Changing careers at 30 | back to product? full-time content? design school?

[@chloeshih]

WHAT WHEN DID 200K HAPPEN?! I didn’t even put up my 100k video yet 😭😭😭😭😭

[@eagesikavlogs]

You now owe us 2 videos lol lovelovelove

[@maddie1414-l5c]

Congrats Chloe! So well deserved! 🎉 wouldn’t be surprised if you hit 1M by the end of the year!

[@clintonobi124]

oh ur hitting a milli before end of the year. we not stopping !!

[@JJdakilla]

I subscribed 30 seconds into the first video of yours I watched just a few days ago ! Keep em coming !!

[@mistahdieu]

the growth is CRAZZYYYYY!

[@spacewalker9375]

I love the “instead of protecting from downside you should optimize for the upsides” I feel like I’ve been protecting myself from the downsides and am now lost what I want out of my career. I’ve lost motivation to work and don’t know what I’m doing anymore. I’ve been stuck trying to figure out what to pivot to next

[@chloeshih]

Yeah :( I mean there should definitely be guardrails, but I think I’m someone incredibly passionate and momentum oriented. I’m very easily influenced by the people around me and the things I’m working on. It was a great reminder for me as I take my next steps. Totally feel how you’ve feeling!!

[@anythingandeverything6151]

I think your content is great because you provide a much more 'wise' perspective on the job market...and on life in general. A lot of content creators are super young (as you mentioned), have very small understanding of corporate culture, what a 'normal' 9-5 looks like, etc. It's really jarring sometimes to see them trying so hard to portray a perfect picture, and I think you bring an element of 'realism' that is needed. I think your tech managers made the right call. This is the perfect transition period that you can make full use of to experiment, iterate, and to breathe a little (I know how stressful PM is sometimes depending on the product lol). Worst comes to worst, you have a great resume and can dive into a ton of different companies when the job market recovers a little.

[@chloeshih]

totally agree with taking this time to breathe a little. i took an interview right after the layoffs. they were really interested and asked about next steps and i realized i need more time before diving into another full time PM role. thank you for your perspective on what you think is unique about my videos! appreciate it a lot ~

[@ameliareynaert9129]

Honestly Chloe, you seem so passionate when talking about loving being a PM! I also think your content was very relatable with you talking about jobs and career and it felt nice to know you're in ita dn experiencing it, not just making content about it. But of course it is your choice!

[@chloeshih]

ah yeah :< i really like it. it's a really rewarding and stimulating job. not that content isn't, but there was so much more I wanted to do in product. i wish there was some in-between to do both, but everyone around me and myself don't think it's easy to do both well. one will definitely have to take a back seat since they're both so demanding. appreciate your pov watching my videos!! 💕

[@suporiaa6826]

As a current PM, totally agree with this! I loved the angle of real life - real job - real person. :)

[@kmderims]

hi, chloe! your vlog is so relatable and realistic. a lot of the people i enjoy watching leave out most of the parts of their creative world and just highlight what they think we must see (which are always just about the pretty sides) but yours is different as you really carried us WITH YOU. just seeing how a content creator starts from scratch, like from having to leave a familiar world to considering another career and actually building it, i think that's a great and interesting story to follow and to love. i loved listening to you- your thoughts, your worries, the hustles, and all that, i mean this is everything that everyone considers in reality. I'm glad you brought it here and ahhhckk i want to see more from you. fighting~

[@breathininluxembourg]

Although, I followed you because of ‘corporate’ (since TikTok vid), I think you may have the natural flair for content creation - creative side. You managed to grow another 100k subscribers so fast when you focused on home tour/being creative. Not many people can be creative and analytical at the same time, and it seems like you can do both. Usually those people who can do both can really excel in own journey. This is just a gut say tho & you know yourself best! All the best!

[@kellymei.]

