How I Knew Corporate Wasn't For Me | 8 Signs I Needed to Quit

This is for the younger version of me who was terrified to leave, but knew she was meant for more. 🫶
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Timestamps:
0:00 Everything has changed since I left
1:16 This is an epidemic
3:27 But there's hope
5:36 What led to me quitting
11:07 The signs it wasn't for me
11:18 #1 - My values didn't align
14:00 #2 - I didn't care about the work
15:44 #3 - I was talking more than doing
16:56 #4 - I lost all of my confidence
18:38 #5 - Escapism became normal
20:31 #6 - I resented happy people
21:34 #7 - I was drained more than fueled
22:44 #8 - The ultimate sign
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Hi, I'm Ify (if-ee) and I'm a 26-year-old, Dallas-based content creator-entrepreneur. 💭⚡ In 2020, I decided to quit my corporate job to pursue the "delusional" life of my dreams! After freelancing in social media marketing for a few years, I took another chance to finally start my brand, Sans Raison, and I'm here to take you along the unfiltered ride of being a full-time content creator, entrepreneur, dreamer, and personal development junkie, in my twenties.

[@LizzySpeight]

I almost never leave comments on anything but I just wanted you to know how impactful your story is. For someone who is where you were three years ago, I could relate to EVERY item on your list. Keep doing what you love because you are right - you were meant to do this and even if it is difficult at times you are fulfilling your calling and inspiring people like me who are still in that dark place and looking for the courage to follow my intuition

[@ifycadeau]

:') thank you SO much! this means a lot and gives me confidence to keep GOING!! I reallt appreciate you taking the time to leave this message and I know you will find your way out 🤍🤍 nothing lasts forever and everything is leading you to the next step!!

[@livhuwanimukhondo5600]

This sadly applies event in Non-Profits , so called "passion work" can be highly exploitative and draining

[@drinaceballos8888]

I feel much of this. Instead of anger and jealousy, I feel inspired when I see others making a sustainable living doing what they love. Since 2010, I have taught myself photography, how to sew, I have earned a bachelor's then an MBA, got a good job in HR, like I planned. But I am overworked, stressed out, and anxious with my HR job. I dream of a creative career and being self-employed. So I have been setting myself up to open an Etsy shop making baby goods. And I also plan to rebrand my photography business... hopefully by the end of this year.

[@ifycadeau]

Omg that's amazing!! Share your Etsy, I'd love to share when I can :) I'm wishing you all the best and with those skills and initiative, I'm sure you'll get exactly where you plan!!

[@amaraconteh9228]

I've worked at a big law firm for the past few years and this is the story of my life. I feel like I'm days away from putting in my notice with no job lined up. I just don't feel like I can do it anymore. Thank you for sharing this

[@ashleydoreen000]

I am so miserable at my job 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ifycadeau]

I KNOW the feeling :( it can make you feel so helpless but it's not forever and there's a light at the end of the tunnel

[@Lulusvideos1]

I’ve worked in corporate America since the 80’s, back then it was the type of job to have because of stability, pay, and benefits. Somewhere around the mid 2000’s I noticed a shift, companies started losing loyalty to their employees and let them know just how dispensable they are. After going through a lay off and trying a lesser paying job, I went back to corporate America, in a healthcare profession. Thank goodness I’m retiring next year! Corporate America is so bad these days, toxic management, micromanaging, favoritism, backstabbing, and to top it off I work with patients settling their hospital bills, and over 50% are hateful, condescending, mean, and often resort to name calling. I’m counting down the days I can put this job behind me. It has definitely prepared me for a future venture as I plan to work a part time side hustle in retirement. I enjoy work, but I want to enjoy what I do, not constantly look at the lock all day until I can get off work. I enjoy watching videos like these where people leave their job, and focus on themselves.

[@ifycadeau]

Omg, thank you for sharing your story, sooo insightful! That's crazy how bad it's gotten and I'm so happy for you to be free and do your own thing ✨🤍 It's such a liberating feeling. I appreciate your kind words, it's genuinely my pleasure!!

[@LLCoolJ_25]

I talked to a Lyft driver and he said something similar. He said he noticed a change in the 90’s. My mom started tech in the early 2000’s at 24 and said it got worse as time went on. I started two months shy of turning 23 and constantly feel like I’m suffocating. When I tell her about stuff I encounter, she said it’s much different to how she was treated just starting in her career. Idk, she feels that younger people are being treated much harsher now and that the expectations are even worse for someone who is less experienced. Of course, that’s how it is for majority of people no matter what age. I’m 25 now and have considered maybe becoming a massage therapist instead. I’m not sure, yet. I’m just not able to kiss ass very well, haha.

[@fionaslife]

I 100% agree and as a result, I quit my job and the country that I live and work in. I didn't want to apply for another job and DIDN'T. The thought of running out of my current job into another potentially uncomfortable environment filled me with dread. I have a matter of weeks before I leave and go on a productive health sabbatical to try and make my dreams work. If all else fails, we can always go back to working for someone ~ but on our terms. Good luck.

