It is okay to pursue a short but stable career. Doing such for about 7 years helped me get into a financially stable place. But now I'm going back to my original plan and going into a more creative field.
Super relevant question! 30 is approaching for me and I'm trying to better solidify a compatible career path that will also sustain my basic living needs
@WhatAmIDoingW.MyLife Totally get it. Even though it might not feel like it, just know that there's no rush in finding a life long career. If there's anyway I can support just lmk
Great video. I studied and worked to get into social work up till my mid 20s. Dropped that career did dead end jobs in late 20s trying to figure it out. Now 30, feel more lost than before but moving from the bay to la.
@@KevinYeePharmD I just got an entry level job in marketing in La. I’ve just been having a hard time networking with actual people and am just copy pasting on indeed. I have a b.a. and want to get a new degree but want to make sure it’s worthwhile.
some of the careers we would like to have are absolutely obtainable, but we live in an era where how much money you make will determine the quality of life you will have, so we see ourselves pursuing careers we don't want just to meet this norm and be financially independent/stable. I, myself, would love to take a risk and do what I'd like to do, but I know I won't be making good money :/
Fuck money. Honestly… We all live a short time and we all trying to strive towards the same cookie cutter mold… Strive towards careers we don’t like so we can buy shit to impress people we don’t even know etc.. Sound harsh and maybe a bit ridiculous. But it’s damn true. Are you an individual or are you just like everyone else? What’s your individual interests?
@@alexanderstyrlander7991that’s the wrong way to think about it. I’m chasing money so that when my kids grow up and need me I can provide, and for their kids, and for family vacations. Those are the reasons I want to make more money. I want to make enough money to keep my family together.
Idk because I'm not a graphic designer, but imo you can make anything work. I'd follow Chris Do or some TH-camr, but at the end of the day you end up learning all of the skills
The cost of living in the US is crazy. I'm an artist, but I chose to work in insurance for a decade. I paid off my student loans and saved for a rainy day. Now I'm trying out teaching. But I would have never been able to do it without sacrificing that decade. I got 2 children and we can't make less than a certain amount for us to stay on top of our financial goals. I wish we lived outside of the US.
This info is too valuable. As a Pharmaceutical R&D Professional working on a side business for the past 6 years I've recently been thinking about pursing a PharmD/MBA for the long term. Really gives me some direction and insight in how I should approach this new career.
The one thing that I was reminded was actually going out there and building solid relationships with seasoned individuals in the Pharmacy field. I may have just rushed in but this tip I believe will help me a lot on the journey.
Nice video, the common trending question i see around is 'what will i be like in 5 years or 10 years if i continue in this career vs another' that seems to really help. Mapping out. Of course in this very unstable global market, not to mention generational circumstances like student debt, it is very difficult to find an easy answer. Certainly many factors pertaining to the individual. Thanks for your vids! 🙏
What when we REALLY do not know what to do in life? And do not have any specific skills? I am now approaching 30s and that question to find something for myself really haunts me, because I want to do something else but do not know what. Oh yes, currently I am working as a biologist with extremely low salary.
Ah yes. I remember the bio/biochem bubble. IMO you may want to consider something like a Strength Finder test: amzn.to/3hN6xx9 But I've been there man. It's not easy. Just know that it takes time. The question isn't what should I do next for an ideal career. But how do I want to feel in an ideal career
There's a quote I love by Peter Drucker... "All profit is derived from risk." To be honest, I think there's very few companies that would take me back since going full time on the TH-cam / High Ticket Sales. A lot of my friends mentioned the same thing. They probably would consider me as a flight risk. At the same time though, I probably wouldn't go back. The skills I've learned really reassure me that I won't be homeless lol. Wishing the best of luck to your husband ❤
Thank you sooo much Kevin! I have never watched a TH-cam video as informative, beneficial and helpful as this one. All the tips and the tools that I need!!
@@KevinYeePharmD You gave me some guide lines ( a step by step) as I was overwhelmed by the research that I was doing. The tools have been helpful: I have done the Ikigai test, and now I am diving into a deeper research: watching the PROs and Cons TH-cam videos, checking the reddit forms... Basically I am following step by step what I've learned from your video!! :)
Im currently trying to figure out my next step. Recently discovered I don't want to continue with my career but i have a education and trying to see are their options without going back to school. Used to enjoy my career but last few years the job changed into something i dislike but i don't to quit until a plan is lined up.
Kevin Yee Advice about immigrant to a new country at age 30s will be great. As I am considering with my girlfriend about moving to settle in a new country.
I'm confused why you listed the strengths test as a job resource. I've taken it before and it just described my personality right back to me. I find these kinds of assessments really frustrating. They take a general reoccurring trait, and take a generic job and put them together. I am a fairly analytical person, and every time I take a career test it says to be an engineer, which sounds boring, not to mention I have dyslexia so it'd also be an irresponsible choice cuz me reading stuff wrong would put people's lives in danger. But anyways I took the Clifton strengths test a couple years ago and it says I am analytical (big surprise) and a problem solver. I already know I like to do that. Still have no idea what career to move to. I'm in my late 20s and work at a grocery store. I have a useless bachelor's degree. The Gallup Clifton strengths finder specifically says it won't suggest job titles based on the results, so really if you understand yourself it doesn't add anything. I know this post was really negative, but hey at least it's honest.
