How I Quit My Job Without A Six Figure Income

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I looooove your video! 10 years ago, I resigned from a 6 figure job without a backup plan. I trusted my competence and experience and gave myself 3 months to find another job. For the first time in my career, I took a whole summer off, enjoying walking, hiking, library, hours of breakfast and coffee on my balcony, seeing friends and family. Exactly 3 months minus 1 day later, I got a new job! Since then, there is not one company that is worth my health and peace of mind, so I just quit another job…. I only have a high school degree, but I’m fearless, and I trust myself 😊. I have a simple life, love to travel, but don’t care about stuff and owning a fancy car or big home.

[@Eagle-zl4gz]

Once we really grasp this it is pure liberty! Congrats!

[@jenniferjemison636]

This is what the book The Joy of Not Working is saying. He did the same but found ways to make a living on his terms. He was an Engineer. Go for it! I love independent thinking and taking the road less traveled. Good luck🙂🙂

[@lilianab4756]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this. 💕

[@BobbyISS]

I don’t tend to comment on post very much, but wanted to say a big thanks to you Austin. You’ve helped changed my outlook on life entirely and I’m feeling so much better. Thank you for sharing your story and overall being a genuine person. I’ve been here since 7k and looking forward to being here while more milestones approach

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks Bobby! Comments like your really mean the world to me. Best of luck on your journey!

[@luciagonzalez4899]

100% Austins perspective is much needed in todays society!!!

[@jackieroberts6316]

Thank you for putting yourself out there. I am 68 years old and fell for the "crap" till about 10 years ago. The hubby and I are debt free, dive a 22 year old an a 17 year old vehicle, and do not eat out.Not missing anything and hardly noticed the lockdowns.

[@findinglisa9000]

I always look forward to your new videos! Love it! I was living at my SUV for the past 7 months, paid off credit card debt , and resigned my job last week, but my managers convinced me to stay. So I just found a winter rental for 8.5 months at my favorite beach with no lease and $250 weekly which is a miracle. I moved in today and I love to be a street away from the ocean and pier. Your videos inspire me! Thank you so much!

[@lilouloulou1993]

I love that you say we don’t to be millionaires to live the life we really want ,so inspiring

[@ElAgustin]

It's true!

[@IsauraAbreu]

“You can fail at what you don’t want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love “ WOW! I just love your vids, thank you 🙏🏽

[@Iambriangregory]

Yes that was an excellent deep point he made I already told him drop the singing it distracts from the overall professionalism and goodness of the video maybe one time but all that other singing is totally unnecessary

[@CAGChannel1]

Oh to be young again!! Enjoy it fully. Life will get ya in the most unexpected ways no matter what you do, so enjoy the hopefulness and optimism and dreams as long as you possibly can!! Many hugs from an older lady

[@cathyallshouse2572]

Agree! I wish I had his mindset when I was at his age. So many regrets.........

[@CAGChannel1]

@@cathyallshouse2572 so much knowledge and life lessons! If you don’t have regrets, you didn’t put anything on the line to grow from. I got to look at it that way. Pursuing my greatest dream ever, turned my life upside down and into rather a nightmare, but who knows where I would be if I didn’t pursue what I had always wanted? In my case, it was a pretty fundamental wish. Regret doesn’t even begin to describe what I feel, but if I was the person I was before, I know darn well I would have made the same decisions with the information I HAD AT THE TIME. that’s the grace we need to give ourselves - the person who made those choices did what they did with the knowledge they had AT THE TIME, not the knowledge us more seasoned folk have NOW.

[@dinagalall]

You videos not only give financial advice but also exude positivity. You always put a smile on my face so thank you!

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks Dina!

[@omalleysmith9100]

I think its also important to not burn any bridges when you leave a job, especially if you had a good relationship with your boss or company. By not 'burn any bridges' I mean give ample notice which is appropriate and fair and leave on as good a terms as possible. You just never know what life will throw at you, and you want to leave that door open just in case. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for a great video. :)

[@neilschipper3741]

You only live one life, enjoy the journey every second of every day. Keeping a positive attitude is essential. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your journey.

