I don't want to work full-time: Freedom, part-time jobs, income & future anxieties

[@miltymadeit9815]

This is exactly what i mean. I dont want to work my life away. I want to live . Live simply and with less stress. This environment isn’t normal

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

It's definitely not! And the way that people react to it is thinking they are lazy if they try to work less or others who do it are lazy. It's a twisted societal circle and it shouldn't affect us as it does. I hope you can find a way out and a way to do your own thing soon 💕😊

[@hillman2067]

Its not normal

[@robertwilson7736]

Very good life's too short

[@SunnyBunny-bm3jq]

Yeah i hate how normalized it is 😭😭

[@MacChicken-up2rl]

You’re right! I feel as though narcissistic sociopaths are the only ones who want to work I just don’t

[@marys6921]

Love this! I left a 6 figure full time job to work part time and have no regrets. I only work 3 days a week now and have more time for myself and family. I hated the 9 to 5 job being trapped by the golden handcuffs. Id rather be in control of my own life/time rather than living to just work and buy more materials, bigger house, fancy cars, etc. That stuff won't matter if you don't have the time or energy to enjoy it.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hey Mary! Thank you so much for sharing! First of all... you are a badass! It takes so much guts to make a good living like that and it takes even more to turn your back and say "I'm going to take care of myself and I'm going to enjoy my time". You are an amazing and brave person and I'm so happy that you could see right through that and find the happiness that truly suits your lifestyle. Who needs things when you can have.. anything? Laughter and nature are free. :) Love your story!

[@erakkovaatainen148]

I too left job this year. Time is flying. I still can't get it where's all time is gone. I see work as great. I understand we need drivers to food shops, so I can take a bus, but generally we do not pay these drivers well. Instead we pay leaders. I think this needs to change. I do not work as I get easily tired of it. Maybe 20 to 30 hours a week, but no more thanks :)

[@AliyahsDiaryt]

I pray for this over my life in Jesus name. I pray for financial stability while still being present with my family and friends 🧡

[@pierre-rose7783]

​@@AliyahsDiaryt.......Amen !

[@pierre-rose7783]

@Marys6921......Good for you, congrats !What we used to spend on that "bigger" house is now what you'd spend on a very small house, and all else just costs way too much, so, all things considered, there really is no point in chasing the "Golden handcuffs" anymore, as your time is worth everything !

[@chanellaDaboss]

Thank God, I’m not the only one who doesn’t want a full time job. I don’t want to live my life working… I want to have my free afternoons to pick up my daughter, breathe, do things i love, work on my business. I don’t want to invest all my life in someone else’s entreprise.

[@tbc9096]

It’s how I feel, too. I absolutely hate working full time and I’m by no means a lazy person. I just hate that I have to work five days on someone else’s time and barely get two days to myself. It never leaves me feeling refreshed. I worked part time for a little while and it was glorious. I was still being productive and getting things done but I also felt like I had a life.

[@marlensalinas1655]

I’m 26 and recently went part time as a nurse, I was afraid of what people would say because I’m not married or have kids, But I was feeling so burned out and just unfulfilled with life. On my list of people to satisfy.. I was the last one!! Now I can live comfortably and do things I enjoy without feeling rushed…I was so stressed out all the time that I was losing hair, I wasn’t able to sleep on nights before work, I was even having nosebleeds from the stress. I felt like I was constantly trying to meet a deadline, but the deadline never came. Life is so much more simple now ❤ Praying we all find our paths in this life!

[@rickarnold7778]

It sounds like your choice was essential in order to safeguard your health. Good move. I have a couple of hospital nurses in my family. On the best of days, they have challenging and sometimes difficult jobs, all the more stressful at the height of covid.

[@evajaz16]

I’m a part time nurse as well and I love it! People really don’t understand it but life is good and so is the time off! I’m glad you made the change I always encourage others to do the same

[@BruceLeon83]

That's a wonderful change. I'm single no children too and work 50+ hours per week like a race horse. I'd love more that anything to have more time for peace of mind, self care, and exploration. I'm aiming for that.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

...hello

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Now you can Iive out your alone, nobody bothering you, with the ability to buy all the products you want and no one to complain about your mindless consumerism.

[@TellitTay]

“Nothing is guaranteed. Life doesn’t last forever, so do what is right for you now”

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Absolutely. My therapist said younger people treat time very carelessly until they soon find themselves out of any time to trade and feeling desperate. No matter where we are in life time is CRUCIAL. Even a 5-year-old's time is more important than they realize. So we should act like it.. love your quote!

[@kristabistaify]

@@AntoniatheUniverse hey hun!!! I love this quote! I had a new job the past year and it's a sales job and it burns you out very quickly. I've literally only worked maybe once or twice a week since January and it is now March. I deal with a lot of guilt because I used to be somebody who would work 80 hours a week and be hyper productive and now all I want to do is lay around and go to the beach and do nothing. Would you have any advice for how to approach this type of lifestyle? I never want to go back to work in 5 days a week and I can afford it to work 3. But the job wants me to be like top rep leadership, all that.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

@@kristabistaify Hey dear! I know how you feel as I also quit my job to work more on these videos and freelancing, I actually have a video coming up really soon on the question you asked and I will be sure to address it! Hope you are well

[@lilyanna3009]

@@kristabistaify sounds like me several years before , u may look into FIRE movement and get some inspiration there

[@superradness]

Yes! Accept Jesus Christ as your savior, and your yesterdays will be gone forever.

[@videobenny7875]

Full time work culture is just exploitation. We only live so long, and I've seen what our culture has done to my parents. They worked their entire lives, and then they retire in their old age. It's such a waste of a life we only get one of.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I couldn't agree more! People work like they have forever to live!

[@Kelvin-ed6ce]

And, the worst thing is, because they went through all that, they try to enforce and normalize the fact that working full time is the ONLY way to live, and anyone who doesnt do that should feel GUILTY and WRONG.