The Strength Finders has a section where it talks about potential careers that you would do well or would naturally gravitate to. And what I've found helpful is attaching to a prepared story for each of the strengths for future interviews. Also the SF test is highly individualized... meaning no to readings are the same. I've tested this across my friends who share the same strengths as myself.
Hey everyone I’m graduated hotel management diploma. I’m working as sushi chef recently. I’m not happy with this . I would like to go further study and start new career. Some how I feel like getting old . I’m going to 34. Give me your best advice. I’m really confusing what I want. Thanks
Sorry to hear that man. Only thing I can say is life comes in seasons. It's time for the next chapter of your life and you're meant to feel the way that you do. Anyways what have you tried so far?
@@KevinYeePharmD hey Kelvin Thanks man . It’s meant lots for me. Honestly I m stock as sushi chef . My brain is bumping... I’m doing research what is exactly fit to me.... I’m really confusing man
It is okay to pursue a short but stable career. Doing such for about 7 years helped me get into a financially stable place.
But now I'm going back to my original plan and going into a more creative field.
That's awesome man. What type of creative work do you like?
That is such a cool plan. Kudos!
Super relevant question! 30 is approaching for me and I'm trying to better solidify a compatible career path that will also sustain my basic living needs
Have you looked into pharmacy? 😂😂😂
@@KevinYeePharmD 😭😭
Thanks so much for the video. I really messed up a lot in my 20s. 🤦🏼♂️
No problem man. What happened during your 20s?
@@KevinYeePharmD A large chunk of my 20s was spent in a mailroom
Many do.
I just want a career that I can do well, make decent money, and be able to easily find another job in the field, in any state or city.
Let's suppose that you have your dream career. How would you want to feel?
@@KevinYeePharmD I would want to have enough money to pay for healthcare, so I suppose I'd want to feel healthy lol
@WhatAmIDoingW.MyLife Totally get it. Even though it might not feel like it, just know that there's no rush in finding a life long career. If there's anyway I can support just lmk
Currently a teacher. I want to do something more creative that changes daily and pays well
Thanks for sharing... I appreciate you being a teacher. It's such an important role. Good luck with your next venture! What's next for you?
@@KevinYeePharmD not sure yet but I want to try my hand at entrepreneurship
Great video. I studied and worked to get into social work up till my mid 20s. Dropped that career did dead end jobs in late 20s trying to figure it out. Now 30, feel more lost than before but moving from the bay to la.
What made you want to leave social work? And that's an exciting move. What has you moving from the bay to LA?
@@KevinYeePharmD I just got an entry level job in marketing in La. I’ve just been having a hard time networking with actual people and am just copy pasting on indeed. I have a b.a. and want to get a new degree but want to make sure it’s worthwhile.
What are you doing now 2 years later?
"If you were in my shoes.." questions are really solid tips! great video, Kevin.
The answer to those questions will surprise you!
some of the careers we would like to have are absolutely obtainable, but we live in an era where how much money you make will determine the quality of life you will have, so we see ourselves pursuing careers we don't want just to meet this norm and be financially independent/stable. I, myself, would love to take a risk and do what I'd like to do, but I know I won't be making good money :/
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm curious - what do you do now? And do you like what you do?
Fuck money. Honestly… We all live a short time and we all trying to strive towards the same cookie cutter mold… Strive towards careers we don’t like so we can buy shit to impress people we don’t even know etc.. Sound harsh and maybe a bit ridiculous. But it’s damn true.
Are you an individual or are you just like everyone else? What’s your individual interests?
@@alexanderstyrlander7991that’s the wrong way to think about it. I’m chasing money so that when my kids grow up and need me I can provide, and for their kids, and for family vacations. Those are the reasons I want to make more money. I want to make enough money to keep my family together.
what do you think about a career in graphic design
Idk because I'm not a graphic designer, but imo you can make anything work. I'd follow Chris Do or some TH-camr, but at the end of the day you end up learning all of the skills
The cost of living in the US is crazy. I'm an artist, but I chose to work in insurance for a decade. I paid off my student loans and saved for a rainy day. Now I'm trying out teaching. But I would have never been able to do it without sacrificing that decade. I got 2 children and we can't make less than a certain amount for us to stay on top of our financial goals. I wish we lived outside of the US.
Recently I had a friend move to Thailand. It's possible but I can imagine it being hard with the kids. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
This info is too valuable. As a Pharmaceutical R&D Professional working on a side business for the past 6 years I've recently been thinking about pursing a PharmD/MBA for the long term. Really gives me some direction and insight in how I should approach this new career.
