How is it like to QUIT 9-5 in JAPAN?🍵what society think, money, identity crisis, the reality

[@AlexMohr-y3d]

I appreciate your videos SO much! I quit my corporate job 2 years ago and struggled (still struggle) with the lack of support from family and having to follow the "status quo" just to please them as well as the rest of society. It is hard, but so worth it to keep going! I am in the process of starting a youtube channel myself and you give me inspiration! Keep going, you're doing amazing & thank you!

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much 🥹🙏🏼

[@33t00p]

Its obvious for these people to worry about you girls.

[@mylifeasmako]

I got a copyright claim so I needed to trim the outro... here is the message I wanted to say in the end 📚✨ am I still happy with the decision? YES! am I gonna have the same answer in 5 years? I don't know. but all I can do is to enjoy the path I chose and do my best to make my dream come true :) Thank you so much for watching

[@chrissybooksandberries]

Thank you for being so honest and at the same not sugar coating the realities. I wish you luck on your journey.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you for watching

[@fairygreen-k3n]

As a new subscriber to your channel, I want to say thank you for making these videos. I am a Chinese who lived in Japan for my early 20s and moved to UK at your age ten years ago. I totally understand the challenge and feelings you’re experiencing in Japanese society. Recently I am also hesitating to make a big decision that whether take a work offer from Japan that I am not so into it, or start to do what I love after sending my daughter to nursery. Your videos gave me lots of inspiration and reflection. ❤ありがとうございます(btw, the “pathless path” is also an interpretation for the inner seekers who seek for the ultimate truth (Enlightenment) of the universe and our lives)

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that my video gave you some inspiration and reflection✨ありがとうございます :)

[@erikariveraaah]

Randomly came across your channel, and I'm glad I did! Love the whole vibe of this video- the shots, your voice, and content. You just gained another subscriber! 💝

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much! 💝

[@claudinemaesastre8973]

I also quit my high paying job 9-5 job last year, my parents supported me and advised me to quit. I thanked God for giving me the courage to quit. Even if my salary on that job doubles or triples, I wouldn't go back. I am happy now having a low paying job but gives me opportunity to be with my family everyday.

[@AmandaRicordiTran]

Omg I love your content!!! Great job! 👏😊

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much :)

[@n.hemavathi3451]

I was glad to hear about your story or experience. I can't wait for your video and, sometimes I check your notification. Yes, you aren't unemployed and you are a content creator.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much

[@suzi353]

Hi, I have been following you on Instagram for a while and decided to watch your YT channel ❤ I Love your vibe, the whole aesthetic of it and how calm and organized you are ❤ Your channel is gonna be my new fav background noise whil studying, cleaning, cooking. Keep up the good work!

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you SO much! I was starting to think maybe no one from my Instagram would be interested in my KZbin (which is my number 1 priority) so this really makes me happy❤️✨

[@suzi353]

@@mylifeasmako you seemed so nice on Instagram, you even answered my DM so I knew it's time to move in here. I feel people who love your content, would finally realize that on YT you can get it, and it's longer to enjoy ❤️✨ I'm so happy to make you happy!

[@mylifeasmako]

@@suzi353 great to know that some people do come here from IG (even though it might take some time!) thank you so much 🫶🏼✨

[@swatilekha_roy]

I am so glad I found your channel!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much ❤❤

[@martha_chumo]

I just found your channel, and I love your content! I am also on a similar journey and dealing with the same identity crisis.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much :)

[@travelwithlab.]

hello Mako San. Im a new subscriber. I love your videos and contents. Thank you for making these. Looking forward for your new uploads☺️

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much ☺️

[@gina-jc7wc]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us I am the person also want to do this I’ll keep subscribing you and can’t wait to see your growth in this journey 🎉

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much :) so exciting to see my channel grow!

[@blissfulbow]

love your channel and your content, hope your channel blow up. you really put effort into filming/editing

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much 🥹 so happy to hear that

[@balazsszemann8331]

best channel ever, stay honest

[@mylifeasmako]

aww thank you so much!

[@carolynm.8868]

Hi Mako, I am a new subscriber. I enjoy your videos and think you are on the right track. More beach filming with voice over would be nice. As far as you not working, you ARE working. You are a content creator. You are smart and have a lot to offer viewers. Keep filming. Wishing you much happiness and success.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much for subscribing and for your comment 💗✨ It means a lot to me it makes all the hours I spent on my videos worth it 🫶🏼 thank you!

[@琦琦1698S]

love your sweet voice ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much

[@colorfulmind...]