[@rickarnold7778]

I agree with you, particularly if all of that extra time spent working is at the expense of family time. I don't believe many (if any) people on their death beds ever lamented not spending more time on the job

[@suicune3776]

"“Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need, and the things you own, end up owning you." -Fight club

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I love fight club! So true!

[@rikkimaru1]

Thank God I'm not the only one who thinks so. I'm not lazy. I just don't want to spend my life and youth making rich people even richer. Working full time, I only have the strength to eat and sleep. And again the next morning to go to work. At 23, I quit 3 jobs and now I’m running a KZbin channel, my family didn’t react well to this. but I’m already close to monetization and I believe that soon I’ll be able to get paid doing what I love.

[@dwaynelamberts3696]

Its funny because when I worked part time I felt More energized and was happy as soon as I went fulltime I felt tired, feeling like I had no time for myself

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I hope you can have that again!

[@robmc464]

Full time you don’t have time to yourself your time is the corporations time and that’s not good

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@robmc464 help me buddy

[@vixenthehybrid2622]

I feel this when I started working part time,I felt like I had more energy and was happier and did my own things

[@bertroost1675]

My job is full time but it's almost like a part-time job because I am alone 90% of the time. I drive a small box truck for a company and I can go into a store to buy stuff I need while I'm on the clock and park anywhere to eat lunch and listen to audiobooks or podcasts while I'm driving. But the coworkers are annoying when I have to deal with them.

[@troylechampion8082]

I worked part time for a year and a half after working full time and it was the best time of my life. The only issue is once I picked up full time again I found it hard to be motivated to work full time again.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you for sharing! I'm not sure I could ever go back either. I hope I won't have to 😅 I also hope you are happy where you are now and that you feel good with how things turned out! Have a blessed and happy new year, I wish you a lot of success and good times 💕

[@huntforberries]

I don't give a shit about working. I literally don't have a corporate bone or passion for any formal obligations. I have a loose idea of what the future may look like in terms of this but I know I just can't

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Power to you my girl! Find something you love and care about instead and try your best to have your basic needs met! I wish you lots of luck!

[@Jon-nt8sx]

I've always felt this way but it took a long time to be confident and not have to explain myself and defend my outlook. Bravo

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

I’m 26 and still live at home with my mom. We split the bills even and I work a part time job which is fine for me. For some reason I have this pressure that I should be doing more, that I’m not doing enough. I try to get full time jobs but they always end up to be extremely stressful, I stop eating, I’m exhausted, etc! And I always end up going back to something part time. I hate that hustle culture guilt/feeling. But I’m worried about the future expenses

[@leah38521]

if you can afford it, you should stay part time since it helps you have less stress. It's so kind of you to split bills with your mum, many that live at home with parents only do a small contribution

[@valbonariver]

Passive income will be normal for everyone

[@alexandram.9625]

I went back to school a few years ago to upgrade my education thinking if I get a better job then working so much wont be as painful… I’m 35 now, I have my “dream job” that pays fairly well, half the time I work from home, and yet… I am now planning my escape, by 2024 i plan to work for myself and only work part time hours. I have no children, I have many hobbies and friends and close family. That is where I want to spend my time.

[@bingobongo674]

Thank you for this video, I started my first job this year after finishing school and I absolutely hate it. I feel like it's draining my life energy. I barely have any free time because I also work out after work 3 times per week and when I get home I don't have any energy or motivation and want to go straight to bed. I basically live for my job and I sit 8+ hours in a chair every day doing mind-numbing tasks that I don't care about to make someone else rich. It's a miserable life in my opinion. Even if I made more money, I would hate this job. Time is so much more valuable than money. I think I'm gonna quit my job soon. I just need to figure out how to tell my family.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hey there, thank you so much for your story too! I swear people find this embarrassing and it's just the strangest thing because so many of us feel this way. This doesn't mean we are lazy or not doing a good job. It's just that this model is DRAINING. I'm really glad to hear that you are consistent with your self-care no matter what. I really applaud you for doing your regular workout and I'm so so sorry that you are feeling miserable. I'm not an expert and maybe I don't know you, but I can clearly see that you do want to do something and you are definitely willing to work for it. I don't think anyone should judge you for taking it slow and I don't think you should worry too much about trying it. Try the Tony Robbins thing and make a decision for now, maybe? I'm really rooting for you and I really hope you will find something awesome to do with your free time - who knows what will happen!

[@Stockbrot_]

I feel you bro, I'm in a similar situation. I used to be so optimistic and thought I would eventually find my dream job or get rich somehow but now I'm stuck in 9 to 5 and it's so hard to get out. Now I realize how happy I was in school and I wish I could go back to it. Working part-time would be nice but I don't have a degree so I would probably wouldn't earn much more than minimum wage . I would love to do freelancing but I don't really have any skills that make me stand out.

[@shoanaliy1673]

I’m in the exact situation. I got a job immediately after I ended my degree and I just started. Entering week 3 tomorrow and I just hate it. Work for 11 hours a day come home sleep and repeat the next day and on the weekends, they give me task to do. It’s so draining and I hate it. I have an engineering degree and I hate the working life of it.

[@tyremanguitars]

@@Stockbrot_ you will never ever get rich working a 9-5.

[@penguingobrrbrr353]

all I love in my life is my health and the fact that I have a roof above my head and food on my table 24/7 I don't have fancy cars or big houses/flat or some expensive materials, meanwhile my friends live in big houses expensive materials good looking new cars and they all complain to me how exhausted they are and im laughing inside because I just realized I found a peace and freedom with me even thought I have to work but I work for myself

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I love what you've shared, thank you! You sound just like me, I absolutely can't be bothered to care for anyone's expensive crap, because all I see is wasted lifetime - taking care of all of their properties, cars and objects and also earning them. And let's not forget upgrades, there's always a new upgrade around the corner! I won't let anyone shame me into trading my life for this. As you say - health, home and food is already more than I could ever hope for. We are lucky as it is. 💖 I wish you a lovely and successful year with lots of good times just for you!

