"I quit my job at AWS" | 6-Month Update

[@TechwithLucy]

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[@karthickcka4119]

Thank you mam for the giveaway. 🙏

[@rolandkim2382]

Is it still worth getting into solution architect field?

[@Varun-fu6kc]

You are cute❤😅... U r my crush ❤

[@aalionrudolph863]

Do you mind sharing your linkedin, I can't seem to find it.

[@vacc1001]

You left a relatively stable high paying job to pursue what you love doing. You've already done something 99% of us cannot do. Congratulations already. Good luck with the future!

[@kawaiihikari0]

Why do you say others can do? She’s human your human everyone’s human lol. Don’t come back have you? Yes I work at a FAANG just saying everyone can doesn’t matter who you are lol. 😂 with hard work you could be anything it’s your choice to waste time or be productive and not give up

[@cogs11]

Its Amazon, its not stable. Rampant PIP.

[@vacc1001]

@@cogs11 Keyword being "relatively"

[@vacc1001]

@@kawaiihikari0 Not everyone can quit their jobs due to so many circumstances. Stop talking an ingenue.

[@kawaiihikari0]

@@cogs11 yup nobody doubted that. 😭

[@nickchapsas]

It's been 11 months since I quit my Software Engineering job to create KZbin content full-time, and boy, is this video relatable. Massive congrats, Lucy!

[@TechwithLucy]

Oh wow, how has it been for you! Glad the video was relatable 😄

[@weebdeity7310]

Getting views and subs is quite tideous

[@UnixGuy]

Good work Lucy, and I hear you. I'm struggling to keep up youtube with full time work...

[@AsianAesthetics]

Awesome video Lucy! I'm sure I'm not the only person who would love to see your second channel come to life about what it's like doing KZbin full-time!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Soren! Ok hopefully will be starting the channel soon 😄

[@SundasKhalid]

Congratulation on all your progress, Lucy! You took bold decisions and it’s paying off. Inspiring. I’m so happy for you ❤️

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Sundas!! 💕

[@pratikparikh8027]

Congratulations Lucy on taking this big and dangerous step, I think you're very brave to do this! Keep going and inspiring others (me)!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@dreamcatcherrs]

Go Lucy!! So proud of your journey and can’t wait for you to reach 100k very soon 🎉

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Cindy!! 💕

[@KingDavid_07]

Thanks for sharing Lucy, and I like your idea of still working 9-5 in other not to under work or over work.

[@ricardoasueiras]

Amazing journey you are taking - fearless, brave, and super inspirational. Congratulations, you are indeed, living the dream!

[@bluephoenix8470]

Always well done! We need some Tech With Lucy swag: full zip hoodies, T-Shirts, etc. Thanks in advance.

[@TechwithLucy]

Haha I need to come up with some cool designs!

[@JohnWeland]

Congratulations. I have absolutely loved watching your journey thus far! I wish there was a channel with the quality of this one, that focused on AWS CDK

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@read200books]

This is so inspiring how you stepped out of comfort zone to help others!! I came across this channel to learn aws and it’s been really so helpful. I am so happy to hear that you are dedicating your time to self-care and connecting with other KZbinrs. Maintaining mental health should be your first priority :). Good luck!

[@LynxesYT]

Hey Lucy, can you please guide me that what should i do from my first year to be job ready till the fourth year, like what should one do in those four years other than the academics study??? Please answer...

[@TechwithLucy]

Hello! It will depend on what you want to do for your career. For me, I did a lot of student clubs, hackathons and attended networking events. Would recommend looking into them 😄

[@malaizaifitness1246]

thanks for sharing your journey with us Lucy!!

[@kparag01]

Some one was saying certificate wont alone give you job. Then what is exactly required?

[@samjones4327]

Hey What's up Lucy!!! Good to see U! Thanks so much this video and sharing your journey with us! I know it wasn't easy to make such a huge and bold move, especially in these days and times, but it showed a lot of courage and confidence on your part and that's one of the main reasons I follow you! You're awesome! The information and suggestions you shared are super helpful. And yes, I would love to see videos on what it would be like to be a full time KZbinr!! Well, stay motivated, be well, be safe and Cheers!!! See U in the next one!!

