DDG Goes VIRAL, Telling 9 to 5 WORKERS to Use Job Money for a Business!

[@SocialSymone]

Do you agree with DDG's advice to use your job money to invest in a business? Why or why not? How do you feel about the traditional 9 to 5 grind? Are you considering entrepreneurship as an alternative? Also, what percentage is your phone 🔋on? It is 3:34 AM for me and my phone is on 38%. 😭

[@AJStarhiker]

If you WANT to be an entrepreneur, go for it. But not everyone wants to be their own boss. Personally? I do better when I have someone I answer to.

[@Nanci-AnnBiviano]

It’s 1pm and I have 48%. And I think it’s fine if that’s what you want to do. I personally don’t have the entrepreneurial spirit. I like being a worker bee. 🐝

[@sagittariushenanigansss]

Girl it’s just like a relationship, ppl going do what they WANNA do. 😂

[@campin_sasquatch7740]

I don't fully agree with the advice. I feel like using side hustle funds to fund your business. That way, hopefully those are disposable funds. 9-5 pay should be for your essentials, and investing into yourself (without going into debt).

[@sagittariushenanigansss]

SYMONE, GIRL I laughed at 18:50 too I was like why sis is so mad? Lmao

[@mizm01]

There are folks who don't want to be business owners. That's the thing you have to have the passion to run your own business. There are 9-5 workers who make very good money without the headaches 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

Right. I’ve been given opportunities to even be a manager and assistant manager and i said NO! 🙅🏾‍♀️ i’m good with just working. I don’t want that stress and frustration of looking over everyone else and constantly being bothered even after hours.

[@dismurrart6648]

Yup, a lot of businesses that are successful are run by people who make 30 grand a year. I know a guy making that selling bus tickets. It's like owning a house. Sure there's plenty of scummy landlords but if the roof goes, you can just move.

[@Thighlicious]

sad how people dont know this, some really doubt you can live if youre not aiming for something more and thats just not the reality, work enough for what you want and just continue off that

[@chardin1900]

To me it’s a blk community thing!!!!!!! We are the most confused. Passing out bad advice because we got rich off luck. 😂and as long as we see cars jewelry and homes we will listen to the dummy.

[@mochiithellama]

Agree, running a business is not just 8 hours of work too, you put in 10+ hrs in it just to make sure it runs smoothly, sometimes you barely even get sleep, Managing a Business is not for everybody it takes a ton of effort just to make sure it wont fall over.

[@PJCE15]

Just like a 9-5 can fire you, your business can fail. Nothing is secure on both sides. Leave the 9-5s to do their thing and the entrepreneurs to do theirs. Its not a big deal

[@passivepanda3656]

Exactly. Failure of a business is a very very bitter experience

[@tuneunleashed]

Depends I know real estate is very secure in my opinion people need places to rent that's easy money right there.

[@passivepanda3656]

@@tuneunleashed real estate is not easy money. I wished people would stop underestimating what it takes to run it successfully.

[@tuneunleashed]

@@passivepanda3656 It sure is. I’ve bought lands back home in Africa 21 acres for only 3k and build homes for people to rent and I still work a 9/5. Go to places which cheaper labor problem solved. Who said you need to invest here in America?

[@justanoman6497]

@@tuneunleashed It might be kind of ok in a red state. But in blue state, excessive tenant protection laws means that it does end up in a dice roll. Now, on average, it will work out. But unless you can kick start with at least 4 seperate units, You won't survive until "on average" materialize. I say this as a "blue", just a moderate one. I feel both side are going to extremes on a lot of policies....

[@carringtonseabrook8442]

Unpaid internships should be illegal. It’s just legal indentured servitude.

[@JumpCutThis]

Quite a few states have now passed legislation that criminalizes the practice but that took far too long. There are still instances viewed as legal and it’s crazy- like physicians and nurses, pulling clinical rounds.

[@Thighlicious]

well idk its like learning and we already pay to learn for college 💀, not that I support that but it makes sense

[@yourtrinketbox]

@@silentcatshhhh oof this hits hard considering i’m in one rn 😭

[@jjrussG35]

Putting "I worked for DDG" on a resume is wild 😂

[@katiepop3442]

​@@silentcatshhhhThat was me..Never again..I had to pay the school to clock in everyday to work for free.. I had to work less hours at my real job and damn near ruined my credit!!! Never again. Im tired of being scammed.

[@AndrewShafer]

As they say, "Entrepreneurs work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40." Everyone wants to be the boss, but they don't want to work an actual job to learn skills to run a business. Meanwhile, demonizing the 9-5 like my man said at 5:00, plenty of jobs paying way more than y'all making drop shipping, or whatever Tiktok business they think will magically make them rich for nothing

[@JiHu-d8c]

Agreed. There’s a place for everyone. People forgot about the laws of polarity. Balanced is always needed.

[@AndrewShafer]

The greatest part of a 9-5 is that it ends at 5! And you're done working til the next day!

[@BookOfAdiel]

​@@AndrewShafer That really only applies for low skill labor.