[@Rosielovesmusic]

Thank you for your post. I have similar thoughts to you. I'm 37, never married or had children. I left a full time teaching job at the end of 2018. In 2019, I began working part time in tutoring and have been in this job since. I needed to hear this because sometimes I feel judged by others for taking this path but I know it's the right one for me.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

"If it works for you that's all you need to know", that's what my therapist taught me! Please keep doing your own thing, the world deserves you feeling fulfilled and happy with your life!

[@galyauzunova7110]

I am also 37 and left my full time job 5 months ago. I was one of the living dead before I left. Now I am full of anxiety because I don't want to get back to a full time job.

[@mermaidlu5125]

Looked this up because I hate to work . I feel depressed when I do like I have no life no time to enjoy myself

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I feel you! This work culture nowadays is so not human-friendly, it's just for corporations..

[@robertwilson7736]

I bet you hate jobcentres and work coaches

[@mermaidlu5125]

@@robertwilson7736 it’s my county every job is toxic . Worked as a front desk agent at a hotel all day was threats from guests . Worked at a clothing stores and managers didn’t know how to run it . Did 7 years in healthcare and I think my gray hairs came in because of that job .

[@Viv-v5m]

​@@robertwilson7736YES

[@meandmyimagination4151]

Same here. Thanks for sharing :) I thought I was lazy and felt bad about it, but now, after experiences and stuff, I understand. I don't want to pass my whole day at work, getting home and instead of cuddling or communicate, we just act like zombies. I rather have a balance between my private life and my career. Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot 😄

[@katmancilla5777]

I adore this video. I’m a part time worker who is working on minimalism and I couldn’t agree more. Keep at it! Your life is more important than just working all the time.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you for reaching out and sharing, Kat! It feels so beautiful to connect with another person and know that this is right and it feels right. I really love the life I am creating and I know you will too - enjoy every day! I wish you a lovely weekend :))

[@The-Right-is-Right]

Big talk @KatMancilla...but wat u gonna do when u reach 65 and haven't contributed enough to qualify for full social security or other benefits...life is not a game

[@katmancilla5777]

@@The-Right-is-Right thanks for your feedback. Have a great day!

[@RaptureHead1993]

@@The-Right-is-Rightas will be extinct soon. Just like pensions

[@cherishoneal9108]

I feel you on the full time job. I’m worried about not getting enough free time so I can be healthy.

[@crisorchi1399]

Having to cook for work, or plan what to eat at work, rushing to eat on lunch break, rushing or missing breakfast altogether is a BIG reason why I hate jobs! I'd rather take my time deciding on what I want to eat and enjoy a nice meal with no time constraints 😋 😌

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Yess, I feel you! And it's always such underwhelming choices too, as well as being pricy. It sucks.

[@myu5519]

I see what you mean, I rarely have time to cook meals so I end up going to the supermarket to buy lunch; sometimes I get sick of eating the same things so I'm going to try to make time to cook more.

[@crisorchi1399]

@@myu5519 ABSOLUTELY. And take your time & enjoy it!

[@crisorchi1399]

@@AntoniatheUniverse ugh, so true. Especially those little food markets alot of workplaces have.

[@galyauzunova7110]

So true! I left my full time job 5 months ago. Food was a nightmare : I was either hungry or uncomfortably full all the time. I couldn't eat when I felt hunger but only when there was a break. And when there was a break the time has hardly enough to eat, I had to stand in a corner...

[@SunnyDallasRealtor]

5:02 finally! Someone points out that life has value outside of work.

[@robertwilson7736]

Alot of people are unemployed by choice really but don't say I don't blame them

[@SunnyDallasRealtor]

@@robertwilson7736 how did they survive? That’s what I don’t understand

[@crisorchi1399]

I came back to this video because it's resonating with what I've been dealing with & have been seeing with other people as well. I've been on a 4 month hiatus from the workforce basically just enjoying life & cherishing being in the moment. For some time, I've been researching & trying to figure out my dream job or if I even have one. Turns out I don't. I don't have a dream job. But I do have 3 main hobbies. Reading a good book, portrait art, and most recently Game Development/tech writing.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

So happy for you! Keep doing what feels right and don't be afraid to try something and quit again, this is not a one-time-thing! You can always go back to the drawing board! I believe in you! You might enjoy my video on not having "one true" passion, too, since I really relate with what you wrote about your hobbies :)

[@didi-bc1xs]

I literally had to make myself being minimalist. And it was so hard coz I grew up poor in the Balkans. Lets say East Europe. I hoped that I will be able to afford a house, nice job and a family. The reality is,i did university,it brought me nothing. I am still stuck in here,did nothing,travelled nowhere,never had a love. I dont know how I still didnt killed myself. I stopped drinking medications for depression,I am stronger. But still dont see the point of living like this. I did nothing and tried my hardest. 😢

[@springfield5581]

I can't just walk out and work part-time. I have aging parents, who have no income, to take care of. I am trapped in this endless loop of working till I'm physically and mentally exhausted, just to sleep my time away in order to do it all over again.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I'm really sorry to hear that and I really understand, it's unfair! Is there any way you can optimize your income to make a little bit of passive income? Maybe investing, renting out, or anything else. Alternatively, is there any way you can reduce your financial needs? I recently made two videos talking about how I save for example. I think I could definitely take care of myself and another person on my part-time income if they were to comply with my financial constraints. Still, it's hard and it's really not available to everyone. I'm just offering some ideas in the hopes that you may also find a solution for your life ❤ Thank you for sharing and I wish you all the best and lots of luck for the new year!