[@drewo6388]

"At the end of the day, right now, El Agustin bows to no one!" Amen! That alone is enough of a reason to quit soul-sucking jobs and take the path less traveled in life.

[@ElAgustin]

I was trying to hold in a smile when saying that, lol.

[@midlifecrisis7888]

By the way. You can’t really do this if you have a family /kids unless you are independently wealthy.

[@tiddlywinks456]

If you can live as a family below your means, it may not be possible to be job free completely but hours could certainly be reduced to give you more freedom. I have 4 kids, when they were younger we lived quite frugally so one parent could stay at home and we also took in foreign students who were here to learn English as our "side hustle", so when I couldn’t travel to so many places I felt like I had a little bit of those places come to our home and it never felt like a side hustle to me as I enjoyed their company and we had many great conversations. Managed to pay off our mortgage in 11 years on a very low regular job income, which gives us an enormous sense of security. It’s the mindset that is needed to be applied I.e. live below your means and do something you love, not copying his actual life.

[@simplicitygirl2]

I think when it comes to money, its really important to have a) multiple streams of income and b) passive income Also when venturing out on your own, a great way to help with the transition is to get a fun part-time job, just to relieve the pressure and stress.

[@marissamills]

Hey, worst case scenario is a simple solution. If the market crashes you may have to get a job temporarily. No prob. Great video, thanks!

[@ElAgustin]

Exactly! It's really not a huge risk.

[@verygoodboy5724]

I love how honest you are with your viewers

[@temismontenegromontenegro9319]

I coudn' t agree with you more that life is not risk free and I realize that sometimes having a great job is the biggest risk of all. How many doctors and nurses lost their lives in the beginning of the pandemic? When one considers quitting a job is like when one thinks about breaking up a relationship - it is simply not worth anymore. Thanks for all of the precious information you share with us. By the way, you have a great singing voice!!!

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks!!

[@cassandrachikuo9347]

Few years ago I quit completely and told everyone I was taking 3 months off. It ended up being 6 months where I had the luxury of moving back to my parents house and spent a good chunk of my 'house deposit savings' without being frugal at all. When I do it again I'll follow your ideas :)

[@Lizbeth120]

I admire your risk-taking, I think I'm a lot more risk averse than you are but would love not to be tied to the 40-hour work week. Your videos are really helping to inspire me to cultivate a frugal and content mindset and I'm on the way to saving more and more each month. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheCelmap]

Love your comment Elizabeth! I'm quite risk averse as well, but, don't like these long hours 8 to 4 life at all. I like high quality things which cost more money, however, I'm very minimalist, it's alowing me to up savings and investiments and still purchase quality items. This current year and next full year I'm dedicating to speed up my investiments to 100 k. Then 2024 want to go hard on my emergency funds and saving for my small business that I want to start. After that, will see what the future holds for me. The best thing is to set up a plan and start working on it. I'm considering starting o KZbin channel, but this 40 hours life consumes all my energy.

[@ElAgustin]

Awesome! It's a hard decision and we all have different personalities that find "easy" in different ways. Best of luck on your decision!

[@zrstockholm]

A great video and just at the right time in my life. I'm about to quit my well-paying job in China despite liking the benefits it provides me with, but at the bottom of my heart corporate China is not to my liking so I prefer to relocate back to my home country Serbia and maybe have a career change. Thanks, Augustin.

[@Brotherman01]

Just the encouraging video that I needed right now. I have been dealing with all of these same topics of second guessing myself. I’m taking the leap down to part time as a stepping stone within this next month and then, who knows!? At least later, I will never have to look back on the death bed and say I didn’t even try. Thanks for the inspiration and experience.

[@jenniferjemison636]

Torah I say go for it. You will regret more if you never took the chance to change your life. Your friends and perhaps your family may try to talk you out of it. I'm sure they will mean well but often times it's their own fears they are passing on to you. Follow your gut..not just you heart😄 and you will be alright. Remember...the race is not for the swift but for those who can endure. Best of luck!