Love hearing that! What was the biggest insight that you had?
What is your current role in pharma industry?
The one thing that I was reminded was actually going out there and building solid relationships with seasoned individuals in the Pharmacy field. I may have just rushed in but this tip I believe will help me a lot on the journey.
Nice video, the common trending question i see around is 'what will i be like in 5 years or 10 years if i continue in this career vs another' that seems to really help. Mapping out. Of course in this very unstable global market, not to mention generational circumstances like student debt, it is very difficult to find an easy answer. Certainly many factors pertaining to the individual. Thanks for your vids! 🙏
Thank you for the advice!
For my case turning 30 really changed me a lot.
Love to hear, what video would you want to see next?
What when we REALLY do not know what to do in life? And do not have any specific skills? I am now approaching 30s and that question to find something for myself really haunts me, because I want to do something else but do not know what. Oh yes, currently I am working as a biologist with extremely low salary.
Ah yes. I remember the bio/biochem bubble. IMO you may want to consider something like a Strength Finder test: amzn.to/3hN6xx9
But I've been there man. It's not easy. Just know that it takes time. The question isn't what should I do next for an ideal career. But how do I want to feel in an ideal career
My spouse was self employed (insurance) but things took a turn a couple of years back. Now they’re really struggling to find work as an employee
There's a quote I love by Peter Drucker... "All profit is derived from risk." To be honest, I think there's very few companies that would take me back since going full time on the TH-cam / High Ticket Sales. A lot of my friends mentioned the same thing. They probably would consider me as a flight risk. At the same time though, I probably wouldn't go back. The skills I've learned really reassure me that I won't be homeless lol. Wishing the best of luck to your husband ❤
great video Kevin Yee. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the great work.
You're the best man! Appreciate you
Thank you sooo much Kevin! I have never watched a TH-cam video as informative, beneficial and helpful as this one. All the tips and the tools that I need!!
I'm glad it helped! What was most helpful in this video?
@@KevinYeePharmD You gave me some guide lines ( a step by step) as I was overwhelmed by the research that I was doing. The tools have been helpful: I have done the Ikigai test, and now I am diving into a deeper research: watching the PROs and Cons TH-cam videos, checking the reddit forms... Basically I am following step by step what I've learned from your video!! :)
Im currently trying to figure out my next step. Recently discovered I don't want to continue with my career but i have a education and trying to see are their options without going back to school. Used to enjoy my career but last few years the job changed into something i dislike but i don't to quit until a plan is lined up.
Great advices !
What video would you want to see next?
Kevin Yee Advice about immigrant to a new country at age 30s will be great.
As I am considering with my girlfriend about moving to settle in a new country.
I know my strengths and personality traits. How can i find out what careers it translates to?
imo - safest way is to "date" different fields. so try tangental fields as a part time job or contract roles.
Keep up the good work Kevin. thank you!
Thanks Steve! What did you find most helpful about this?
@@KevinYeePharmD I like the menu at a restaurant analogy. People make things too complicated
Absolutely great video Kevin !
I'm confused why you listed the strengths test as a job resource. I've taken it before and it just described my personality right back to me. I find these kinds of assessments really frustrating. They take a general reoccurring trait, and take a generic job and put them together. I am a fairly analytical person, and every time I take a career test it says to be an engineer, which sounds boring, not to mention I have dyslexia so it'd also be an irresponsible choice cuz me reading stuff wrong would put people's lives in danger. But anyways I took the Clifton strengths test a couple years ago and it says I am analytical (big surprise) and a problem solver. I already know I like to do that. Still have no idea what career to move to. I'm in my late 20s and work at a grocery store. I have a useless bachelor's degree. The Gallup Clifton strengths finder specifically says it won't suggest job titles based on the results, so really if you understand yourself it doesn't add anything. I know this post was really negative, but hey at least it's honest.
The Strength Finders has a section where it talks about potential careers that you would do well or would naturally gravitate to. And what I've found helpful is attaching to a prepared story for each of the strengths for future interviews. Also the SF test is highly individualized... meaning no to readings are the same. I've tested this across my friends who share the same strengths as myself.
Hey everyone I’m graduated hotel management diploma. I’m working as sushi chef recently. I’m not happy with this . I would like to go further study and start new career. Some how I feel like getting old . I’m going to 34. Give me your best advice. I’m really confusing what I want. Thanks
Sorry to hear that man. Only thing I can say is life comes in seasons. It's time for the next chapter of your life and you're meant to feel the way that you do. Anyways what have you tried so far?
@@KevinYeePharmD hey Kelvin Thanks man . It’s meant lots for me. Honestly I m stock as sushi chef . My brain is bumping... I’m doing research what is exactly fit to me.... I’m really confusing man
@@Izujal anything I can do to help?
@@KevinYeePharmD I’m panning to study AI And machine learning specialist.... let’s see man. Thanks I will try to find you on Instagram man
@@Izujal do boot camp for software developer
You are stuck if you are drowning in student loans