I'm kind of in the same position where I'm currently unemployed and have this time to decide what I want to do moving forward and feeling a bit lost - and also starting over at 30!! you have no idea how much this resonates with me even though we have different backgrounds. This video was so soo helpful where I can loosely take the advice given to you and apply it to my life! Thank you for sharing!!

[@stephanieleyva_]

Same! Very similar to Chloe, in tech but like creating content but also tech/startups are so exhausting 😩

[@turkishdelight6032]

16:13 I'm not surprised that Kevin's advice was the one that seemed the most rational. He knows you best and has repeatedly seen that you're the type of person to succeed regardless of niche

[@chloeshih]

haha yes kevin always has based takes. whenever i'm in a pickle and flip flopping between decisions, i just think to myself WWKD? What would kevin do? haha~ he's so grounded - it helps me out so much since i'm someone who wants to do everything~

[@yichispiritual]

Whoever give such a supportive advice makes a fantastic spouse!

[@excessorizeme]

The beauty is, there's no wrong answer - so excited to watch your hockey stick growth 📈

[@chloeshih]

truly no wrong answer! very excited to go full send on my new path~~ i think the biggest learning for me is that my path is likely very custom to my needs. just gotta keep reminding myself what those are!

[@ceciliaw1065]

I just graduated and am looking for jobs in tech rn. Really relatable to see that this constant struggle with choosing between paths, how to optimize your life, actually never ends. Easy for us to think it gets clear and easier when you become older.

[@frecklesnfrolics]

Hi Chloe! First, your social battery is impressive! So much going on and so many people to see! I wanted to say that you have so many options and you know that you will excel at whatever it is that you put your mind to. I love seeing how you cultivated relationships with people where you can ask for guidance but also provide the same when a friend is in need. I love your content but I understand wanting to be a "salary man". I did freelancing for a bit and realized that I don't want to think about work 24/7 and I would rather clock out mentally once my work is done. I am excited to see what you do next and thanks for sharing with us!

[@WinaPuangco]

I'm a Creative Writing MFA graduate and published poet--and I totally get where you're coming from. Professionally while I was in Grad School, I'd been working the Corporate Life and really enjoyed the structure of it and the discipline it entailed + goal-setting, negotiating, achieving things. And it came as a shock to me when I finally got the opportunity to teach and write full time that I actually didn't enjoy the environment that much. I think a lot of what fueled me to write was being around a variety of people (not to say that all creative people are the same--of course not; but it's like all of you are looking at life from that creative/"let's make something from this" kind of mindset) and so I realized the life I wanted was actually a variation of the life I was already living: working in corporate, but also doing a lot of creative stuff on the side.

[@essayem-creative]

Chloe, first -- congrats on 200k. WHAT?? Amazing. Second, I realllllly enjoy what you're doing on YT. Your POV, your energy, and your curiosity are unmatched. Follow that North Star! 🌟

[@chloeshih]

I KNOW!! CRAZY!! can't believe it. gotta post the 100k celebration next!! and thank you ~~ i shall keep following my north star!!

[@gastronomee_]

thank you for showing us what young adulthood really looks like - flipping and flopping, learning what matters, and growth. no matter where you go and what you do, always rooting for you.

[@sorxcha]

I very much don't work in your area of expertise, but my boyfriend is in the tech sphere, and I like learning from him about things I don't understand, and I really enjoy hearing about your life just to understand his a little more. Our lives are very different, but you seem like a genuine person which is why I started watching your content.

[@Littlestephy29]

I think you should just own corporate (until you absolutely don't want to anymore). A lot of us found you through your PM and career advice. Now you can document interview prep, interviewing, talking through your thoughts and learnings in a NEW market, and then rejoin. And if you don't like it, then you can always quit and do KZbin! But since you're conflicted, I think it would be nice to just try to join corporate again while also doing youTube on the side until you know for sure that you want to do KZbin 100%. I also think not doing youTube 100% sets you apart from the rest of the KZbinrs. There are many people who just lifestyle vlog and your channel was more unique.