[@annamartinek7998]

Augustine, love your character shining through in this video. Just keep doing Augustine.

[@ElAgustin]

I'll be Agustin until the end!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

Love this. I did the same. Told my boss I would stay till Christmas if needed. Committing to a year working our home businesses and will take it from there. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindaanne9685]

I appreciate how you put things simply making them easy to understand and for sharing your plans with us. Your outlook on life is uplifting. One of your most enjoyable videos was when you showed us a day in your life. May God bless and protect you Austin.

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks! I'm trying!

[@ususopen]

I am close to make that decision too. Will walk this journey together with you.

[@ElAgustin]

Best of luck! I'm cheering for you!

[@spongebob03]

I'm about 40 to 50 thousand dollars, in debt. I need dental work (more debt). I HATE my job. But I don't see no way out of this, for YEARS! 😑

[@jessicabsable]

Congratulations for saying the truth about your life, your mindset and financial situation! We feel like you are being genuine and are trying to spread the word out there that there's morr to life than what mainstream culture tells us. Hope everything will turn out great to you. Keep on the good work!! Cheers from Brazil!

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks, Jessica!

[@takediz]

it is somehow refreshing and motivating to see that actually there are other people with the same mind set, I have been reading all your videos, they all make very sense to me, we have a lot in common, cheers from portugal!

[@ElAgustin]

Right on! I'm glad we can agree!

[@shawnjohnson2833]

I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your financial plan so openly and honestly. I tend to think like you. I can make a plan and then take the risk. Worst case scenario is that I will have to go back to work if it doesn’t work out. But just having a plan usually gives you a pretty good jump start. I’m sure your youtube income will continue to go up and you will be breaking even before you know it. As long as you continue to live below your means, and saving the difference, you will be fine. We haven’t had health insurance in 20 years which is very risky, but at our age and being self employed, it’s so expensive. Hope to get it soon, as we will be debt free including the house in a few months.

[@lissettemendez7618]

I truly enjoy your videos and I'm slowly but surely changing my life style. There a few hard bad habits I need to break (spending/wanting) and making sure I live w/in my means. Even though I've been saving and investing at a good rate, I still have some small manageable debt and I need to stop that and your videos are truly helpful. Best wishes.

[@cathyallshouse2572]

Good for you! I love your point of view. I'm making plans right now to downsize my living space to reduce expenses in order to retire a little earlier.

[@michaelguziak4680]

Thank You for making these videos... They have given Me >> Hope...

[@workinprogresssince1974]

I quit my job with less than a six figure income. It's not just about what you earn, it's about what you save and how you streamline and meet in the middle.

[@Michelle_Emm]

And also about what you spend.

[@viviannedelavega605]

It’s all about balance you have to have bills covered pay no interest on anything and have some fun with as little insurance payments as possible. Love you I wish you the best. Viva

[@kathyearley226]

I am retired and spent my working life worrying about money. I LOVE your attitude about finances and life. Go live your best life and enjoy the ride!

[@evadeanu1]

You are so darn right, my friend! Keep staying well and posting videos for us.

[@maxprot494]

Great singing😊 boosts my mood

[@natalijaromaric3]

Dont ever explain yourself to anyone because its your life, wish you all the best and just do it, live your dreams

[@GraceMarieBarry]

Love your videos as always! :) We all wanna see you make it on here, or 'break even' haha. Hugs from Melbourne

[@ElAgustin]

haha, I was thinking about how it" "breaking even" instead of "paycheck to paycheck" because I have savings so I don't have to worry about much!

[@jendevers2261]

You never fail to make me smile, thank you. xx

[@wendysing3030]

Having dreams or daring to dream is a beautiful thing. No need to or no bother to fulfill them, merely seeing dreams as a driving force to keep us moving forward in the harsh reality we are forced to be faced with.

[@crisf.9393]

Hola Agustín, you made me laugh😁 🎶dont let ur dreams be dreams 🎶. 😁 I have the same life style u have. Life is too short. Let s Live !! Saludos de Portugal.