[@t_ylr]

That's real. Ideally tho you find something that you like or you have ax talent for in your business. I think just for mental health every adult needs something in their life outside of work that's not based on your main friend group or social media. That can be a business or not

[@Ms.AnnDrist]

​@BookOfAdiel that applies for any job that doesn't allow OT. I work for the Federal Government. Best believe, my work day is 8 hours and no more. My job is not low skill. It's a high paying white collar job. OT is FORBIDDEN 😂

[@IvyLilley]

I work a 9-5 and I literally hate the idea of working for myself, I want my guaranteed salary paid to me on the same day, every month, same amount. It’s called security! 😅

[@TheAnswerWillleaveyou]

Hey, listen up. Things are tough right now, and there's not much we can do about it. Businesses are cutting costs, and jobs are disappearing. So, here's what I suggest: focus on yourself and your future. Save up some money and invest in yourself. That way, you'll be better prepared for whatever comes next.

[@sagittariushenanigansss]

I respect what both of y’all are saying!

[@Alexz5040]

I personally would do both until the small business is making around the same amount or higher and ofc putting as much as I can in savings bc you never know

[@alignedwithchrist]

I totally understand but unfortunately nowadays there is no such thing as job security. Only secure thing is Jesus!

[@tuneunleashed]

@@TheAnswerWillleaveyou my dude they don’t understand that. They won’t get it.

[@aimee6839]

The only thing that irritates me is the idea that if you work a 9 to 5 you don’t want “more” out of life. More what? Money? Stress? I have a 9 to 5 so I can pursue education, volunteering, the arts, and plenty of productive hobbies in my off hours. I want plenty out of life, thanks.

[@Sentralkontrol]

I work a 9 to 5 BECAUSE I want more. It's fuel for my own pursuits. I ain't got the hours in a day to work a job, run a business, and pursue what I want. If what I want makes me money someday, cool!

[@ltarleton7527]

What I don't like is the language.....if you want "more" out of life. It implies that people who work "9-5" don't want "more" out of life. Every entrepreneur is not living the "more" and some 9-5's are. There's success in both arenas. The bottom line is the majority of people are working "regular" jobs. Those who want to be business owners....go for it. If you don't.....live your life. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@chibiktsn3]

So true! I've freelanced from time to time but have always been the happiest and felt most secure when I had a 9-5.

[@LorenzDominique]

The fact that anyone takes this lil boy seriously speaks volumes. Y’all will pay attention to any and everyone - it’s evident.

[@MarjorieParaison]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@hayley623]

Exactly he’s the biggest joke iykyk

[@Noora2299]

Only reason he had relevance in the first place was because of Halle. Good thing she broke up with him.

[@tiaraw872]

The blogs & videos like that make him relevant to where you think majority of us care about his thoughts 😂

[@chisomo8088]

Genuinely confused why she made a whole video vehemently defending his words. Yes a broken clock can be right twice a day but DDG?? LOL. Like his words are coming from a good place or even knowledgeablity .

[@JumpCutThis]

Bruh said ‘you think they won’t fire you too being late a bunch of times?’, like that’s a perfectly reasonable thing to say. Try being an entrepreneur and not showing up for appointments/clients/dates and see if you still have a business to run after a few misses. If everyone is an entrepreneur, who do you hire as employees?

[@tuneunleashed]

There are always going to be workers.

[@JumpCutThis]

@@tuneunleashed *NOT IF WE ARE ALL PRENEURING! DUH!*

[@tuneunleashed]

@@JumpCutThis False. There are people doing both…and I’m one of them. There are endless amount of applications in your employers office you’re always replaceable sucks but that’s the truth.

[@Sababbby]

​Exactly it's better to be an independent business owner - that's the dream life, it's more fulfilling, as long as we put in the work we'll always have a worthwhile career 😊 ❤​@@tuneunleashed

[@tiaraw872]

​@@tuneunleashedso you on the clock way more then 9-5 workers....not everyone wants that life

[@anaisanais4626]

Look I KNOW he wasn't talk to everybody. But the way some of these people talk down on us is something they should reserve for when they talk to like-minded people behind closed doors. Don't talk about 9-to-5 folks like where 9-to-5 folks can here you. So disrespectful.

[@SocialSymone]

I can understand where you're coming from with this statement for sure! There is nothing wrong with working a 9 to 5. Most of us have to or had to do that. ❤️

[@anaisanais4626]

​@@SocialSymone also just because you've got a successful channel with quality content doesn't mean everybody who becomes "successful" on KZbin does it through quality content, so no not good for them. Good for YOU maybe, but not every content creator deserves kudos

[@rayofsunshan]

I want to piggyback off what you said and say that the biggest issue is people that are statistical anomalies (meaning they make it to a place most aren’t able to off happenstance) are too comfortable with giving (especially financial) advice. Not saying this about DDG specifically because I haven’t followed his career beginnings. But there are plenty of people that come up from luck that feel compelled to give advice. The advice itself isn’t bad, but it is bad when you didn’t necessarily have to climb the ladder in a traditional sense. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@amarie9092]

@@rayofsunshanyess!!! Like a lot of these financial advisor you tubers. They talk about side hussles for income but it’s like “hello!?! Do you know what it takes to create content #1. Secondly, you have to fight the algorithm for top content creators, the chances of you making any type of side income for content creation is slim to none! And a lot of these financial advisors were well off, before they started KZbin. Im just using financial advisors as a generic issue with ‘becoming an entrepreneur’ or ‘side gig to fund a business’

[@tropistan7735]

I disagree. He was talking to everybody. he literally said " a 9 - 5 should only be used to fund your business. NOBODY should ever get a job and say I'm gonna a 10yr best employee". He never equivocated or qualified that statement to say " if you want to start your own business". This is the first I'm hearing of this "scandal" and I don't know who this guy is but I heard exactly what he said. I don't understand why this channel is making excuses for him.

