Hiii! Three videos in one week omg 😀I just wanted to say thank you for your warm and supportive responses to my last video when I told y'all i decided to leave my corporate job. So happy you decided to stay💘Next videos are going to be apartment unpacking and design videos starting next week, so get ready!
So psyched for you! How did marathon recovery go…? I usually cant walk normal or do stairs for 4 dats after the marathon. Congratulations again on your first NYC Marathon. And your new lifestyle!
Its NEVER too late to press the reset button. I retired from a long term career and started my own jewellery making business. I am now 62 and loving it! You only have 1 life Chelsea, you've got to grab it with both hands. SO proud of you! x
The best advice I could give a newly self-employed person is that you should get a routine: wake up every day at the same time, eat at the same times as if you were working for a company, dress up every day and most of all, keep your house clean and clutter free... Kisses!!
Yes ! My father was self employed and had an office built on the back of the house. He got up early, showered and dressed nicely everyday. Then if clients came by unexpectedly, he was always ready and being productive.
Yes ! I can't be as productive when I stay in my pajamas 😂 People tend to be amused when I explain I still wake up around 6 and keep my routine but it definitely makes a difference in my productivity.
I was a university lecturer before making the jump into a FT author life. Now I write what I love and I have the best life. You are going to do great just as long as you give yourself 'thinking' breaks. It's too easy to let tasks that feel work-like fill the whole day. Creativity is like a sourdough starter. Give it time, some space of its own, and plenty of rest. (BTW, failure can be part of a good process -- I made a loss in my first year, and was glad of my savings. Each year since has been profitable in multiple ways.) My main advice: Enjoy!
You're so welcome@@ChelseaCallahan It can take ages to break out of a corporate/institutional mindset, so give yourself plenty of grace. I cannot wait to see more of the city through your eyes!
omg this is my dream!! I just started my first lecturing position out of the PhD, but have this idea in the back of my head that I would rather be writing novels. I'm not sure if this is just a fantasy or something that might actually work, but I've been too afraid to take the first steps to find that out. Also like...where do I find the time?!
It's amazing how fast a few hundred words a day mounts up. Why not start with a short story to really nail your pacing first? Honestly, the time will find you! @@sweeeeeet85
Seriously good advice! I have yo-yo-ed between being self employed and employed for years, making soo many mistakes along the way but its all so valuable, as long as you are sensible as can be with money and just keep on learning, being bold , brave and kind to yourself!
I moved to RURAL Japan (closest town over 100,000 people was 2 hours away) without knowing anyone and having a tenuous grasp of the language at best. It was tough and I would do so many things different but I am so so so glad I did it. I made lifelong friends, grew massively as a person, and even met my husband there. Taking risks doesn't have to be all good or all bad, sometimes you can just be grateful that you did it.
That must've taken some serious "balls". Did you move alone ? And what exactly led you to moving out so far away ( I'm assuming you moved from the U.S ) ?
@@naazahs9045 I actually moved from Canada but it's pretty much the same difference distance wise! I was alone personally but I was also working with a company that made sure I was set up with an apartment so I didn't navigate that on my own. I always told people I did it because it was a childhood dream but the truth is more that I needed a reset in my life. I started working professionally (think high rise office buildings, having "clients", that sort of thing) quite young and was burnt out by 24. I knew a bit of Japanese from high school classes so I decided to jump ship and give it a go.
Def voting for the big room to be your living room. I think it would change the flow of energy in the apartment and give you some space to have more of a foyer type space in that small area between all the rooms.
I’m giggling so hard throughout this video. I’m 36 and I’ve been self-employed for 4 years and this is just so relatable, I love it. It really is about figuring out what works for you as you go. You got this!
I went to nursing school at age 35, married with 4 young kids. I'd been a stay at home mom for 12 years, and thought about dropping out every day. I graduated 11 years ago now, and it was the most difficult sacrifice of my life. Totally worth it. I hope all goes well for you as well!
“Old-lady” (I turned 50 in August) newish viewer/subscriber here. I just want to tell you how much I love your videos and relate to your struggles with the chaos of adulting in NYC. I moved here right before my 31st birthday and your blogs bring back some GREAT memories of similar times in my life. All I can say is embrace EVERYTHING that life throws at you-good, bad, and meh!! Make lemons out of lemonade!!! Throw money at some of those problems! Eat the pasta and the pizza and the dumplings and the pancakes for dinner!!! Make friends with the birds on your windowsills!!! You’re braver, smarter and stronger than you think you are💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻!!!❤❤❤
I love how everyone's giving you really great, supportive, encouraging nuggets of wisdom and I came straight to the comments to say that you should always refrigerate pure maple syrup after opening. Anyway, I'm so happy I found your channel and started following. By documenting your journey, you're going to inspire so many more people than you realize to follow their own dreams!
Keep going. I'm 52 and on my third career change...happily. I've loved and had ups/downs with each change. Do it scared, do it anxiously, do it with excitement!
I worked for myself for 15 years in the creative field, you need to set some time aside for yourself everyday as you can easily burn yourself out again. I used to take a walk through my neighbourhood before I would start work everyday in the early mornings for about 30 to 45 mins, and then take another break in the afternoon for about 45-60 mins and get out of the house. You have to do this religiously, it helps break up your day and creatively it gives you a break and refreshes you.
I remember when I use to teach before I became a therapist. I would have 2 1/2 months off from work. My skin looked better, my stomach bloating went away, and I was undeniably the happiest I had ever been. Zero stress and anxiety. Now I have an extremely stressful job that’s super high demand and mentally exhausting. I often think about the “old days” and how much better my mental health was. I envy you! You deserve it ! Thanks for inspiring me ☺️
You already look like you have a huge weight lifted off you, it's a glow. I myself picked up my belongings 8 years ago and moved from Los Angeles to San Diego, it was scary leaving a place I always knew and didn't know ANYone here. Fast forward to today, it was the best decision I ever made. It is never perfect but life is so much better and the quality. I went from working in the Real Estate industry to a corporate job for a non-profit that I love and fortunately do not have the stress you did at yours. I have been following you for quite some time and love this for you. You truly embody a single gal with no kids, who is normal, not fake or trying to prove anything, being independent and making her way, and I relate to this fully. Being a 37 year old woman, it's refreshing. Thank you for continuing to make videos and be a light Chelsea. As you grow, make sure to start a PO Box so your followers can send you small gifts :) Cheers to growth, success and finding your happiness. PS, as a WFH gal myself, your space is EVERYthing, so make it cute, cozy and organized, it does wonders for your mental health.
I’m 47 & was burnt out on the job schedule. I quit working in March. I was terrified but something had to give. I spent a few months undoing the stress and found a job in the paper that looked like something I would like. I emailed them asking to consider remote for the position. Two weeks later, they agreed. I applied and Got It! Now I work from home and have a balance of a paycheck and my personal mental health. You def did the right thing. You will land on your feet.
It's an adjustment period so give yourself some grace. Establishing yourself takes time. I started over at 43--quit my job, sold my house, left my marriage, moved 500 miles away. Did it work out perfectly? NOPE! Am I glad I did it? 100%. If my only takeaway from it was proving to myself what I'm capable of ... well, that's enough for me. Also: loved the Sinatra-pancakes montage!
I was so close to visitingNYC at one point myself. I had experience with modeling and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to visit New York. All the best!
The biggest risk that I took was moving out immediately after college. Usually people stay with their parents for years to save up money but I wanted to experience life on my own. Something about the struggle feels more satisfying to me.
Don’t feel nervous about this new venture you’re on. The hardest part is already past and that’s the foundation you spend the precious three years building (knowing how to make your videos and obtaining a reasonable audience). It will only continue to grow from here! The fact that you’re at a point now where you can make ends meet just through your channel is a solid sign that you’re okay. Keep finding ways to grow your audience. Maybe it’s through algorithms or maybe it’s as much as updating cameras, editing, hand rigs, sound, or finding additional untapped markets or ideas. Routine segments that capture interests. Stuff like that. Because there are three aspects that keep your channel interesting: - Viewers want to know who YOU are; - Viewers want to know what it’s like to live in New York City; - And Viewers want to know ABOUT the city (places to visit, food to eat, culture, architecture, history, etc). Just keep finding ways to hit those points and you’ll be good!
