I Left My Job - And Alleyways

[@quayscenes]

My life totally changed when I became self-employed 10 years ago. It happened slowly. But after settling into my new lifestyle I realized how much life I was missing. Now everyday feels like a vacation. Everyday is an adventure. The same old town I had always lived in came alive with interest. The most mundane - streets, buildings, people - all turned into poetry. All the best to you, WC.

[@quayscenes]

*RC

[@aggelos8256]

Im curious in particular about what kind of job youve chosen

[@quayscenes]

@@aggelos8256 Thank you for asking. My career is not so much one I "chose" as "fell into". There is a long and a short version of the story. To preface the "short version" I will just say I have never looked for or applied for a job. Never. Not once. Interesting jobs always had a way of finding me. When I was in my late 30s, having worked as a Lumber yard draftsman for some 20 years, I was let go due to the recession. They made me a great offer to stay and work out of my office (they just didn't have any money to pay me anymore). So I carried on drawing house plans as I always did. Only now, I was working directly with my clients and working on my own schedule. Since then the Lumber yard has changed hands, but I have still managed to stay in that same old office.

[@aggelos8256]

@@quayscenes ok, thanks for the insight ! Have a good one

[@barkspasenine]

Best advice I've ever received: "Pick something and do it."

[@martindang7333]

Jordan Peterson I See

[@barkspasenine]

@@martindang7333 actually a stranger told me that several years ago haha

[@AreliValentin-y5j]

As a polymath, I despise those words

[@barkspasenine]

@@AreliValentin-y5j It doesn't mean you can't have multiple interests or multiple talents, it just means that at some point you have to focus on something if you really want to excel at something. In martial arts we have another saying, it's better to do one move 1000 times than 1000 moves one time. In other words, finish one thing before starting another. Or focus on mastering one thing before mastering a second.

[@domini2088]

Hey! I just want you to know that you have become my "comfort channel." Whenever I feel too stressed out because of work, I watch your videos and somehow, I kinda feel like myself again. Thank you :)

[@chloetan4177]

exactly how i feel! there's just a very homey atmosphere on this channel that i relate to, i love watching his videos after a long day

[@jzaaaa4372]

I can’t explain it but there’s just something about your earnestness that feels so right.

[@Hmaebush]

Gosh I'd love to break out of the loop. I don't even want to do youtube, but I want to find something that lets me forge my own path in that same way. This is great.

[@mennakhaled2838]

I totally relate to what you said about being desensitised to the city. I don't live in a fancy city but there's beauty everywhere. Cool video, very excited to see your future works

[@mywetaresocks_8959]

I was putting all into my day job, but its not where my heart is. Quitted it during November and pick up my guitar again.

[@seemamulla2196]

From where you got courage to quit your job and follow your intuition..

[@CobaltHanna]

That's so exciting! Good luck! :))

[@zivacollins7967]

I left my job in April because of the Corona situation was getting serious . Here I am learning advanced two languages at the same time and reading whatever I wanted to read.

[@jamesb7600]

I mean hey, that means more effort in videos and more videos in general. Glad to support you man.

[@YourEverydayNerd]

I didn't even realize how big your channel has grown this year - congrats man! I started following you around 3k subs

[@LainaSunflower]

your cup is a whole mood

[@AkiRobertson]

I spotted myself in one of your videos of melb and I've never felt so famous

[@strangemvs5374]

I was just thinking about quitting my job and you posted this. I'll take this as a sign and go for it.

[@LolaFaraday72]

good luck!

[@nomotivay]

You can do it dude!

[@strangemvs5374]

@@LolaFaraday72 thank you. I did it.

[@strangemvs5374]

@@nomotivay thank you buddy. I did it yesterday.

[@RenzoM2811]

How are you doing?

[@prometheus-school-of-running]

"Observing eye of the crowd." - I like that.

[@vikasreviewseverything]

This is making me so much nostalgic for Melbourne and... I'm living in Melbourne

[@aamonsekhon]

OMG WHAT!!! you're at 146k followers and I followed you at 7k. So happy to see your growth and you inspired me so much :)

[@LiveForeverorDieTrying]

Crazy growth man. You are an inspiration. I am sure you will find success with whatever you do!

