I Left TikTok In 4 Months - Here's Why.

[@joleneng763]

You’re very brave to voice out and putting everything so diplomatically. I also decided to move from an MNC to a startup. I realised I missed the benefits, and proper SOPs on daily tasks. Thank you.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Jolene :) It’s interesting how each of us goes through a different journey to figure our what we like or don’t like!

[@endor8witch]

same. when i was in a big corporation with so many red tapes, i thought "how nice if i can work at a company that will not have these many sops and restrictions". then i did make the move and i realise how difficult to get everyone on board because everyone works in their own way that it's so fragmented and too many hours were spent correcting mistskes than actually doing the work.

[@michelleleongqiuyan]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Lots of folks aren’t aware of ‘probabation works both way’ and are not empowered to make an informed decision. Good to hear from those who decide to leave

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Michelle! I myself didn’t have this perception until one of my colleagues pointed it out to me!

[@purbahs]

@@Jamielimyinyin hello as to im still new at this could you ellaborate what probation works both way if you dont mind? I would really appreciate it if you do! Thank you!

[@rebeccaleong9333]

Thanks Jamie for your honest sharing on such a public platform. I have always felt we lived in a society where everyone feels compelled to at least stay for a year or so to "clock in decent amount of time" in any organisation. This makes me feeling super heavy day in and out of my new job. Thanks for your refreshing perspective and courage

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Rebecca! It's important to chat about these topics.. but of course they come with a caveat - it doesn't make sense if one keeps changing their jobs every few months! It's important to build up rapport and credibility as well :) Thank you for commenting and watching! Really appreciate it!

[@ibenimages]

Great video. As a senior HR practitioner your video give me a lot of insights of what the young generations aspire in their job. Thanks for sharing, and good luck for your next endeavor!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you for commenting! I think the HR space is actually quite interesting and yes, interesting to know how different generations look at their jobs and what ‘happiness’ and meaning it brings them!

[@staciasabrina5752]

Hi Jamie, thanks so much for sharing this. I started my new job (new role & industry) in Jan. Didn’t feel right from the start as I didn’t like the work environment & it just felt wrong. But just like most ppl here, I’m afraid of how a short stint will affect my CV, reputation, etc until I reached a point of depression, anxiety & super sad for 1+mth. I held on to my resignation, gave it a try, & I finally tendered my resignation in my 3rd month. I realised that mental health is EXTREMELY important. We can be replaced at work (& vice versa), but we are irreplaceable to our loved ones. Thanks for sharing this experience! Must be so relevant to millenials out there :) I also learned to trust my gut on this, they know if something is right/not, no matter how hard I try to rationalise.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Stacia, thanks so much for sharing your story as well! Truly hope that you have found something new that allows you to find that balance - and you are right! Mental health is super important, as wel as our loved one :) stay strong!

[@fishheadnoodle]

I also joined a big organization back in August 2021 (days later I turned 30) and thought 'this is it, 30 and new career, isn't it cool?!'. I only lasted for 2 months, mostly because I was unable to communicate with my immediate superior. Working there had given me several breakdowns and also depression. I think WFH had also partially affected my way of working as I just couldn't adapt to it especially joining a new company during this pandemic. If I were still in my 20s, I think I would've stayed but right now, mental health is everything to me.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hey Aaron! Sorry to hear that - but I’m glad you prioritised your mental health! It’s so important. Yeah, managers can really make your break your experience - and of course i can also relate to you on joining during WFH. Hope you’re on a better journey now!!!

[@sonyfighting]

hah! me 30 years old. Quit H brand Chinese company after 3 weeks. Wink

[@vivianfu7708]

@@sonyfighting which one

[@yao_thelifegardener]

Big respect to you Jamie for your candor and sincerity in sharing your journey with us here. The society and corporate world should really embrace the fact that changing jobs is not something to be judged or perceived negatively, instead, all organizations should have the humility to reflect on why talents are leaving.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Yao! Fully agree with you on this point! When changing jobs there are also so many different factors and priorities that one has to consider, and everyone’s is different. I think it’s important we are happy doing what we are doing for a large part of our day!