[@springfield5581]

@@AntoniatheUniverse Thank you for your response. I haven't bought anything for myself in years, so I have some money saved up, but it's more of a safety net than a source of investment. Time, as cruelly as I would like to admit, is the most realistic way out for me. Let's just say that things might get better on their own in a few years, at least for me in terms of finances. While the situation has shaped me into a horrible person, it has also taught me many valuable lessons. I will not follow in my parents' footsteps by putting a child in my place. It frightens me to see people who consider their children to be their retirement funds.

[@Nadimarie]

I’m 19 turning 20 soon and I’ve spent the past year working most days and it’s truly miserable. I want the energy to workout, work on art and learn new things. I recently asked to be put on part time and I’ve felt so bad about myself cause of it this helped

[@darksole2585]

Great video ! Only problem is it’s a lot harder in United States now a days . Inflation is a lot higher, it’s harder to find affordable places to live , it’s very hard to get part time job that pays decent , and eating healthy here can be quite expensive. So in this country getting out of the rat race can be pretty hard especially when the system is strictly designed for us to live this way. It’s possible but risky actions and abundance of patience is required.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hey, thank you so much and thank you for sharing too! I feel you and through the amazing people who have shared this with me I learned a lot about how others live. I would love to have someone discuss this with me in a video sometime, I think it's so important to showcase the different stories and of course the privilege to even dare to try. Inflation is getting worse here too, so I'm wondering how things will pan out. I hope we all come out of this someday with affordable housing and human-friendly office hours. Take care! ❤️

[@mgray2903]

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[@silverswitch1998]

Thank you for this video. It sums up so much of what I've been going through with having a fulltime job and having no energy to actually live life because of it.

[@robertbarlow6359]

People can also want to work part time because they maybe a practicing or freelance writer, Web designer, artist, illustrator, inventor, photographer, DJ for example. Considering most people try and keep fit as well, that's quite hard to do around a full time job, which is quite energy draining, plus there's the commute, which in some cases can be very frustrating and time consuming, if you are a creative type. Sometimes full time can work if the shift starts and finishes early, but there needs to be some recovery time before doing anything else.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

So true, Robert! It takes a lot to focus properly for 8 hours and if you are trying your best at work it can really eat into your energy for pretty much anything else, both personal and professional. It's a huge point!

[@ravindrasahu8738]

Thank God! I am not alone. Thank you so much for making this wonderful video. This is exactly how I think. Yes , there is so much judgement which make me go antisocial. Make more video like this.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I am so glad I'm not alone too! Thank you for commenting and sharing and I understand you completely!! I am going to talk about this again soon for sure. I have learned so much from lovely comments like this and I feel like there's always more to share and let out. Many are still afraid or shy to aim for working less and feel confident with having it that way. I definitely get some social stigma in real life, as some assume I just roll around the rest of the time. But it's not true and even if it was there's nothing wrong with that! Take care and I wish you a lot of luck in the new year! 😊

[@robertwilson7736]

It's a case of trying to beat the system

[@wildfoodietours]

Your title says it all and is exactly how I feel, I don't want to work full time either. Freedom is very important to me and I'd rather earn less but have a nice work-life balance, which part time work provides. I can't wait to watch more of your videos on minimalism and living simply!

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

I was never once fond of working nine to five, but now after learning about the state of the economy and how unaffordable everything is these days, I'm REALLY not fond of it. Its a good thing I decided to self publish because thats more profitable than traditional. Im nearly done with my final draft of my book debut. Hopefully by autumn it'll be done then I can make the manuscript, submit it to Amazon and begin self publishing, using my money I've been saving up. Self publishers have a much better chance to make a living off their books than traditional. A lot of self publishers make below average income. But hopefully ill be able to make just enough to get by without going broke.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Wow, congratulations!! That's a huuge thing you did!! I wish you a lot of success!

[@justinecrowley1739]

Less is more. Same with work hours. Full-time work (when you are not doing something that you love) is an energy and time zapper. If you cannot bargain, you are a slave. It is better to freelance part-time doing something that you love, and earning less, and you end up manifesting more abundance for things that you otherwise would have had to pay for. Surprise wins have manifested. You have way more free time, even for the simplest things that bring so much joy. It is nice to travel when I want. I quit my 9-5 job two weeks ago. When you work the 9-5 you need more, and that money quickly gets zapped up on unnecessary cocktails and the like for "stress relief." Actual inflation is eating up that high salary anyway at the moment. Not worth it. I do not miss those cocktails either. You've got this.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I agree, Justine! I've been freelancing for a few months now and I'm just finding my stride with it, it is so much easier to find the time and motivation on my own terms and I like how I can choose my workload. We don't need the stress, and the stuff, and the status, we just need ourselves ❤️

[@justinecrowley1739]

@@AntoniatheUniverse Amazing. If money is a challenge, the universe always steps up to the plate, and provides signals on what action/s you need to take to solve that, and bring in more abundance. You nailed it, we just need ourselves. We are not our mind either. It is ok to have company, as well as to be alone, and to just be, with or without your business at certain times of the day. Thank you so much

[@liammusgrove6334]

Work part time and do the side hustles.... Do it bruh

[@justinecrowley1739]

Liam, thanks for your comment. Spot on. You have this as well 🤗 12 months later, I’m still freelancing part-time, with a few side hustles on the go as well 🤗

[@etpass8595]

Money can be sought after but time is limited and to each their own on how to use their time wisely and spend what their priorities are. In a grind mental society, quiet and quality time is crucial.

[@billytam8308]

I especially liked your final point about "Nothing is guaranteed" and that one should just try it. It reminds me of another thing i read about risk: not taking risks in life is thr riskiest thing. If one takes the risk, the upside is living one's life on their terms and the downside is most likely where they are now. I interpret that as unlimited upside and limited downside

[@yp09874]

Thank you so much for yr video, needed just in time. Starting my part time job next month but my decision met with alot of naysayers and critics...but i knew if i don't do this or try, i may not even have enough time to hone my skills to become a better busker. Anyway i'm 28 this year, good luck to me and to all who are doing what is best for them.