[@Leigh-lq2uf]

one of my favourite things is wandering around in Melbourne city and observe the streets, the buildings and observe people.

[@sulaiman3128]

Hey! Question, you obviously live and study in Australia, but you speak with a distinctly Asian-American accent, where were you born and raised?

[@lindab1679]

seconding this :)! I am curious about your journey as an individual and how your life experiences have shaped who you are today. Your videos are some of the most intriguing and educational ones I have seen in a long time.

[@idek4973]

you guys distinguish between a regular american accent & asian-american accent...? i cant hear a difference lol

[@sulaiman3128]

@@idek4973 well it’s pretty clear in some specific words, not others. If I closed my eyes and only heard his voice, it wouldn’t be my first instinct, but after a while I could tell he was Asian.

[@franckensteine]

i think he's originally from canada

[@aprilzhao4730]

Same question I always thought he’s from Canada somehow lol

[@shaneyin2735]

I study in Melbourne but haven’t been able to come for a year, these clips really make me miss the city.

[@a_dieu_toujours]

‘After that last shift, I would become a vagabond…’ 🤣🤣 best line ever!

[@ezragold8084]

The observing part. No one I’ve talked to felt the way like you described it and I am 100% identifying with it. With my French course we went to Paris last year and while everyone rushed into the shops I stayed outside and well... observed. I was so overwhelmed with the people, the noises, the scents, it was the best feeling ever. I don’t want to be a part of everything, I want to observe. I want to see the beauty of life and truely have time to do it. I wish you good luck on this new part of your life and the journey you will take!

[@anthonymedina7737]

Loops situations are the worst in life in my opinion. I can't stand that for too long and I'm in a place where I'm obliged to be in loops for long periods.

[@ReubenStrickett]

Love the new format, and congratulations! Great things ahead

[@delfinamoyanopicca]

Your lighting is so good in this video!

[@GoFarAway5338]

Best of luck on your new venture.

[@LolaFaraday72]

Love seeing Melbs on YT, for some reason there is so little of it. What a great city

[@shameflute5258]

This is great, a little bit of a reminder to be present and pay attention to your surroundings is something we all need once in awhile.

[@Momentumunboun]

The first two minutes of this video pretty much sums up my current dilemma, hehe!! Again late to the video by two years, ah, the power of suggested videos on youtube. But I am glad I have found and subscribed to your channel now. Also probably not the best video to announce this, but on well!!

[@lukedmoss]

Really excited for you turning a new chapter in your life and this channel. Your crazy thoughts intrigue and inspire!

[@The_Youtube_Winner]

i expect we will have very similar journeys my friend. i can see it clearly now. ill come back years from now when i am farther along in the process and let you know how it’s going, maybe much faster or much slower than i anticipated it to go. i also have an iphone 7 and am quitting my job for the arts lol

[@caseyclark8292]

This is so exciting! I can't wait to see how your content will grow!

[@redthread9451]

I'm looking forward to your flaneur city-watching videos! Your thoughts here reminded me of Georg Simmel's text on cities and the mental life where he talks about the "protective organ" urbanites develop to filter out the overstimulation. Walter Benjamin picks up that idea and postulates that architecture is a truly democratic art form that we perceive while distracted by everyday life.

[@mereani]

Woah geocaching, wtf?! 😮 Always interesting to see Melbourne from your point of view. I'm excited for new vids and more musings from you 👊🏾

[@sharpieRulestheWorld]

Similar to how people miss out on beautiful sights and architecture, we also miss experiences when we’re busy. I got to meet locals and go to markets and plays and prose readings when I stayed at college over the summer one year. Crazy to think I didn’t get to sink into the city’s beauty during my semesters

[@rjleslee]

I once worked in a library in NZ. A wonderful world of books. I missed the job when i left. I lacked perserverance. A KZbin job is virtually lonely. But do what you like Robin n visit Kuala Lumpur sometime. I'll be happy to show you around.

