy and it sounds like your mind is made up and you want to start the new business. Make it happen!!
Sorry to hear that man, but glad you got back on your feet! Can't imagine the pressure with 4!! kids, it's hard enough being in this situation with 1 😆
This came up in my suggestions. Sorry to hear that you lost your job man, it sucks when that happens. I hope things improve for you. Best of luck with the channel too, looks fun!
Recently got let go myself, I don’t have as many commitments as you being young but really needed to watch this which TH-cam recommended, definitely sticking around. Keep it up mate
“Being young” bro I’m 26 😭😭 I get you though. This would be a lot easier if I wasn’t where I’m at in life, but I wouldn’t trade it for ease. Cheers for the comment! ❤️❤️
I trust in your abilities Tom, as when there was freshplay you had success and there is success in your Pebsie twitch and TH-cam channel, no matter what you have or had set your heart and goals into it ended up working well for you, so i believe in you man
I came across your OEX tent review and thought i like this lads honesty only just found you have been let go so sorry to hear that. But sometimes its the push we all need to change what we do in life a door may have slammed shut but just grab the next door handle and push it open it for you and your family i wish you every bit of luck in the world go work for yourself and be the one who opens and shuts the doors when you decide but always make sure you have your little escape of camping and the like it makes all the difference to your well being ....me i use the tent reviews to help pick my next tent to go on the back of my scooter or my motorcycle yes i am one of those daft old beggers (63) who still goes out and enjoys camping and the people i meet its a fantastic realese i am still working and as for the doors i now try to avoid the ones with a bright light shining through haha good luck and god love you
You'll be fine, never does a door close but another one opens. After 35 years, I'm being made redundant next March. It's a difficult time, make no mistake. I'm gonna do nothing but camp and fish from next March to September then see what I'm gonna do. Onward and upward me oul flower, it'll all be good! Try not to stress, remember the old saying, worrying is like trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum! 😁
Sorry to hear about the job man, but glad to hear you've got a plan. You've always had my respect for always moving forward no matter what happens, you've never let life stop you even when its thrown crap your way. Best of luck with the new venture, I'm confident you'll do well! Also love the outdoors channel and totally get the want for camping. The survival team I was doing stuff with has slowed to an almost stop so barely done any camps in awhile 😅
@@thomaslock97 Not currently, spending this summer trying to fix up my house a little bit. But come next year I want to try and get out a little more again, even if only for hikes and such!
Poor Archie......goes all those long walks n hikes, protects you and never gets a treat brought for him..... how he would love to lie beside you and gnaw away on a lovely bone........ xx
Man, if I had coffee from a 6-cup moka pot Id be bouncing off the floor. For myself I use a 2 cup moka :) or an aeropress. More to the video, an open ended time you're now on, at the same time excitement and opportunities. Interesting to see the camera becoming your rubber duck (yes, another dev), to present the ideas to and allowing the space and time to reflect. Beautiful surroundings for that too. All the best to you and your family.
Freelance vs corporate is a tough choice. With a baby and mortgage then corporate (or another startup) is a better option. Freelance is stressful, it’s not a steady paycheck. You can make more money, but with a kid it’s more stress. But, if you have a good business idea then you should go for that, because you have huge upside. And you may regret it later if you don’t do it. Corporate and freelance will always be there if your savings start dwindling.
Mate I watched an episode of Clarksons Farm and it went from 300 views to 800. I had this happen on an old channel and it just grew and grew. No idea why this is gaining traction cos I’ve edited it in a way that is sooo anti algorithm but… I guess it’s working out? 😆 Cheers for the comment either way mate!
Your vid appeared recommended on my feed... Appealing title and thumbnail... Only realized you are a baby channel when you mentioned the "becoming the 40th subscriber" suggestion 😂... Well the pace of the vid was good, and the way you told the story also kept me leasing. That's why I think it can become viral. Good luck
yea I'm 26 and go to the gym 5 times a week and still let out an audible "ughhh" when I sit down
That's OK, I'm 25 and let out an audible groan sitting down too.
It’s a dad thing 💪. Pet Archie for me. Pretty boy
Christ, I'm pushing 30 and I look half your age in a bad way (bad for me, I mean.) I've been audibly groaning when sitting down for years too. You're doing great in comparison mate, you'll make it.
Good luck random man who appeared in my feed, I mean it
Thank you random commenter who commented on my video. I hope whatever is going on in your life works out as well :)
I second this - good luck Thomas. You’ll look back at this moment.
I hope so :)
I’ve been in your position and know how scary it can be. You were at the processing stage when you made this but I could see the positivity shining through the cracks of doubt. I’m sure you will look back on this and see it as the push you needed to make your dream business happen. I won’t wish you luck as you clearly make your own - the harder you work the luckier you get. Enjoy your bright future!
