I QUIT THE CORPORATE DREAM JOB... to pursue my passion. | Erin Cara

[@lucymountfort783]

Thanks Erin for telling us the truth about this occupation. I quit my job as a medical practitioner last 3 years after 10 years in the field. It was not a easy decision. But in life we all know one thing and that it is too short to dread going to work everyday. Friends I’m not asking you to resign your job, no amount of money can buy happiness you just got to be wise.😊 I found your channel, you’re awesome. ❤️

[@ErinCara]

Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve heard more and more stories like mine, and I’m absolutely not saying my case was the worst, but the relief I feel now waking up in the morning with motivation, inspiration and overall happiness is something I’m so glad you can relate to 🥰 it’s sometimes an awkward thing to say I left a prestigious firm after so many years of education, but worth it anyway. Have you found the same thing? I’d imagine especially in medicine the decision to leave would come with a lot of mixed emotions! Happy for you tho🤍 also, thanks for being here! I actually have a follow up video coming soon 😊

[@lucymountfort783]

@Lisa Davis Right now I run my own business while I'm still in service that is; I started planning for early retirement while i was still working, making about $2k a week from my investment portfolio while planning to build new side jobs and income. Best advice; never invest your life savings in a single asset.

[@mukulagrawal4528]

@@lucymountfort783 Stunning! Speaking of invsting, I’ve heard of it but I’m not sure of what and where to begin or how to make a decent one. Could you please elaborate?

[@lucymountfort783]

@@mukulagrawal4528 There are many investment alternatives available like real estate, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks and cryptocurrency; but my advice is to hire an expert to guide to through a profitable one.

[@mukulagrawal4528]

@@lucymountfort783 You’re correct and I completely agree with you. To have anything in investing right now, a professional consultant will be of great assistance. My 9-to-5 job won’t be enough to support me in the long run.

[@gossipandgrigio7200]

Im doing the same. I am so much happier but my mom keeps asking me when I am going to start “working again” 🙄

[@ErinCara]

It's not an easy choice to make, but I'm happy for you! What is the dream job??

[@gossipandgrigio7200]

@@ErinCara content creator!

[@ErinCara]

Amazing! Do you already have a KZbin channel that you’re active on?

[@gossipandgrigio7200]

@@ErinCara yes its under my name Gossip and Grigio, right now I am working on growing my audience. I make videos about thrifting high end fashion

[@briellefreeman9384]

Yes yes yes!! We won't know if we don't try. I'm quitting my 9-5 tomorrow!! Thanks for your wisdom, girl.

[@ORIGINALwhatnow]

You look so happy, it's infectious. I am planning to leave my job in 5 months time. Excited and looking forward to it.

[@ErinCara]

I just really want to be an encouragement to people who are currently in the situation that I was in… it gets so much better! It’s worth it to be happy everyday ✨

[@josephscali1295]

I am so proud of you!! And I love being a part of your life. I’m so excited to see your life unfold. To God be the Glory. ❤️❤️

[@learningtogetheredu]

Thank you for sharing. I also quit my toxic job last year December and started teaching through KZbin channel. Though it has been hard growing it there is no regrets as i feel at home. I know it's a matter of time i will get there. So to any small KZbinr reading this don't give up

[@emp0rt]

I just did this. This is my first week as I get things straight. Thanks for the video. Good stuff.

[@xyla2235]

Four years ago I quit my job as a middle school teacher to join the music industry. Now I'm considering a career change again. My job right now is stable and stress free, which is all I wanted after getting out of teacher. However I feel the goal posts shifting even more. Is it enough? My job is boring and not fulfilling at all, but again, it's stable and secure. I asked myself yesterday: What WOULD I be doing if I COULD be doing anything? Thanks for sharing your story Erin. New sub!

[@ErinCara]

It’s such a hard choice to make! I completely understand, and empathize with you. That was something that I thought of many times, giving up my pension and benefits with my old job, but honestly, I never think of it any more. I’d rather work more at something I love, save more myself, and be happy! As far as the moving goal posts, I think keeping a journal, and writing down goals, then being able to go back and physically check them off is so important.. not to mention making a vision board, then look back to see what you actually accomplished.. it’s so gratifying! What would be your dream job?

[@gratitudetouniverse3754]

@xyla2235 What work do you do now ? I am trying to look for a less stressful job. Good luck on your life.

[@dejahblue96]

I love videos like this! 9-5s aren’t for everyone especially when you are seriously working your plan B! I work at a sleep clinic and for a really good company but I know I’ll never live the life I want longterm. Im grateful to be able to walk away in a couple years! My best friend has been teaching me how to build an asset and ongoing income and so far so good! I say do what’s best for you LONGTERM!