[@whitneygeyevu9751]

I am so depressed. My life is just passing me by, no time to actually do the things i want to do in life, cuz of work. I cant seem to find a job i love so it doesnt feel like working.. Never chose to live in a world where having a fulltime job is priority. I m so tired and exhausted of my life. Grateful to have a son or i just wouldnt be able to push through. Working for the majority of your day, week, month, life feels so so unnatural and toxic to me. So depressed.

[@h.nqv1939]

How are you doing now?

[@thinkbaubles]

I find so much value in this. No one has figured it all yet, even those with so much experience, don't know everything. So chill and do what you think is best for you. I agree with everything you said.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you, Abigail! That is absolutely the truth, nobody has their stuff together and they are just trying to do their best. That's all we can hope for 💕 I hope you are doing well and I wish you a happy and healthy new year!

[@bigdipperx1574]

Thank you so much for the video. I agree with you. I am a part time worker and happy in my life. I have more time for myself. I’m really glad I found this video because I feel I’m not alone by watching this video and reading the comments.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hey, high five! I feel great knowing that you are out there too and I am proud of us for going our own way! If you would like to add your input in a future video and you are from another country I would love to include your story. You can e-mail me if you are interested at [e-mail] . Otherwise take care and I wish you lots of joy and free time🤗❤️

[@PrxjectGhoul]

I feel this video so much, but the world outside of minimalism requires me to make so much money and I just don’t want any part of it. I wish I could just get my bills paid doing the things that I liked or even just something I can enjoy but since society values the things I want no part in, I’m stuck in misery

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I feel you deeply ❤ you are not alone

[@whyjustwhy2168]

Yes we need to all get together and demand different. 1% makes all these decisions is sick

[@vixenthehybrid2622]

This video makes me feel better,thank you Sadly my parents still force me even tho I'm living on my own and still applying for jobs and yes part time ones but self emotionally forced pressure myself into full time ones so they don't get unhappy

[@farmoboy83]

Problem in Portugal is that most companies won't give a lot of opportunities to part time jobs. Most are for very specific qualified jobs or really low end low paid jobs. This last won't pay you enough for basic expenses such as food and shelter... Personally I would love to work part time because even if you loke it, 12hours a day away from home and your relatives is wasting our life and time with our loved ones. Life is too short and money can not buy time or make it go backwards.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Maybe there are some freelancing opportunities online? I also didn't have any options in Bulgaria, but since I moved to Germany there is a bit more to choose from. Still, I am freelancing now and it's kind of similar, so if you have that option - maybe you could look into it too? Good luck ❤️

[@jessicaribeiro8928]

Portugal is depressing mano! Tens de procurar oportunidades fora do nosso mercado

[@lourlopezsk]

Hi, Antonia! I'm one of those who agreed with you in your previous video about working part-time. I still work part time (I'm a teacher) in order to have free time. I could work much more and earn more money, but I wouldn't have the time to enjoy it. So I rather have less money and enjoy my free time more ❤️

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hey, you are doing such a high-energy job where the teaching quality really relies on your focus and fresh mind! I think this should be normal teaching hours unless you explicitly want to work more. Especially school teachers have such intense jobs you can never expect them to work long days for years and keep their mental health. Im so happy that you were able to find your own way to protect yourself and enjoy your life while still working this incredible job ♥️♥️♥️

[@j.s.elliot7121]

What kind of teaching are you doing that you're able to do it part-time, out of curiosity? I'm also looking at getting into it, but in the ESL sector where I can set my own hours.

[@jamiekenleyuk]

We have never worked full time, well we have for short periods. However me and my wife have been lucky enough to work 1-2 days a week since 2018 and part time before that too. Minimalism, cooking food, having no dept, cheap home (200 per month mortgage) buying used, waiting for better deals, walking for school run, etc, etc. My lifes gr eww at and beats my freinds who work way too much.

[@FordFalcon1962nBlue]

a home with a 200 per month mortgage? wtf..where is this.....do you live next to the tracks in the north of town? you can't even rent anywhere for 1000 anywhere

[@jamiekenleyuk]

​@@FordFalcon1962nBlue we like in the north east, uk. Pretty big town to be honest as it was 9ne of the largest steel & chemical manufacturing areas in the country. Wd dont like in the largest house in the world, however, its 3 bed with a garxen and drivway just large enough for 2 cars with a promanade of shops less than 1 min away and 15 mins to the beach and 5 mins to countryside walks. And hiking spots. Its great really, city people move here all the tike to retire early and they love it.

[@kalasatwater2224]

Same but struggling right now so sadly is time to go back to the workforce

[@duanejunior2936]

Hi, im Dwayne im 25 years old. I just wanted to say i love this video and your perspective on things,, ive recently went through a major depression and havent worked in almost 2 years , and ive basically been a ball of anxiety over the fact of everything this system is doing to us.. ive come to the conclusion that i will focus my time on finding something i enjoy and working full time or just finding a job and working part time as i have dreams of making music someday and learning how to play a little guitar.

[@shradhasaraogi8916]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I completely feel the way you expressed in this video.