Left my startup after 3 years in 2023 to unemployment and burnout. Was extremely painful not knowing what was going to happen next. I lived off of some savings and applied for jobs. Time just dragged on and on. I've now been at my new job for about a year and three months.
I wouldn't say that I want to be here forever but I would say that I'm glad that I trusted myself to navigate the chaos of unemployment into a new and uncertain future. Looking back I just feel proud that I managed to get through it all the best I could. In the long run, it is starting to all feel less like a failure and more like something that will help me to succeed.
Aside from work it was remembering the importance of my friends, family, nature, exercise and really any new experiences that reminded me that life isn't always so gruelling and that it was worth just sticking around to see where I'd end up.
From the sounds of it you are smart, rational and self aware. There's no weakness in recognising your limits and there is no complacency in trying again. That's life. You've got this mate.
Really appreciate this comment and you sharing your story, thank you!
A man with skills and choices. You got this Sweet-Pea.
LoveFrom, someone else's Mum. I felt the need to send ya some love, xo From Canada
Lovely comment, thank you!
I’m 59 I drove a Black Cab in London for more than 25 years so self employed all that time I absolutely loved the job for most of it and had a really good living. When all the lockdowns and Covid nonsense kicked in my job almost died I decided to take a few months off those few months turned into 4 years. I never went back eventually took two years off.
I found new employment with a large upmarket supermarket working three nights a week the money is OK nowhere as good as potential earnings driving a Black Cab but it’s stress free. I wondered after being self employed for so long I would cope with a boss and structured hours but it’s been fine. Plus I have 4 nights off to hike and wild camp a week plus paid holiday and indeed sick pay.
Best of luck to you mate
Yeah there are loads of benefits to not being self-employed. Really gotta think about whether it’s worth it for the freedom. Glad you figured something out that works for you!!
Same man me too. We can get through this. Sending love from northern CA, USA
Glad to have found you, Thomas! Subscribed.
Thank you :)
I was made unemployed for the first time last year at the age of 35 due to a business going under. Assuming that if i worked hard I was somehow immune to being unemployed!
I have 4 kids and a wife and it was a real shock to the system, almost felt like a fuse popped. I really needed to take a step back and realise that I needed to put my own oxygen mask on before helping anyone else, even my own family, in that moment so I could function and focus.
I'm now 11 months in with a job that is going well and looks like a promotion and pay increase is on the horizon soon.
Take it easy and hope all goes well for you. You seem like a sensible/intelligent guy and it sounds like your mind is made up and you want to start the new business. Make it happen!!
Sorry to hear that man, but glad you got back on your feet! Can't imagine the pressure with 4!! kids, it's hard enough being in this situation with 1 😆
Not sure how i got here but i hope for the best for you mate!
All the best from Australia
Thank you!
This came up in my suggestions. Sorry to hear that you lost your job man, it sucks when that happens. I hope things improve for you. Best of luck with the channel too, looks fun!
Thanks man, appreciate it!
wishing you the best brother
Appreciate it ❤️
Recently got let go myself, I don’t have as many commitments as you being young but really needed to watch this which TH-cam recommended, definitely sticking around. Keep it up mate
“Being young” bro I’m 26 😭😭
I get you though. This would be a lot easier if I wasn’t where I’m at in life, but I wouldn’t trade it for ease. Cheers for the comment! ❤️❤️
I trust in your abilities Tom, as when there was freshplay you had success and there is success in your Pebsie twitch and TH-cam channel, no matter what you have or had set your heart and goals into it ended up working well for you, so i believe in you man
Cheers blockodile7 (cos that's the shape of his head)
lets go champ , you seem to be living LIFE.
Cheers boss!!!
Best of luck pal. All will work out for you 🤍
Cheers Jack! I hope so
I came across your OEX tent review and thought i like this lads honesty only just found you have been let go so sorry to hear that. But sometimes its the push we all need to change what we do in life a door may have slammed shut but just grab the next door handle and push it open it for you and your family i wish you every bit of luck in the world go work for yourself and be the one who opens and shuts the doors when you decide but always make sure you have your little escape of camping and the like it makes all the difference to your well being ....me i use the tent reviews to help pick my next tent to go on the back of my scooter or my motorcycle yes i am one of those daft old beggers (63) who still goes out and enjoys camping and the people i meet its a fantastic realese i am still working and as for the doors i now try to avoid the ones with a bright light shining through haha good luck and god love you
Thanks mate, really appreciate the kind words. That’s exactly the attitude I’m trying to have to all this!