頑張って下さい！応援してます😊

[@mylifeasmako]

ありがとうございます😊

[@33t00p]

It feels like job in Japan (and probobly in other parts of Asia) consumes most of the lifetime. After watching a few vids about Japan it seems like usual schedule is from 30 min before work start until Boss leaves... I understand why people are breaking. Mako, I really like your life-hacks. Some of these I used from child. I think these good habbits lead not only to independence from society's opinion about you, but also to decreased expenses. If we stop chasing big buck in order to pay all the bills for fancy appartment and cloth, we will have more time to ourselves. Keep up the good job. Discover yourself. One day it will click.

[@mylifeasmako]

I agree, and thank you so much for your comment :)

[@33t00p]

No, thank you for your work :)

[@almatoledo1608]

I am also contemplating early retirement and finding ways to minimize unnecessary spending and maximizing life. I am thinking of life in the Caribbean seaside :) as my family lives there: no car, just a happy, simple life. Now, what to do with my fit for a movie star wardrobe accumulated over the years!?!! 😅 and my books and perfume collection!

[@theteguetty5789]

Belle vidéo 😊

[@kingmaxsemilia]

yayy new channel lessgooo 🎉 just finished the first - this - video.. I really love the aesthetic. and wow its like uhm super honest insights, much appreciated, thank you for sharing 🙏 you're doing great, keep it up ne 🙌 really looking forward! also.. *eating break*.. maybe link your japanese channel? dont understand japanese (yet?!) but would be happy to support, even just as little as like n subscribe.. anyways, you got this 💪

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much for your comment and support 🙏🏼✨ i really want to focus on this channel for now so I’m not posting new videos for Japanese channel for now but here’s the link in case you’re interested :) youtube.com/@makohappier?si=bnUIbZQlzY7wqCqR ✨ thank you again for your kind words, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@PrajaktaBhosale22]

I was also planning to make video on this topic and came across your channel and it is so relatable, I am binging and taking inspiration now 🤪 Just a question have you taken any editing or any other course because everything looks so professional and cute here ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much, no I kind of learned myself by looking at youtube videos! :)

[@PrajaktaBhosale22]

@@mylifeasmako you are really good at it keep doing it 🤍🤍

[@michellemovess]

Omg less than $1000 a month!? Girl where are you living?? I would love to live abroad one day ! Also, love this series you’re sharing! So relatable & insightful 🫶🏼🤍

[@MiguelRamirez-pd3vx]

KZbin is a job, a nice one so maybe is like be without job. Enjoy! You are doing a job with that positively impact people so please continue.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much! when I uploaded this video, I basically had zero subscribers, its crazy now I make money from my channel... so grateful :)

[@bhabyapathak1042]

Hii.. just stopping by to say that you're doing enough.. choosing for yourself over homogeneity is the best choice✨❤️.. you will find something that works with your convience and your lifestyle:) (no rush!! 🍀🍀) These days corporate life is the only way all of us are left with. This economy!! and this non-accepting society is leaving corporate life as the only option (in the first place) ... It's very hard to choose something entirely different.. but it's worth it ❤️✨ I have read about some Japanese saying (please correct me if I am wrong but), "when you start to work (are employed) then you're considered to be a part of the society" (tf!?!) That's definitely not it!?! Working 9-5 isn't the definition of working and being employed!! Mako, homogeneity is nothing but bad.. all of us are going through it, you're not alone❤️this will pass.. you're doing great.. we all love your videos❤❤.. Lots of love 💕 (I hope i haven't crossed the lines 😅)

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so so much for your comment ❤Japan is definitely a very conservative society, and I'm so happy that I was able to find a community of people who don't care about the "normal life." I hope I can deliver more videos that you will enjoy like this :) thank you so much again, it means a lot for me✨

[@LoveFree333]

What part of Japan do you live in now?

[@taniyapativlogs4390]

❤ from India.

[@pakaJo-xz8ru]

🧡

[@mylifeasmako]

:)

[@ChristopheANONIME]

Il est beau ton vélo

[@Maryna_Milk]

Я з України. І на данний момент, мені дуже цікава азіатська культура. Я велика фанатка аніме. І вчу японську. Мені дуже подобається ваш канал. Він дуже атмосферний.

[@0mar9]

Quitting a 9 to 5 to become a youtuber. Everyone wants to be youtuber nowadays

[@LoveFree333]

I love you so much! I appreciate how you helped ease my guilt of wanting to quit my 9-5. I am in America 💛😄🌸🪸🧁🥰