[@sarahpan]

omg 200k CONGRATS GIRLY 🫶

[@chloeshih]

THANK U MY LOVE 💕💕💕💕

[@zeanut]

The 2 camera setup is 🔥. The cut makes things so interesting. Good luck with the career path choice!

[@chloeshih]

heheh makes the file size for each video project basically double 😅 but it's so much more visually interesting. i love it!

[@Ello927]

Your voice and way of speaking is so soothing and relaxing, would love to listen to you talk about anything for sure

[@hellheaven08]

I've only recently started watching you, I've seen you for years here and there on socials as you pop my feed but fully started watching more of your content in the last year or so. I'm in the pursuit of my career change and seeking motivation, insight, and also I love how transparent and relatable you are! I think from the videos I've watched you (and I've watched A LOT since I've subscribed) I think your path 3 but also choosing to do content in your own way is the best choice (: I have no doubt you are someone who can do anything you put your mind to! And I think its super awesome you have such an amazing support system (: especially Kevin haha You have a huge skillset and there is no reason for you to follow the norm (: Your upbringing or I guess your experiences have given you so much perspective and you understand things differently than content creators who were as you said started it from the beginning and may be in the early twenties. I look forward to your videos cause I love watching peoples journeys and I'm very excited for you!! You are so passionate and I love your content because I can tell you and genuinely want to help us out! I'm glad you kept popping up in my feeds because you give me a lot of courage and motivation when I'm feeling doubtful even if I am no where near where you are. Thank you for staying positive and always being as transparent as you can be!

[@qqqjkl5415]

Chloe you know so many interesting people in literally all fields! Always wondering if you can film an episode about networking / meeting people / making friends (this will be extremely helpful for people just starting their career journey like me!) Love your video as always!

[@lily_yoshi]

Chloe could you talk more on how to pitch yourself, making network and negotiations?

[@cindyle1706]

Great video, Chloe! Its so evident from the video that you're in love and almost born for product management, whether working at big techs or start-ups or whatever the industry of company size is. I just really adore your enthusiasm for work even though I don't work in tech or product. About going full on with content, it's your choice and everyone should respect that. I just think that as a viewer, we need more product managers out there on social media than another vlogger who shares with us her ordinary life that's pretty much the same as us but she gets to live a privileged life and makes money off the more views she has, which equals to more people watching and craving that for themselves. I believe you will find your sweet spot soon and I'll be here watching and supporting you as usual 😝😝😝

[@chloeshih]

haha o boy idk if i'm born for product management. it was really hard for me to break in and i did not build a product mindset easily. but i'm finally here and i love it! and damnnn that rabbithole you just described kinda shook me. D: i agree tho - that's why i had to add more to the last video on "how much I spend in a month". I really felt it was super consumerism-focused and my principles wouldn't let me just end the video right there. i had to organize a budgeting sheet, share a real salary i had, and budget it out together to add value to the viewer. thanks for your super real comment, cindy!

[@GivaKit]

I really loved these two sentences: “instead of protecting from downside you should optimize for the upsides” because I really feel like sometime I put myself on the this spot of trying to cover or solve the downsides, without getting excited about the upsides. So wow, that really hit me. And also "were gonna take this 6 months at a time"which can seem small, but for an over achiever like me, serves as a good reminder. I really want to go into Prod Management in the future, but there's no rush. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@micahlawrence8684]

Agreed - as a PM, you get to be the most helpful having one of the biggest picture understanding of the tech, the user experience, the stakeholder wants, etc.

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

I was like girl dont get that shot, its stupid. Then she makes it gold LOL

[@ChillinTillimFreezin]

I can't speak much to what direction you're taking, because you're much ahead then me, but I think you would do great as a content creator! What I really like about your content is how you're very transparent about your experiences in your career, which is what drew me to watch you're videos. Frankly, I would be too scared to share my experiences, because at least from what I've seen, it seems as if outspoken people are the first to be let go, even if their right (about workloads, work culture, etc.) Thank you for sharing your experiences, it really does give me more insight and perspective on what to expect/currently see from my own life!