[@ErinCara]

Just saw this… so happy for you 💕 building the dream. I’d rather have something I worked long and hard for! There’s a verse that I’ve been repeating to myself lately and it’s “an inheritance gained too early won’t be blessed in the end.” So easy to want what we want now, but patience and commitment to the dream is what makes it worth it!

[@allyhough2538]

You are such a joy thank you for your video. I just graduated college and started my first corporate job a few weeks ago. I hate the 9-5 life. I feel the pressure to stay long term to appease my family. But I know it doesn’t align with my values and passions.

[@ErinCara]

Congratulations on graduating! What did you study? I know the exact feeling, trust me. All I can say is that if it’s about the money, there are a million ways to make a million dollars, and if it’s not about the money, life is short and precious 💕 take some time and put things in perspective - what can you learn from your current job that will serve you if you stay for a while? How can you use this time to prepare and create a plan for your next big move? Praying for all the clarity for you!!✨

[@allyhough2538]

Thank you so much I truly appreciate the time you took to reply to me❤️

[@tralala88]

Thank you for sharing your story and for the encouragement! I too am ready to move on from my corporate "dream job" and pursue my passion. It's lovely to hear your story and see your big smile at the end :) Wishing you all the best.

[@ErinCara]

Hi! thank you so much for your kind comment! I know it's not an easy jump to make, but my goodness, it's so worth it now being on the other side! What is your passion that you want to pursue?? Wishing you nothing but the best!! ✨

[@johnjosephmatthews4159]

Well Erin, we look forward to seeing where life takes you! I'm certain success and happiness are both coming your way! Here's to your future! You're definitely a great one! Still one of the best channels on this platform, and so I look forward to being around when both your channel and career in fashion really start to take off! Plus, fashion is perfect for you! Definitely one of the most fashionable people out there!

[@fulltimetofarmtime]

Fellow accountant here dealing with the CPA pressure while all I love doing is making videos about my animals! Thanks so much for sharing! Big thumbs up ❤

[@ErinCara]

Can't relate more!! I would love to one day be a full-time KZbinr, I love content creation so much, and I know how it feels going from something very prestigious and academic to something creative. I l'm cheering you on from across the internet!! I also started watching your videos and I LLOOVVEEE them!! It's so relaxing to watch, and your passion for your animals couldn't be more obvious! Big fan of horses, really wish I knew how to ride! ✨

[@fulltimetofarmtime]

@ErinCara Awwww you're amazing! Will be supporting you the whole way and taking some fashion notes! You are a total queen 👸

[@ZiadAhmed-v3g]

Idk you but I’m so happy for you. I relate to you so much on everything u said. I currently don’t know what I’m doing but hopefully one day I’ll do something I’m good at. Thank you for sharing.

[@iligalvan]

Just sent my resignation email (edit: with no notice at all) this morning, just got back from turning in my fob. I was a head paralegal for the estate planning and probate dept at my law firm and i am so so relieved

[@ErinCara]

Wow, I don’t know how I missed this a few months ago, but this deserves such congratulations!! I’m so proud of you! How is your new life? I hope the goal your working towards is incredibly rewarding, and serves you well 🤍

[@medjeff8930]

I have 10 more days from today to finish my notice period from a Big Four Firm in the Middle East. I'm from West Africa and this was a dream job. It's been 3 years and the burn out plus dirty office politics led me to quit. I feel so free. I'm in a small team and they're struggling to find a replacement for now. I'm returning back home to be with my family and do my event management job for myself. I won't be going corporate anymore, I'm done. I will be providing some support in a consultant capacity for a few months from home until they can find a suitable replacement. It feels like leaving a prison. There's no life in there, everyone's slumped in their cubicles like robots. I'm in my mid 40s and a good time to enjoy the rest of my life on my own terms. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ErinCara]

I’m so excited for you!! Sometimes there’s just a breaking point, and to continue after that does no good for anyone.. I’m so happy for you. I’m sure the time that you spent with the firm will serve you in a lot of ways in whatever you choose to do in the future. I now own my own business in fashion, and I’m grateful everyday for what I learned in accounting. I apply it in so many ways, as I’m sure you will too! Wishing you nothing but the best. Life is short, and precious ✨

[@Nandito-Greatness]

I been feeling same way come to my job I try stay to move up company but getting rejected from a lot positions. I learning how do my side I love it felt more peace and joy in my life in long time 😊❤

[@KenyattaDavisPhotography]

Im a corporate accountant and I freaking hate it. Im quitting at the end of this month. I’m also a photographer.

[@ErinCara]

YEEESSSS!! Not that I'm trying to force anyone to quit their job, but I'm so proud of you for stopping something that is not fulfilling! It can be difficult to actually make the jump, but doing what you love everyday is the most rewarding thing ✨ Did you officially start photography full time??