[@ABC-ed8cg]

I’ve learnt so much from you. You’re so eloquent & knowledgeable. You have such balanced views & I love your very disciplined way of working e.g. checking in on your emails only at specific timings. That’s so systematic & effective. ⭐️⭐️👍🏼

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks ABC! Really appreciate the kind words - and yes! I love to be as productive as possible :D

[@LindsayLiving]

It is so cool you're sharing your journey here for anyone considering a big move in their career. As someone who has never worked in tech but lives in Seattle surrounded by people who work in tech, it's fascinating to learn more about what life is like behind the scenes. Thanks so much for sharing everything!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Helloo Lindsay! Thank you so much! I'm totally binge watching your content now as well, thinking how to decorate my apartment for Christmas!

[@sweetmayeng9349]

I joined TT on Oct 2021 and left on Dec 2021 (2 months), today I know I am not alone after seeing your video.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Sorry to hear you had that experience, but I’m glad to hear that hopefully the video brought you some comfort! :) I hope you are happier wherever else you are now!

[@jojo1906]

Hi Jamie, I came across this video over LinkedIn. Thanks for sharing your story with such a neutral voice. If you remove all the names, I can just fill in my own and we've got the same experience! I joined a new publishing company in Singapore in August 2021 with hopes to grow professionally, but I left in 4 months as well. No regrets on my end either. Happy to hear a similar experience out there. Great video!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Josephine! Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that you had to go through that but I’m super glad that we figured it out and we moved on to something new that suited us better! Appreciate your time and comment :) Cheers and let’s connect on LinkedIn!

[@gavinkelleher294]

Very interesting. I am just about to have an interview with TikTok so these are good to know! Thanks Jamie

[@pehsarah8333]

wow Jamie wow, a lot to unpack many to relate, and making me question my current role 🙃 keep going 🤗

[@michsmith7547]

I’m currently going through the same experience and resonate with everything you shared! Thank you for being brave enough to share this! I no longer feel crazy, isolated or unjustified in how I feel!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Oh no Mich, I hope things get better for you soon, and glad my video has helped somehow!

[@holssi.e]

thanks Jamie for the video! As an ex-Googler interviewing for Tiktok, this resonates so much. All the best to your future journey

[@Jamielimyinyin]

All the best in your journey!

[@MathSifu1413]

Thanks for sharing! As a startup founder myself I find this video a great reminder as what to take note of when building my company team, culture the technical stuff. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks KM! My old manager from Google wrote a book: From Zero To 1,000: The Organisational Playbook For Startups - I thought it was a great read! Thought to recommend it to you. Let me know what you think of it!

[@shohini]

Hey Jamie, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful, well-rounded and respectful perspective on your decision! Love the way you talked about the probation period and cutting losses if things are not working out - and how sometimes moves in a "wrong" direction actually help you understand what you want better. Wish you the best in your new role and I hope it brings you lots of positive energy!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hello Shohini!!! I hope you are well 💛 Thank you so much and we should catch up soon!

[@shohini]

@@Jamielimyinyin Would love to catch up too! 😁 Also looking forward to more stellar content from you now that you're in a happier place

[@jazztonish]

Thank you so much for sharing. Despite our different fields of work, your video helps me to start thinking deeper about how I've become unhappy with my job recently. Especially the part about my scope of work and constant interruption. Wishing you all the best for your new journey!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Jazztonish! Definitely hope that it brings some new perspective :) Feel free to add me on LinkedIn (drop a note) if you ever need to chat about changing jobs. My next video will be on 3 things I left before I did before I left each company and will be providing some resources / guides. Stay tuned for that!

[@yusniniami2116]

Thank you Jamie for sharing. And good luck for your next journey 👍

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Yusni for watching, commenting and for the wishes!