[@soleilroth]

I'm at a corporate vs content creator crossroads and so needed to hear you process this out loud!

[@georgiaho]

I'm 31 going on 32, and I'm also at a crossroads of either doing freelance copy (I recently named someone's business and that was so fun), going back into a full-time role, or try to do more creative work), and I loved going on the journey with you to gather information and see how you're crafting your own journey. That idea of writing your own JD is interesting and I'll probably do that too! Side note, I love that Love, Bonito is in the US! It's so fun to see the blogshop of my youth go places.

[@checreates]

Chloe! I resonate with this so much. My last corporate contract just ended and I found myself grasping for loose straws in the old agency / copywriting world. However, my friends all reflected on me - it’s time to go after what I want in creating videos. Like you, I’m not sure it’s a full time thing for me, but I want to consider it my step back before figuring what I want and also, a step forward in my love to create! Like you I don’t think creating content is sustainable (it works for some if you really hustle), but I also think you have the platform to stay with it if you want. Maybe you can also be a PM / negotiator for content creator companies, and be a creator yourself! Finally, I appreciate that you did all your research. That’s something I have yet to do on my path. Thanks!

[@lilies-and-lilies]

I get bored and frustrated with content creators who do what everyone else is doing 🤷🏽‍♀️ there are a lot who are clearly more interested in becoming famous and being an "influencer", which is fine, but not the energy I'm willing to spend my time on. I don't want to be 'influenced,' I just want to connect with and learn from other people. I like you and the other creators I follow because there's joy in the process of creation - you do what you're interested in and that is more than enough for me. Just make the content you want to see, tell the stories you want to tell, be the person you want to be, and everything will be fine! People resonate with you because you already do this so well.

[@ClarissaHernandezR]

as someone going through a career crossroads as well, i really appreciate you sharing your story! also glad i am not alone in kind of loving the corporate life!

[@georgeisonline]

something that i constantly have to remind myself as i'm kind of in a similar spot to you right now with figuring out where i want my career to go from here is that nothing is permanent. you can change and alter your life at any time and making one decision means it doesn't have to be *the* decision. you can start down a path, decide you don't like it, and switch up again. i get anxiety about this because things tend to feel more permanent than they are. kind of getting vibes that you have a similar mentality, so just wanted to share this reminder! life is malleable.

[@DrJackJPOSullivan]

Hi Chloe, really enjoy the videos. As an aspiring PM, I have to say there aren't many personable creators talking about the role on KZbin, and yours is a very nice channel for getting to grips with it!

[@Mik92922]

I’m just grateful for your content, do what makes you happy

[@mashantha]

Omg - this thought clarification process resonated with me so much! I am in exactly the same situation and trying to figure out if I should jump into content creation full-time alongside some sort of flexi-corporate option to sustain myself. I am still super small on the content creation journey (

[@swatilekha_roy]

I back Kevin: Whatever our Chloe sets her mind on, she will accomplish it!! Love this journey for you, and I know it will be full of amazing benchmarks and learning for you.

[@brodyhoelscher]

Such a great video. I am too at a crossroad in my life at 37 currently working in healthcare and learning coding. pros and cons are equal for both. thanks for always sharing and taking us on this journey with.

[@shanh1708]

I went through a crossroads like this a few months ago and honestly I was so stressed that I would not manage to speak about it online, video it and upload it. So well done for not letting anxiety take over!

[@hollycvlogs]

It sounds like you have a great network and a lot of opportunities.

[@melissa.deklerk]

I am a South African living in Germany. Thank you for sharing the typeface and the work of the South African dancer Andile Vellem. 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@anaisabelmunguia7285]

Agree, content life is all fun and games until it becomes your full time job. Just focus on your happiness, jobs are not guaranteed, becoming a mother could not even be a guarantee either, just try your best, enjoy it and seek things that bring you joy.