[@Lamyaaworld]

Honestly even me it has been long time since I was child asking why we should work 9 hours everyday and having 1 day or 2 days off, no time to enjoy life no time to do what we can dream of I tried many times but most of time I feel exhausted even to thing about what I want . I decided to work freelance just to keep my freedom.... and do enjoy the rest of my time . Full time for me its killing surelly society untall this idea of work to pay clothes to pay bills to pay .... even now im trying to cut all unnecessary costs which causing waste of my energy and time . Honestly have you ever think who created this plan to study 24 years or 18 years than get job than get married than babies.... than die .🤔🤣 I'm not lazy just im trying to find myself in logic way . Surelly when it comes to work to survive and to pay things which not important and every month is the same or to feel secure with job sometimes I feel animals they enjoy more than us surelly birthds no visa no home rent to electricity no water bills 🤷‍♀️

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Wow, Amy, it sounds like I wrote this. I agree with you in every single way and I've also been wondering the same thing for the longest time. It makes no sense! I also think some animals probably live more than us, if not enjoy. I mean "live" as in actually be present in their lives, and that sucks. 🙄

[@Karen-cc4wr]

I'm planning to get to this point. I have a chronic illness and one thing the pandemic has taught me is that I need to have as much control over my time, to rest when I need to etc, as possible. And I need to be out in nature a lot. I want to have more options to work in a job I love and a lot of the jobs in the subject area I love are part time. I just enjoy being at home and not travelling somewhere too. My hope is to buy a house soon and then do what I can to reduce my bills so I can work part time. I plan to craft and sell those to boost my income a little too. Thank you for this video I didn't know other people thought like this.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am really sorry that you have to live a more difficult life with your illness, but your spirit is inspiring! I know this will not hold you back, because you have a plan and you have your eyes open and you are looking out. I hope my work inspires you and I hope you will not stop until you feel comfortable and like you can properly take care of yourself. You are a wonderful addition to the world and I would love to see what you craft! That's so exciting! I send you my most positive thoughts and well-wishes :)

[@betsylynnvedrine3784]

I have two interviews tomorrow. Both part time .. Ppl are going to think that I’m crazy. But I know how much my mental çan take .

[@monainthekitchen1460]

love this honestly! so glad another female who feels the same way as me:) i work part time and love it

[@Chris-iq5pr]

What I’m sacrificing if I go to part time is my consistent schedule. I’ll go from having a consistent set schedule to a random schedule for part time. That’s the only thing that Is stopping me

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I agree, Chris, that's definitely a thing that's hard to get right in the beginning. That's a big part of the reason why I talk so much about planning on this channel and why it's so important to me. Also, don't underestimate the ideas that will come to you, given more time. You will have new projects, plans, and things that you want to learn and work on. You just need to have the time to sit with yourself and investigate what you want to do first. I believe you will absolutely find things to do and ways to schedule, don't be afraid 😊

[@only_passing_by]

Great video that came at an opportune time in my life. Thank you for sharing and all the best!

[@StealthMode90]

What a great point I didn't even consider. Just commuting to a job there and back takes so much time. When you really think about it 😮

[@kill3rclown690]

Im 20 years old i work full time in retail i work 6 days a week. Sometimes they had me work 8 days in a row. Im always stressed i get angry and irritaited easily. I been soing it since i was 19..im reaching my breaking point...no matter what u do u will never have enough time to the things u do before work. Its so easy for me to go days without a shower. Even when i get a day off i dont have any motivation to do anything i enjoy. This isnt living Update: I'm going back to part time! It is exciting!

[@h.nqv1939]

How have you been since then?

[@kill3rclown690]

@@h.nqv1939 I'm currently working in machinery 5 days a week weekends off and it's been much better. I don't miss retail

[@hansolavrkkennordland9534]

Great for you! If you do not force anyone else pay for your choice. No problem. The problem comes when people are lazy and want other people to pay for it.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Absolutely agree! Live and let live ☺️

[@maciejszklarzewski5764]

Thank you so much for your video. I came here because I work full-time from a couple of months and I feel like being shackled in golden handcuffs. Everything keeps telling me that it's too much for me. I earn a lot of money, but so what if the price is my time every single day? I was looking for people thinking similarly on the Internet and I haven't found them until now. Thank you again for being honest and saying something, which - I believe - many people agree deep down. And keep fingers crossed for me, because I want to speak with my boss to go from full-time to part-time.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you for sharing, Maciej! I am really rooting for you and keeping my fingers crossed - you deserve to have your own time while also offering your contribution to the world. Both are important and you will be so much happier for it. You've got this and you're not alone!

[@matthewjoseph236]

I’m all for having a job but my Mom is kind of forcing me to get a part time job at Publix when I simply have no interest in working when I’m going to be taking 2 summer classes. I understand people do school and work at the same time but just because they do it doesn’t mean I have to. I would rather wait until I graduate college before having any type of job.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I feel you, Matthew, one thing that is helpful with PT jobs in college is that there's little pressure on you and it helps you build your confidence in a low stress situation. You might still want to consider it in the future!

[@benixmaximus]

The challenge I find with working part time is that I would be given the same amount of work but I would have less time to do it. This would make working part time even worse than full time as I would then become overwhelmed and stressed. Currently I have a fulltime job working remotely where I am measured on my overall outputs which I find works really well.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Love to hear from you, Ben! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! I think your version of the story is great too.. It's a little stressful sometime to be measured by output, but in the case of building pressure on you to crunch your work when you have fewer hours it actually fits. Maybe someone pays just as well without measuring your output? Still, having your job be remote and relaxed probably wins this competition. I am happy for you!

[@Vvsilentvlog]

I resonate with this video so much, I'm so glad I discovered minimalism at an early age, now living the dream of living comfortably on a part-time income + my small biz where I have the freedom to create and explore all whilst having a life ! financial literacy + being content + self - discipline + delay gratification imo is the key to living a well-balanced happy life.

[@katyertle3]

The biggest flex in life is deciding how you get to spend your time here. Money equals freedom if you plan accordingly.

[@foreversolvent5334]

I sacrificed my 20's working. I am now 30 and I never have to work again. I am free.

[@foreversolvent5334]

All the affliction was worth it in the end.

[@TravellingReader]

Accidentally reached and it was just amazing. It helped me big time. 2 years is not a long time to revert the decision. And nobody can foresee the future so do not worry about money in old age. My mind will help 🙏❤

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you ❤ I need to hear that too every then and again! So far no regrets :)

[@SeaofMercury]

Antonia I’m so glad to have come to this video and found it because I’ve been going through this and this really helped me feel into this life it’s weird and it’s a weird change. So thank you so much for sharing this 🙏

[@Pogmothoin17]

I love this. I'm going to be doing something similar next month - I can work part-time for myself and begin some new projects. I'll have less money but I'll have enough to get by but I'm excited with the potential of the free time I can invest into other areas of my life

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you! Im really happy for you! I think you will find such a huge potential for growth and learning in your free time and also just time for friends and enjoyment ♥️as long as you can get by and you are not afraid, you've got this!