[@Irzaki333]

Thanks for sharing Jamie! I'm so sad to see you go :( My first day at Tiktok is literally this upcoming week! This is considered my "bold career move" as it is nothing related to my qualifications! All the best for your future career!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Oh wow! Congrats Irfan on getting in! No doubt you’ll learn lots - I hope you enjoy the experience there! Definitely take it with an open mind :D Let’s connect on LinkedIn :)

[@wannurhafizawanaizan9856]

what position did u applied for? im thinking to work at tiktok too and also a position which i never studied before, but im willing to learn though

[@lucylongmarret5735]

Just applied a position in TikTok, thank you for your insightful sharing. I love how you logically present your thoughts objectively, and the fact that you put culture and value in such high priorities. It really got me thinking. ♥️✨

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Lucy :)

[@kxyr28]

the point about making career decisions that seem to be a step backwards or making mistakes resonated with me! i, too, quit jobs 3 months and 6 months in because of company culture and scope of work! understanding what works best for you is really a form of self-care!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Rob(ot)? :) It’s tough to really ‘care’ about ourselves, but really ultimately we have one life, and I don’t want to spend it dreading my time. Glad some of the things I said resonated with you :D

[@wjh2946]

Thank you for sharing your experience. What you said really resonated with me, and helped me think through my own career experience where I am.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you WJ! Hang in there :) Reach out if you ever need a chat - but journaling and writing a pros and cons lists helped me throughly :) Putting it on pen and paper somehow really helps!

[@friendscallmebri]

Everything you said about Lark was very verrryyyyy relatable. I feel similar about Slack and work hard to set boundaries, but it’s tough. The super fast paced startup life can be incredibly challenging. Thanks for sharing so candidly.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks for commenting Bri! Yeah, slack and lark definitely aren’t for me. Thanks for watching!

[@tricialamjingyi]

Hi Jamie! Thanks for sharing these, it’s interesting to hear how Tiktok is like and how you navigate through to understand what your preferences were. I appreciate the honesty and am excited to hear where you’ll be going to next, and for you to thrive! All the best!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Tricia, messages like these really make my day so ☺️ I really appreciate it! I’ve got more content planned so stay tuned!

[@user-ol6ti7zw2u]

dang you are the same with me, was in google for 2 years, now at tiktok for 3 months and just submitted my resignation letter :( the lark and CULTURE is on point.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

I feel you! All the best on your next adventure!

[@MarcoDuarte]

Loved the video, Jamie! Leaving so soon is a really brave and mature thing to do - good luck in your next role!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Marco! How are you? Hope the new company is treating you well - thank you so much for watching and for the reassurance :)

[@drjennyli]

Can you share a bit more on the company culture. What is the difference between western and eastern companies? Thank you

[@Jamielimyinyin]

I’ll try to make a video on this piece Jenny! Hope you’re subscribed.. so stay tuned for that content! ☺️

[@pqwish]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience. Totally agree that Culture matters, and true that sometimes, we learn after taking a wrong path. I need my emails, folders and to-do list too. ;)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you pqwish! Appreciate your words and looks like we work the same way! :D

[@Langebon]

It’s inspiring to hear your journey in TT. Thanks for sharing and great insights into the company and sticking to your beliefs.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Emily!

[@Langebon]

Hope you will talk about different r types of bosses you come across and how to manage toxic colleagues or bosses and company culture in your next video. Thanks

[@s.christinasum9617]

Thank you for all of this… many times we are just grateful, for a job and feel that being tired and burn out from work is a byproduct tof this century. I look forward to your future videos and I appreciate that you shared your thoughts on leaving TikTok.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Christina! We are definitely blessed in our society to have a choice of where we want to work etc, thanks for the comment!

[@DianaRoseF]

Hey Jamie, great video. You speak so clearly and confidently and it really shows how introspective you are about your career decisions.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Diana! I did put a lot of thought into the decision before making it, but I’m glad I did :)

[@ericpooooon]

Thanks for sharing, Jamie! As someone who has been through (and currently still is) the same boat as you could resonate to every point that you mentioned, especially the point on no regrets joining the comp, and in return we learn so much about ourselves. :) Happy for you that you have understood yourself better from the experience, wishing you all the best in your next move! :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Eric! I hope you’ll find something that makes you happier, appreciate the best wishes as well!