[@RaeCreates]

I love path 3, it is the path I am currently on, I love working as a product designer ( job hunting tho) I also love creating and sharing, so maybe content creation full time might be the way to go for now. Love your videos Chloe ❤

[@cjq57]

Congrats on 200k! and that chicken sauce looked so yummy. I also think this is the best time for you to be a full time content creator, you are a good story teller and young, married, soon you'll embark on the becoming a mom journey and you also enjoy travelling so I know you'll definitely not run out of content for the next 2 years. Also, your PM skills will enable you plan your new business properly. Go for it girl, you never know until you try. ALL THE BEST!💖

[@MichaelHalsell]

Great production value on the channel with the editing and camera work, fun to watch! Content creation by nature can be isolating from team collaborations, camaraderie and access to market innovations compared to the corporate environment. Effective product managers seem to be gifted with strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and roadmapping. Success can look different, whether inside or outside of the corporate biosphere. Your story is shaping up to be an interesting story. I will stay tuned. Your food choices always make me hungry.

[@eatwasabiii]

I rarely comment but wow... I am younger and just entering the job market (I hope), and watching how you seal through it, how you work, negotiate, hell, how you think about your life and career, is great. Looking at the planning and the advice y9ou ask to people in your life is inspirational :) thanks!

[@jjong0711]

I like your friends' advice to optimizing for upsides vs. protecting against downsides.

[@jeslynlane]

Product manager here - laid off end of last year and now going full time content with way less of a following than you - but also pursuing other avenues of income, dream would be to keep accumulating real estate and pursue my passions/travel/etc -- also do more in real estate -- but for now its tech and lifestyle content and thats ok with me! Giving myself a year to have to make the back to corporate decision.

[@CakexxCupxx]

you have what it takes to be a creator! I’ve been following you since you lived in SF and you filmed your PC built. Take it slow and this is the first time in your life that you get to do that! Do whatever makes you happy! Will support you no matter what ❤

[@KevinYang]

You are so well connected and have the energy to match! How much of that would you say is living in the right cities, meeting people at work, or putting in the work to reach out and make these connections out of thin air?

[@alipeterson1789]

Omg it would be so cool to see what you came up with for writing your own job spec as a creator! And how you can tailor it to your unique vision and values. Love this video! ❤

[@newlearnings1067]

Chloe is glowing day by day! Best wishes to the content journey. Waiting for more!

[@roryroopa]

love you and this channel sm. congrats on 200k 🎉 📈

[@nuttypurrfessor]

I love a lot of traditional content creators and part of what I love about your style of content is s that it's uniquely your own 🥰 follow your heart and it will all work out!

[@jennyin6802]

Content as a bridge to entrepreneurship! I’m calling it now 🔮

[@rosquared]

I think with the job market the way it is, taking this much needed break from corporate is such a good idea. Who knows - you may love it! Or maybe it'll take you into another direction like starting your own media agency! You're so talented and I've been following you since your first PM videos. ❤

[@kiwi-ne2cg]

hi Chloe, we have a very similar crossroad - have left my PM job out of burnout and now having the choice to pick my own adventure moving forward. i am also starting to pick up design, i have always liked design and have demonstrated good design work but just never dived deep into it. your videos help me a lot and inspire me to do more in figuring out my next steps! as for my 2 cents in your path, i think you'd do great focusing on content creation, however i'm curious as to the type of content you'd push moving forward to continue having an edge. personally i feel 3rd option is the best, if you are able to handle it with your future commitments (like being a mother). i think you've been handling content well as a medium to show your journey online, and you can do many things! anyway, you are much more ahead than me and you know best for yourself, rooting for you no matter what you do! xx

[@ritikamandi3465]

I’m glad you do love PM because at times, it seemed like the stress was not worth it for you, and I was questioning my own path towards the field 😅

[@chloeshih]

haha i did have a couple of videos where i was stressed outta my mindddd but overall, i really really like it. it's been a very rewarding profession and i always get to learn so much.