[@Bur-b5r]

I don’t care who he’s talking to, I don’t care about anything this guy has to say. If he has a problem with 9-5 workers he should stop ordering packages, takeout, going to the dentist, hospital etc dude wouldn’t even be able to function without the 9-5 people if this world

[@Sherriyah]

I am a lawyer and I was horrible business owner as a sole practitioner. The business aspect was just not my super power.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Sababbby]

There's ai software that helps organize the business side of law now - billable hours ect...

[@tashakayden2434]

Lol if I didn’t show up to my 9-5, some one might die, quite literally. Soo lol kinda important that I show up for now.

[@NunyaNomi]

Thank you for your service! I don’t know what you do but I appreciate your dedication to preserving life or safety. We all need you.

[@Starriaaa]

What profitable business does DDG own??? His main source of income comes from dating Halle and posting videos of his child…

[@rollerbaybee4230]

That part

[@Sababbby]

Content creators are self employed 1099 workers according to the IRS. Even major corporations hire content creators and pr & social media managers as well. Don't be biased into believing that serious content creators are not running a legit business - it's marketing.

[@Izreal2k]

He was pretty profitable before he even met Halle

[@jumper9108]

To all these “entrepreneurs,” or people who believe they are - approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. But go off kings !

[@nnss7728]

This 💯

[@kercadolexi]

Right! Idk why owning your own business is always made to seem like you will have the ultimate job security? Like you said many businesses fail.

[@Winner01562]

So , not to be rude but that’s not always true people say that just make excuses for not trying to become more in life you should have multiple streams of income said what I said

[@mfaseop3324]

Also, most businesses arent profitable the first few years.

[@britneycarino]

I own a brick and mortar business in NYC. I work nonstop and barely have any free time to myself because I’m constantly having to be on top of every aspect of my business and this is my only source of income. The thought of my business failing one day is always in the back of my mind so I work even more to make sure that doesn’t happen. I would LOVE to have a stable job with benefits, retirement, scheduled days, off, etc. without all the headaches.

[@trustedroot]

I tried to be an entrepreneur and I'm not cut out for it!! I have plenty of pride and passion for my hourly job. I work in a grocery store bakery department. people always gotta eat and I get secure, regular pay

[@bnadira212]

“Why don’t y’all just mind your f*cking business!” Thank you! Not everybody is cut out to own a business; myself included. Having a side hustle is one thing but I ain’t quitting my 9-5

[@lifeisbeautiful7452]

Hate to say this as a black woman and I’m sorry if I offend anyone and this is purely my opinion, but this is why black America needs better role models and voices than entertainers and athletes. Young impressionable people who would actually listen to this mans’s advice have probably grown up seeing their parents struggle because they didn’t have a traditional salaried career and instead want a quick path to wealth and riches to buy a bunch of things to show off to people they don’t know for the sake of their ego. Not everyone can just pump out a million dollar plus business overnight and many of the most success entrepreneurs of our lifetimes have at least had the knowledge or access to knowledge to be able to create the next unicorn. Most of these so called internet entrepreneurs all have the same ideas that they keep regurgitating and probably learned in someone’s online course like podcasts, models, day traders, music careers, KZbin channels, dropshipping websites, and you guessed it online courses. The world doesn’t need every single person to become an entertainer and have this mindset. Young people today really need to understand getting an education and becoming an expert in whatever field or industry if you want success. Other cultures laugh the sh*t at us because of the values sold to black Americans rooted in wanted wealth for materialistic purposes and not to silently build a nest egg . It’s really sad honestly.

[@pizzadogma]

Preach!

[@byekitty5153]

Say it louder for the people in the back 💅🏾

[@Marriedintheislands]

I love a W2, taxes are confusing as it is 😂

[@jakeraland5806]

I also like my low cost sponsored health insurance and my 401k and Roth IRA

[@gringa23]

Let the folks do the math for me I wanna sleep 😩

[@lisahance]

I worked a 9-5 for my whole career and never regretted it because I had great medical/dental benefits, paid vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave. I now get several thousand dollars a month pension on top of social security. I never wanted to start my own business.

[@msJjbluematrix]

absolutely agree. Who needs nurses, doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers, military...oh wait.

[@v2cantthinkofahandle]

No one is arguing with the statement of "put your money from your job to invest in your business", the issue is "no one should work a 9 to 5, everyone should open their own business". Now, everyone saying, "he's not talking about everyone, he is only talking about people who want to be entrepeurs" - sure, you can think that. It makes sense if this DDG was on a podcast targeted to business people. But ultimately the clip most people heard was just his statements saying everyone. So much discourse over semantics....

[@kirabouwerviraltyd]

Exactly this. It’s context collapse, where everyone thinks every message they see on the internet is geared at their specific individual circumstances, when that isn’t the case. We can really learn to let something pass if it isn’t intended for us. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@hardcyd3r]

Government jobs are slept on and I'm happy for it. Upward mobility in my lil department, decent pay for easy work, guaranteed holidays, weekends and nights off, job security, discounts for stuff bc of my job?? Yes please.