[@biancafxy]

Thank you for sharing your insights. I’m approaching my 1st month as a ByteDancer and I am assessing my employment with them while they assess my performance as well. This is helpful! More power to you.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

All the best! Yes, do what’s best for you! As I said, there are folks there thriving so it’s really a personal thing :)

[@biancafxy]

@@Jamielimyinyin hi Jamie! I went back to this video of yours and searched you on LinkedIn. I’m trying to connect with you as well 😇🙏🏻 I remembered your vlog cause guess what- my current status is I can totally relate to you! 💯 😭 This feeling and dealing with work everyday is awful 😣. I saw that your content and expertise are more on self and career development. I hope to hear from you more and you might be the one to help me. I’m in my late 20s and I guess I’m having this feeling of self-pressure, lost and shameful that I am not doing something significant to go to the path where I really want my life to be. 😖💔

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hey hey, if you connect with me on LinkedIn drop me a message? Then I know it’s you and we can chat further - see how I could perhaps help :)

[@jasn8485]

I'm starting a role at Tiktok in next month as a fresh graduate and I've been following your journey since the video you've posted about Tiktok. I think its a brave move on your part to move and I loved the way you were able to give a non biased view of your journey. Wishing you more success in your career progression Jamie!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Jas congrats on getting a role at TikTok! Enjoy your time there, it’s truly an interesting place with lots of things to solve - and thank you so much for the kind words. Wishing you all the best too!

[@jasn8485]

@@Jamielimyinyin Thank you so much for your well wishes and I'm super excited to start a role there ! Could we connect on linked in please? Would love to know more about your career journey (:

[@kabira-eb3tt]

@@jasn8485 Hey, do you have any idea about the psychological test that some content moderators in Tiktok have to take?

[@clarytealife]

@@jasn8485hello! How’s the experience working in TikTok so far?

[@felly63]

Good luck, Jamie! Thank you for creating the video!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting! Appreciate it very much!

[@stevenyeong1600]

Jamie, love your frank comments and I hope more folks share why they quit or stay in their firms! To paraphrase what you said, maybe 4 months is kinda short before you quit. Tik Tok and Google are at different phases in their life cycle. The latter can be considered a global, established MNC along the lines of firms like Oracle, IBM, etc. Tik Tok, on the other hand, is a global Chinese startup trying to morph into a global player and growing pains will include disjointed processes, lack of clarity, etc. However, what I'm glad you did not encounter which in many circles is the number 1 reason why people quit is their immediate supervisor. As a recruiter, I've heard too many stories of supervisors who bully and disrespect their staff, have weird ways of working or totally disorganized, etc. Seems that from your relationships with people in TikTok/Bytedance, people are thriving to a common goal but there are frustrations along the way before and (hopefully), they can push through!

[@xarain]

Hey Jamie, thanks for the summary! So I am glad that I passed on a role being a customer success manager for Lark after hearing your candid end-user feedback.

[@sswberri]

Thank you for your honest and transparent sharing. I went through almost exactly what you had experienced and decided to quit too, in 45 days.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Sharon! I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m glad that you made a choice that’s made you happier! :D Takes a lot of courage to do so :)

[@ernianis470]

Nice one Jamie. All the best in your next endeavour. I actually did something similar. I was 10years in an MNC and decided to move. I went to a Startup and left after 4 months sometime in June 2021. My main reasons was culture and processes. It was tough on the culture change for me and it was draining me from my 2nd month. I left that job without a new job. But thankfully, after more scrutiny of the kind of job I wanted, I’m now in a better place. So you’re absolutely right about asking more questions in the interview. It really helps. Yes, don’t burn bridges!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks for sharing Erni! I think it’s tough to acclimate to a new environment especially after we’ve been ingrained in one for so long, but good to know that we’re not alone! I’m so glad you’re in a better place now - wishing you all the best and let’s connect on LinkedIn!

[@ernianis470]

@@Jamielimyinyin will add you later! See ya!

[@tanjack31]

Thank for sharing! I felt a lot of the same things you mentioned in months 2-3 and am leaving my current job as well. Glad you found some clarity and made a decision that feels right to you :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Jack, happy to know you’ve made the decision as well! Jia you!

[@misterhanwee1030]

Love your candor and clarity in expressing feelings ~ Thanks for sharing

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Mister HanWee!