[@DonGob]

love the 'today's note' in the endscreen! nice personal touch chloe :)

[@karenliangg]

Congrats on 200K subs!!

[@chloeshih]

Thank you Karen!! It came so much faster than I was prepared for!! Gotta post the 100k sub vid next!!

[@mistahdieu]

such good editing! i've been following you since your career days (i.e. colors of chloe) with less than 10k subscribers, and it's been super inspiring to see you grow your channel. i think you should keep creating content because your perspective is really valuable, also, it's something new (and not corporate, haha). whatever you decide, i'm cheering you on!! :)

[@ioanasurdubob7121]

Make yourself the PM of your own business! You have a very unique opportunity to blend capability with an audience that you can advertise for free. You’ll be profitable in no time! This is coming from a startup founder that has been a PM, building your own future is a lot more fulfilling.

[@hanleyleung]

agree with your decision go for it. content creation is foundational for all parts of your life in this day and age. you mix of experience and super skill at content creation is going to be magic. my prediction you'll hit 1m subs on KZbin by end of the year.

[@fraffee]

So so excited for you, Chloe! I think it's your attitude and work ethic that'll get you to whatever you wanna do. Your approach to how one moves forward is golden, and it's one of the many reasons why you inspire me 🤗💖

[@shreyamukherji4305]

girllll ur videos are so hooking i love them! while watching literally ANY video of yours, i find myself so immersed and carefully consuming everything bit by bit, can't wait to be a part of this journey

[@JeremiahPeoples]

Wow the amount of awesome things you do in a week is wild! I’m super pumped to see you go-in on content 🎉

[@chloeshih]

that was def an incredibly packed week!! i need to rest ~~ can't wait to see you at team 24 in vegas!!! 😀

[@maibananna92]

Wow this video really resonated with me esp the parts you hate about corporate and the parts you absolutely love. I think you can add a ton of value in the content space bc of your unique experience and honest perspective as a minority and a woman, and I think you made a great choice taking it 6 months at a time instead of going all in and keeping tabs on tech jobs you might actually want to apply to. I definitely understand your passion for tech, I work in tech too and love and hate it for all the same reasons. But I also have hope that if more open minded women like us are in tech we can eventually change it to be more welcoming to women and minority groups. I’m excited to see all the content you create during your full time content creation season of your life!

[@miasibala]

Been having a lot of coffee chats to understand the next step in my career path too! Talked to folks at Salesforce, Google and Accenture etc and now just need to reflect and implement insights.

[@sillyhead5]

Love the style of this video. Whatever the "it" is that someone needs to have in order to make it as a full-time content creator, you've got it, if that's what you choose to do. You have our support either way.

[@ChadveeA]

I love that you included "becoming a mother" to your list of things want to achieve...I feel like a lot of women who love their career, are multipassionate AND want to be an amazing wife/ mother don't talk about this enough!

[@careersuccessnow_]

Finding a great career you love it NOT easy - you're clearly so talented though 👏🏼

[@magazinekirby]

I obviously don’t you in real life but you seem like someone that is very team oriented, driven, and detail oriented. From my perspective if you do content full time you definitely need to do it your way and keep an eye out for burnout, given that you seem to put 100% into the things you’re doing. Listen to your gut and pay attention to how you feel in each path. Good luck! I love your videos so far

[@sereneeeIty]

"I don't think I've ever felt more frightened, exhausted, lost and excited all at the same time before." sums up my exact thoughts right now as I'm turning 30 this year. I left a full time job in Oct 2023, subsequently did a part time job and currently unemployed. I'm at a crossroads where I'm still deciding if I should start from scratch in a new industry or go back to what I was previously doing. I'm always anxious seeing my peers progress but at the same time reminding myself that everyone is doing life in their own time and there is no need for comparison.

