I've Got a Secret 👀 | Leaving Academia? New Job? Moving?

In today's video I am sharing a big (and honestly sort of scary) life update! So much has changed recently and I hope that you will stick around for this next, very exciting chapter 🤗
BTW there is an audio mistake from 19:33-12:00 (sorry about this! I just accidentally made it quieter)
Title: I've Got a Secret 👀 | Leaving Academia? New Job? Moving?
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[@JeckaLeV]

No matter what field, what background, whatever the different circumstances are. Whenever I hear the words “I have landed my dream job” come out if someone’s mouth I cannot help by to tear up for them. I am so happy for you! And how things fall in to place! You work so hard and you are so worthy of all the good that comes your way! Please don’t stop filming 😂 you’re great motivation and I love that you’ve created a community where we can cheer each other on! 🎉 congrats !!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥺 thank you so much friend! And I am going full steam ahead on KZbin in the last 6 months of 2024 so many videos to come!!

[@JeckaLeV]

And one more thing to add, not that you need any validation at all, but you are making all the right choices! Your instincts are incredible. Never doubt them. 😊

[@samantham.5947]

Congratulations! I’ve been working a few part-time jobs while doing a full-time PhD for a few years. While it’s definitely hard, it’s so rewarding. Your community is proud of you for pursuing the path that suits you best.

[@07lovelylauren]

This is great news! I work full time and self fund my Ph.D. It’ll be awesome to see content for those in the same position.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much friend

[@DarkRuins]

Choosing passion over safety is what breeds greatness. This is the right decision, Kaelyn, God is with you.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥺 thank you friend

[@juliab7178]

This is such a wise decision. Those fellowships have such a prestige factor that it’s hard to imagine turning one down, but they don’t last forever. Better to build on your dream now and let the PhD happen on its own time.

[@lizee708]

Congratulations Kaelyn! Well-deserved and we are so proud of you!!

[@chris-wolak]

Congratulations on the new job, and for making the decision to choose the option that is best aligned with your vision for yourself. I know that's not often easy to do.

[@angiemettler8770]

I’m so glad to see how happy you are! You are going to be awesome and do great things!

[@_mulletwitch]

as a full time grad student who works full time and fully funds, i have been struggling so hard with the stress and overwhelm of doing so and have felt like giving up. your video shined a much needed light on the HUGE amount of things to consider about working and attending a grad program! you are doing so many amazing things!! and thank you for sharing, it helps to inspire so many of us :))

[@alexiapt4939]

I’d say good luck but evidently, you’ve always made your own luck. This is amazing and exciting. Can’t wait to hear more later on and congrats!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥺 the best compliment. Thank you friend

[@PhDandProductivity]

very cool very cool indeed, such exciting news. I also ran a company during my PhD and occasionally managed to create content too. Even though I now don't see myself having a future in academia, doing further research or taking any industry job related to my area of study, I don't regret the decision to complete my PhD.

[@hollylove4755]

Thank you so much for this! I just had a meeting with several faculty and while I’ve always thought a PhD was my next step they have pointed me towards a few other options and I have been really bothered by it. I understand what they are saying and why but it was hard to be told that the step you’re “supposed” to take might not be what I’m supposed to take. I appreciate you!

[@emmayoung330]

So happy for you!!! I can’t help but feel that this is the start of amazing opportunities ❤

[@luisareis1824]

You are a great source of inspiration and motivation to me Kaelyn, and I can’t put into words how happy I am for you 💕

[@hollyc4624]

Congratulations on being awarded the fellowship and then making the funding decision that is right for you. You will do great things with the opportunities. I’m curious about whether your decision to self fund your dissertation eliminates the award of the fellowship status, or just the stipend? Meaning will you still have the affiliation with Cambridge and be considered a fellow, or no? I’m thrilled for you either way and interested in learning more about the new job.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I will not have any status of affiliation with Cambridge since denying the offer and will still be enrolled at Yale but will not receive a stipend.

[@claudiacabelloglass4257]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Your deliberate reflection and discernment on what was right for you is evident. You are a true model for what goes into productivity so it seems like you said a perfect match at the most opportune time. Your guardian angel has definitely been at your side throughout. I’m so excited for your future and the future of this channel. Bravo! Salud! Cheers to you! 🥂 🍾

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much!!

[@theoryof.lauren]

congrats Kaelyn! you are so inspiring the way you always go after your goals. wishing you all the best 🤍

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much Lauren ♥️♥️♥️

[@Leeleethomas2706]

Congratulations! I've been holding down a full-time job while working on four degrees (the last, Ed.D). It can be done! It's tough but can be done. Just think of it as a temporary situation. Once you get your PhD, it’s over.

[@pamelamusoke2959]

Hey! I am so glad you are pursuing this path! I, myself, has been trying to figure out the non-academic route, so I welcome the content! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉!