I restarted this year as well. I quit my corporate job because I wasn’t happy. I didn’t have time and it caused anxiety. I needed to step out of my comfort zone and restart. I moved out and started working in retail. The money isn’t great and I work hard at weird hours. Though, I am much better. I have more time and no longer feel anxious. I wanna do something for myself, and grow within my new career. It’s still scary sometimes, but sometimes I get reminders that it was the right decision and you need to do what feels right for YOU. Sometimes, I get self conscious that people my age ( mid 30s) have it all figured out; they have high positions in fancy jobs, kids, properties and an amazing salary while I’m still figuring out my path and sometimes struggle to save. I try to not let those things get to me and just dance to my own rhythm of my unique song ( life). We all struggle, you will be ok ❤️
I just subscribed to your channel. I’m turning 65 early next year but when I was 30 years old I moved by myself to the Bay Area (down the peninsula-Palo Alto) and began a new life. So your story is somewhat relatable (Lordy I wish there was internet then🙄)… I love supporting young women who take chances. I feel strongly I may have been a content creator and/or the like if that had been available at the time. I took many chances. Eventually I met and married a man whom I was with for 21 years. I have three 20-something kids who live in Southern California and I’ve relocated (10 years divorced) to New York State (not NYC area). You absolutely must do what your heart dictates! Do not always follow your head and follow the safe route. “The road less traveled…” is the one that fulfills us the most. You have made the right decision. Do well and keep going. It will be the “making” of you. All best, Sarah☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I worked in pharmacy here in Australia for almost 20yrs, from when I was 17. After leaving the industry and being able to stay home looking after the kids, house, our acreage, animals and garden full time, I was approached by a local who wanted me to clean her home for her fortnightly. Then that one client changed to two clients, and then I realised I actually really love cleaning other people's homes and decided to do it permanently. I'm now a solo cleaner for approx 16 clients that I rotate over 2 weeks. Never, ever did I think this is what I would do for work. But after almost 2 decades of working in Pharmacy, I'm loving less responsibility, more flexibility, better pay and working on my own and for myself. Being a mum of 3 kids, it's exactly what I need! Flexibility to work hours that suit my life 🤗 I'm so happy for you Chelsea! You'll love this shift in your life. Lots of love from Australia xx
I wouldn't worry about establishing your new routine for a couple of weeks...you're definitely still recovering from your marathon and hectic work life 😊
I left my toxic job last September and took 6 weeks off to travel around Greece and around the US and to just REST!! It was SO IMPORTANT to recognize my burnout and the fact that I wasn’t sleeping, gained a ton of weight in a short period of time, my depression and anxiety were at an all-time high, and i was crying every day and to do something about it. I had no job lined up but luckily my family and friends supported me and that period of 4 months of unemployment led to my amazing job I have had now for 8 months and my health is dramatically improved. I have a balance, and I’m getting my health back in check. I’m so glad you did what was best for you and ran with it! Best wishes to you! 😊
Chelsea! I’ve been watching your videos for like half a year now and i loved them before and i love it even more to see you thriving and happy. You deserve the world. Much love !!!!
You go girl!!! You are sitting around wondering what everyone's opinion will be about you only working for TH-cam?! You are you! You are wonderful and so interesting and incredibly inspiring and soooo brave!! Don't you ever sit around waiting on somebody you dont know to validate your job or lifestyle!!! You being you is the reason you have this TH-cam gig! Everytime you start to doubt yourself let's think back to the 5 subscribers days.... YOU ARE AN AWESOME PERSON AND THAT'S WHY WE ARE ALL HERE!!! Please here that and accept that! We all love you and support you and are right there with you in the challenges of life ❤️ we are rooting for you!!
I know most of you guys are already tired of hearing this and you're very much aware of the situation, but it still manages to baffle me when I hear that being unemployed or employed in a non-traditional job in the US makes you lose your right to be cured without going bankrupt. I'd be worried about going down a ramp of stairs or crossing the street knowing that I'm one slippery step away from owing tens of thousands to a hospital
You don’t have to be employed to have health insurance here but you lose the employer paying a portion of your premium as a benefit of working for them. In this country it’s offered as an employer paid benefit to add to your overall compensation. I don’t see what’s strange about that. Medical care is expensive and someone needs to pay for it. If people want to quit their jobs and do TH-cam for a living they lose the benefits their company offered them. TH-cam provides cash now but zero benefits. None. I don’t understand how people think it worth quitting their actual jobs for.
Not having guaranteed universal Healthcare in the wealthiest nation with military bases all over the world is really strange. I always forget attitudes like yours exist as I'm helping un and under insured disabled folks navigate our cruel system at work all day. Signed a medical Social Worker in the U.S.
For all of you that think universal healthcare is so great, do your research. Believe me, you don’t want the government controlling your healthcare. The public system is in dire need of fixing but to think we should expect our government to support our whims and career changes is just nuts and perhaps VERY millennial. Where do you think the money comes from? It’s not free.
Girl! Take your time to rest and recover. You are not going to catch up on all that missed sleep and you-time in a few days. And the process is not going to be lineair, either. You may feel super energised in a few weeks and then crash again. But you made a wonderful move towards a happier life and I am sure that will pay off 🎉
I love how honest your videos are and that it is ok when not everything is always "perfect". I feel way less bad that my appartment is a mess, but I am at the moment way too tired and burned out to change that
The dance/pancake segment was everything. Pure joy. Its a new transition and early days, everything is falling into place. I am so happy for you and I'm cheering you on!
i'm in my early 20s, just getting out into "the world" and i wanted to say thank u for sharing ur new beginnings with us. it's my hope that in the future, i'll always be brave enough to start over, no matter what stage of life i'm in. this video really warmed my heart
So happy! Another video from Chelsea!!! Enjoy your new life, and don't try to fill it up with stuff right away. It will happen on its own, but right now, I'm pretending I don't have to work a 9 to 5 job thanks to you and those pancakes! ❤
U can absolutely be addicted to chaos!!! I've talked to my therapist in-depth on this subject. For me, hectic/changing/go-go-go was the environment I grew up in, so when things were calm/going well... I was uncomfortable cuz that was not the norm... chaos was. Something to keep in mind in terms of burnout!!!
I moved across Canada 4 years ago and it was the biggest risk I’ve ever taken. And here I am 4 years later, I met the love of my life here :) don’t get me wrong there have been a lot of hurdles along the way but I wouldn’t be who i am not if I taken make this decision. Freedom looks good on you Chels!! Your energy seems renewed! Also my vote on names for the bird is Samwise, because he seems like a loyal companion. Cheers!!
I feel more motivated with your imperfect routine, more realistic than those that are full of productivity and perfect routines. Is like this feeling: "I'm not alone struggling" and that feels good! keep going 😘
My big leap into the unknown was switching my jobs up! I graduated as a nurse, and I thought I'd always be bedside but after a year in the OR, I knew I needed a change. So I found a position as a clinical research nurse which is wildly different than actual bedside nursing. Literally, I had NO idea what the job entailed but the change just felt right. However, no one agreed with me. Everyone said that the job would be awful, boring, or even that I wouldn't get it. Guess what? I got the job and it was life changing for me! I found a whole new niche that I absolutely loved and finally I had a career ladder that I could climb. Seven years later, I've climbed the ladder and making a healthy six figure salary, so I can't complain!
8:55 I have a story about taking risks! 2 years ago after overcoming depression, pandemic times, etc. I made the decision to pursue my dream career which is data science, I didn't have any experience and never worked in tech so I QUIT! They didn't let me at the old company I worked for, instead, they offered me an entry level position so they could teach me, but I had to move to another town, far from my family. Fast forward to now I'm in a much better company, got promotions every 6 months and plan to achieve my goal by the next 2 years. I had so much great opportunities to learn and everything I did before this, even though it wasn't related is very useful to me now. Rooting for you Chelsea!
Was on track to work as a laboratory scientist in California and make 100k a year and then decided to pack up and try to start my life over in the UK instead! I’m still not certain if I’ll be able to live here permanently and the change has been hard but overall it’s been such a beautiful experience and opportunity for growth. Love your channel btw 💕
I love the way the music is part of the story, the way it cuts in and out to make room for her to talk, and then it goes away all together after the syrup incident 👨🏻🍳’s 💋. Great storytelling!