[@MuseSunflower]

What discounts do you get? That’s awesome 😊 I started working as a clerk for the health department in my state. It’s very easy 💰

[@melteddarkchocolate000]

I’m trying to get a government job

[@mocaps7778]

Starting a business does not mean you are going to be successful. I have always looked at things like this: you have your source of income. That could be a business or a job, and you budget and do whatever you do with it. Just because you work a job does not mean you are not putting money away for retirement. Investing in yourself does not only mean starting a business. It can mean learning a skill to make yourself more valuable at your job. I respect both sides. Also, working for someone does not mean you do not want more out of life, and starting a business does not mean you will get more.

[@JiHu-d8c]

To answer your question; “what about when you can’t work or get older” Business owners are at risk of that too. Especially those who work with their hands. Barbers and hairstylist usually have to invest a lot AND create a product for when it’s time for them to step out. Business owners come to banks (worked in the industry) and we had conversations for them to create a business plan of “who runs it when you die, would you like a person to consume the business ?” The thing is that everybody has to plan for their future. Sure AI will take most jobs- but AI still needs human review. I know this because I’ve worked with machine learning. It’s not AI will take over, it’s that AI consuming most jobs will shift the types of jobs that are available. Meaning, people need to consider up skilling. Just in case. For example- those machines will need service, data analyst , programmers ETC.

[@dat_bernie]

This ain't it. If he meant "invest in yourself" he would have said that. And agreeing with the girl that said AI would take all our jobs anyway... That is absolutely crazy lol companies are already de-investing in AI technology. People just like to talk.

[@nnss7728]

This man is a youtuber and a rapper. He is an entertainer not a business owner, technically since his business is himself. Im tired of these people who get on podcasts/interviews and think they know more than others. Just because you have a mic in front of your face it does not mean that what you are saying is wise or correct.

[@SocialSymone]

Honesy question here? Do you disagree with what he said about Aspiring business owners using money from their job to fund their business?

[@omotayosatuyi252]

So having a youtube channel is not a business?

[@ZarriawithaJ]

​@omotayosatuyi252 having a yt channel does not come with the same type of managerial responsibilities than owning literally any other type of traditional service or sales business. It's a lot easier to manage yourself vs managing and salarying employees.

[@MrJ_420]

Not many of u understood DDGs come up this man never had a hand out. those who understand his come up will understand. But take the context how you view it

[@raechelle1985]

​@MrJ_420 no one said he had a hand out but the truth is he doesn't have a business. The business is HIM. If he dies then the business dies with him. Not the same as someone who owns a restaurant, convenience store etc.

[@manoftheyear5831]

Does he think that he's exempt? He can can dropped from a label and be at one of those 9-5s

[@idrkok]

A lot of these business owners are broke... No savings, no retirement, living client to client or sale to sale. I agree that if you want to be an entrepreneur, you should use your 9-5 to fund it and make sure you have an emergency fund. Don't just quit your job and expect everything to fall into place. I also agree that it's okay to not want to own a business, especially if you have already live comfortably with a nice salary and good benefits.

[@Winner01562]

Not always true at all you can say the same about 9-5 works 70% of USA doesn’t have 1000 dollars save so explain that sorry but had to say it

[@rayofsunshan]

Do people not realize the health profession is a 9-5? Engineers? We need 9-5 workers regardless. I definitely agree with the premise, but don’t agree with over-generalizing.

[@angiejones4882]

Ppl need to learn that not every comment/action deserves a response. I don’t think he was talking to EVERYONE who works a 9-5.

[@stephanied6711]

I agree

[@ldphoenix3]

He said no one should work a 9-5 to support themselves throughout their whole life which means he is talking to all 9-5 workers.

[@yousefhawsawi1989]

Owning a business is hard and consuming. Having a great idea is not even enough for your business to succeed. On top of that, most businesses can't survive 2 years.

[@Winner01562]

Not all true that’s just excuses your supposed to fail that’s part of life try to get through it pushy till you get to the top Jesus got you

[@ashleyvirgosflame21]

The advice is all bad from this young man DDG if everyone has a business who is supposed to work there?😂 he literally said everybody...people use to be able to take part of their income invest in something that allows for second income but companies have now made that near impossible with buyouts and inflation.

[@Marriedintheislands]

11:00 tjmaxx to me is only a 9-5 for the managers or sales leads 😂 most people aren’t full time at stores like that.

[@2cute2boot_]

Lmao exactly like let’s be for real here.

[@johnjamele]

Way too many "Entrepreneurs" think that everyone else has a responsibility to fund their dreams. Sorry, but your desire to escape the 9-5 doesn't obligate me to buy your product or promote your "brand." Your Dream can't be made My Burden.

[@ladydiscomfortlover]

I know "let people live their lives!" Is used very often when people are enabling others, but when used in the most basic meaning of job/housing preferences is used as "its really none of your business what they do, so dont worry about it."

[@Kiratail]

I am a small business owner- I created a job for myself when I was struggling to find a job in 2021. I didn’t hit it big, I have business that provides a service in a competitive market and I did not do a lick of research into how competitive my industry is until I created an LLC to be able to hire people. There are costs that go into hiring people. Anyone who says “good employees should make you money not cost you…” is only telling you half the truth or selling you something. If you have the ability to have 2 job- 1 is a regular 9-5 and then do your business as a side hustle- do that. It’s better in the long run. You have more security. If I could over, I’d do some of the things I did at the beginning so very differently.

[@icesamurai8]

Let's not put words in people's months because it's close to what you align with. He didn't say 401k and stock market dividends.

[@SocialSymone]

I never said he said that. I said that...