[@Keffin1]

Great video Lucy. Congrats on nearly making 100k subs. Very well deserved. Been following you for a while now and you've inspired me to go after a job in the cloud. I joined a cloud bootcamp in Jan and successfully completed it. I'm now working as a DevOps engineer apprentice and loving it. Keep up the good work!

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

7:42 We would still like to hear the story about turning down Google. It may be some lessons learned about what questions you as a job search applicant should ask before joining Big Tech.

[@TechwithLucy]

Will make a video about it in the next few months! Stay tuned 😄

[@imjenncho]

Thanks for sharing! Loved hearing your journey and can’t wait to see more from you 😊🙌🏼

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Jenn!! 😄

[@christiansailor2880]

Thanks for the update, Lucy!

[@TravelLifestyleWithAlinase]

You definitely are on a great road map ❤❤

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank youu! 😊😊

[@sadiqqutub7738]

Hi Lucy, I love the way of your explanation. It's too crystal clear.

[@giuliaferraro6077]

I'd love to see videos about behind the scenes of being a youtuber! You inspire a lot! Thanks

[@WithSandra]

I love your videos Lucy! You've been such an inspiration for me especially while balancing working fulltime and having a KZbin channel, so happy for you and all your success!

[@TechwithLucy]

Aw thanks Sandra!! Your channel has been doing great 👏 I remember following your journey from when you were at around 800 subscribers! Would love to chat sometime 😄

[@rolandrooseveltagodzo5974]

You are such an inspiration. Congratulations on your new journey.

[@luisantunez1454]

Lucy, you are a brilliant person. I'm glad you're achieving your goals 😊

[@BuildOnAWS]

Happy to hear everything is going well, Lucy! Keep it up!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks!! 😊

[@arikegiwa3887]

Hello Lucy- Thank you for motivating me. I am currently Planning my transitioning from a Business analyst to Solution Architect

[@esculap12]

I would love to see a video about your KZbin journey, how did you learn video editing and other necessary skills. I really like the aesthetics of your videos!

[@CloudSecurityGuy]

Congratulations Lucy. You are an inspiration !

[@goparadisetravel]

fantastic story, since the beginning i will keep watching and "liking"

[@temitopeayodele6773]

Yeah interested in how to create KZbin content... The startup gears... The software for video editing... Setting up and more... Thanks for impacting

[@yourfriendintech]

Congrats Lucy!! So glad to hear everything is going well! I would definitely watch your 2nd channel if you made it 😄

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Jon!! Okay hopefully will start a 2nd channel soon 😁

[@stewtech]

Yes, please show us how to do KZbin full time!!🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@kikisbytes]

Hey just want to let you know how inspirational you are for quitting your stable job to pursue something that you actually like. Keep up the good work!

[@FelipeRio]

sure thing that you now have another subscriber, really loved all the content so far! keep up!

[@Arsalanzeb]

Thanks for sharing your journey Lucy.. wish you good luck for the future 😊

[@candidlyvivian]

Ahh this is so inspiring Lucy and congrats on being so close to 100k! Excited to see what lies ahead for your channel(s) :)

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you Vivian! 😊

[@satyadas1108]

I am the 1st one to comment so good to see u after a long time

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😄

[@weebdeity7310]

Hello Lucy.. Can I work remotely with aws?

[@rabbith0led]

I’d love to see more of the behind the scenes doing KZbin! That’d be cool

[@tommydong7966]

Good luck Lucy!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you!! 😄

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

Since you're expanding beyond KZbin, have you incorporated your business? That would give you some time of legal protection and aid in your ability to scale your business. Thanks.

[@AxRic]

Kudos Lucy. You’re such an inspiration. Keep the hard work.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@DDHDTV]

Definetly want to hear that story about that Google offer! Thank you for these insights!

[@seaklengren5003]

Your video really inspired others. Thank mate.

[@selfmadebreakthrougth]

Great video Lucy. Definitely keep going with your KZbin channel and do another KZbin channel.

[@JustinaOnugbo]

Congratulations Lucy🎉

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks! 😊

[@venkatvenkateswarlu2326]

Well done and Good luck for your future.