[@toy664]

I’m an auditor I hateeee it also!!

[@llabyrinthinessoul]

this is me right now 2 months into my trainee lawyer job... i also have a dream to pursue fashion... i just need the courage to take the risk and leave

[@pearlivory3483]

While public accounting can be soul sucking, I do feel bad about the time you worked in the industry. I worked in public accounting as an auditor and even though I was always busy, I still made great friends and traveled. I lasted 3 years only because I really wanted to start my own firm and be an entrepreneur. But it is soul sucking at the same time just REALLY sucks doing it from home for sure in the middle of a pandemic.

[@dannel1304]

Hi Erin! I graduated last year and this is my first time to have a job. I'm planning to quit my job before this year ends for personal reasons. I want to take care of myself & my mental health. I also want to pursue my dream as content creator.

[@ErinCara]

Congratulations on graduating! What did you study?? I truly believe that mental toughness is so important. I haven’t always been able to manage stress in a healthy way, and that’s amazing that you’re taking time to dedicate to yourself🤍 what kind of content creation? Is KZbin your main platform?

[@PrimeLurker]

Wow, its almost like im looking in the mirror right now. 6 months into a remote staff accountant position right now and getting the same feedback and anger that you had with your managers. "You should know this, we trained on this" A 5 minute call is definitely not training... I just subscribed, keep making videos, this brings me hope that i can leave after a year and move onto something better!

[@ErinCara]

Thank you so much for your comment! I promise it does get better, even though in the moment sometimes you feel stuck. There are so many pros to the accounting career choice, transferable skills that can be brought to any job at any time! Wishing you the best 🤍 if there were infinite possibilities, what would you choose to do with your days from 9-5?

[@hvsvn.26]

Omg I’m also in a big 4 and currently pursuing my CPA (in a different country) the way the job drains me is insane. My mental health has declined so much since I started my job and I know it’s prestigious and a privilege to work in a big 4 but I physically can’t get up anymore. I don’t even have time to study for my CPA and I’m not even sure I want to do it … I’m very young but constantly exhausted and my mental health has never been stable but now it’s at its worse. And let me not go into busy season 😭😭 and working on multiple clients where all managers want deliverables asap 🤧😀

[@ErinCara]

I relate to everything you just said! Especially being young, I’m glad I learned quickly that it’s okay to change your mind 🤍 it’s worth being happy

[@maryalice915]

Love this! I’m a Gen-x’er and finished a 2-yr degree (post divorce) and am now almost 2 years into my career and unfortunately hate it😢! I want to quit and do something I’m passionate about but can’t figure out what exactly that is or how to get started. I’m also single and no other income to fall back on in case I fail. I think I just need to try to get started with something at night or on the weekends to see how it goes.

[@ErinCara]

Thank you so much for sharing, Mary Alice! I know it can be very intimidating to make the jump, especially when you are fully responsible financially, but I truly believe in the power of a positive mindset, and making the decision to be successful. I know it's easier said than done, but when you do quit, be completely in your own corner, having decided there's no option but to succeed! ✨ what is it that you would get into?? Can't wait to hear more!

[@mariancounsellor]

Definitely consider starting a side hustle to do whilst you walk your 9-5 and then go from there!

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

you're going to smash it Erin! It takes bottle to make a decision like that. I hope and I am sure it'll pay off for you!

[@ErinCara]

Hi Matthew! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Your support means so much to me!! ❤️

[@MarnieHowson]

Thank you Erin for your honesty. It's funny when I was listening to your intro, when you said you were in accounting, I laughed and thought yes I get it. I've been a bookkeeper for 24 years. Working for someone else's dream. I'm currently on the fence of leaving the 9-5. I have clients I work on the side as well and would love to grow my own business and have more freedom! Again, thank you for sharing, I'm near Windsor, not to far from you! 😁 I'll keep you posted if I make the jump!

[@chrisclarke8451]

Well….?

[@andrewfanshaw9877]

Hi Erin. I am happy that you are pursuing your passion making videos, whatever they contain, I look forward to watching your future videos. I assume that you liked your trip to Paris, I liked the few days that I spent there. You are right, you should do whatever you want to do to make you happy. What will you feature in your future videos?

[@ErinCara]

thank you Andrew! I loved Paris, it's one of my favourite cities! I'm not sure if this new change in my life will mean that I pivot my content, but it will always be based on fashion :)

[@andrewfanshaw9877]

@@ErinCara you are very welcome, will your fashion include fur? I look forward to watching your future videos, could you do a winter coats video? Possibly Cruella at some point? I also liked Paris especially Paris Disney. What is your favourite coat out of the coats that you have? I am in my final year at Uni, the three years so far have definitely had their moments but so far I am doing ok and on course for a 2:1

[@tede8889]

Very important message. Thank you for sharing. Do what you love.