Ok, so, I'm not finished with the video yet, but you just asked for stories about taking a big risk.... I worked as a Veterinary Assistant for 19 years. It's pretty much all I knew and all I wanted to continue to do. I left my friends and family in one state and moved to another state with 2 Veterinarians who were buying a new clinic there. I adored them, and kinda wanted to get out of the area where I was, so I did it. At first it was wonderful. I went from working at a corporate owned Vet clinic in a big city, to a privately owned clinic in a small town. I loved it! And I continued to love it for the next 12 years, or, I thought I did. The stress of not only being a Veterinarian but also owning your own business began to take its toll on the doctors, and I got the brunt of their anger and stress. It slowly became a toxic work environment, and my body was falling apart. After being yelled at like I was one of their children, I had enough and put in my notice. But, I had no other job lined up. They didn't like that I put in my notice and fired me instead. Now I had no income at all, and needed to find another job ASAP. My poor body was suffering after decades of physical work. I really wanted a work from home job - one in Veterinary Hospice. That was my dream job. I didn't get it. Or any of the other 10 plus jobs I applied for over the next month or so. I went almost 2 months with no job, living on savings, until I finally applied for a work from home job in a completely different industry. I got it, but I just told myself it would be until I could get my dream Veterinary Work From Home job. Well, 1 year and 10 months later, I've gotten a promotion and now do nothing but read emails and file claims all day, while wearing PJ's and listening to music. I get regular raises and insane amounts of PTO. It's almost like I"m retired. IT'S A DREAM. Who knew??? This is the healthiest job I've ever had, mentally, with the best pay and benefits. Changing your career in your 40's is scary, but the thought of continuing to suffer at a toxic job that was continuing to destroy my body and mind was scarier!
I recently transitioned from a job where I was going what felt like all the time because I was on call for 12 hours a day. It's been three weeks since I made the transition, and I am still getting used to managing my free time! I appreciate being able to relate to you! I hadn't realized I wasn't subscribed until today, but I look forward to continuing to watch your content! :)
I also love the idea for you of moving the living room to your current bedroom space! It will give you so much more flexibility for furniture options and layout! Also- I think a mirror in your current living room along that large wall parallel from the kitchen window would be awesome- it could help bounce that light around! Sorry for the unsolicited advice, I just love to decorate so much 😂😊.
Moving your bed to the smallest room is a great idea, because you will want to spend most of your time in the bigger room anyway. If you remove the bed, it will discourage you from staying and working from your bed too!
You definitely need to rest! The marathon was tough and leaving your corporate job is a huge change. Your new direction in the TH-cam world will take time and I think you’re showing how most people feel after jumping in the deep end! Never let it be said that you don’t use your acting and musical skills, they are up front and centre on this channel. I love your work ❤❤
14:45 okay stop I was LAUGHING OUT LOUD HERE I found your channel because I ran the NY marathon this past year too and came across your video!!! Girl. I’m so into your vibe. Please be my friend But really - GO YOU for doing this !! And you’re so great at it!!! It’s so hard to find a 30 something offering up content the way you are and the relateableness (??) feels like a warm hug. I’m looking forward to following you! (On TH-cam. Not IRL. That’d be weird?😅)
This is awesome news and I'm very happy for you!! Your channel popped into my feed a little over a week ago, where the first video that I saw was your "The MOST REALISTIC..... or money back" vlog from a year ago. I have been watching each of your videos in order from that video on and I got to this video last night. While it's not good to see someone struggle, it's been, I guess, refreshing(not sure if proper choice of words, 🙂) to see real life and not the perfect life most try to portray on the Internet. I made some life changes about 10 years ago when life threw a curveball at me and it was the greatest change/decision that I made. I look forward to your future videos, including the new one from today!! May your success continue on and your Channel grow!!
im so happy for you!! even though i started watching your channel because i wanted to see how ppl manage their 9-5 AND run a youtube channel, i'm still going to keep watching your videos. i love your energy and again, so happy for you!
I loved this video! You’re so happy. We’re all so happy for you. Don’t worry abt your schedule for a couple of weeks. Just be productive in SOME of the hours you’re awake and sleep/rest/relax. Girl, you are giving yourself and your body space to recover from a grueling couple of years. If you had a little girl/daughter that was crushing it as HARD as you have been, for as LONG as you have been, you’d let her come home and sleep and eat and sleep some more. And then when it was time to get going again, you’d want her to do it intentionally, not compulsively. Rest and self-care baby, that’s what your daughter needs right now! Also, enjoy some good TV - binge watch some stuff.❤
since I m on a huge digital detox I didnt put on my computer at all. but since im on a long train ride I catch up with like 4 of your videos and I love them. Love you brought out the boxes and painted the kitchen and everything. So my personal success story: I was a nurse for quite a while and then became a teacher for nurses. It may not sound like much but I am pretty dang proud tho, because I work hard for it❤
It’s so good to see you like this. Ngl the last few videos had me worried for you. Especially after I suffered with burn out myself. I quit what was perceived as a very save career, and everyone doubted me. But now I feel I am exactly where I want to be. And everything else was just to please others and ran me into the ground.
I started over after 18 years at the same role as an RN. I’m still an RN, and although not a drastic change still, I’ve been at my 2nd workplace for the past 11 years. I live vicariously through your change!
I enjoyed your video! I understand the weirdness of being joyful of having all the time in the world to do what I want to do and yet have that same time just slip through my fingers. I have one suggestion for you -- every evening, write down one adult thing and three meaningful things to want to do tomorrow in a notebook (write this by hand, it helps you to internalize the tasks). For example, when I retired my one adult thing was something like balance my checkbook or clean the bathroom. My three meaningful things were (1) get up at 6am (I like to see the sunrise), (2) walk the dog (basic exercise task that is good for both me and my dog), and (3) make myself a healthy (1 protein and 2 veggie) meal (make enough for a day or two of leftovers). I find that when I set these goals, the rest of the day fell in place, and I started reaching my goals. After time, I found that the adult things don't change much (there are always things that need to be maintained) but some of my meaningful things had become habits so I no longer needed to list them (like waking up early and walking the dog) -- which left room to add new meaningful things like register for an art class, practice piano for 40 minutes, or read a fiction book for 30 minutes, etc. Be specific regarding these tasks/goals but not so rigid that they feel like work. Hope this helps.
OMG Chelsea im just so excited for you in your self-employment journey! And I wouldn't beat myself up over still recovering from the last several months of being non-stop - it would probably take me at least several weeks to recover (if not longer). So hope you are resting and taking care of yourself too. so glad i found your channel a few months back, you're a gem on here
Loved the editing on this vlog- I was laughing out loud in the silence of my apartment so often even that had me cracking up. Thanks for putting me in a good mood with your vlogs!
2 years ago I was working at a dead end job and took a risk and spent the money I had on an expensive computer setup and a 3 course program to learn a new software. So a career change with no guarantee, now I’m working at an engineering consulting firm and I am soooooo much happier with my life 😊 I feel like it’s not as extreme as quitting a 9-5 for a creative path but it was definitely still a leap of faith. You’ll do great Chelsea 😊❤️
I did 5 years of active duty in the navy and then 6 years in the reserves (the unit I was attached to may of well been still active duty/full time with the workload that came with it.) I went to school during the reserves in pursuit of something in healthcare. Dude the amount of classes I failed bc of that damn unit was ridiculous. I’m freshly out of the Navy, and here I am finally getting a 3.0+ GPA for my first semester in the journey of becoming a PA! (Oh I’m also in my 30’s). It’s never too late to start, we all have our own timelines. Ik it’s hard, but try not to let society pressure get to you. This is scary but if you can afford this in NYC?! Psssh, you can definitely do this, girl. You just ran the NYC marathon!! What. A. BIG. Accomplishment!! New directions are scary, but being in our comfort zone is scarier.
Back in 2017 I quit a job at a toxic workplace and wasn’t 100% sure what I was going to do but I started picking up some freelance gigs right away and ended up working part time and filling the rest of my time with freelance gigs. Dealing with the more admin side of things (like health insurance and taxes, etc.) isn’t my favorite thing but now I’m here 6, almost 7 years later, and the idea of going back to a traditional, full-time job comes to mind but I’m just not ready for that. I like the flexibility I have with the way work is set up right now. It has been stressful, but I think it’s more that I’ve made it more stressful than it needed to be. I totally relate to the anxiety you’re feeling and wanting this to work, because I was terrified that it wouldn’t. I don’t know what the future holds and maybe one day I’ll find myself back in a more traditional job but I love the work I do and seeing your anxiety reminds me how strong my anxiety was at the beginning. At the time I felt like it would be a miracle if I made it more than 4 or 5 years working this way and I definitely made it past that. :)
quit my job 10 years ago to sell full time on ebay and amazon. it took me a long time to learn i need to work much harder than i thought. still beats my desk job.