[@ThatSimpleLife61]

Rooting for you! I'll be enjoying your videos and watching your journey!

[@katherinepace7369]

Good for you, Austin! As you say, everyone is in a different place in life. In middle age, there is so much pressure to save for retirement. And of course, when you have kids, there is a lot of financial pressure as well. Best wishes to you on your journey! I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@bessieoriotis5104]

Austin I enjoy your videos, but one thing I can tell you is to have a good health insurance. I ended up living in another country because the cancer I have is sneaky and never Leaves. My chemo is in extremely expensive strong pill form. Luckily I am in a country that will pay for this necessary medication. I wish I had paid for a good medical plan when I was I was in my twenties in my country of birth.

[@tojatojatoja]

In August I quit my job and I only have savings. This is my best decision in my life because I moved from a big one to a smaller one, which is closer to my family. Due to my previous job that stressed me out and I burned out. This days allows me to heal from burned out. I do not regret my decision because I have only one life.

[@ElAgustin]

Exactly! For me, it's like if you have the option why not choose it? Probably one of the easiest decisions I've ever made. It was an 100% yes!

[@ShayleeJoyWriter]

If you created a cost effective course or wrote a book id absolutely purchase it! Is that something you-re looking at doing in the future? Love the video as always :) they're so wholesome and authentic

[@horaciot8277]

Qué buen vídeo, Agustín! I bet you can live with 1500 for a while. Let's go champ 💪 💪

[@Paul9]

Hi Austin, thanks for another great video. I’m in a position where I’m in a unfulfilling but reasonably comfortable job, I have enough savings to last a couple of years so I’m torn between quitting my job to try and start my own small business in line with work that fulfils me or to stay working a few more years to build up investments. I’m currently trying to invest more time into passion projects to see if they can generate an income to help make the decision easier, the problem with that is just having limited free time, and being burnt out after a full week of work. I think we have to pick our pain in this world, the pain of enduring an unfulfilled career with inevitable future regrets but with the comfort of a paycheque or the pain of worrying financially until a business is profitable but having freedom to live life on my own terms.

[@ElAgustin]

Your words are the exact same as one of my family members right now. You give both time and energy to a job and when it comes to your own thing all of your energy is drained, which makes it harder to stay focused.

[@Paul9]

@@ElAgustin I’m going to look into maybe dropping to 4 days a week if possible but I sense the company I work for won’t go with it.

[@MsPopo81]

Hard to get creative or have motivation when you are worried about no money coming in. I cant get anything going even though i have the time so think carefully about things

[@Paul9]

@@MsPopo81 I think the most important thing would be to work out how long exactly my buffer would last then make sure I’m doing something every single day no matter how small to work at a goal of being self sufficient. I’ve made the mistake in the past of trying to think of the task as one big thing and waiting for that lightning bolt moment instead of just breaking it down. Good luck with everything I’m sure things will work out for you.

[@MsPopo81]

@@Paul9 good plan you have 👍. I just started fulltime work so that was a similar plan of mine... Chip at it a little at a time. Thanks and good luck too🙂

[@DesertMav]

Great video. The way I see it is that everyone has their own views on this matter. I came from a background of working until 65 and then retiring and enjoying the world. I still will likely work until I have at least a few hundred thousand invested across multiple platforms.

[@loissio481]

Mucha suerte y Ánimo Agustin, solo se vive una vez 🤟🏻

[@ElAgustin]

Exacto!

[@Universe.444]

I look forward to your videos every Friday. You are a blessing!

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks Honey!

[@dodgecityvanlife]

I just found your channel 20 minutes ago and I already love this channel

[@ElAgustin]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@natashahill05]

This is great. I am glad you kicked fear in the face a moved forward.

[@dawnkosior2511]

You got this "life" down! If most of us knew what you know at your age, we'd all be in a better state of mind! Life goes fast, enjoy the ride. I do but I learned this later than you. Keep making videos & keep on singing 🎶

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks!!