[@JamesCKuo]

I also sent in my letter of resignation a few weeks ago to pursue my passion. Last day is going to be December 17th. Best of luck to you Waldun! ❤️ “When your Daemon is in charge, do not try to think consciously. Drift, wait, obey.” - Rudyard Kipling

[@RCWaldun]

Best of luck!

[@JamesCKuo]

@@RCWaldun :)

[@potedebiscoitos]

Oh gosh, I just quit my job like a week ago and I felt that same exact way, the mixed feelings thing, because I love my job, but it was sucking so much of my time and energy that I couldn't dedicate myself to other important things... thanks for the video, I feel a lot less alone now

[@Yesica1993]

But how are you surviving? I quit my job years sho but it hasn't gone well. I need to know the secret!

[@potedebiscoitos]

@@Yesica1993 actually I quit and immediately got another job, which was out of the blue, and I'm still adjusting... not the most exciting experience but it is what it is

[@philipslane9553]

Saw that you were interested in Blood Meridian a couple of videos ago. Was wondering if you’ve finished it and what your thoughts were? Maybe make a vid on it if you loved it?

[@MysticMD]

your perspective is refreshing, and i love your storytelling! glad i discovered your channel, cheers :)

[@billyhale7450]

Love your videos! Very happy you’re able to pursue KZbin full time now !

[@lawjiawern5172]

I live near the city and have always loved wandering around the city and just.. people watch lol. And geocaching sounds interesting, I might wanna check them out !

[@HopelessTown]

I really enjoyed watching this video, especially the vlogging parts feels so simple yet intriguing. And also quitting your job and focusing on something like KZbin is really brave👏🏻

[@gargar8]

In my career never emailed a resignation. I always made it a point to print it out and hand it to my senior personally.

[@philoki]

Thanks for giving us misfits a voice. You are a brave young man!

[@EzeICE]

A very nice side of Melbourne. A great place for writers and writing indeed.

[@studytoreachsuccess]

I also find myself wanting to break out of the every day cycle of just going to work and staying home all day. It is kind of tiring for me, to a point where I started to overthink my future plans and decisions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on something not many are willing to talk about. Be yourself, Be true, Be something, Be you :)

[@Crescentmoony]

Congrats and good luck. I look forward to your future content!

[@hendrick7055]

it's knida nice beeing able to witness you grow as a creator, like this new style (thumbs.up.emoji)

[@prestonmccauley_]

Hey man good luck on this new experience! I really appreciate your videos, and you ideas that come from them. I hope this is what you needed in order to become more of an observer and that you find joy in it as well! Thanks for great content.

[@babalu2135]

Good luck with your new journey! I love your channel, you inspire me a lot. Kisses from Brazil

[@thefullshelf1877]

Sounds like a step in the right direction. You have to take a leap at some point and now is as good as ever.

[@_minaimi]

is this the sign i was waiting for?

[@thefullshelf1877]

@@_minaimi it is now!

[@sagiri__]

Good luck! This is so inspiring... I'm in my last high school year and all we talk about is professional future life. I honestly gave up on finding a job that will truly passionate me so I'm constantly wondering about what I want to do with my life apart from working.

[@mnazarsyed]

An inspiration! Good on you Waldun.

[@xxxyyy3381]

This one was so fun to watch, loved the new concept!!

[@GabrielZ.]

Good luck man, love your content

[@vintagemoth]

Sounds like you had fun geocaching. I think thats what it calls. I love a good savenger hunt

[@gavinramsden6571]

As someone who works in Melbourne I totally agree that you can get swept up in the pace and miss how great the city really is. Before covid hit some friends and I started trying to explore Melbourne a little more and discovered some really great hidden rooftop and underground bars. A favorite spot is also the multi-level carpark uni carpark on flinders street, great memories racing longboards down the levels. The city of Melbourne is so dense, making it easy to miss incredible spots. In regards to work, I recently returned to study after a 3 year break, mainly due to getting caught up in the cycle you talk about in this video. It's a scary thing to quit a job (or in my case cut back hours) but it's also been incredibly exciting. I hope this leave from work means you can have the time to break from the cycle and focus on doing what you love. Your videos about your approach to study and life have really made me reflect inwards and I thankyou for that. I even started reading again after years away from books which has been great (Cal Newport and the Dune series). Keep making great videos man, love your work!