[@Alexz5040]

He can’t even marry the girl who’s had his baby, he literally tried to flex on his fans with his dentures “veneers” then later admitted he’s having issues 😨can you imagine how many ppl saw his live and then ruined their teeth I’m not listening to anything he says it doesn’t seem like he lives a responsible and stable life at all

[@lifeisbeautiful7452]

19:51 The point is his fame has grown because of his association with a Hollywood actor. Now he thinks he’s an expert. The shade is justified since so many young people like him, he’s 26, who grew up with all the technology and social media that generations before them didn’t have, think they’re experts and gurus in life compared to our predecessors who worked traditional jobs and built their wealth the old fashioned way.

[@raechelle1985]

DDG has never had a career. You shouldn't listen to him.

[@demetreusd.robysr.8446]

Who is DDG?

[@SocialSymone]

A younger rapper/youtuber/ actor/ streamer. He has a child with Haley Bailey, the actor/singer who recently played Ariel in the Little mermaid

[@Leydo773]

Exactly.

[@lrichardson3650]

Same.

[@aisabry]

Ariel’s baby daddy

[@ayomide1743]

A colorist who didn't know racism still existed.

[@K_Diggy]

Being debt-free gives you options and freedom, so make it your goal. Whether through a 9 to 5, a business, or a high-paying job ($150k+), aim to eliminate debt. I know millionaires with Toyotas and Hondas and broke people with Benzes and Audis. Live below your means and get debt-free.

[@houseofmali2659]

I like this lady’s content but find her arrogant and out of touch sometimes in her tone

[@favouro6344]

I agree 💯

[@yourtrinketbox]

we need to stop giving men microphones

[@WillmobilePlus]

Fine. After we stop giving women the inventions that men made. Deal?

[@MrFaceoff188]

11:02 i feel like a 9-5 is used for more corporate jobs with that room for growth (9-5 M-F). TJ max is like a "regular job" where there hours be odd like 3-10

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

Yeah, i’ve been offered even being a manager and assistant manager at different places. I said NO! 🙅🏾‍♀️ That’s too much to handle. I already built a retirement fund close to $60k and i still have like 30 more years before i retire. If i have to, i’m cashing out that retirement early and then living off of it while taking it easy still working a 36hr work week.

[@lifeisbeautiful7452]

Is this in a 401k? So you’re going to pay penalties and taxes for no reason?

[@Thighlicious]

@@lifeisbeautiful7452 youre not gonna ever not pay taxes lol, this is america

[@tamikens]

My problem is this implication that the ultimate goal of financial freedom and independence should be in entrepreneurialship. Owning your own business is in no way, shape, or form more stable or more of a guarantee than working a 9-5. I, personally, don't want to work for myself. That sounds like my personal hell. I just want to be able to pay my bills, put aside money for the future, and have enough left over to enjoy amd enrich my life today. And my 9-5 does that for me. But people like this guy push this rhetoric that having that mindset is "limiting" or "wrong" because everyone should eventually want to own their own business because "that's the only way to long-term financial security" when that is just blatantly incorrect. This need to treat people like myself who are content in their 9-5 life like we're losers is weird.

[@plushpov1113]

Right message, wrong messenger. DDG may have worked at TJ Maxx but he was 15/16 years old, still living at home with his mom. He’s never experienced working a 9-5, while living on his own & paying all his own bills. It’s not that easy for everybody to put money aside for a business. Most of us don’t even have an “emergency fund” as you keep reminding us lol. So where would we get money to fund a business? His statement has some truth to it, but it’s unrealistic for MOST people.

[@alexibarra4675]

Wasn't his mom struggling, though? Like I'm not justifying anything. I used to work as a teenager because we couldn't make ends meet 🤷. So I wouldn't say it was easy. Idk lmk your thoughts

[@yunisblu3412]

Your take was a bit biased here. People who earn good money work a lot? yeah they do but so do business owners. No thriving successful business was built on 40 hour weeks. My employer may fire me at any time? well my business might fail at any time as well. Factually most newly formed business shut down within 5 years. Let’s not forget how with every financial crisis people also loose their 401K and are having to get out of retirement and you see them bagging groceries in supermarkets.

[@deeactive1329]

He sounds dumb. 9-5 jobs fuel the economy. They are the ones that fund the private business. I agree to invest your 9-5 money but everyone can't and shouldn't run a business. Most people shouldn't

[@veranikakv]

I work 9-5 (actually 6-2) and I love that besides being responsible for my work I don't have any other responsibility. I come, clock in, do the silly work stuff, clock out and that's it. I don't worry about being responsible for insurance or taxes. The company I work for provides everything required for my work so I don't worry about finding suppliers and signing contracts. While what I do is sort of important, I like knowing that I am not important and if I don't like what I'm doing I can always start looking for another job. In addition I just HATE business-related stuff and wouldn't survive a single corporate meeting.

[@twms1971]

This man. I do NOT want my own business. I don’t want to be anyone’s boss. I want to go to work do my job and go home. Really simple. Now I’ll take that 9-5 income and become self sufficient. Gardening and having small livestock and having enough money to pay my property taxes. The house finally paid for. This man can’t possibly want everyone to be the same.