[@obamehriz]

You are one of the best 🎉

[@josevargas1879]

You r doing a great job, and being an excellent example for everyone who wanna follow theirs dreams. Greetings from Adelaide

[@stewtech]

What recording and editing software do you use?

[@TechwithLucy]

Final Cut Pro

[@eyesoffloraandfauna8728]

Every IT KZbinr Story... Btw ur English accent is lub❤

[@zeteya]

Why would you apply for a job at Google just to turn them down? Or did you get a job offer from them without an interview? Not questioning, but would like to know if you can kindly clarify :)

[@TechwithLucy]

I interviewed back in July last year but because of the hiring freeze, the offer got delayed all the way to April this year 😅 I was planning to go if I could have started earlier

[@franciscomedinav]

Keep doing your great job in this platform.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@aerovoit3]

Hey Lucy - I love your content. I'm getting into AWS more heavily and currently studying for my AWS SSA cert. Your videos have been very helpful. Question - what scripting software do you use as teleprompter to do your videos?

[@byte2biz672]

Definitely encouraged by this post to continue of my journey towards self employment and multiple income streams.

[@domoretech101]

Lucy, Great video, very informative. I myself am on a simular path. Currently I work for a big tech company but I'm also in the beginning stages of creating my youtube channel in hopes that it will grow and eventually be profitable as I put more time and energy into it. Your info provides good foresight and makes me more confident that I am making the right choice.

[@dragonballz2560]

Just me. But I am a little older. I have a family. Health insurance, retirement, dental, vision, 401k. Thats my reality. Good for you if you can do it now. Live your life.

[@English-4-Iraq]

Hello Lucy 👋.. thanks for your efforts to make useful videos 📸...my question is: how many hours were you working at AWS ??????

[@nanakwameopoku1672]

Lucy please help me I’ve been watching your videos and want to start taking the certification exams. I have zero background in IT. But I have a fair idea as to how to find my way around it. I actually want to be a cloud architect and not a solutions architect. Do I go through the same route with the videos you posted. Please advise

[@chwbk]

thanks from south america

[@craciunlabs]

Hi Lucy, Did you have trouble being a content creator and working for AWS simultaneously? Did they had a saying in you doing something else outside your work? Trying to understand what my future looks like.

[@FelTContreras]

Good Job for you, Congratz from chile.

[@gcoymac105]

Wow, next time I see you, you'll have one of those KZbin silver Plaques hanging behind you, less thank 2K to go, congrats!

[@august_S6]

Hi make a video of job openings for fresher, Becz it's hard for fresher to find a job in cloud as a fresher in 2023 ...I am finding a job in cloud from past 3,4 months but its not easy .so please make video of job openings

[@dope7332]

Can you just suggest me some cloud projects on oracle or azure 😢.. Or can you help me I can pay

[@willall8103]

Yeah you won weight after six months.

[@Benjie223]

Yeah she gained weight

[@vikashkumaryadav1657]

Great video

[@stannylou1636]

Liked, already subscribed, here's the comment, get yo money, get yo money!!!

[@TechwithLucy]

Haha thanks for the support! 😄

[@mehulchelaramani3199]

Too many people were kicked mass layout is too done.

[@wiog64]

the background lighting can be better

[@KevinDixon]

Don't quit your job 😾

[@kanetkarrev8731]

Candid video…

[@phantomvox]

Here I Im dreaming on getting a good job and KZbinrs leaving 100k jobs and turning down others.

[@veronicadelafuente9669]

Yes, I would love to learn how to make money on KZbin.

[@caiyu538]

bravo

[@inmafia]

at 3:26 in the video, I saw my Afro-Russian friend :)

[@method341]

You're saying you're making double your previous salary at AWS (which is around AU$100k for a solutions architect according to Glassdoor) which means you're making more than AU$200k on KZbin. However, Social blade reckons your channel is making more like $40k. I don't know who to believe....

[@TechwithLucy]

$40k is just KZbin Adsense, most of my revenue comes from sponsorships & paid collaborations 😊

[@method341]

@@TechwithLucy so most of your revenue is outside of ad sense? Thanks for clearing that up. I am asking because I am thinking of starting a channel too.

[@TechwithLucy]

Yep! Otherwise there’s no way I would quit my job 😆