[@ErinCara]

Always!

[@cheriecheng3414]

I’m in the same industry and I really want to quit.

[@ErinCara]

It’s really difficult to actually take the step and leave, but more difficult to be unhappy everyday🤍 if you need someone to talk to, I’m happy to listen! It’s an industry that comes with a lot of prestige and pressure, so I completely understand sometimes feeling trapped in it.

[@cheriecheng3414]

@@ErinCara Erin, I saw your message, but I was hesitating and afraid to admit that I am miserable in my job. I’m watching your videos, and you gave me so much inspiration. In the next few months, I’m hoping to get out of this career I’ve spent so much time to build that now I feel trapped into. And I need someone to give me some encouragement. I know you must have a busy life. But by any chance, can we connect? I’d really appreciate it.

[@JustBeingAnia]

I needed this. Thank you - you go girl ❤

[@ErinCara]

Quitting is such an emotional process! Trust me, there were lot of conflicting emotions that weren’t easy to deal with- this video comes months after I actually made the decision 🤍 wishing you peace and ease with whatever you’re going through ✨

[@Eduardo_Music8560]

Hello Erin Cara, good afternoon! I greet you with pleasure in this afternoon of Friday. I think this is the first time I post in any of your videos. Good video, with this topic so important for many people who want to quit to their jobs. Besides, great quality in audio in this video, congratulations. Have a wonderful weekend, wherever you are! Greetings from Sonora, México 🇲🇽... 👍

[@Righteous1ist]

Lol so many videos on YT about quitting their six figure job lately. The only reason you quit is because you made enough money so that you don't need six figures anymore(probably a $million+). I'll take the job any time. Hit me up.

[@caylanrenee4000]

I just got my CPA license and I already want to leave the profession lol too relatable

[@ErinCara]

Have you left yet? Hope you get to do something everyday that you love 💕 I can’t tell you how worth it it is to be genuinely happy. Doesn’t mean there aren’t difficult or stressful days on the other side, but working toward a goal I believe in, and building a life I love is the most rewarding thing I’ve done, and I’ve truly just scratched the surface.

[@dany.nighradaigh]

Hi Erin, I’m in the exact same boat as you, worked in a big 4 accounting firm in audit also, completely understand where you’re coming from. I needed to get out of it as well, it’s not an easy decision. I’m working in an industry role now but even that is crazy busy and a lot of manual work. I’m genuinely thinking of taking a completely different career path and it’s extremely daunting especially after getting my accounting qualification and how long it took. Any advice for what I should do or any other career paths I could look into?

[@darleenfera5783]

Over the moon happy for you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@camillabrandao_ads]

Your video is so inspiring! Thank you❤

[@ErinCara]

Thank you so much for saying that 🤍 I wish you the best if you’re going through the same thing … it’s not always easy 💕

[@laurasanders5050]

They are so mean. Their kids will be treated the way they treated you

[@marcocaravaggio7762]

So happy for you ❤️

[@ErinCara]

thank you darling❤

[@holistic_meg_]

Ahh Canada somewhere I'm dying to visit! 😍 🇨🇦 I'm from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 thanks for your story 🙏🏻

[@lolmakeup5786]

Where is your sweatshirt from

[@TampaTodayRealEstate]

Good for you. Good luck.

[@ErinCara]

Thank you so much! You're so sweet, Mary! ❤️

[@lolmakeup5786]

What nail polish are you wearing here

[@sideshowseb]

Bravo Erin bravo !!!!

[@ErinCara]

Thank you! I’ve been wanting to make an update video, a lot has happened within the business, and I’ve learned a lot 🤍

[@Kim-wm6kd]

You’re kidding me right? Welcome to real life!

[@gracet-o4w]

What

[@gratitudetouniverse3754]

I have to compliment your perfect teeth.

[@ErinCara]

This made me smile ☺️ thank you! You’re so sweet!

[@vich6152]

lol wut. What CPA is flaunting Bentleys and yachts

[@ErinCara]

in the US, among the population of millionaires, the second highest ranking profession is accountants. so, a lot actually.Though I think if you're hung up on that, you probably missed the point of the video

[@yasminees9504]

I’ve been in corporate accounting for two years and i strongly believe nobody can like this field..!! I dream about quitting everyday! And i’m working on my passion but the passion is hard by itself and requires me to spend some decent money on it😁 but i’m gonna get there soon! Do you recommend any other field to shift to while in corporate and saving up for passion? I just feel like even if I wanna stay in and save up for a while I can’t continue with accounting 😅