[@Commock90]

What I find most disturbing about this narrative that people who work 9 to 5 jobs are"lames" is two-fold. First, it seems to be pedaled mostly by younger folks whose occupation is as an "influencer". No shade to this nascent career opportunity in the labor market, but what value does it add to society? Is it an essential job that sustains society? Influencers interests are often self-serving and often fail to uplift communities or society. Second, Many people with more traditional nine-to-five jobs fulfill essential roles in society: doctors, teachers, EMTs, sanitation workers, government workers, etc. if people didn't do these jobs, society would cease to function. I think it's great that we have an economy that allows people to start businesses AND secure employment in someone else's business. Not every skillset lends itself to being an entrepreneur. Let's recognize the diversity of talents and respect those who may choose a path that is different, but no less valuable, than our own.

[@BookOfAdiel]

It's foolish and reckless to recommend the average person to strive to be business owner. However everyone should understand the benefits of owning a piece of a business, i.e. investing. This is how practical wealth is actually created over time. Not some pipe dream.

[@harrisq]

I work a 9-5 and I somewhat agree with him. I don’t want to start my own business because I don’t have the passion to do. However, I invest in VOO and SCHD in my Roth and traditional IRA, which is technically business ownership I think he’s taking about the fact your money isn’t guaranteed because you can be fired. I don’t think you need to start a business to offset that risk… just live below your means, have an emergency fund, and invest…

[@SocialSymone]

I love this WHOLE comment! I own some VOO too! I wish you much success! 💕

[@harrisq]

Thank you! You as well. Love the channel

[@dragonstooth4223]

In a 9-5 I get annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, carers leave, contributions to savings etc ... at least in my country. Don't get that in a business. I'm the only one in my family that is yet to own a business. And from what I've seen of running businesses ... I'm happy in my 9-5

[@linkonabe220]

Think the issues people are having, which is quite understandable, is there are too many people using the word “everybody” in their speech. They are far too vague which so often makes them seem as if they know nothing on reality within and without of said idea. The man gave no words in regards to how society functions which make him seem ignorant is how things work. The way many people speak these days is extremely vague. Yet they speak with authority on a topic. It’s a minor detail but it’s what brings you up from sounding like the below average generic speaker to one who knows what they’re talking about. Words matter and not that many people take a thought to consider that. Simply because you run a business or started one doesn’t mean you have the knowledge as to what others do, and people would be surprised when quite often these same authority speakers get interviewed and they can’t articulate what they espouse and they know nothing in regards to people buying their product while also said customer only wants to sell.

[@juliajs1752]

I think part of the problem is the classical "American dream". Making it "big", working yourself up to being the boss, hustle culture and all that. It creates an environment of derision for people who do not want (or appear not to want) to work this American dream. I think all those people reacting allergically to DDG's comment have heard far too many disparaging remarks about being "the help" or "just" working 9-5, and that's why they react that way. American culture does not understand being content.

[@DarknessDust]

Funny thing is: most people I know who have/had a business of their own, turned tail the SECOND they realised they wouldn't get a lot of retirement money and FLOCKED to those 9-5 jobs JUST to get more retirement -_- same people who used to rag on 9-5 jobs, did a lot of under the table stuff, not filling in their taxes properly BUT STILL WANTING THE SAME BENEFITS ONCE THEY REALISED like djeez man Look, it's not like we're not doing it anyway because someone says about it, it's just the disrespect 9-5 jobs always get? Why is it okay to rip on 9-5 jobs but not on the others?

[@NotchaMomma]

Smh! These social media folks forget where they come from! 9-5 folks should sto watching and support these folks

[@OneGina83]

It’s always entertainment folks starting something.

[@RamenzillaX]

As someone who works in healthcare, it’s much easier to work for a hospital system and get the employee benefits (10% 401k match, health insurance, life insurance, etc) than to try to start a business. Does 9-5 just mean corporate office job? Not just any job with a shift?

[@ginanaphone]

Being a business owner doesn't typically mean that you have more security. When you own a business, you are still beholden to someone - it's just customers rather than an employer. I actually think a 9-5 offers more stability. Even if you have a bad quarter, you're still getting the same paycheck. As a business owner, if sales are down, so is your pay. If you are laid off from your 9-5, you can collect unemployment until you find a new job. A 9-5 also typically comes with health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement contribution. Those are all things you'd have to fund for yourself as a business owner.

[@kimicope_]

If you want a business it does take working a 9-5 plus taking a few hours a day to work towards your business. It took me 3 years just to hit minimum wage in my business but year 4 shot right up to middle class. I was able to quit my job after 2 years. I was broke for 3 years but now I never worry about money. If you want it bad enough you'll find a way to get it done. And I envy 9-5 sometimes on those rough days in my business so the grass isn't really greener it's just an option neither is wrong

[@DireDandelion]

Well, the likelihood of becoming unemployed is about 4%, and the likelihood of a small business failing in the first year is 20%...I'll take my chances with a W-2, at least they pay for my insurance as well and sponsor a 401k with matching. Also my federal withholding is only 12%, but if I was self-employed it would 15%.

[@lorimiller623]

A common scenario: one spouse has a business, the other spouse works a 9-5 that provides the benefits.

[@rellsimon]

At 5:00, my guy was exactly on point. I did a podcast episode on this same topic back in Dec. ‘23 (Ep. 39) and talked about how people think it’s taboo now to have a 9-5. It’s okay to clock in, clock out, build your empire in that fashion. Too many people want that fast money, that flash money. Everyone is not cut out to run a business - hell a lot of people can’t even run their personal finances properly 😂.