Last year I moved out of my parents’ house to a city I’d never been to before (Edinburgh, over 400 miles from my hometown) with no plan, just a suitcase. I lived in hostels for a month while I searched for a basic job, and landed a minimum wage receptionist role. Then I moved into a cheap flatshare and started building a life. Now, a year later, I’ve landed my dream job in travel writing, moved into a much nicer place with an amazing friend I met here, am in love with this city and am so so happy!! I relate so much to your fear that you are making the wrong choices and choosing the wrong path because that’s how I felt back then. My best advice to my past self, and to you, is to trust your instincts! If you have that feeling that you can do something, believe it, because it’s true. Because I trusted myself and didn’t give up (even when my 50hr/week job made me miserable and my flat was freezing cold, mouldy and slowly collapsing) I was able to build a better life for myself in a city I chose to make my home. Also, gotten IS a word!! Rip all the past participles we are losing as English slowly homogenises
It's critical that you create a scheduled day for yourself and stick to it. Otherwise, you can find yourself easily lost and productivity and a sense of satisfaction will begin to slip away.
A year ago I burnt out and made the decision (along with my therapist 🙃) to take some time off. After 7 months of learning to take care of myself and a major reset I am living my dreams. It's not as glamorous and glittery and I thought it would be but I wake up so thankful to be where I am. It's so exciting to get to be on this journey with you! 🫂
Just wanted to let you know the level of influence you had via this video. You reminded me I had a pack of dumplings in the freezer, took your idea and added broccoli to the pan - Delish! Then, after watching your big band singalong, I was then inspired to make my daughter breakfast for dinner (pancakes and bacon). The brands need to know, your influence knows no bounds 😘
apartment planning can be sooo fun but also so stressful and time-consuming. i've found that if i get a gut feeling about an item that i really like i should just pull the trigger and buy it, but if i have any hesitancy at all i should wait at least a day to sit on the idea of this piece in my space. ALSO: keep maple syrup in your fridge after opening it!! prevents it from going bad and helps it last at least 6-12 months 😊
I have similar feelings. I retired a couple years back. It took me a few months to get used to not having to deal with the grind, but it's nice, isn't it? I think the best thing about it is Sunday nights. You no longer have that anxiety and frustration that the long work week will be starting up again the next day. Keep up the great work, kid.😚
I stumbled upon your channel because I love New York, I love visiting NYC, reading about NYC, and watch videos about NYC. Anywho, been following for a few months now and I’m SO HAPPY for you and your new self employed life as a full time TH-camr. You seem happier in the latest video, I’m looking forward to watching more. Sending great vibes from LA!
Oh yeah - I agree - definitely your current bedroom should be your lounge room - so good for your mind and soul to be surrounded by natural light in the daytime 🥰
As someone with an 8-5, the hardest part about your new life would be knowing when to eat. And when to not. Happy for you that you’re making your dream your reality!
Ahhhh I just discovered your channel this week when I was in a total paralysis mentally and physically. It totally helped ease me back into reality and I am so supportive of your channel and invested in your journey! I am praying your channel just blows up! I love the Kova sofa from Albany park and it’s super comfy to sleep on!
Although i don’t know you personally the title of this video made me so happy for you !!! Ahhh congrats on being self employed and your subscriber count growth !! ❤
You need an exercise regiment that takes you outside every day for your own mental health, winter snow is coming and the want to go out will diminish very quickly. If you don't want to go stir crazy you need to get out even when it isn't for a specific task. One of the biggest problems with working from home is isolation, just remembered what it was like during COVID lockdowns.
Chelsea! I found your channel about a month ago and I have really enjoyed following you! Especially through the marathon last week. I saw the marathon on the news that Saturday morning and I instantly thought and prayed for you! Eeeeeek! So proud of you and I barely know you! Then the job! Wow! You got this gf! Btw you inspired me to start running again, even tho it’s hard! Can you do a video on the running technics and training you used to get to and through the marathon? I perused a career in law, graduated from law school, failed the bar exam multiple time, then said forget this, it’s not meant to be! To no one’s surprise but my own, I struggle with my mental health through that process. However, that journey led me to pursue a career as a behavioral health therapist. 🤯 I am now a licensed clinical social worker who often uses my legal knowledge to help clients through their own mental health journeys. It’s been a long journey for me and this is not where I saw myself ten years ago but it has worked out for the better. I know I am way more fulfilled than I ever would have been practicing law. Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to switch gears. Especially if you are spinning your wheels, stuck in one place. So proud of you. Keep it up!
I just stumbled across your vlogs a few months ago researching about the life in new york and was hooked ever since 🙂! My congratulations to your brave decision, you definitely worked hard for this and you sooo deserve it. Especially after the tough time and the marathon (wow!!!) it is so nice to see you have time for the things you love in life ❤!
I have a personal policy of immediately coming to your video and liking it and liking the top 30 comments on it.....Let's get her that engagement folks... it's a team effort! 😊
We need to clarify the situation on Anne Hathaway sub-letting your apartment, is this legal? Should we tell the landlord? Are they paying rent via bird poo? So many questions.
I quit a job recently that I loved (mainly loved it due to the people I immediately worked alongside, and overall calibre of the company staff and products/services), however I was really ready for change. But leading up to my resignation - woah! I was a mental wreck. Anxious, worried about their reaction, worried if it was the right thing etc. Total rumination central! Hahah….. I guess what I’m saying is It’s no wonder you’re exhausted. Plus you just ran the marathon. It’s YOUR time now. If you need to sleep for a few days, dine out on some tasty easy take out, and slob for a while do it! Downtime definitely helps us de compartmentalise and re centre. Good luck, you’ve got this. The world (and video content) is your oyster! :)
in the middle of the pandemic, I took the jump and left my full time job to go freelance because I always thought being self-employed was my ultimate goal but quickly realized it wasn't for me!! The lack of coworkers, lack of affordable health insurance options, and lack of routine just wasn't ultimately a fit but I was super fortunate to then find a different full time role that has honestly been the best work situation I've ever been in and I'm happier than ever. Took a risk and it didn't work out but I'm glad I took it because it ultimately led me to something unexpected, but better! And I can say I tried!
I’m following a similar journey as you! I was working two jobs but recently I cut down and decided to take a minute to rest even though I’m always on the go
Maybe go to some of those big NY flea markets Laura Spencer goes to and decorate that apt. Now, that would be interesting. Can you get your job back? But really, put something on the walls....some color. But, don't spend much money. Good luck.
Quitting your corporate job has put a new glow on your face! It's really obvious that this was the best thing for you! I'm excited for everything your going to experience over the next few months! P.S., I don't think Dominos is going to sponser your video lol!
Chelsea, first of all, I love you and your videos. I discovered your channel 3 months ago while working a job I hated. TH-cam recommended it to me when I was watching vlogs from people who live in New York (I've been obsessed with this city since I was a teenager!!) and I've been watching all of your videos ever since. You being you and living your truth gives me hope and acceptance. I left that horrible job last month and decided to write full time - I've been writing things just for myself since I was 8 and now I've given myself the chance to make my dreams come true and write a book! You have been nothing but an inspiration to me and I will always be grateful for that. I recommend your channel to everyone I know!! Now, with you taking the risk and working for yourself, I love and support you even more. We are in this together!!! Big hug from Brazil
Hiii! Three videos in one week omg 😀I just wanted to say thank you for your warm and supportive responses to my last video when I told y'all i decided to leave my corporate job. So happy you decided to stay💘Next videos are going to be apartment unpacking and design videos starting next week, so get ready!
Yay go girl to and you get so much time to live your life on your own terms!
So excited for you 🥹❣ thanks for all the content this week, it’s been a real boost!
I love how happy you are!! ❤
So psyched for you! How did marathon recovery go…? I usually cant walk normal or do stairs for 4 dats after the marathon. Congratulations again on your first NYC Marathon. And your new lifestyle!
Keep your syrup in the frig Chelsea♥️
Its NEVER too late to press the reset button. I retired from a long term career and started my own jewellery making business. I am now 62 and loving it! You only have 1 life Chelsea, you've got to grab it with both hands. SO proud of you! x
inspirational debbie!
@@combatjones4832 aw, thank you so much!
AMEN!! 👍
❤love the inspiration you brought me
The best advice I could give a newly self-employed person is that you should get a routine: wake up every day at the same time, eat at the same times as if you were working for a company, dress up every day and most of all, keep your house clean and clutter free... Kisses!!
Yes !
My father was self employed and had an office built on the back of the house. He got up early, showered and dressed nicely everyday. Then if clients came by unexpectedly, he was always ready and being productive.
Yes ! I can't be as productive when I stay in my pajamas 😂 People tend to be amused when I explain I still wake up around 6 and keep my routine but it definitely makes a difference in my productivity.