[@ifycadeau]

OMG YES, I couldn't relate or agree more! That's exactly the mindset I had and ever since I've only found more reasons to keep pushing for my dreams 💕 Such a beautiful story and message. I'm wishing you all the best in your next chapter!!

[@hydrangeakitchen9685]

I relate so much!! I studied accounting for stability which is great but also soul sucking and I hate how zoned out I feel constantly 😅

[@ifycadeau]

Omg yess 'studying for stability', relate so hard! 😂😂 That's always how I felt and it was sad cause I didn't know there was any other option, but there SO is!!

[@jasforchrist]

This is me right now! I studied accounting too and currently in school for my masters, working in finance for a government defense company that so many see as prestigious, on my second week of my new job and I feel like i will never be truly happy working inside of a cubicle 4 days a week and 10 hours a day. I envy people who get to work for themselves and be outside and feel the sun on their skin.

[@hydrangeakitchen9685]

⁠@@jasforchristhey but on the bright side you get 3 day weekends it sounds like!!

[@jasforchrist]

@@hydrangeakitchen9685haha yeah that makes up for it but I really would much rather build a plane now if they told me to build one 😂

[@jamilyngordon5642]

I have been in strong consideration of leaving my job for several months now and that voice inside has continued to grow stronger. I lost my father in August of 2023 and loss like that has instantly made me want to simplify my life and/or replace everything that doesn't serve me. I came across this video yesterday and believe it is the last catalyst I needed to make the jump. No concrete plan, but a whole lot of faith in who I am and what I bring in value wherever I go. Thank you for the encouragement and transparency shared. Continued blessings!

[@tatiyannasade]

I never related more to a video 😢 ….thanks for sharing!!

[@ifycadeau]

omg of course!! I'm so glad 🫶🫶 it can be so lonely sometimes!

[@ashleychemise]

Thank you for sharing your story!Corporate is typically an unnatural and ungodly environment. Feel free to check out my story. I now make skits about corporate bs. You were VERY wise for quitting. I wasn't brave enough and ended up getting fired in 2020 for staying un a toxic workplace environment, go figure. Much success and blessings to you!🎉

[@ifycadeau]

Omg! Have to check it out 😂 Added some to my watch later haha. That's so validating to hear! I def felt so unwise at the time so I'm glad I listened and glad you got out eventually 💕 you too!!

[@ViktorijaWelter]

Love this video. Describes everything exactly how I feel. I also work in sales so I find that in corporate many sales people cheat and management will always turn a blind eye on it as it makes them money and helps hitting targets. Those who are not so lucky and not cheat don't make their targets and then are put on even extra pressure. The whole system is just so bad.

[@ifycadeau]

That's awful! I can only imagine... I'm glad this video could help in any way! Wishing you all💕💕

[@leratontshingila3692]

Oh my gosh! This relates so much to me! Everything you said! Staying up and doing nothing and waking up feeling fried! This video was so validating!

[@ifycadeau]

I still have flashbacks to those times too omg 😭😭 it was the worst! Ah, so so glad!! 💕

[@bridgeterrante2380]

Your vulnerability, courage, and transparency is so inspiring. You articulated so clearly what I’ve been feeling but have been afraid to admit to myself. The part about needing extreme forms of escapism (vacations! Grandiose dates!) hit me like a bus. I know this isn’t me. I’m not this resentful, ungrateful person I fear I’m becoming. I know I’ll be coming back to this video in the year to come. Thank you for the push towards a more authentic way of living.

[@ifycadeau]

WOW this comment >>> this is SO incredibly helpful, thank you so much! Ugh I can relate so much and I know by the time you come back you'll be back to yourself and thriving! The awareness was the hardest, yet most rewarding part 🙏🤍🤍

[@TeighTeigh]

Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. I feel the same way on just about everything. I didn’t notice how miserable I looked until it was pointed out to me a few months ago. I have decided to choose me instead of fear, judgement and stress. Thank you for your courage and I am sending so much love to everyone experiencing a challenging time. You can handle this!

[@ifycadeau]

Ah! You've got this! 🙌🤍 You're so welcome! Even through all the fear and uncertainty, I've never regretted choosing me, my happiness and my peace. I have a feeling you won't either. So happy this video could help in anyway, I'm rooting for you!!

[@introvertdude99]

I can relate. Is why I am studying to translate and interpret in 3 languages , starting content creation soon, maybe real estate and getting my accounting degree to start my own practice. Working at these places and orientations, etc are all just plain boring and rediculous. Making low pay and doing things you dont care about feels like death . I say if you can take a leap of faith and listen to that voice just do it. Its the life you have to live so do what you want,.

[@healingoutloud]

Wow the timing of this!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 new subscriber here. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ifycadeau]

Ahh so glad it could be helpfull!🤍🤍 of course, thank you for being here!

[@lolalre]

wow this was amazing!! Your talk was so easy to listen to and still very positive!! thanks for inspiring me☺

[@ifycadeau]

Omg yay!! That makes me so happy, exactly what I'd hope it'd be so thank you so much for the feedback! Of course 🙌🙌🤍

[@SharleneGuevarra]

This is so relatable! Thanks for sharing your story, I feel this 100% right now.