[@RCWaldun]

The city of Melbourne is really a work of art. It'll take me a while to explore and digest all the ins and outs of it.

[@ogglefodden7265]

I had no idea we were in the same beautiful city! Thanks for all the life advice man, you're really helping a lot of us out (-:

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Good luck with the new chapter in your journey of life

[@apoliolio4568]

As an artist and a person with social anxiety, I struggle with distancing and integrating myself into the culture and my surroundings. Just as you mentioned in one of your previous videos, they give me inspiration but also they feed off of me. Since pouring everything I feel can get really overwhelming sometimes (especially when I'm on a schedule making artworks for school assignments), I like to take small breaks just to take everything in, kind of level myself with everything thats going on. It's feels obscure that it's my job but also my very being to observe and mark down life itself.

[@Madeleine-cy5tr]

0:02 THIS MUG-you plug it every time 😭 😭

[@RCWaldun]

!! DOES NOT CONTAIN ALCOHOL.

[@honeydew75]

I'm the same way as I'd rather give one thing my all although it is tempting to do many things at once. I wish you good luck on this new journey!

[@miu869]

This channel is my new obsession

[@jehriko7525]

Good for you man, I feel like this KZbin job will be much more exciting for you because of the fact that it's not secure, so that's cool, plus you can go anywhere!

[@nokoprod7000]

I llloooveee it! It’s great finding content creators of this narrative driven type once in a while:3

[@gia6288]

I like this introspective, narrative style video!

[@williammcglone6515]

This format is so great, definitely keep going

[@malina9190]

great content! i really enjoy that kind of videos

[@eatslugs6264]

what an absolute gem of a channel oml...no idea how i found you but i know that i'm staying :)

[@Budams-heydays]

An interesting thought, be an observer of the world. The pace is fast in the city ruins what life is all about.

[@fadiorsth3907]

"a table for a job a job for a bed a bed for sleeping sleeping for your body a body for death a death as a memorail a memorial for a stone this was life " it's a quote from Hossein Panahi and i tried so poorly to translate

[@RCWaldun]

I like it though.

[@fadiorsth3907]

@@RCWaldun thanks, he was a cool dude There's a high chance that every Persian quote one comes across on the internet is written by him

[@angelsweet3248]

Is it me or is this dude like some type of aesthetic (but with learning) -- I really enjoy it lol I find history more fun just RICH history just like honey 🍯

[@pon1952leod]

Love your insights🥰...keep them coming✅

[@tafhimak8690]

I'm liking this mix of vlogging and commentary!! Looking forward to future vids like this, really enjoyed this one:) Actually got me thinking whether I really truly want to pursue a heavily corporate career or go into my world of writing again...

[@emmawills4112]

I love this idea for videos. Good luck! :)

[@dina-rp9sr]

There’s a story behind everything around you if you’re willing to look hard enough! Great work as always, excited to see your new content.

[@spinecollector9931]

Geocaching awesome! I always wanted to do that, but never been sure where you go to find the list of locations

[@LordClassyMoose]

It should be in your app store, or you can log in on their website

[@tone2812]

I love these styles of videos, always intriguing to venture into other peoples mind.

[@misomar7193]

Growing up in a slower paced city, I find myself subconsciously observing anything and everything when I go to places like Chicago

[@fegrace_1]

I enjoy your videos. By the way you have a great news radio (like NPR), voiceover, and podcast voice! Have you ever thought of doing any of the above?

[@GeoffreyGraham2]

I am unsure if I would subscribe, but I have to say your a good communicator. Wish you well for your Future R.C.

[@Dibblesoldhollywood]

Well I’ll follow you and support you for as long as you go! With you all the way ❤️🥺

[@gagansandhu4719]

Looking forward to your work!!