This is soo true and took me a while to learn but it makes all the difference! Also making a schedule for yourself the night before
Since quitting you seem to have much more energy in your videos! The change in schedule definitely shows!! Keep it going!
I was a university lecturer before making the jump into a FT author life. Now I write what I love and I have the best life. You are going to do great just as long as you give yourself 'thinking' breaks. It's too easy to let tasks that feel work-like fill the whole day. Creativity is like a sourdough starter. Give it time, some space of its own, and plenty of rest. (BTW, failure can be part of a good process -- I made a loss in my first year, and was glad of my savings. Each year since has been profitable in multiple ways.)
My main advice: Enjoy!
wow this gives me hope! thank you!
You're so welcome@@ChelseaCallahan It can take ages to break out of a corporate/institutional mindset, so give yourself plenty of grace. I cannot wait to see more of the city through your eyes!
omg this is my dream!! I just started my first lecturing position out of the PhD, but have this idea in the back of my head that I would rather be writing novels. I'm not sure if this is just a fantasy or something that might actually work, but I've been too afraid to take the first steps to find that out. Also like...where do I find the time?!
It's amazing how fast a few hundred words a day mounts up. Why not start with a short story to really nail your pacing first? Honestly, the time will find you! @@sweeeeeet85
Seriously good advice! I have yo-yo-ed between being self employed and employed for years, making soo many mistakes along the way but its all so valuable, as long as you are sensible as can be with money and just keep on learning, being bold , brave and kind to yourself!
I moved to RURAL Japan (closest town over 100,000 people was 2 hours away) without knowing anyone and having a tenuous grasp of the language at best. It was tough and I would do so many things different but I am so so so glad I did it. I made lifelong friends, grew massively as a person, and even met my husband there. Taking risks doesn't have to be all good or all bad, sometimes you can just be grateful that you did it.
That must've taken some serious "balls". Did you move alone ? And what exactly led you to moving out so far away ( I'm assuming you moved from the U.S ) ?
@@naazahs9045 I actually moved from Canada but it's pretty much the same difference distance wise! I was alone personally but I was also working with a company that made sure I was set up with an apartment so I didn't navigate that on my own. I always told people I did it because it was a childhood dream but the truth is more that I needed a reset in my life. I started working professionally (think high rise office buildings, having "clients", that sort of thing) quite young and was burnt out by 24. I knew a bit of Japanese from high school classes so I decided to jump ship and give it a go.
Def voting for the big room to be your living room. I think it would change the flow of energy in the apartment and give you some space to have more of a foyer type space in that small area between all the rooms.
I’m giggling so hard throughout this video. I’m 36 and I’ve been self-employed for 4 years and this is just so relatable, I love it. It really is about figuring out what works for you as you go. You got this!
I went to nursing school at age 35, married with 4 young kids. I'd been a stay at home mom for 12 years, and thought about dropping out every day. I graduated 11 years ago now, and it was the most difficult sacrifice of my life. Totally worth it. I hope all goes well for you as well!
“Old-lady” (I turned 50 in August) newish viewer/subscriber here.
I just want to tell you how much I love your videos and relate to your struggles with the chaos of adulting in NYC. I moved here right before my 31st birthday and your blogs bring back some GREAT memories of similar times in my life. All I can say is embrace EVERYTHING that life throws at you-good, bad, and meh!! Make lemons out of lemonade!!! Throw money at some of those problems! Eat the pasta and the pizza and the dumplings and the pancakes for dinner!!! Make friends with the birds on your windowsills!!! You’re braver, smarter and stronger than you think you are💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻!!!❤❤❤
I love how everyone's giving you really great, supportive, encouraging nuggets of wisdom and I came straight to the comments to say that you should always refrigerate pure maple syrup after opening. Anyway, I'm so happy I found your channel and started following. By documenting your journey, you're going to inspire so many more people than you realize to follow their own dreams!
Keep going. I'm 52 and on my third career change...happily. I've loved and had ups/downs with each change. Do it scared, do it anxiously, do it with excitement!
Love this ❤
I worked for myself for 15 years in the creative field, you need to set some time aside for yourself everyday as you can easily burn yourself out again. I used to take a walk through my neighbourhood before I would start work everyday in the early mornings for about 30 to 45 mins, and then take another break in the afternoon for about 45-60 mins and get out of the house. You have to do this religiously, it helps break up your day and creatively it gives you a break and refreshes you.
I remember when I use to teach before I became a therapist. I would have 2 1/2 months off from work. My skin looked better, my stomach bloating went away, and I was undeniably the happiest I had ever been. Zero stress and anxiety. Now I have an extremely stressful job that’s super high demand and mentally exhausting. I often think about the “old days” and how much better my mental health was. I envy you! You deserve it ! Thanks for inspiring me ☺️
You already look like you have a huge weight lifted off you, it's a glow. I myself picked up my belongings 8 years ago and moved from Los Angeles to San Diego, it was scary leaving a place I always knew and didn't know ANYone here. Fast forward to today, it was the best decision I ever made. It is never perfect but life is so much better and the quality. I went from working in the Real Estate industry to a corporate job for a non-profit that I love and fortunately do not have the stress you did at yours. I have been following you for quite some time and love this for you. You truly embody a single gal with no kids, who is normal, not fake or trying to prove anything, being independent and making her way, and I relate to this fully. Being a 37 year old woman, it's refreshing. Thank you for continuing to make videos and be a light Chelsea. As you grow, make sure to start a PO Box so your followers can send you small gifts :) Cheers to growth, success and finding your happiness. PS, as a WFH gal myself, your space is EVERYthing, so make it cute, cozy and organized, it does wonders for your mental health.
I’m 47 & was burnt out on the job schedule. I quit working in March. I was terrified but something had to give. I spent a few months undoing the stress and found a job in the paper that looked like something I would like. I emailed them asking to consider remote for the position. Two weeks later, they agreed. I applied and Got It! Now I work from home and have a balance of a paycheck and my personal mental health. You def did the right thing. You will land on your feet.
It's an adjustment period so give yourself some grace. Establishing yourself takes time. I started over at 43--quit my job, sold my house, left my marriage, moved 500 miles away. Did it work out perfectly? NOPE! Am I glad I did it? 100%. If my only takeaway from it was proving to myself what I'm capable of ... well, that's enough for me.
Also: loved the Sinatra-pancakes montage!
I was so close to visitingNYC at one point myself. I had experience with modeling and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to visit New York. All the best!
oh man!! you never know what may happen in the future!
@@ChelseaCallahan Thanks for the reply!
The biggest risk that I took was moving out immediately after college. Usually people stay with their parents for years to save up money but I wanted to experience life on my own. Something about the struggle feels more satisfying to me.
Don’t feel nervous about this new venture you’re on. The hardest part is already past and that’s the foundation you spend the precious three years building (knowing how to make your videos and obtaining a reasonable audience). It will only continue to grow from here! The fact that you’re at a point now where you can make ends meet just through your channel is a solid sign that you’re okay.
Keep finding ways to grow your audience. Maybe it’s through algorithms or maybe it’s as much as updating cameras, editing, hand rigs, sound, or finding additional untapped markets or ideas. Routine segments that capture interests. Stuff like that.
Because there are three aspects that keep your channel interesting:
- Viewers want to know who YOU are;
- Viewers want to know what it’s like to live in New York City;
- And Viewers want to know ABOUT the city (places to visit, food to eat, culture, architecture, history, etc).
Just keep finding ways to hit those points and you’ll be good!
I restarted this year as well. I quit my corporate job because I wasn’t happy. I didn’t have time and it caused anxiety. I needed to step out of my comfort zone and restart. I moved out and started working in retail. The money isn’t great and I work hard at weird hours. Though, I am much better. I have more time and no longer feel anxious. I wanna do something for myself, and grow within my new career. It’s still scary sometimes, but sometimes I get reminders that it was the right decision and you need to do what feels right for YOU. Sometimes, I get self conscious that people my age ( mid 30s) have it all figured out; they have high positions in fancy jobs, kids, properties and an amazing salary while I’m still figuring out my path and sometimes struggle to save. I try to not let those things get to me and just dance to my own rhythm of my unique song ( life). We all struggle, you will be ok ❤️
I can read it in your body language and entire being.... You have given yourself the best gift ever. Way to go girl!!