[@mountaintimewiththelord53]

I want to be an entrepreneur but I’m a ok with a 9-5 as long as it’s a good job. :):) Phones at 96%

[@alyssa.renaaa]

To your point, I think a lot of the people on the internet who refer to a "9-5" are referring to Corporate America jobs, not any job. That's why he didn't consider TJ Maxx a 9-5.

[@jeau3716]

The thing about DDG is that he isn’t self made. He isn’t an entrepreneur. He dated famous baddies and now he’s on everyone’s radar. He has no ground to stand on when he’s spouting stuff

[@kme9861]

I work a “9-5” and earn a high salary- well over top 5% and higher than many entrepreneurs or social media entertainers. I only have a four year degree and time to do other activities I enjoy and travel. To each their own but I’m unclear why all salaried jobs are somehow equated to low income. I personally know people making 7 figures a year at a so called “broke, low level” salaried job. The amount of businesses that make it more than 15 years is a low percentage and a lot of people that “can’t work for someone else” aren’t going to do well running a business because you do work for someone else - your clients. And if they aren’t happy then you won’t have a business long. And some of these businesses or social media influencers/ entertainers won’t have the longevity they need to ever make and keep a substantial amount. There is only a small percentage that are going to make it to the top.

[@sanjanat1085]

My dad worked a super high paying IT job and left recently. He's 50 and saved up a retirement fund with my mum who also works, and they've saved up extra money for a business. And now that he's left his corporate job, he's focussing on opening his own business in a field of interest with that money. Will he earn as much as his IT job? Maybe not, but it's enough to sustain himself and my mum since my brother and I are grown and self-sufficient. They don't need to rake in the money to support more than themselves anymore. It also gives him the security and leisure of working at his pace.

[@ltarleton7527]

He has a lot of nerve calling people slow, dumb, and stupid. Clearly it got under his skin. He loves to say stuff but can't handle the commentary back. He can give his 2 cents, but nobody else can. Go sit down BOY!

[@KimandKamJam]

0:59 Why does he say that like people care about your life as a business owner? They care EVEN LESS. Also, he says if "I'm the business owner, and you're late too many times. I'm going to fire you" You mean....like at all 9-5? I agree. Definitely invest in yourself, but DDG may not have been the right voice for that message

[@TheBlackScatPack]

I’ve done the 9-5 thing and I also started a business. I get both sides of the argument. For me I’m glad I took the chance on myself but it was hard and wasn’t for the feint of heart. As long as your life choices makes sense to you that’s all that matters. You work harder going into business for yourself but the rewarding thing is seeing your hard work coming together but it will not come easy. They don’t tell you about the capital needed to start up. Taxes. Payroll. Overhead. Don’t let these “financial gurus” on here fool you.

[@DevanConrad]

9 out of 10 small businesses fail. People with no money or real plan will end up worse.

[@lisaskatesIRL]

Honey, there are enough "models" and "musicians" be something useful, you are not a model 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dustyone23]

DDG become famous through social media while in college. He has no expertise other than garnering attention through entertainment and building entertainment platforms. Like most entertainers, they are not the ones people should be taking advice from.

[@ketameanii]

the way he responded after he got backlash is so funny 😭😭😭

[@wizardbrainlou3914]

I'm perfectly fine with my general labor warehouse work. The job is as simple as picking and packing. Then, I'm getting paid $18hr for it, and yes, it's not the dreamy $30hr. However, I do have a fiancée who can cover half the rent. So I'm comfortable with my job that requires very little thought process.

[@aissaissbby]

Why does everyone seem to assume we all want to be business owners or even have an idea for a business??? Gun to my head I don’t have an idea for a business so then what???

[@Summr16]

People are so near sighted thats its sickening. If everybody becomes a entrepreneur then who is the consumer? "To many cooks in the kitchen" .

[@gigimoncler9624]

yesss “to many chiefs not enough indians”

[@spokenwordpoetries]

I think that the lady questioning who DDG is was, at the core, questioning why anyone should take his advice. That’s a very fair argument, as we should be thinking about someone’s qualifications, experience, and skills before listening to them. If she doesn’t believe that DDG is a worthy source for this topic, I’m not mad at her!

[@AndrewShafer]

Okay the girl at 17:40, I see her point. Shes saying, all DDG has done is do youtube, and in her mind he isnt even well known, and she thinks he is disconnected from the reality of working a real job, since he hasnt had one. Basically "Its easy to tell everyone to quit their job when youre a rich youtuber who doesnt do anything" 🤣🤣 tell em how much work KZbin is Symone!

[@2cute2boot_]

And this isn’t the first time DDG has made seemingly disparaging comments about 9-5 workers and those he sees as “broke”.

[@byekitty5153]

What he should be promoting is multiple sources of income and a high yield savings account. 9-5 jobs can fire you and businesses can fail. Its better to have something to fall back on in case of an emergency.

[@Generationcomeback]

Its okay not to own a business. It okay to be an employee working for a company. But everyone can be investors putting money in stock market, put money in a company for a percentages and many others to grow the money. We have to find out our own time to research and make a plan.