[@georgiaho]

I just wanted to say your timestamp that says "Dramatic Intro (haha)" was really dramatic haha. I really enjoyed this video and it was really interesting to see you break down your reasons for leaving in such a succinct way. The tip about probation periods being for both you and the company needs to be heard more by more people! I think people get scared to not leave their companies because they don't know how it will look like on their resume, but it's so, so important to not only be a culture fit but also be happy at your job!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Georgia! Thanks for commenting and YES, the intro 🤣 I was trying to be honest! In all seriousness, I wanted people to know more about what I took away from this experience as well. It was actually a good colleague friend who pointed this out to me and changed my perspective and subsequently how I handled the situation. I agree, we spend most of our time at work so we really need to be happy :)

[@FatedxDestiny]

Thanks for the video! Really need this. Your takeaways definitely made me feel better as I was currently struggling in my new job and have intention of leaving. Thanks!! Your advices helped :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you! Hope you get your fated destiny :p but seriously - all the best!

[@sgboon]

Thanks Jamie for sharing! Hope i can be your student 1 day : )

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you for watching Boon! We can learn together ;D

[@joshconsultancy]

Great sharing Jamie. Takeaways points are a gem

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Josh! I believe those are the key messages everyone should be taking away!

[@truecolor2]

I totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing your experience and it’s encouraged me who left bytedance

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Glad I could help :)

[@bronte9456]

Just went through the same thing but in a different industry. I'm leaving after 3 months for most of the same reasons as you. Everyone told me to stay & work through it, you haven't been here long enough to get it but I just couldn't put myself through it anymore. I'm so glad there is others who have gone through what I have & had the same thoughts & reasonings. It makes me feel normal when everyone else told me I was giving up too soon & not trying hard enough. Thank you for speaking up & being really professional about it all. Good luck with the next role :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Bronte! I'm glad my video resonated with you - and yes we know ourselves best! I hope you're in a better space now, and have found something better!

[@tgreensake3855]

Good to hear from people on why they leave their previous company, it's a learning journey. Thank you for sharing!

[@ournextclimb]

really appreciate how open you are to sharing!!! all the best for the future 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Elizabeth, I’m glad the sharing helped - thanks so much for watching!

[@hid2151]

Thank you for sharing! Quite insightful thought from in and out! Hope you get the better job suits your preference ❤️☺️ have a wonderful day

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Hi D! Yes, I found something that works for me :D

[@johnapple3471]

Love the intro. I felt like I already known you for years. Keep up

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you John for the encouragement!

[@wanyinglian4068]

Jamie, thanks for this video! That makes me feel that I am not alone.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Big hug to you, we're never alone! We just got to open ip and talk more about it!

[@shadowwong4237]

such a brave move from Google to Tiktok, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Shadow!

[@SuccessforLifester]

I have never touched the app before. Though many nonsensical clips now made its way into KZbin now.

[@harumiaamirah7767]

Nice content. And i like the little blooper at the end. I'd like to use this vid as an example for my students. 😊

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks very much Harumia! Hope your students find value in this :)

[@dlimhw]

Thank you for sharing, Jamie! All the best in your next adventure! (Also, hope to see you soon. It's been too long)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Kor Damien!

[@twentytwentyeight]

Awesome takeaways!! I wish I'd heard this perspective when I was in undergrad

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Glad this has helped brought some perspective ☺️

[@bhaktichou]

this was really very insightful! thnku so much for sharing your journey here :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Bhakti! Happy to have shared, and glad it was insightful!

[@SeanJunYanLiew]

All the best! Great sharing of your thoughts on things you learned. I too have learned from what you shared and reflected on some parts on my own. Thanks!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Sean, let’s connect!!

[@carolynwong1084]

Came across your content via KZbin recommendation! Glad that it happened! Enjoy your straight to the point content and keep up the great work 🙂👍 look forward to many more!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Carolyn! Really appreciate your comment and thanks for taking the time to watch! 💛

[@adityaprakash2399]

I really appreciate you. I hated the buzz function most and the worst thing was that they keep unnecessary secrets and there is always a curtain on policy. No credits are given for hard work and although they call themselves to be a flat hierarchy organization it's just a bluff... they drain you out..... saying always day 1.... It's always a draining day in Bytedance ... being a part of Bytedance I was always stressed. They also do lot of unethical things.

[@elstea929]

Thank you for sharing your journey jammie! Keep doing it;)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Ellen, I appreciate your words! Hope to continue to create good content for everyone!

[@mondaymorningsun]

Thank you for sharing!! I’m a fresh grad just started my new job and on probation! Your tip will help me in accessing as well 🙏

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks AL! All the best!

[@Angela-vu9cf]

I love how your video editing style flows...