I just subscribed to your channel. I’m turning 65 early next year but when I was 30 years old I moved by myself to the Bay Area (down the peninsula-Palo Alto) and began a new life. So your story is somewhat relatable (Lordy I wish there was internet then🙄)… I love supporting young women who take chances. I feel strongly I may have been a content creator and/or the like if that had been available at the time. I took many chances. Eventually I met and married a man whom I was with for 21 years. I have three 20-something kids who live in Southern California and I’ve relocated (10 years divorced) to New York State (not NYC area). You absolutely must do what your heart dictates! Do not always follow your head and follow the safe route. “The road less traveled…” is the one that fulfills us the most. You have made the right decision. Do well and keep going. It will be the “making” of you. All best, Sarah☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻
The bird cracks me up so much! I love this new stage in your life-keep going!! xx
I worked in pharmacy here in Australia for almost 20yrs, from when I was 17.
After leaving the industry and being able to stay home looking after the kids, house, our acreage, animals and garden full time, I was approached by a local who wanted me to clean her home for her fortnightly.
Then that one client changed to two clients, and then I realised I actually really love cleaning other people's homes and decided to do it permanently.
I'm now a solo cleaner for approx 16 clients that I rotate over 2 weeks.
Never, ever did I think this is what I would do for work. But after almost 2 decades of working in Pharmacy, I'm loving less responsibility, more flexibility, better pay and working on my own and for myself.
Being a mum of 3 kids, it's exactly what I need! Flexibility to work hours that suit my life 🤗
I'm so happy for you Chelsea! You'll love this shift in your life.
Lots of love from Australia xx
I wouldn't worry about establishing your new routine for a couple of weeks...you're definitely still recovering from your marathon and hectic work life 😊
I left my toxic job last September and took 6 weeks off to travel around Greece and around the US and to just REST!! It was SO IMPORTANT to recognize my burnout and the fact that I wasn’t sleeping, gained a ton of weight in a short period of time, my depression and anxiety were at an all-time high, and i was crying every day and to do something about it. I had no job lined up but luckily my family and friends supported me and that period of 4 months of unemployment led to my amazing job I have had now for 8 months and my health is dramatically improved. I have a balance, and I’m getting my health back in check. I’m so glad you did what was best for you and ran with it! Best wishes to you! 😊
Chelsea! I’ve been watching your videos for like half a year now and i loved them before and i love it even more to see you thriving and happy. You deserve the world. Much love !!!!
You go girl!!! You are sitting around wondering what everyone's opinion will be about you only working for TH-cam?! You are you! You are wonderful and so interesting and incredibly inspiring and soooo brave!! Don't you ever sit around waiting on somebody you dont know to validate your job or lifestyle!!! You being you is the reason you have this TH-cam gig! Everytime you start to doubt yourself let's think back to the 5 subscribers days.... YOU ARE AN AWESOME PERSON AND THAT'S WHY WE ARE ALL HERE!!! Please here that and accept that! We all love you and support you and are right there with you in the challenges of life ❤️ we are rooting for you!!
Needed this ❤️ thank you
I know most of you guys are already tired of hearing this and you're very much aware of the situation, but it still manages to baffle me when I hear that being unemployed or employed in a non-traditional job in the US makes you lose your right to be cured without going bankrupt. I'd be worried about going down a ramp of stairs or crossing the street knowing that I'm one slippery step away from owing tens of thousands to a hospital
What a downer. Geesh
You don’t have to be employed to have health insurance here but you lose the employer paying a portion of your premium as a benefit of working for them. In this country it’s offered as an employer paid benefit to add to your overall compensation. I don’t see what’s strange about that. Medical care is expensive and someone needs to pay for it. If people want to quit their jobs and do TH-cam for a living they lose the benefits their company offered them. TH-cam provides cash now but zero benefits. None. I don’t understand how people think it worth quitting their actual jobs for.
Not having guaranteed universal Healthcare in the wealthiest nation with military bases all over the world is really strange. I always forget attitudes like yours exist as I'm helping un and under insured disabled folks navigate our cruel system at work all day. Signed a medical Social Worker in the U.S.
That's a handful of double-negatives Luigi. You need to read it back more often...
For all of you that think universal healthcare is so great, do your research. Believe me, you don’t want the government controlling your healthcare. The public system is in dire need of fixing but to think we should expect our government to support our whims and career changes is just nuts and perhaps VERY millennial. Where do you think the money comes from? It’s not free.
Girl! Take your time to rest and recover. You are not going to catch up on all that missed sleep and you-time in a few days. And the process is not going to be lineair, either. You may feel super energised in a few weeks and then crash again. But you made a wonderful move towards a happier life and I am sure that will pay off 🎉
I love how honest your videos are and that it is ok when not everything is always "perfect". I feel way less bad that my appartment is a mess, but I am at the moment way too tired and burned out to change that
The dance/pancake segment was everything. Pure joy. Its a new transition and early days, everything is falling into place. I am so happy for you and I'm cheering you on!
i'm in my early 20s, just getting out into "the world" and i wanted to say thank u for sharing ur new beginnings with us. it's my hope that in the future, i'll always be brave enough to start over, no matter what stage of life i'm in. this video really warmed my heart
So happy! Another video from Chelsea!!! Enjoy your new life, and don't try to fill it up with stuff right away. It will happen on its own, but right now, I'm pretending I don't have to work a 9 to 5 job thanks to you and those pancakes! ❤
U can absolutely be addicted to chaos!!! I've talked to my therapist in-depth on this subject. For me, hectic/changing/go-go-go was the environment I grew up in, so when things were calm/going well... I was uncomfortable cuz that was not the norm... chaos was. Something to keep in mind in terms of burnout!!!
I moved across Canada 4 years ago and it was the biggest risk I’ve ever taken. And here I am 4 years later, I met the love of my life here :) don’t get me wrong there have been a lot of hurdles along the way but I wouldn’t be who i am not if I taken make this decision. Freedom looks good on you Chels!! Your energy seems renewed! Also my vote on names for the bird is Samwise, because he seems like a loyal companion. Cheers!!
I feel more motivated with your imperfect routine, more realistic than those that are full of productivity and perfect routines. Is like this feeling: "I'm not alone struggling" and that feels good! keep going 😘
My big leap into the unknown was switching my jobs up! I graduated as a nurse, and I thought I'd always be bedside but after a year in the OR, I knew I needed a change. So I found a position as a clinical research nurse which is wildly different than actual bedside nursing. Literally, I had NO idea what the job entailed but the change just felt right. However, no one agreed with me. Everyone said that the job would be awful, boring, or even that I wouldn't get it. Guess what? I got the job and it was life changing for me! I found a whole new niche that I absolutely loved and finally I had a career ladder that I could climb. Seven years later, I've climbed the ladder and making a healthy six figure salary, so I can't complain!
Love that idea about putting the living room in the bedroom, cosy.
To easily open a ban of sauce I do recommend placing the knife under the jar cap and apply some pressure. It will then pop open ✌🏻
8:55 I have a story about taking risks!
2 years ago after overcoming depression, pandemic times, etc. I made the decision to pursue my dream career which is data science, I didn't have any experience and never worked in tech so I QUIT!
They didn't let me at the old company I worked for, instead, they offered me an entry level position so they could teach me, but I had to move to another town, far from my family. Fast forward to now I'm in a much better company, got promotions every 6 months and plan to achieve my goal by the next 2 years. I had so much great opportunities to learn and everything I did before this, even though it wasn't related is very useful to me now. Rooting for you Chelsea!
You are living my dream of self-employment How exciting for you! It’s great to see you so happy and healthy. ❤
Was on track to work as a laboratory scientist in California and make 100k a year and then decided to pack up and try to start my life over in the UK instead! I’m still not certain if I’ll be able to live here permanently and the change has been hard but overall it’s been such a beautiful experience and opportunity for growth. Love your channel btw 💕
I love the way the music is part of the story, the way it cuts in and out to make room for her to talk, and then it goes away all together after the syrup incident 👨🏻🍳’s 💋. Great storytelling!
Ok, so, I'm not finished with the video yet, but you just asked for stories about taking a big risk....