[@juanmartin4909]

Thanks for the transparency! Very inspirational and great info

[@MsLeanaE]

I am loving your channel and want to watch all your vids :) Your philosophies are helping me a lot. I used to over spend but during the past 4 years I have developed better habits thanks to my partner. I love how you present the information in a simple, digestible, and fun manner. Buena suerte y muchas gracias amigo!

[@irisbrown9201]

I wish I can give 10 million thumbs up! I appreciate the break down on your take

[@amyjones8613]

Augustine Austin I sincerely hope you are well and happy. Your videos make others so happy and I hope it does the same for you. You make me excited about life. So thank you! 😊

[@ElAgustin]

Thank you! I love making them and it really allows me to think about life and stuff! Haha, I'm glowing a lot through this process!

[@csleung444]

I love your vids. I play them over and over to catch tidbits i didnt catch before and keep myself on track. I like your voice, your content, the thoughtfulness of your content and how it also addresses some of your philosophical leanings (which i agree with). I liked the vlog one too! Youre a bright light! Thank you for your unique perspective on a relatively well tread topic that is less style and more substance.

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks for your kind words!!!

[@DuTubeable]

I am so ready to quit, however my landlord won't be too happy if I can't pay the rent. Yeah... I'm being sarcastic but I'm so over corporate work. Trying to make it til the end of the year and then get out.... I'm close to retirement age and just can't do the hustle anymore. Researching different areas of the country that are more affordable to make it happen. You said you spend about $2500/mo?? I spend less (about $1800/mo).

[@galina_niyazov]

I love your thought process and your tips. And YOUR HONESTY about your money.

[@yumikoinoue6604]

Austin, you are a very intelligent person. I like the video and I look forward to many more. Your way of thinking made a difference to my daily life. Thank you.

[@ElAgustin]

Awesome!

[@shehnazahmad5213]

Im so please I came across your channel. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and hope grow your channel and you earn more money.

[@marclanglois3539]

Best of luck on your journey. Keep up the good content. Cheers from Canada

[@noreenn6976]

Augustine, you have a great voice to read audio books, might be a good side hustle.

[@ElAgustin]

I like this idea! Thanks, Noreen!

[@noreenn6976]

@@ElAgustin You're welcome!

[@jeanniejewel2272]

I love your video content. Thank you for sharing your financial and life wisdom with us viewers.

[@ms1295]

Congrats!🎉 it takes courage and determination to walk away from golden handcuffs and pursue one’s dreams 👏 I’m looking to move to a less expensive area to lower my living expenses. Could you make a video about Colorado, where exactly you live, what rents are like, how you like it in general? Best wishes on your journey

[@SarahMahmoud365]

That spreadsheet is pretty damn awesome! Love the thought process...

[@kevinfestner6126]

It will take me 18 mos to prepare to do what you are doing. I need to pay off the remainder of my mortgage, first to be 100 pct debt free.

[@ElAgustin]

Best of luck on your journey, Kevin!

[@Onar72]

Corniness is through the roof, "chico". Keep it coming!! 🙂

[@ElAgustin]

lol, I turned it up in this one!

[@cherukuri20]

Your confident attitude is inspiring!

[@brendadcosta6178]

A great video. Inspiring as always. I like your fresh ideas that enhance my own perspective on financial freedom. Keep your thoughts coming 😊

[@jodeslippe3962]

You are incredibly inspiring! Thank you

[@judemathieu3717]

Doing great! Very inspiring!

[@TamiBri]

Oh Austin, I love it when you sing LOL. Thank you for sharing this information. It’s helping me as I am on the same journey.

[@ElAgustin]

If this KZbin thing doesn't work out maybe I'll get into singing, haha!

[@TamiBri]

@@ElAgustin I’ll be the first to buy the album LOL. Have a great day!