[@TheBaldyheed]

Love this video, been doing this for a while myself and I absolutely love it. I'm 48 and I couldn't give a total shit about my future, I'm just thinking of now and having fun now or if I'm not having fun now then I at least don't want to be giving any more of my precious time to people who have zero appreciation of it.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

So true, so true, so true! Power to you!

[@bunnybug7668]

I just started get out of the house for the first time in my life, but my work takes up my entire month, I barely see my boyfriend. My job is ruthless, I can make a single mistake or I'm ridiculed. My job doesn't appreciate me, I SHOULD NOT be seeing my co-worker more than my gosh darn family.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Damn, that sounds horrible! I hope you can get out of there soon :( I wish you a lot of luck and health for the new year!

[@Spungebobonicerocks]

I also live in Germany and for my 110 hours a month I make 1800 after tax. I have everything I need and if I need more I put in some extra shifts. Life has never been better..this is a privilege. My shifts are 10 hours so I work only 11 days in a month. Before that I was working 15 years full time 180 and 200 hours a month.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I am so happy for you and I can relate a lot! That's great!

[@Spungebobonicerocks]

@@AntoniatheUniverse well it takes time to come there. But regardless of hard work prior to that..germany is beautiful.

[@hilaryrichards83]

Just found your channel and feel like I have met a kindred spirit! Watched your office makeover first and wanted to say hello from another person who values her time above all...nice to spend a bit with you!

[@phmiii]

For over thirty years I commuted 150-miles (241 Kilometers) per day to work and back. It was not worth it!

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I'm sorry to hear that, Phillip! Though it's hard to make up for lost time, I hope going forward you will be able to give yourself so much more meaningful time doing things you love and enjoy!

[@phmiii]

@@AntoniatheUniverse Thank you, I am unemployed now and I plan on staying that way for the rest of my life. It is my time now!

[@jessesworld1597]

I WAS LOOKIN FOR THIS THNK YOU. SIS I LOVE U.

[@gitanjalisarkar450]

I would love to be in a part time job, and use the extra time to spend quality time with my kid, to exercise and take care of my health, to read, take fun classes, etc. However, we don't really have as many organisations in India that offer part-time work as an option, specially at the managerial level. :(

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Sometimes you have to give some things up to receive others, I definitely have had to learn to live with less. I think it's possible to ask to reduce your hours after a year or two working somewhere as well. Maybe it's worth it to do that while your kiddies are young, or maybe you need to focus on your career right now. Whatever you choose, I hope you find a way to get there! Everyone deserves a shot at having more time to find themselves.

[@janine8843]

Maybe you can find part time work online and work remotely or sell online, open an etsy shop or sell on ebay, instead having to physically go into a job

[@hayley1868]

Hi you can try online teaching...

[@Nick84525]

All jobs need to provide their workers a living wage mandatory paid vacations and work less hours

[@Leon-ve2xb]

I can't find myself in anything, I'm a delivery guy who works for platform called Glovo here in Europe and I chose this job because it was fully flexibile and not too stressful but recently the government brought new laws and regulations and unfortunately even this job became "normal job" and i hate it. I really hate the idea of having 9-5 job because it's like prison and it seems like the longer people work 9-5 job they become more and more like robots who are just on autopilot and i don't want that. So yeah, back to square one, hope I'll find something flexibile soon.

[@thefreevivi]

Same here 👋and thanks for the Video. I didn't really think about it. But I already wondered how people can actually do that - full time job, 40h a week. I never want to do that. In my imagination it makes me sick... ✨ 👍 Love my life.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you for sharing! I absolutely agree, I have no idea. It always seemed to me that this is where dreams go to die.. you just go into work, 40 years pass, and life is basically over :D at least, to me that's what it feels like. I'm proud of you for doing different too, it takes courage! 💕

[@cryptojonny6837]

Tell me about it I worked full time before it gave me depression and anxiety and sometimes I would not get enough sleep it’s the co-workers half the the time that could be toxic to deal with for so many hours. Part time job or just living off some side hustles are what I prefer but there are some reasons why ppl will work full time and that’s health care and benefits but nothing is guarantee in life especially if you hope you reach that age of retirement anyone can pass away anytime.

[@rebeccashomespun604]

I like to work but don't want a job. I'm stressed all the time. Blood pressure so high I'm on 4 blood pressure meds. Again I like working but hate having a job to clock in for over 40 hours a week. Also I'm in retail at $15 hr.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Same, Rebecca! It's so straining to go against your bodily rhythm and adjust to some arbitrary working schedule and atmosphere. I feel you!

[@mlem6951]

The thing about not worrying about the future is something I still have to learn. In itself, I am satisfied with how my life is going at the moment. Because it went the last 2 months badly because my cat was sick (or is sick, she is already older and because I had worried about changes, thank God, it was determined in time that she has a thyroid hyperfunction, where she is now adjusted to meds). But I had friends I could rely on. And I realized that there are always ways and I try not to be so ashamed to depend on others for help. On the contrary, I just try to be a help to others as always ^^. You should try to make the best of this life and even if you sometimes (often) must do things you do not like, one should generally pay attention to the fact that a good balance is a must >

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I really hope your kitty improves and can still have a few good years. You are a lovely cat parent for sure ♥️ I agree with you 100% about balancing it out and I also believe that finding balance is pretty much the hardest thing to do altogether.. I find that affirmations really help me to worry less. Actively reminding myself that things will be okay. Maybe it works for you too? Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@doraivanova5267]

thank you, Antonia! I really appreciate all these suggestions. It is worth to consider.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I am so happy you found some takeaways for you and maybe some inspiration ❤️❤️❤️

[@VioletEmerald]

Such a relatable video.