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Chloe! This made my day, I worked pretty hard on the edits so I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Angela-vu9cf]

@@Jamielimyinyin great!

[@NN-br2xh]

lol no email. I might be old school lah, but nothing can replace email. They can supplement, or augment the work experience, but never replace.

[@munnyl7837]

Hi Jamie that was really insightful, am joining tiktok and have a better idea of what to expect. Am a young professional and your points really made me think of how I can work on my productivity and career building. Thank you for this video!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Munny! Thanks so much and congrats at landing a job at TikTok! It’s going to be a wild ride, but go in with an open mind and learn as much as you can! All the best :D

[@thelovearinze]

Please make more videos! Love you and love your content ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Love! Your comments made my day :)

[@superminnu]

Kudos to you for coming out! Thanks for sharing your experience 👌

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Superminnu :)

[@Carmenlee_jm]

Hi Jamie, thank you for this informative video! Looking to pivot into a new industry and hearing this has kept me inspired and informed.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Carmen! I’m glad the video helped you in someway and all the best for your new journey!

[@JewelCookie123]

Recently took the leap and quit after 5 months coz I was just… suffering. Thank you for being so candid, I really like your editing too! Subscribed :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that Jewel, but I’m glad you did what’s best for yourself! Happiness is so important in our lives, and life is short so we shouldn’t need to suffer so much 😂 rather, we need to find the things worth suffering for :) Thank you so much for subscribing and watching, striving to make more helpful videos - comments like yours keep me going so I really appreciate it 💛

[@carlangelotardecilla8675]

Thanks for sharing this, subscribed!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Carl!

[@srjc1124]

Same for me, when I moved to a new IT startup company recently & left within a month. You have spelled it out

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Sorry to hear that Jemy but I hope you're happier wherever you are at now :)

[@melissatan868]

Leaving TikTok after 4m took balls. I'm really glad you put yourself and your boundaries first. All the best! 🔥

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Mel as always for the support!

[@angkitkat]

Hi Jamie, I am wondering if you can share more about the journaling process you mentioned? I am kinda in the mist of figuring out things at work as well. Thanks in advance!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hi Angela, I have some resources I shared in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Tbl3hnl82FlbM. Hope this helps, if not happy to chat more about writing your thoughts out etc! Do reach out on linkedin if needed :)

[@reneekida5594]

Great stuff Jamie. Great learning. 👏🏻

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Renee for watching and for commenting!

[@alanhow]

Google and TikTok are like an analogy though they are the same fruits but just taste differences... How nice if you can get back to Google, a great company many love to work and sometimes sleep in the company...

[@marysketch4772]

Very interesting. Finally a video about the tech field that a non-tech person can understand.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@bearshao3714]

im a fresh engineering graduate, and joined my first company in engineering soon after, but left after 8 months as there were many changes in the company and didnt feel like i was learning or contributing much. soon after, joined my current company in manufacturing, in a planning role, and it has been close to 4 months (same position as you were in haha), and i really feel like quitting again.. just feel like a planning and coordination heavy job isnt suited for me, or aligned with my interests and my introverted personality. what should i do😖.. any advice for a career-confused bloke like me?😂

[@MrAgrodiesel]

Incredibly honest and refreshing video.

[@MelissaGll]

thank you for this, it was so interesting!

[@quekraelene3007]

Hey Jamie! I was one of your interviewees for the Organisational culture and employer branding intern role, was looking forward to have you as my mentor and supervisor, so I am sad to see you go :( Nonetheless, all the best for your journey ahead!!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hey Raelene! Aww, but I’m glad you got the internship :) You’re gonna learn loads, but let’s also connect separately on LinkedIn and I’m happy to chat!

[@quekraelene3007]

@@Jamielimyinyin Thank you Jamie!! I have sent the request on Linkedin to connect!