I worked as a Veterinary Assistant for 19 years. It's pretty much all I knew and all I wanted to continue to do. I left my friends and family in one state and moved to another state with 2 Veterinarians who were buying a new clinic there. I adored them, and kinda wanted to get out of the area where I was, so I did it. At first it was wonderful. I went from working at a corporate owned Vet clinic in a big city, to a privately owned clinic in a small town. I loved it! And I continued to love it for the next 12 years, or, I thought I did. The stress of not only being a Veterinarian but also owning your own business began to take its toll on the doctors, and I got the brunt of their anger and stress. It slowly became a toxic work environment, and my body was falling apart. After being yelled at like I was one of their children, I had enough and put in my notice. But, I had no other job lined up. They didn't like that I put in my notice and fired me instead. Now I had no income at all, and needed to find another job ASAP. My poor body was suffering after decades of physical work. I really wanted a work from home job - one in Veterinary Hospice. That was my dream job. I didn't get it. Or any of the other 10 plus jobs I applied for over the next month or so. I went almost 2 months with no job, living on savings, until I finally applied for a work from home job in a completely different industry. I got it, but I just told myself it would be until I could get my dream Veterinary Work From Home job. Well, 1 year and 10 months later, I've gotten a promotion and now do nothing but read emails and file claims all day, while wearing PJ's and listening to music. I get regular raises and insane amounts of PTO. It's almost like I"m retired. IT'S A DREAM. Who knew??? This is the healthiest job I've ever had, mentally, with the best pay and benefits. Changing your career in your 40's is scary, but the thought of continuing to suffer at a toxic job that was continuing to destroy my body and mind was scarier!
I recently transitioned from a job where I was going what felt like all the time because I was on call for 12 hours a day. It's been three weeks since I made the transition, and I am still getting used to managing my free time! I appreciate being able to relate to you! I hadn't realized I wasn't subscribed until today, but I look forward to continuing to watch your content! :)
I also love the idea for you of moving the living room to your current bedroom space! It will give you so much more flexibility for furniture options and layout! Also- I think a mirror in your current living room along that large wall parallel from the kitchen window would be awesome- it could help bounce that light around! Sorry for the unsolicited advice, I just love to decorate so much 😂😊.
I was thinking the same thing!
Woohoo 🎉🎉 been waiting for this!!! Love from Ireland ❤
I love that you have this opportunity! You seem so much less stressed! It’s important to take care of yourself! ❤
Moving your bed to the smallest room is a great idea, because you will want to spend most of your time in the bigger room anyway. If you remove the bed, it will discourage you from staying and working from your bed too!
You definitely need to rest! The marathon was tough and leaving your corporate job is a huge change. Your new direction in the TH-cam world will take time and I think you’re showing how most people feel after jumping in the deep end! Never let it be said that you don’t use your acting and musical skills, they are up front and centre on this channel. I love your work ❤❤
14:45 okay stop I was LAUGHING OUT LOUD HERE
I found your channel because I ran the NY marathon this past year too and came across your video!!! Girl. I’m so into your vibe. Please be my friend
But really - GO YOU for doing this !! And you’re so great at it!!! It’s so hard to find a 30 something offering up content the way you are and the relateableness (??) feels like a warm hug. I’m looking forward to following you! (On TH-cam. Not IRL. That’d be weird?😅)
This is awesome news and I'm very happy for you!! Your channel popped into my feed a little over a week ago, where the first video that I saw was your "The MOST REALISTIC..... or money back" vlog from a year ago. I have been watching each of your videos in order from that video on and I got to this video last night. While it's not good to see someone struggle, it's been, I guess, refreshing(not sure if proper choice of words, 🙂) to see real life and not the perfect life most try to portray on the Internet. I made some life changes about 10 years ago when life threw a curveball at me and it was the greatest change/decision that I made. I look forward to your future videos, including the new one from today!! May your success continue on and your Channel grow!!
im so happy for you!! even though i started watching your channel because i wanted to see how ppl manage their 9-5 AND run a youtube channel, i'm still going to keep watching your videos. i love your energy and again, so happy for you!
I loved this video! You’re so happy. We’re all so happy for you. Don’t worry abt your schedule for a couple of weeks. Just be productive in SOME of the hours you’re awake and sleep/rest/relax. Girl, you are giving yourself and your body space to recover from a grueling couple of years. If you had a little girl/daughter that was crushing it as HARD as you have been, for as LONG as you have been, you’d let her come home and sleep and eat and sleep some more. And then when it was time to get going again, you’d want her to do it intentionally, not compulsively. Rest and self-care baby, that’s what your daughter needs right now! Also, enjoy some good TV - binge watch some stuff.❤
since I m on a huge digital detox I didnt put on my computer at all. but since im on a long train ride I catch up with like 4 of your videos and I love them. Love you brought out the boxes and painted the kitchen and everything. So my personal success story: I was a nurse for quite a while and then became a teacher for nurses. It may not sound like much but I am pretty dang proud tho, because I work hard for it❤
It’s so good to see you like this. Ngl the last few videos had me worried for you. Especially after I suffered with burn out myself. I quit what was perceived as a very save career, and everyone doubted me. But now I feel I am exactly where I want to be. And everything else was just to please others and ran me into the ground.
I went self employed in my 30s. Not self employed anymore but was a good 8 year run. No regrets. Miss it
I started over after 18 years at the same role as an RN. I’m still an RN, and although not a drastic change still, I’ve been at my 2nd workplace for the past 11 years. I live vicariously through your change!
I enjoyed your video! I understand the weirdness of being joyful of having all the time in the world to do what I want to do and yet have that same time just slip through my fingers. I have one suggestion for you -- every evening, write down one adult thing and three meaningful things to want to do tomorrow in a notebook (write this by hand, it helps you to internalize the tasks). For example, when I retired my one adult thing was something like balance my checkbook or clean the bathroom. My three meaningful things were (1) get up at 6am (I like to see the sunrise), (2) walk the dog (basic exercise task that is good for both me and my dog), and (3) make myself a healthy (1 protein and 2 veggie) meal (make enough for a day or two of leftovers). I find that when I set these goals, the rest of the day fell in place, and I started reaching my goals. After time, I found that the adult things don't change much (there are always things that need to be maintained) but some of my meaningful things had become habits so I no longer needed to list them (like waking up early and walking the dog) -- which left room to add new meaningful things like register for an art class, practice piano for 40 minutes, or read a fiction book for 30 minutes, etc. Be specific regarding these tasks/goals but not so rigid that they feel like work. Hope this helps.
Make a list of coffee shops with wifi and hit a new one three times a week!!!❤❤❤❤
OMG Chelsea im just so excited for you in your self-employment journey! And I wouldn't beat myself up over still recovering from the last several months of being non-stop - it would probably take me at least several weeks to recover (if not longer). So hope you are resting and taking care of yourself too. so glad i found your channel a few months back, you're a gem on here
Loved the editing on this vlog- I was laughing out loud in the silence of my apartment so often even that had me cracking up. Thanks for putting me in a good mood with your vlogs!
2 years ago I was working at a dead end job and took a risk and spent the money I had on an expensive computer setup and a 3 course program to learn a new software. So a career change with no guarantee, now I’m working at an engineering consulting firm and I am soooooo much happier with my life 😊 I feel like it’s not as extreme as quitting a 9-5 for a creative path but it was definitely still a leap of faith. You’ll do great Chelsea 😊❤️
I did 5 years of active duty in the navy and then 6 years in the reserves (the unit I was attached to may of well been still active duty/full time with the workload that came with it.) I went to school during the reserves in pursuit of something in healthcare. Dude the amount of classes I failed bc of that damn unit was ridiculous. I’m freshly out of the Navy, and here I am finally getting a 3.0+ GPA for my first semester in the journey of becoming a PA! (Oh I’m also in my 30’s). It’s never too late to start, we all have our own timelines. Ik it’s hard, but try not to let society pressure get to you. This is scary but if you can afford this in NYC?! Psssh, you can definitely do this, girl. You just ran the NYC marathon!! What. A. BIG. Accomplishment!! New directions are scary, but being in our comfort zone is scarier.
Back in 2017 I quit a job at a toxic workplace and wasn’t 100% sure what I was going to do but I started picking up some freelance gigs right away and ended up working part time and filling the rest of my time with freelance gigs. Dealing with the more admin side of things (like health insurance and taxes, etc.) isn’t my favorite thing but now I’m here 6, almost 7 years later, and the idea of going back to a traditional, full-time job comes to mind but I’m just not ready for that. I like the flexibility I have with the way work is set up right now. It has been stressful, but I think it’s more that I’ve made it more stressful than it needed to be. I totally relate to the anxiety you’re feeling and wanting this to work, because I was terrified that it wouldn’t. I don’t know what the future holds and maybe one day I’ll find myself back in a more traditional job but I love the work I do and seeing your anxiety reminds me how strong my anxiety was at the beginning. At the time I felt like it would be a miracle if I made it more than 4 or 5 years working this way and I definitely made it past that. :)
WOW! Congratulations on being self employed Chelsea! This is a HUGE life moment for you, happy for you, proud of you, and rooting for you!!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙
quit my job 10 years ago to sell full time on ebay and amazon. it took me a long time to learn i need to work much harder than i thought. still beats my desk job.