[@agt_tre8465]

So cool :D can't wait to see more storytelling vlogs

[@aqilafayyazaa]

All aspects in this video is just beautiful i almost died 😂

[@artistryunicorn928]

wow! discovered you right as you quit your job to focus on KZbin :O Best of luck to you dude! Loved this video. The thoughts were great, loved the B roll, and your sense of humor is fun! you got this

[@d.h-b7427]

Love to know that even IPhone 7s are ancient now, still using my IPhone 5, gotta say! Also when it comes to living in old cities, it’s quite obvious, in France at least, that most people don’t quite think about the architecture and the beauty of it all, but there is undeniably something about quarantine that pushed people to watch the world around them more, and I have to say I’m the type of idiot to cry over an old cathedral or some other beautiful monument (I know it’s dumb, eh) but there is more and more people just seeing things I guess, instead of just going somewhere they take the opportunity they have to do some sightseeing, and I think that might also be due to having a limited amount of time outside everyday, though I have no idea whether or not it will stay that way in the future I sure hope it will! Anyhow, geocaching sounds like something worth trying!

[@Enzo-xx]

I’d definitely enjoy some videos on loneliness and mental health, since it’s such a common issue these days.

[@JebHATEStheworld]

great video more alleyways and exploring !

[@Nerdmaid]

Book stores don’t pay well (at all) and the chain book companies just want you to sell memberships so though you’re surrounded by books there is no fulfillment while you’re there...

[@PaulLeCrone]

I am addicted to your videos.

[@bruchett4799]

Take care of yourself. The KZbin world can easily get mixed with your life. Real happy 4 u :)

[@Trueseculardesi]

*Water doesn't contain alcohol.* - R.C. Waldun

[@nanicrash]

Genious😌

[@james2786]

If you don't want to read so many words, this is the question I have for you. q: What would it take for me to take the courage to get off my ass and create a future that I want to have? Are things really as bad as they seem they are? Will it be worth the risk of going outside of the motion regardless of the results? I may not be in the same situation as you, RC, I do feel like I am outside of what people expect an individual "should" be and helps me understand your point of being "outside of the motion." I am currently a university student in Canada, BC. Since Rona and all happened, not just me but all first-year undergrads have been struggling with motivation to go to post-secondary education and the reason for why. While contemplating this question, I mindlessly travelled around the lower mainland and just realize how much of the world I haven't been to even though I lived in the area for over eleven years. So much culture, so many people around this world that do so many different roles, yet live along with the motion while being clashed by things that are at their utmost concerns. (Honestly, I have no idea where I am going with this) Having an Asian heritage, my parents and their standards wish for me to live in this "motion" and create a "standard stable" livelihood. I think it's very hard with the motivation I have to continue on with post-secondary education while my interests lie elsewhere. I don't think that having my parent's ideal livelihood is a bad idea, and I don't think that having no post-secondary education will "kill" me (in Asian standards lol). It's made me think if it really is a viable option for me to drop out of uni and dedicate my time to trying things out and doing what I want to do instead of using my resources (time, money and skills) to stay in uni to live doing what norms my parents imagined.

[@yantan7709]

start create it now using part of your time and energy. When you see it is working better and better, you are able to take the dive. Blieve in your own judgement:) I believe it is worth it. Because the moment you decided to take the dive (which means going for things you full-heartedly love), you start enjoying life.

[@skallia5167]

I had to make this name decision at the beginning of the year. I wanted to make money, but writing my stories and diving deep into my psychology studies was more important to me. That’s what I learned. I may feel like an eighteen year old freeloader, but I’m focusing on what’s important to me. Good luck man.

[@jundiesman]

Dang, super weird to see shots of my home town on YT. Go Melbourne!

[@yantan7709]

Hi Waldun! this comment may seem random but I would lovee seeing some more of your piano playing clips !!(maybe can set them as intro, ourtro?) haha:D Congrats on turning to a "movie reviewer of life"

[@LordClassyMoose]

Very good video! Let me know when you want to go geocaching again!

[@louisglen7444]

Congrats!