[@gyasibarberhehim7982]

Keep it up! You should continue to do whatever gives you the most energy. As a person who's about to take a 60 day unpaid leave, I'm excited to find that thing for myself. It's great to have supportive partners so that you feel less guilt about doing what's right for you.

[@danicoleb5394]

From all you've shared, it sounds like content is a hobby for you but PM is your profession. This doesn't make one less than the other but just different and that's okay. I feel like everyone gets addicted to this idea that your profession must match your hobbies... That your hobbies should be the things you turn into profit machines and there's no faster way to kill a hobby than by doing that. Hobbies are meant to feel fun and "light" (this isn't quantifiable). Turning it into a job makes it serious, raises the stakes, and creates real consequences you'll have to contend with. And if those are things you can't see yourself enjoying/motivated to continue in spite of... then I think that's a sign. You seem to mind the process that goes into being a content creator. Outcomes (resonating stories in your case) are always great, everybody loves them of course. But what happens in those instances that you don't get the outcomes you wanted? Will the process have felt like a waste? It ends up going back to that quote about the journey (process) being just as important if not more important than the destination (outcome) you were trying to get to. Just my 2 cents from a rando who has a weird hobby (the irony lol) of offering career chats/advice to strangers on the net. Literally! I've been doing this for years on countless platforms, hundreds of people, even job searching on their behalf (for free), and have been down this same road of thinking I should monetize it. I genuinely enjoy it as a hobby but making this into a job, will kill it. P.S. ^ I know the job searching bit sounds crazy but it felt "light" to me... that's what i mean by it not being a quantifiable thing. I willingly wrote a novel you didn't ask for. :D But if it were part of my responsibilities as a 9-5? Nope.

[@L33TmaplerX]

Our Family used to have the same Rice Cooker, that sound brings back memories!!

[@rhkilis]

I think Kevin said it best to consider what you want, and I would further qualify it in asking what you want to do *right now*. Where are you being pulled into more that makes you excited at this time of your life? You can also set a deadline and indicators of success for yourself. If you feel like you aren't meeting your success markers in content creation in 6 months, then it's time to move on. By setting a deadline, you're forcing yourself to fight and do your best work in that span of time. I get where your tech friends are coming from in suggesting considering for the upsides rather than protecting against the downsides. At the same time, once you start having a family, protecting against downsides is also important because providing a stable environment for your children is also important.

[@monasaid7827]

I think you should consider starting your own company/brand. It seems like the best of both worlds. You would be an amazing leader and team organizer and so creative!

[@cweqchannel]

加油 Chloeeee. been following you since 2022??? i love your vibe, your energy and you are a huge inspiration for me in the youtube scene. (just launched my first video last week heh) regardless of your choice, i just need you to know i'm always lovin' your content 🥹❤❤❤ just follow your gut & intuition on this, you've got this gurllll

[@ZenDoodleDelights]

I’m a Program manager at Tech in Silicon Valley, hello, nice to meet you 😊

[@waiify7]

I see a lot of peeps go the content route. Im just going to be blunt. You should go back into Tech asap, and content should be your fun moments, because the income is so sporatic unless you have already saved enough for you to pursue a different direction. Im excited either way.

[@eagesikavlogs]

As a new momma myself who gave birth at 29 and paused my career life for 3yrs from pregnancy onwards (and also covid) go with content + personal goals coz the best time to motherhood is the first 4yrs because after that time slows down but during that stage, milestones for babies happens faster than any algorithm changes lol BEST OF LUCK

[@shadowfeline5989]

I'm also at a crossroads because I enjoy making content lately while struggling to get a full-time job as a copywriter/content creator that pays me decently in my country. I'm so glad that you posted this, too. Freaking love your video production quality and sound quality too!! Not gonna lie, you're one of my inspiration for the content I am making now. Keep doing what you're already doing!!

