I Quit My Tech Job & Learned These Life Lessons

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what videos you’d like to see more this year 👇🏿

[@afonseca]

I'd be curious to learn more about your routines as you build them out.

[@Bukola1]

Yes will make more videos around this!

[@SimonSuh]

You are amazing Bukola! :)

Nice hearing someone in tech talk about taking things more slowly

[@Bukola1]

Its an unpopular strategy, but its one that works better for me! thanks for commenting!

[@iCanonKiD]

Lesson 1: Slow Down. Move towards your goals at a suitable pace. Avoid burnout. Lesson 2: Focus on having routines and systems in place. Integrate goals in your routines and systems. Lesson 3: Take breaks when needed. Breaks are critical for feeling productive overall.

[@heatherlawler7]

Thank you for this content! I have decided to take time off from tech as well, right in the middle of this CRAZY job market. I am burnt out and miserable and finally decided to take the step of leaving. Glad to see a fellow woman in tech taking time and then getting back into it.

[@destiinyy]

"I am not scared because I don't want to be scared". I loved this so much! I just left my job and taking some time off - I know it's a scary time in the market right now but I felt like I really needed to take this break. Great recap on your lessons during your time off. I hope I can also learn these lessons and discover my own during my break :)

[@Aj-vr7ug]

The quality of your vids is so underrated. I see the broll, cuts, clear visuals etc. impeccable

[@Bukola1]

I appreciate that! I put alot of work into every video

[@Bukola1]

Thank you

[@user-tx4we4hs8u]

I remember coming across your channel when I was trying to get my first job in tech. As a fellow self-taught female software engineer, it was so reassuring to watch your journey. 4 years later and after dealing with my own share of burnout and uncertainty, I am now reaching the same conclusions. Bit sad I won't be able to test Offline on Android, but best of luck with the launch and I'll keep watching and waiting for more amazing content

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! Yes slow, steady and balanced wins the race!

[@adammorra3813]

Im also burnt out but not in tech. If i quit my job, my mental health will get even worse. Not sure what to do

[@user-tx4we4hs8u]

@@adammorra3813 I can't speak for everyone but personally what helped me was learning how to prioritise my wellbeing in small but meaningful ways. Everyone always told me to get a new job, join a gym and make all these drastic changes, but the reality is if you don't have the energy to implement them, you won't be able to see any progress at all. I started seeing a therapist and worked through the ACT book The Happiness Trap by Dr Harris. I became more active in tech communities and invested in building relationships with colleagues. Work issues became so much easier when I had all these people standing up for me to my managers and having my back. Then once I had these support systems in place and was feeling a lot less depressed, I was finally ready to start taking care of my fitness and career goals, looking for new jobs etc. I know this might all sound impossible because I was in that place too, but if you start small by focusing on your mental health and accepting your current situation isn't working for you, but you always have the power to change it, I promise things will eventually improve

[@Bukola1]

does you company offer Mental Health leave? or unpaid leave

[@murfel]

Bukola is radiating confidence, and that's the best mindset. Calm and rational approach conquer all, step by step. I wish I had a role model like you when I was a younger scared teenager navigating tech life. Thank you, dear Bukola, for sharing your outlook on life. All the best to you.

[@AndrewHitti]

There is some real wisdom coming through you! It’s been so fun following along with your sabbatical - can’t wait to see how you continue content and a full time job 😱

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! Watch out for the video on my search!

[@Ginizhu]

Wow Im so excited for you ! Congrats on your marriage and looking forward to downloading your App !

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! And the app is linked in my bio whenever you are ready you can check it out!

[@akuoko_konadu]

Nice, I'm glad you did not also scare us with the scary job market, I love your optimism

[@samgiddy1]

Good to see you’re still at it. I love the tip about choosing not to be scared about the job market. Congratulations on getting married!

[@Bukola1]

Thanks so much!

[@shamilampinga]

I’m not scared because I don’t want to be scared!” Word!

[@michaelwilliams8625]

Wishing you and yours all the best moving forward. Going into Year 3 of my Computer Engineering now after watching your video in 2022. Love and Light~*

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️ Good luck on your CS Degree

[@tysontman5522]

You have humility, may God continue blessing you. Also l am still a beginner now l am busy learning web development, my passion actual is Software Development!!!

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for the kind comment! Wishing you the best on your journey.

[@eniolaa]

you are such an inspiration bukola, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. love you 🤍

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate your support Eniola!

[@Topshelfmichael]

You go girl!

[@baybeecakes450]

Bukola you are Brilliant! Thank ou for sharing and being transparent.

[@designthedays]

You've done and learned a lot during this sabbatical! Im in tech and trying to get a new product design role. Anxious due to the state of the tech industry.

[@fireystella]

ah i def feel like your one or two steps ahead of me and it's really helpful when you share these! i feel like i sacrificed a bit in terms of work, and finally achieved my goal, and don't know what i want now! need to reset and focus on healthy habits. thank you! also, use airalo lots, pretty great, thanks!

[@FranMariee]

Yes! It's so important to give yourself time and prioritise rest.

[@Yaaae92]

Good luck finding jobs! I’ve been in tech for 4 years now and beginning to feel really burnt out.. hoping to take a career break in q3/q4 but like you said the job markets are looking very scary right now 😢

[@QuestUpGame]

Thank you for bringing us along your inspiring journey! I appreciate the fact that you are reminding us all to stay as balanced as possible in life that is essential to success, health and wellness. Well summarized.

[@btee23]

Great tips on finding balance Can you do a video on the systems you developed during this time off?