[@dagmardelgadofortes9465]

Congratulations on your great decision and good luck! One thing comes to my mind though. If you made such a decision, what makes you stay in the US where you have the cost of living 2500 USD? Did you think about becoming a digital nomad and going to some countries that are beautiful and at the same time they have much lower cost of living? On this monthly budget your options are almost endless, on the other hand, even on half the budget as a single person you could live in many countries very well... Maybe a thought for you to make some video on geoarbitrage? I think more people would be interested in that. Or maybe create an interview with some other youtuber that us doing that? I am not from the US so I cannot tell but from what I see in the digital nomad community it seems that many people are leaving the US due to the crazy costs of living and going to different destinations where their money can provide them much better lifestyle than back home.

[@myronpriest4935]

Austin you're a young entrepreneur I'm retired but you I like your videos cuz they inspire me from my old self when you talk about risking there's a book I want you to look up called risking by David viscot in fact I'm going to reread that again because that's how I went into business for myself changed my life just passing the inspiration back to you you have what it takes to do what you want to do go forward without fear you can always go back to work LOL looking forward when you recreate yourself into something that you probably haven't even started Wayne Dyer was always somebody I read throughout my life that's not here anymore but he still he's still there I just had to post I could say so much👊😎

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks for your words! I do like the idea being an "entrepreneur" over an "employee" and I think that's the path I'm on, but trying to figure it all out! And exactly, I can always go back to work, so what's the huge "risk" that would be holding me back? I'll check out the book!

[@starwarsnerd7658]

The great thing about your videos is that you break things down and you are genuine. Also, maybe try comedy as a pass time, cause your funny 👍

[@staycasual7203]

Augoosteen! I didn't realise your voice was so good, quit YT and become a rock star! That's financial freedom my man, Peace!

[@ElAgustin]

Step 1: Start incorporating sing song in my videos Step 2: People will notice Step 3: Quit YT and become a rock star!

[@staycasual7203]

@@ElAgustin I like! 👍🏻🙏🏻🔥💯 🎤

[@KatAnne17]

Very honest and transparent! Thank you.

[@unknown-vn3tv]

Austin great video .

[@lts3030]

Outstanding video!

[@danicegewiss862]

I work out of my home on my laptop. The commute can't be beat. Our debts are rapidly dropping. By the end of this year we are pushing to be debt free. My husband is settling his father's estate. When that is done, any leftover debt will be gone. The excess we are dumping on the mortgage is going to be dumped on our credit card. When the credit card debt is gone, we're dumping all of it on the mortgage. With all of that gone, we can fix up our house, sell it, and move to a cheaper home.

[@joannm5981]

Love this!!

[@JayH1931]

This was amazing!

[@donnamiller750]

I look forward to your videos! You are very intelligent for such a young person.

[@ElAgustin]

Well, I'm ending my 20s, so not sure how "young" I am anymore, haha.

[@donatoramirez6132]

Thank you for the infow!!!

[@derrick8224]

Enjoy your channel. Greetings from Ottawa Canada

[@abu-aliz]

I'm also thinking of quitting my job

[@marias8007]

great video, thanks!

[@mkdons22]

Go on Austin great decision I wish you success

[@ABC-uh7vn]

I love your videos, your content is amazing!!! I am 100% with you 👍🙃😎

[@Eagle-zl4gz]

Risk are exciting!

[@gen6249]

Can you do a vid about how to break spending habits…to get onto the right track 🙏 x

[@ElAgustin]

I'll add it to my list!

[@AnnMitt]

Being debt free is huge

[@MarkMark-ji6ts]

This is a major component as Augustine said debt is modern day slavery

[@tammyw.4779]

A lots of good idea here!

[@helendarlington5699]

Hi Austin Thanks for all your amazing videos, appreciate them. Can I ask, should you help a family member out of debt or do you think they will just carry on spending too much in the future? Is it better for them to learn a more frugal lifestyle. Thanks

[@rowenafortes6290]

Go Agustin chase your dreams. Be fearless. Make more videos.

[@amycolucci6769]

This is amazing❤❤❤❤

[@donatoramirez6132]

Thanks!! GOD BLESS!!

[@ElAgustin]

Thank you!