[@cha7112]

As someone who binged all the videos after discovering your channel, needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed your storytelling and content. We are in the same age bracket and it’s tough to solely rely on content creation full time to achieve all the financial and life goals with this career path because there are so many things that the creator have little control over, eg monetization, audience growth and planned career trajectory. Creators are not guaranteed for success despite hard work and dedication. I was at a career crossroads once and my friends were being real with me and said there’s shit in every workplace and career path. Don’t let hypotheticals and reservations get in the way, eyes on the prize or whatever it is you value from a job 😂

[@cosymarissa]

I work as a graphic Designer and Digital Marketer and I feel like I thrive in small-medium businesses. I love having a smaller network of people to communicate with but get along with really well. And I find that smaller companies allow for more autonomy especially when you are earlier on in your career, which is great if you're someone who likes to have more control over how things are done. I like to create my own systems but the thought of having my own business scares me becuase of all the additional BTS works I'd have to do. I'm not ready for that but it would be cool to have my own design agency one day.

[@janissevalenzuela]

Can you make a video about why you decided to learn design? Are you thinking about being a Product Designer?

[@xiPandaBear]

I also trying to career switch to Graphic Design from working with children in childcare! You give me motivation and inspiration to pursue my career switch! Thanks Chloe, love your content you give me the biggest inspriation of my life but still questioning if I am doing the right thing and making the right choices ^^;

[@MissJourdy]

Congrats on 200k subbies! Whatever direction you go we’ll support!

[@aprilchin436]

11:46 AWWWWW it’s just so cute that you say you really love being a PM yiiiii ❤

[@MikeyFFA500]

As someone that has been watching you for years, I think the 6 month approach is a great idea. My guess is that you will miss building stuff as a team and will go back to that once you find the perfect opportunity :)

[@EmilyPNW]

this video resonated with me as i'm 28 years old and looking to pivot careers! my background is in healthcare but i've always been interested in pursuing tech. also considering getting an MBA

[@juhiaggarwal16]

BRO THE VIDEO QUALITY IS SO GOOD 🤩

[@ZoeyyyZ]

Can we just pause for a few sec and appreciate Chloe's outfit at 04:58 SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@chloeshih]

THANKS ZOEYYYY!! haha i never thought i could pull something like that off, but i ended up loving this little white jacket.

[@ZoeyyyZ]

@@chloeshih wowow thanks for the comment, Chloe!! I subscribed your channel since your quitting TikTok video, as a former employee of ByteDance/Asian female in tech, I think you really inspire us in the way you work and perceive your life!!!! You can achieve anything you want Chloe, just GO GET’EM ;)

[@trykarat]

you got this Chloe - no matter what decision you make ❤

[@brandony.1824]

Side note I LOVE your home design!!!

[@rochanadudwadkar]

Hey Chloe, congrats on your 200K. I take PM inspiration from you, so according to me you would be a great PM. However, as you mentioned there are options such as start up or working in a leadership role could be a helpful for your growth in next 5 years. I am Team Tech! But we are always gonna get so much to learn from you irrespective of your decision. All the best! Onwards and Upwards, Cheers!

[@kvothe_]

You've got this Chloe. You are doing better than you know. ❤

[@jeannette1608]

Hi chloe! I am also undergoing a career crossroads now, and this video has been really inspired me to move out of a rut of inaction! I love the move to proactively reach out to career mentors / those in the paths im considering. Curious if you could share more about how you framed those discussions? I.e. What were the key questions or topics you made sure to discuss? That would be really helpful 😊

[@kenichiishirahama215]

Definitely seeing an increase in the quality of the video! I don’t know if this is the new camera lens you bought but if it is noice

[@the_artsy_kanya]

I was just browsing through your videos for some PM tips! glad to see a new video ❣

[@chloeshih]

haha yes! come for the PM tips, stay for everything else ~