[@kerrian4564]

Read the research most millionaires are not entrepreneurs like they are engineers,accountants and teachers.. entrepreneurs is like number 5. Lol

[@rodkyles]

The 9-5 hate is crazy. 😑 Our mindsets have been corrupted. Everyone knows entrepreneurs living in their moms basement. The mom working the 9-5, the child popping off at the gums about what they will and won’t do. … everyone knows someone bumming money from friends and family trying to get a dollar to grow their dream. Grinding and making money comes in different forms. Let’s quit gassing people up that working a 9-5 is bad. Bussinesses fail! In the First two years: About 20% fail. In the First five years: About 45% fail. In the First 10 years: About 65% fail. In 15 years or more: Only about 25% succeed. Im not saying don’t dream and take the risk. I’m saying the 9-5 is a respectable way to make a living to feed your family and there are millions who have done it to a successful retirement.

[@sademorris2433]

It drives me nuts when someone tell me they’re tired of working and rather be their own boss, like thats 10x the work!! Wym?! I absolutely love getting my paycheck in the shadows lmbo, i dont want the responsibility of managing things. I work with dogs, living beings. I see the stress my bosses, managers, directors, ect over the years stress. However, i did own a dog bathing business out my bathroom for a year while working my “9-5”. So i know im capable of it and will most likely have another business in the dog field down the line. But i tell everyone all the time, im okay with being an employee, pass me the w2. Also, it is extremely important to have a plan especially for when you get older and retire. I’ve also learned from experience that soo many retired people go back to working because its better than being in the house and keeps them on their toes. So either way you’re most likely gonna die working🤗

[@TheRealCatof]

Most of these people couldn't even run a mile, let alone a business

[@TheRonnieaj]

I mean, I can’t run a mile, but I’ve owned by own firm for 14 years. I’m genuinely failing to see the correlation.

[@favouro6344]

​@@TheRonnieaj you are not the majority she speaks of. You are only 1 person

[@TheRonnieaj]

@@favouro6344 I’m saying I don’t understand what OP is trying to say at all. I’m not seeing the correlation.

[@KaySaOnline]

It makes no sense to say no one should want to stay in a 9-5 job. But if everyone is trying to fund a business then who will be the workers? People with businesses need people for 9-5s. Is it really that bad if someone wants to stay in your business as a life career? Should every dentist and doctor open their practice and expect their workers to leave to start their own practices for the same thing to happen? Seems unrealistic.

[@justfandomtings]

Not everybody can or want to have and run their own business. It's hard. It's harder than people make it out to be. It's not just you making money off of your passion. You need documents, get recognized as a business, get legal protection, and know more in-depth about finances. It's a LOT. Many people aren't able to handle it unless they want to get into serious debt. Working a 9 to 5, all you have to do is clock in and clock out and make sure your taxes are due and done. But with your own business you are actually and literally working 24/7 because it is YOU who runs the business. You're in charge of everything.

[@Lenahenderson1027]

I had to work at the restaurant for 2 years while I started my cleaning business. I had a very supportive boss who wanted to see me prosper. I worked at the restaurant on Saturday and Sunday and I cleaned houses Monday through Friday. 7 days a week for years. I know run a cleaning business and my husband was able to quit his job and run it with me.

[@breef8751]

I absolutely hate this conversation. Was DDG probably trying to talk to aspiring entrepreneurs? Yes, but he did not articulate that. Also like you said having investments, 401k, etc. is the better conversation. I don’t like the push to everyone owning a business because like with everything on social media, it becomes a trend and people start their business with absolutely no plan and end up in a worse situation. But great content as well. I would love to hear your take on the viral Chase “glitch” lol.

[@Dunedien]

He’s the kind of “entrepreneur” I can’t stand. If everyone took his advice, so many businesses would go under and so many people will go broke because the idiot flooded the market. And no, he explicitly said people should be using the money from their 9 to 5 for a business and no one should be in a 9 to 5 their whole life. So he doesn’t deserve the benefit of the doubt. And if you can’t work, you likely can’t run your business either. Whether you’re a business owner or a 9 to 5 worker you need to save up. So if that’s your reasoning for supporting what he’s saying you’re putting words in his mouth. And as for self-made millionaires, most of them are people with steady 9 to 5 jobs steadily putting away, not people pouring their spare money into businesses that may or may not succeed. He’s an example of someone that succeeded, which is great for him. And now he’s out of touch and assuming his situation applies to everyone, which is not good.

[@phactress891]

To be honest, any blanket statement is going to be useless as advise. There are people who make a great deal of money as business owners, and people who don't. Some people have careers that make a ton of money. Some people have careers where their skill set lets them make a ton of money without a ton of hours. And on and on and on. I'm not sure that looking at people making blanket statements about wealth can really teach us much. Personal finance is personal. I do find it interesting, though, that we as Americans are very resistant to collective action that could help increase their work situation like we've seen in the past that have given us some financial and worker prorections/benefits today.

[@larrysmith2655]

I didn’t start a business. I love my 9-5 job. I’ve been working in this company for 20+ years. I have a lot of money in stocks and 5 rental properties. I make more than most business owners especially self employed ones with less risk. All funded by my job in IT sales which turned into IT sales management as my job paid for my masters. I get paid to talk to managers, executives and business owners. It’s not easy. They put in more hours than me and it doesn’t always equal up to a payment lol.

[@user-wc5lw7ps6h1]

Entry level IT is an absolute nightmare and will pay like garbage for awhile for any of you who think this may be the path for you - Level 2 help desk tech

[@larrysmith2655]

@@user-wc5lw7ps6h1 depends on where you work at… no one is going to pay someone with no experience a lot of money. I started decades ago so I’m not sure how much it would equal today. But I make over 300k today so there’s plenty of opportunities.