Hope things work out for you mate and hope you keep up with the videos there really relatable and good
You have a good work ethic. You'll do well
You'll be fine, never does a door close but another one opens. After 35 years, I'm being made redundant next March. It's a difficult time, make no mistake. I'm gonna do nothing but camp and fish from next March to September then see what I'm gonna do. Onward and upward me oul flower, it'll all be good! Try not to stress, remember the old saying, worrying is like trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum! 😁
Very true, thank you for this! Camping and fishing from March to September sounds amazing -- enjoy!!
Glad i found ur channel. Im from the Philippines
Good stove oex great video good luck looking for a job keep safe
Thank you :)
Best of luck Pebsie!
Thank you ondi
Just subscribed. Good luck with your channel.
Sorry to hear about the job man, but glad to hear you've got a plan. You've always had my respect for always moving forward no matter what happens, you've never let life stop you even when its thrown crap your way. Best of luck with the new venture, I'm confident you'll do well! Also love the outdoors channel and totally get the want for camping. The survival team I was doing stuff with has slowed to an almost stop so barely done any camps in awhile 😅
Sorry to hear about your team. You still getting out there on your own though? Cheers for the kind words as always!
@@thomaslock97 Not currently, spending this summer trying to fix up my house a little bit. But come next year I want to try and get out a little more again, even if only for hikes and such!
Hello random video. Sorry you lost your job. Wishing you all the best for the future.
Hello random comment. Thank you!
Losing your job can hit you harder than you think,see it as an opportunity.chris
Poor Archie......goes all those long walks n hikes, protects you and never gets a treat brought for him..... how he would love to lie beside you and gnaw away on a lovely bone........ xx
You haven't lost a job so much as rather found space to be a better you.
Hell yeah, love that mindset. Thank you!
Losing a job is always tough 😢
Yeah, I feel like even with a watertight plan on the other side it's still difficult. Cheers for the comment!
Showed up in my feed, and subscribed. Wish you all the best.
Thank you, really appreciate it
you are still living a better life than 99% of human population
Suffering is relative 👌
And anyway I didn’t complain about the situation in this video, I just explained it, why it sucks, and what the plan is :)
Man, if I had coffee from a 6-cup moka pot Id be bouncing off the floor. For myself I use a 2 cup moka :) or an aeropress. More to the video, an open ended time you're now on, at the same time excitement and opportunities. Interesting to see the camera becoming your rubber duck (yes, another dev), to present the ideas to and allowing the space and time to reflect. Beautiful surroundings for that too. All the best to you and your family.
Hah! Hadn’t even made the rubber duck connection. You’re spot on though. Cheers for watching and the kind words!
TH-cam suggested your channel; 👍
Ah no way that’s great, thanks for the heads up. I hope the video was okay :)
Same here, good sign!!
@@makessenseproducer Wohoo!!
Freelance vs corporate is a tough choice. With a baby and mortgage then corporate (or another startup) is a better option. Freelance is stressful, it’s not a steady paycheck. You can make more money, but with a kid it’s more stress. But, if you have a good business idea then you should go for that, because you have huge upside. And you may regret it later if you don’t do it. Corporate and freelance will always be there if your savings start dwindling.
Tough time
Have a feeling this vid os going a bit viral... Good luck 🤞
Mate I watched an episode of Clarksons Farm and it went from 300 views to 800. I had this happen on an old channel and it just grew and grew. No idea why this is gaining traction cos I’ve edited it in a way that is sooo anti algorithm but… I guess it’s working out? 😆 Cheers for the comment either way mate!
Your vid appeared recommended on my feed... Appealing title and thumbnail... Only realized you are a baby channel when you mentioned the "becoming the 40th subscriber" suggestion 😂...
Well the pace of the vid was good, and the way you told the story also kept me leasing. That's why I think it can become viral.
Good luck
@@DuarteGranado 30th**!!! Really appreciate the feedback!
is that a portable gas stove? i didn't even know such things existed
Yessir MSR Pocket Rocket 🙏
Sorry mate another job ?
Best wishes and certainly no hate, but moka definitely isn't espresso. They are both coffee though, so i guess it didn't matter 😂
Aaah I’m not a coffee guy!! Cheers for the heads up though haha
Ahh, boiled coffee 😮
What’s the alternative? 😆
@thomaslock97 don't roast the crap out if it, slow heat buddy
@@pauln3862 I'll slow it down next time, cheers!
May be work IT 25, k a month
Quack ):
quackers :(
Keep the lid closed
Will do 😎
Who are you and why am I recommended this? 😂
No idea why or how this video started getting algorithm blessed mate, sorry! 😆
Don't be rude to your dog
He was saying that because she went into the mud lol, springers will just jump all over you lol