[@ifycadeau]

Of course! It can feel so isolating so glad it could help in anyway 🥹🫶 better times are coming!!

[@gavgav135]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@ifycadeau]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for being here!!

[@Ceceandfaith555]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I left my corporate Job 3 weeks ago and started my Cece and Faith KZbin channel. One of the bravest things I've ever done. I needed some encouragement and confirmation and bumped into your channel! I am a subscriber now and I am rooting for your continued success! Maybe in the future when I get more skin in the game you'll find me worthy of a collab! Thank you again !!!

[@ifycadeau]

Of course!! 🥹🤍 I'm soo glad it could be helpful in such crazy time and CONGRATS on doing something so brave-right back at you. You're not alone! It's crazy how much even a year of effort can go, so keep going you so got this!!

[@RowanStarfall]

Thank you for making this video it’s exactly what I needed to hear at the perfect moment

[@ifycadeau]

So happy it can be helpful!! 🥰🥰

[@cathymarie9727]

Thank you so much for making a video like this! I’ve been searching for a video that’s relatable to my situation right now and this is 100% my story. I’m currently in the process of pivoting my next move, so this gave me hope that I’m not alone in how I feel. Especially as a black women. Corporate is not easy mental and it takes a lot of stripping from your authentic self to fit in with the “culture.” I was so much more fulfilled when I was helping ppl being a CNA,

[@ifycadeau]

wowow! so validating to hear and makes me so glad it could help you feel less alone 💕 it can be such a hard thing to navigate let alone when it feels like just you! wishing you all the best in your pivot, I can tell it's gonna be good for you!!

[@lasha4585]

Thank you for sharing your journey, it's perfect timing for me. It's time for me to trust my intuition as well, I know God has something better for me. Bless you! 🙂

[@ifycadeau]

Amen!! I believe in you and wishing you all the best 💕 so glad it was helpful!!

[@yoloxoxo4042]

Just amazing you brought yourself through this. If I can say anything in relation to your story I’ll say TWINSYS!! Lmao, only difference is I’m working my way out and my coworkers are the most difficult aspect of the job. I love the actual work I do otherwise. But working with these folks and everything I’ve been through working for others has been exceptionally difficult and a burden. So, just stopping by to thank you for sharing and resilience. And I’m not kidding 👯‍♀️ lol So stressful 😣 ❤ but I trust it will be fine. I also found comfort in hearing you say that in your video!

[@ifycadeau]

Aw thank you so much! I'm so lucky to have gotten nudges from my fiancé and I think signs from the universe haha I was TERRIFIED at first but it was so worth it. And hahah omg! noo that sucks :( the people are supposed to make it better but on the flip side, finding work you love is also hard so it's nice that you're getting to make impact in a space you enjoy! Of course, it's my pleasure! Makes me so happy that this video can help in anyway 🤍🤍

[@shastaweston]

21:27 “When you know you’re in the wrong place that is the only way you can make progress to get out of it.” That encapsulates exactly how I feel with my current corporate job, Once I finish School in October i’m leaving and joining a trade union or something entirely different and more fulfilling.

[@ifycadeau]

Ah! 🤍 If your journey is anything like mine, this is going to be such a beautiful time ✨🥹 So happy for you and congrats on taking this leap, it's going to be so worth it. Rooting for you bestie!!

[@amanda_ireland]

Thank you for this. 🙏 I just quit my job in real estate and I don't know what's next but I'm very comforted to know there are like-minded people out there and I'm not alone.

[@ifycadeau]

you are definitely not alone! wishing you the best 💕 you're gonna kill it!

[@sabatanasilele7088]

I'm blessed to have found this video it is Divine Direction 🙏🏽.. my inner critic was almost winning today God forbid !! that it's only corporate that will make me successful at 34 years old as a wife and a mom??? when in the actual sense it has never worked for me my Values don't align with my career freedom and authenticity especially.

[@ifycadeau]

Ah! 💕 I'm so glad this resonated! It can be so hard but also so liberating when you finally let yourself be who you are. Wishing you all the best in your journey!!

[@ShawhinTalebi]

We can ice stake on the moon next year 😂

[@ifycadeau]

hahaha YAAY 🫶🫶🫶

[@savio8976]

God loves you, stay blessed ❤️👍🙏✔️

[@ifycadeau]

Thank you so much!!❤

[@Battlekitte]

I'm old enough to be your grandma and feel just as out of place at work.. I don't find what was once my "aspirational job" interesting at all.

[@ifycadeau]

It's so good to know we're not alone, no matter where we are! 💕 I feel like the biggest part is noticing it. I know you'll find your way to more alignment! 🙏

[@BetweenFictionAndReality]

You can tell the importance of this video and the power of telling your story from all the comments ❤️‍🩹 Thanks for your vulnerability, Ify ✨

[@ifycadeau]

Ahhh ☺💕🙏 this is SO sweet! Thank YOU for always supporting and keeping me going!!