[@sanakatsuka]

Thanks for this video! This resonated alot with me, having left a job within months too. It was mainly the job scope which was not the right fit for me, but I acknowledge that it might have been more bearable if not for other reasons (culture) and I might have been able to tahan longer lol. But hey, maybe it was a good thing that there were other factors pushing me out too, because job scope is such a key reason and I might have “wasted” more time there instead of now back to a job scope that suits me more :)

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Agree that it was a good choice that we 'cut our losses' and start somewhere else. I'm sure we both took something away from the experience though! :D

[@sezgin_murat]

You worked longer than me. I left after 3.5 months. What I learnt is that “never work in a place where a race’s culture is dominant at the management level”. I am so glad that I didn’t give the chance to my manager to make me fail and I quit by myself.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

I’m glad you did what’s best for you! It’s important for us to take care of ourselves, because no one is going to tell us how to do it!

[@limbeegaik]

Thank you for your video. I did made a very bold decision to quit my job too. I did go through the Monday blues, not inspired to do the things that I love most ie working out and was constantly feeling really tired. After long thoughts and I have discovered this is really not for me. I’ve left the company without a job. Now I have the freedom to choose my path again, I want to gather all my courage to do what I always dream of doing… am still paving my way and to be honest, it is scary but yet exciting.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Beegiak! I’m glad you are finding your way to what you want to do, it’s a tough journey but I’m sure it will be worth it. Kudos to you for chasing your dreams!

[@奶油饼干-c6j]

Working via lark would be a total deal breaker for me. It’s super unproductive and frustrating I would think.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

yeah, it's quite subjective but i guess it doesn't work for the both of us!

[@Uwu-0-0-0]

Thanks a lot for doing this, from someone who has a same surname as you here HAHA. Great educational vid which I really needed, keep hustling!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thanks Marcus! Your last name is my first : (STILL AWESOME NO MATTER WHAT!) Thank you so much for the encouragement, I’ll definitely keep it going!

[@fatinnabilla2302]

thank you for this video! love it.

[@ykw8398]

Very informative video! Lots of takeaways for me!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hey Yee Kiet! How have you been?! Thanks so much for watching! I hope you’ve been well!!

[@TheGoodNews555]

Oh I can so relate, having worked in China for a decade. And the pains of using Lark. Such a pain in the ass! All the best to new endeavours!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Lena! Lark was not for me for sure.. not sure how you’re coping with using it!

[@piggilypig]

Thanks for sharing. I quit my job after a few mths too. The company that I worked for is not MNC or SME. It's what ppl call it "iron rice bowl" job. Sarcasm & cold treatment from higher management. Collg that left told me that the turnover rate is super high. I started crying to myself after 1st mth of work cos the workload was too much & no support or direction from my AD. I qns myself if it's my prob. I have over 10yrs of working exp & this is my 1st time experiencing such thing. Even thou some of my frens told me to reconsider as it won't look gd on my resume. But I figured my mental health is more impt hence I decided to quit.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Hey piggilypig! I'm glad you made that choice for yourself - you know yourself best so it's good you trust your own gut. I hope you are in a better place now!

[@joycelove100]

Hey piggilypig, I am in the exact situation as you but it's my first FT job as a fresh grad. I struggled so much in the role and was breaking down every single week. Thankfully, I manage to find another job now and will be tendering soon! Hope you have found something that's better and are happier now because we don't deserve that!

[@Kmmc2011]

"having to remember who sent me what and when" is my pain point with slack.

[@melsean5618]

Great 👍🏽keep moving forward

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you so much Melvyn!

[@plzimfragile]

ive worked in startups my whole life, and really appreciate your candor and transparency in this

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Kelly! You've got to teach me how to navigate the mess then!

[@ChristCruisin]

This was so helpful. Thank you

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Happy I was able to provide some perspective :)

[@chrisfang3749]

It is also annoying for me to be invited to some group chat without asking, and I realized the point they doing nudge/ping is to get to you anytime like you don't deserve any concentrating working hours. Basically, I feel like I am oncalled every minutes from the time I start the Lark.

[@Jamielimyinyin]

I don't think Lark is for alot of people! Glad to know I'm not the only one :)

[@kapilrana4043]

Hi jamie can you please tell me how a person from india can get a frontend dev job in singapore without DSA

[@SurpriseMeJT]

There's no way to do focused quality work using the communication tools we're being forced to use. We're all being burned out through fast short-term planning.

[@Oakku999]

Keep going Jamie 😃

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Suri! Really appreciate it :)

[@icemanso]

Great sharing. Culture is the most important aspect as it defines how things are being run.👍

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Absolutely agree on this point - Thanks icemanso!