Woohoo! Let’s go!! 😃🇸🇪
Btw Chelsea, maybe you could start sending out messages through the community tab to remind us a new vid is up 👍
I can start doing that for sure :)
Last year I moved out of my parents’ house to a city I’d never been to before (Edinburgh, over 400 miles from my hometown) with no plan, just a suitcase. I lived in hostels for a month while I searched for a basic job, and landed a minimum wage receptionist role. Then I moved into a cheap flatshare and started building a life. Now, a year later, I’ve landed my dream job in travel writing, moved into a much nicer place with an amazing friend I met here, am in love with this city and am so so happy!! I relate so much to your fear that you are making the wrong choices and choosing the wrong path because that’s how I felt back then. My best advice to my past self, and to you, is to trust your instincts! If you have that feeling that you can do something, believe it, because it’s true. Because I trusted myself and didn’t give up (even when my 50hr/week job made me miserable and my flat was freezing cold, mouldy and slowly collapsing) I was able to build a better life for myself in a city I chose to make my home. Also, gotten IS a word!! Rip all the past participles we are losing as English slowly homogenises
It's critical that you create a scheduled day for yourself and stick to it. Otherwise, you can find yourself easily lost and productivity and a sense of satisfaction will begin to slip away.
A year ago I burnt out and made the decision (along with my therapist 🙃) to take some time off. After 7 months of learning to take care of myself and a major reset I am living my dreams. It's not as glamorous and glittery and I thought it would be but I wake up so thankful to be where I am.
It's so exciting to get to be on this journey with you! 🫂
Just wanted to let you know the level of influence you had via this video. You reminded me I had a pack of dumplings in the freezer, took your idea and added broccoli to the pan - Delish! Then, after watching your big band singalong, I was then inspired to make my daughter breakfast for dinner (pancakes and bacon). The brands need to know, your influence knows no bounds 😘
How about Spooky 😊for your bird.
Maybe you should do a full stock up of your kitchen; fill your freezer and fridge girl and pantry!
Since you have so much more time to unpack and get your new apartment in order, please give us a tour when you are all clean and tidy. 😊
You are blessed that the bird feels safe with you xxx
apartment planning can be sooo fun but also so stressful and time-consuming. i've found that if i get a gut feeling about an item that i really like i should just pull the trigger and buy it, but if i have any hesitancy at all i should wait at least a day to sit on the idea of this piece in my space. ALSO: keep maple syrup in your fridge after opening it!! prevents it from going bad and helps it last at least 6-12 months 😊
I have similar feelings. I retired a couple years back. It took me a few months to get used to not having to deal with the grind, but it's nice, isn't it? I think the best thing about it is Sunday nights. You no longer have that anxiety and frustration that the long work week will be starting up again the next day. Keep up the great work, kid.😚
How very true
I completely agree!
I’m about two years from retiring. I CAN NOT wait.
I stumbled upon your channel because I love New York, I love visiting NYC, reading about NYC, and watch videos about NYC. Anywho, been following for a few months now and I’m SO HAPPY for you and your new self employed life as a full time TH-camr. You seem happier in the latest video, I’m looking forward to watching more. Sending great vibes from LA!
Oh yeah - I agree - definitely your current bedroom should be your lounge room - so good for your mind and soul to be surrounded by natural light in the daytime 🥰
As someone with an 8-5, the hardest part about your new life would be knowing when to eat. And when to not. Happy for you that you’re making your dream your reality!
Ahhhh I just discovered your channel this week when I was in a total paralysis mentally and physically. It totally helped ease me back into reality and I am so supportive of your channel and invested in your journey! I am praying your channel just blows up!
I love the Kova sofa from Albany park and it’s super comfy to sleep on!
Although i don’t know you personally the title of this video made me so happy for you !!! Ahhh congrats on being self employed and your subscriber count growth !! ❤
You need an exercise regiment that takes you outside every day for your own mental health, winter snow is coming and the want to go out will diminish very quickly. If you don't want to go stir crazy you need to get out even when it isn't for a specific task. One of the biggest problems with working from home is isolation, just remembered what it was like during COVID lockdowns.
I think the fact that you left your job will grow your channel even more because im so excited about the new content😊
Chelsea! I found your channel about a month ago and I have really enjoyed following you! Especially through the marathon last week. I saw the marathon on the news that Saturday morning and I instantly thought and prayed for you! Eeeeeek! So proud of you and I barely know you! Then the job! Wow! You got this gf! Btw you inspired me to start running again, even tho it’s hard! Can you do a video on the running technics and training you used to get to and through the marathon?
I perused a career in law, graduated from law school, failed the bar exam multiple time, then said forget this, it’s not meant to be! To no one’s surprise but my own, I struggle with my mental health through that process. However, that journey led me to pursue a career as a behavioral health therapist. 🤯 I am now a licensed clinical social worker who often uses my legal knowledge to help clients through their own mental health journeys. It’s been a long journey for me and this is not where I saw myself ten years ago but it has worked out for the better. I know I am way more fulfilled than I ever would have been practicing law. Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to switch gears. Especially if you are spinning your wheels, stuck in one place. So proud of you. Keep it up!
I just stumbled across your vlogs a few months ago researching about the life in new york and was hooked ever since 🙂!
My congratulations to your brave decision, you definitely worked hard for this and you sooo deserve it. Especially after the tough time and the marathon (wow!!!) it is so nice to see you have time for the things you love in life ❤!
You should get a window bird feeder it has suction cups and it goes on the outside of the window- if your allowed to that is!
haha i'm worried this bird has more friends
I have a personal policy of immediately coming to your video and liking it and liking the top 30 comments on it.....Let's get her that engagement folks... it's a team effort! 😊
you are the best
You do seem a lot more happy Chelsea, it's very nice to see :) Wishing all the best for you!
We need to clarify the situation on Anne Hathaway sub-letting your apartment, is this legal? Should we tell the landlord? Are they paying rent via bird poo? So many questions.
I quit a job recently that I loved (mainly loved it due to the people I immediately worked alongside, and overall calibre of the company staff and products/services), however I was really ready for change. But leading up to my resignation - woah! I was a mental wreck. Anxious, worried about their reaction, worried if it was the right thing etc. Total rumination central! Hahah….. I guess what I’m saying is It’s no wonder you’re exhausted. Plus you just ran the marathon. It’s YOUR time now. If you need to sleep for a few days, dine out on some tasty easy take out, and slob for a while do it! Downtime definitely helps us de compartmentalise and re centre. Good luck, you’ve got this. The world (and video content) is your oyster! :)
in the middle of the pandemic, I took the jump and left my full time job to go freelance because I always thought being self-employed was my ultimate goal but quickly realized it wasn't for me!! The lack of coworkers, lack of affordable health insurance options, and lack of routine just wasn't ultimately a fit but I was super fortunate to then find a different full time role that has honestly been the best work situation I've ever been in and I'm happier than ever. Took a risk and it didn't work out but I'm glad I took it because it ultimately led me to something unexpected, but better! And I can say I tried!
CEO of my own life… that gave me chills! ♥️♥️♥️
I’m following a similar journey as you! I was working two jobs but recently I cut down and decided to take a minute to rest even though I’m always on the go
"I just quit my job I can't order take out ... pasta it is everybody". I relate to this SO SO much RN, thankful for your vids!
Maybe go to some of those big NY flea markets Laura Spencer goes to and decorate that apt. Now, that would be interesting. Can you get your job back? But really, put something on the walls....some color. But, don't spend much money. Good luck.
Quitting your corporate job has put a new glow on your face! It's really obvious that this was the best thing for you! I'm excited for everything your going to experience over the next few months! P.S., I don't think Dominos is going to sponser your video lol!
Chelsea, first of all, I love you and your videos. I discovered your channel 3 months ago while working a job I hated. TH-cam recommended it to me when I was watching vlogs from people who live in New York (I've been obsessed with this city since I was a teenager!!) and I've been watching all of your videos ever since. You being you and living your truth gives me hope and acceptance. I left that horrible job last month and decided to write full time - I've been writing things just for myself since I was 8 and now I've given myself the chance to make my dreams come true and write a book! You have been nothing but an inspiration to me and I will always be grateful for that. I recommend your channel to everyone I know!! Now, with you taking the risk and working for yourself, I love and support you even more. We are in this together!!! Big hug from Brazil