[@alexandersantanaperez8788]

Thanks for sharing your experience and insights! I am learning from your lessons.

[@Bukola1]

No problem, thanks for commenting!

[@careersuccessnow_]

Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻 definitely not easy to balance getting to goals fast and risking burnout. Zoom out and play the long game

[@oluyemiadunoye9735]

I’ve enjoyed every video you’ve created and uploaded ❤

[@Bukola1]

Aww thank you 😭😭 it means so much to see this comment!

[@ishaw500]

Congratulations ❤❤

[@Bukola1]

Thanks!

[@Rosterrecharge]

love the journey

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for following along!

[@gemini_val]

Love your videos. I appreciate the work and amount of work you put in. Thank you)

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! youtube is a beast I appreciate your kind comment!

[@Jibril_Abdulkadir]

Looking forward to your goals ahead 🤩

[@Bukola1]

Thank you Jibril! Will keep y’all updated ❤️❤️

[@redbunnyclassic]

Godspeed!

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AwomKenneth]

thanks so much for sharing !

[@godsdelightagu]

It's one year already 😮😮😮 Wow🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Bukola1]

Time flew by!

[@godsdelightagu]

@@Bukola1 so, so fast

[@unapologeticallyhuman]

Another great use for Offline is during fasting periods. Those distractions will make the process useless and performative

[@ROSADIANA-DSB]

Great lessons🎉

[@sydneylloyd983]

Ilysm

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tuckertech]

I am a career switcher and got my SWE job and burned out almost immediately. I was still working full time while I studied SWE and once I got my job immediately was in a high stress high paced environment. I’m at a crossroads as to what to do now. My health is suffering.

[@alissad7221]

Content creation tips video? How to get started etc

[@Bukola1]

Umm don't do KZbin long form! start with short fom content and commit to 100 videos and see what sticks and what you like making

[@cj2695]

Only caution here is that this young lady will no doubt be successful in whatever professional endeavor she takes up. In a sense, this sort of content is a tad bit dangerous for others. Other people should keep that in mind when thinking of taking a professional gap year.

[@yansyp.8682]

I've been following you for a while now (2 yrs lol), and I love how genuine and real your videos are, not only relating your career but also to your lifestyle. Whatever you're doing, I hope nothing but the best 😊🩷 It's always refreshing and inspiring to see your new videos

[@yellowcarbb]

7:18 why are you gonna be scared? When your savings are about to dry up and you have no job leads, that should do the trick.

[@GracefullyKaren]

Your so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this journey with us 🤗🥁

[@jfitzpatrick6108]

How to allocate & a portion time to best achieve one's goals while ensuring we don't miss out on _enjoying_ our lives is a perennial problem each of us must work out. One prolific author, Arnold Bennett, published his personal realizations for organizing productive time while incorporating "down time" which actually increased his productivity. I found his short epistle, "How to Live on Twenty Four Hours" worth the read.

[@Bukola1]

That's very interesting! I'll check out that epistle thanks for the recommendation

[@pamfan221]

You got married?! Whoa 😮

[@Bukola1]

yes!

[@pamfan221]

Congrats! That's an incredible milestone 🩵

[@JungleEd17]

At what point did you stop feeling guilty about taking breaks? Did anything like marking breaks into your calendar help?

[@azyt]

Are you still living in NYC?

[@Bukola1]

yes!

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

Bukola I have heard others who worked at Big tech companies having problems when working on projects in their own time as it could be deemed a conflict of interest; have you had any issues with Google when developing your app?

[@sinnamonstory]

What roles are you interested in going into when you return to tech?

[@Bukola1]

Probably will apply to Dev Rel and Software Engineering roles! I’ll keep you updated

[@Kskskwkwkkwhzhbz]

Where did you get your sweater?

[@Bukola1]

Artizia! But a few years ago

[@Leo-yn5fx]

man i'm trying to get a tech job like that! How do i start?!

[@Bukola1]

I've made so many video on this topic lol just watch what's on my channel

[@AljRest]

Good morning

[@Bukola1]

Hello 👋

[@andrewusa14]

Bukola your an inspiration for all black people.

[@EricMoore790]

Where will you work next?

[@DylanDocker]

Have you shared numbers? With tech income and KZbin, I wouldn't be surprised if you're at or near 7 figures.

[@Bukola1]

7 figures 👀 from your mouth to God's ears!

[@suncoco4070]

Nice

[@Bukola1]

Thanks

[@divyv20]

Hey Bukola , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?

[@yzz4406]

You are not scared since you have KZbin otherwise you will be scared lol

[@Ricocase]

Jobs are done. Start a biz.

[@Bukola1]

interesting idk about that 🤔

[@Ricocase]

@@Bukola1 outsourced overseas, visas took over larger firms, see Google

[@marksikaundi128]

Did you just say you stopped working?

[@Kytreeswerving]

You have 310k subscribers, if you can get every subscriber to give you one dollar, you could retire the rest of the year. If you can get 6200 people to give you 50 dollars, you could retire the rest of the year. I don't think you realize how wealthy you are

[@wordtour4360]

You're the opposite of Dave Ramsey

[@Bukola1]

Yes!

[@NobleAbsinthe]

Did you quit or were you forced to resign? Alot of these posts about people quitting sounds like mass layoffs.

[@Bukola1]

I was not forced to resign, I quit to take a gap year I literally said that in the first part of the video lol

[@NobleAbsinthe]

@@Bukola1 Thanks, have to clarify, I'm lazy. I didn't watch the video because I saw a bunch of these on my feed.

[@yourfriendintech]

1 year went by so fast!! I'd be happy to give you a referral back to Google if you need one!