[@josecuriel1328]

Hola Antonia I’m glad your doing good,and thank you for this video .I been thinking of working part time hopefully I get the guts to do it soon

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Hola Jose, you are so kind! Thank you for your gentle comment and feedback. I have to say, I'm absolutely terrified sometimes (I've actually quit so I can try to grow my channel and I'm going to live for a year off my savings), but... if you don't try, how will you know? You can always get a normal job later, you can always try again, but while you are inspired and stable in life you can experiment a little. If you are not in any imminent financial danger, I think this would be good for you. 😊

[@GO.D.]

Some factory jobs can be done at home part time and full time, the business's just have to invest in letting the worker have the machine and material to work with at home, and be able to pick the product up or have the product be shipped straight from the home.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

It's really all about how much they want to do it, right? It's just the company's interests vs the workers' (which, in the end, are also company intersts).

[@sc7453]

Very few people “want” to work full time. Do you plan on working part time until you die? What happens if you get injured or have a life changing illness and are not able to work? How will you pay for food and rent? What happens when you are 70 and no longer have the energy or ability to work part time? This is why most people work full time, have health insurance, pay a house off over 30 years and save up so they don’t need to work at all when they are elderly. I’m not saying either way is right or wrong but when you are young and healthy, it’s easy to not plan for the future but then one day you wake up and thirty years have gone by.

[@bansheesioux5569]

You spent your life working. So what's your point? We should alter the entire system

[@FisherKot]

Very few part time jobs out there that can make you enough money to get by. I wish though. I hate work

[@tbc9096]

Same. 😢

[@danbruno5945]

I think the high end of part time is perfect e.g 4 days a week Monday to Thursday 28 hrs

[@robertwilson7736]

Full marks that's me too I do the least I have to do because work to me is just an endurance

[@RubinGhimire]

Thanks for this video. Everything you say resonates!

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Thank you so much, Rubin! It's so wonderful to have this out into the world and I have since realized what a pain point it is for many of us. I'm just so happy we can talk about it and begin making a difference. I wish you lots of luck on your journey too!

[@slavomirvassilev969]

Много добро видео, благодаря! :)

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

О, невероятно! Много се радвам да получа коментар от България! Радвам се, че ти е харесало и ти благодаря много!

[@hsnwfl7766]

Temporary, Staffing agencies usually make an average margin of 25% - 100% of an employee's salary or charge a flat fee of $15k per employee.

[@truthseeker5642]

Great message. The happenings of the world right now leading up to our prospective future doesn’t exactly look like a world that inspires people to work harder. The world looks really bad right now, and with the future looking even worse, people are thinking, is it even worth it? Lol

[@stevenverleye6062]

Nicely worded, Lady, and thank you for posting a video that may be judged by some people... You're wonderful for expressing what everyone thinks but doesn't dare to word... You're wonderful for fighting for your happiness, and you're right... This job-life is modern slavery... I came to look at your video due to completely feeling abused by bosses

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Damn, Steven, I'm so sorry to hear that. Nobody deserves to be treated this way, no matter what kind of job they are working in. If you can, you should definitely give part-time work a go, but of course it comes with it's own limitations. I wouldn't worry about them before trying though, maybe it's exactly what you need to get a fresh start and reset. Even if you don't get it, please believe that you deserve more than the way that you've been treated, and report your bosses to HR or just try to move on as soon as you can. I wish you lots of luck and strength! 😊

[@stephaniepersin4222]

It’s not afraid to admit, it’s reality kicking you in the butt when you have to have a roof over your head, heat in winter and food. Money doesn’t grow from trees so you work. Not enjoying a FT job isn’t a new concept.

[@alfredspic481]

Working your life away is moronic. I have decided to go minimalist lifestyle not too long ago. I am fulling disabled Combat Marine Vet so I have that going for me but I need to pay off my debt n am thinking of moving to the beach ⛱️. I don't think I want to go fully unemployed so I'm thinking of staying part time in my career with a healthy nest egg put away...

[@metastract]

Glad gen Z have the guts to admit this, thank you. I'm an "elder millennial" and have been self employed since my mid 20s because I felt like all of the things mentioned were such BS. I want to run my day while working asynchronously doing high quality work.

[@SimplementEmilie_SEG]

Thank you Antonia

[@trapper7954]

Yes I completely agree but if I may ask, what is your job? And do you work 3 or 4 days?

[@Kritagya2007]

Haha, I agree and I feel the same way with my school 😆. Anyways great viedo and your videos are always so good and deep. And I will be sharing this video with my mom and Dad, and I hope this will inspire them to bring this lifestyle change 💚

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I knoow, some schools definitely overdo it! I had one year of homeschooling when I was seventeen when I could decide how I learned and my time and everything.. it was the year I learned the most and grew the most as a person. Incredibly hard, but it taught me so much more about organizing myself. I am really honored to have you show my work to your parents, I really hope they find some value in it too. Parents deserve a good rest for sure! Hugs 😊😊😊

[@jaymzgaetz2006]

She's right. It's not worth it. Working destroyed my body, then my income and my life over and over. Thanks for nothing businesses, workers compensation, and s.s.i. disability. I'm considering a career change. Maybe drug dealer is the position I can do. What's all the rage in the drug scene these days?...fentynol? Sign me up for a pallet of it.

[@wildwindings]

Took the words right out ofy mouth.

[@alicesk.2329]

yes. I wanted to have a part time job that doesn't constraint my time.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

I really hope you find one!

[@liammusgrove6334]

Do it! You can do it!

[@7dogguy]

I don't care what you do with your life as long as you aren't a money burden to anyone else I hope you have the most free and fulfilling life good job escaping the system

[@knightblade0188]

Wish I was called lazy. My family calls me childish and that I need to be an adult despite the fact I make more than enough to cover my bills.