[@unavulevic2913]

YAY KAELYN!!! i'm so moved by your journey

[@dissertatinopossum]

Congratulations! It is so important to have things outside of your PhD and to know it isn't what your entire life has to be. I didn't work outside of my PhD. Many of my appointments required that I didn't work additional jobs. However, I was in a lab that didn't do exactly what I was interested in doing but my coadvisors encouraged to pave my own way. During the pandemic, I had to throw out my whole dissertation and make connections to develop new projects. I graduated last month! Its really empowering to know that I had the perseverance to make it through. I see you are doing the same in your own way! Fantastic job Kaelyn!

[@MaddieMettler]

Congrats! This is not an out of character decision at all. Based on what little I know about you from your videos, this seems to suit you perfectly.

[@onyourraedar]

Congrats! I’d love to see time management content. I’ll be starting my program full time in the fall and also working full time so times would be helpful

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@leanne36720]

This is so inspiring Kaelyn! All the best with this new chapter and everything else

[@dushanbilbija]

So great! You've been doing a great job in PL... def showcases your passion and joy.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

This means so much! Thank you!!! My dream job

[@courtneycardini]

Congratulations, this is so exciting, I can't wait to see your future journey!!!

[@johnkufer4190]

I am happy for you. I work as a full-time teacher while I complete my doctorate in education. It is not easy, but you do what you need to do.

[@chloejackson7073]

I’ve been watching your videos since before i got into my PhD program. I’m now in the summer before my third year and trying to make some hard decisions about if this program is right for me and transferring and how i imagine my life and how i can best serve a dream life for me. This video is so encouraging, even as I’m in a very different decision situation, as it reminds me that in many ways, while we are working at crossroads, making hard decisions, we are dropping seeds that very well may blossom into the dreamiest freakin flower. I feel like that’s cheesy. But i want to say thank you for sharing the intimate details of the crossroads on your journey with us (a task which i can’t imagine is easy). It’s so encouraging knowing that out of the scary choices may emerge the loveliest end result. Such huge congratulations on achieving your dream! & thank you for helping me as i navigate all mine ❤

[@amethyst4424]

This is so inspiring. You've told your story in a way that can make us all consider or reconsider our current place and trajectory in life. I'm sure you will do very well in your new line of work

[@krisxxxxw]

Hearty congratulations Kaelyn! ❤❤

[@ritaseumanutafapalala]

I’m freaking out at the fact that I’ve been watching both your videos for the past year now and I didn’t click that you’re living in the same city 🎉🎉🎉 super congratulations and kudos to you for being true to your goals in life 👏🏽👏🏽🔥

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much friend!

[@peerreviewed]

Congratulations!! I think there tends to be a lot of judgement against self funding a PhD, but in some cases it’s just what makes sense. I’m self funding as well, partly because I’m in such a niche area that no one cares about or would have funded, but also partly because I was working a professional job before the PhD and going down to 60% position in that still gives me significantly more money than a UK PhD stipend would be. I’m doing my PhD part time, and sure it does take longer, but I’m having the best time and have really been able to set my own pace and prevent burnout. I hope it works out as well for you as it has for me!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

It's just so important to figure out what this journey holds for YOU and putting aside the expectations of academia. The rules were made to serve a particular demographic of student/economic reality and that not longer suits many of us.

[@forestofthings]

Such an amazing opportunity, Kaelyn! Congrats! I am so so happy for you and I have no doubt in my mind that you will do such a wonderful and fulfilling job there at The Productivity Lab. I wanted to say that I completely understand where you're coming from and I am going the same thing myself. I'm about to finish my MA thesis. I quit my job (as an artist with an active online shop) in 208, to focus on my Master Degree and looking back, I think it wasn't the right move for me. I'm the kind of person who needs to do different things each day and to stay creative. This is why I am planning to get back creating content for my memory keeping community and create new products and re-open my shop by the end of this year, with starting my PhD in the fall and having a full-time homelife with small children. I understood that the only way it can work is if I do it all, like I've done my entire life. Up until 2018, I combined them all and that has worked perfectly for me, so I am looking forward to go back to the system that has proven itself for many many different reasons. I think you will be just fine. I just KNOW you will succeed in your new path. You can have it all. I believe in you :)

[@anthonyv.8668]

That's awesome. I think it's smart to work while finishing the PhD. You could always go back to academia years later if you want.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Emjh56]

Girl I am crying! I am so happy for you! My 2 favorite KZbinrs working together! How amazing! Congratulations! I am so excited for this next part of your journey!!

[@brittanyalattabi7062]

Congratulations, this is awesome! I’m actually contemplating approaching this from the other direction… I’ve landed my dream job but to keep it I probably need a PhD (currently only have a masters). It’s nice to see I’m not the only “crazy” who thinks it can be done! Best of luck in all the things!

[@HollyJaneYT]

Congrats, Kaelyn :) delighted for you! X

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you Holly!!! I miss seeing you

[@elizabethj9698]

I’m so very proud of you, Kaelyn! Also, the timing of this video is so encouraging for me. Thank you for being brave enough to share your journey. All the very best in your new role. I’m looking forward to continuing to watch your journey on KZbin! ❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much!!

[@rubybates149]

Hi. Congratulations on the dream job. I am working on my doctorate while working full time. Looking forward to seeing a few videos on this shift in your life. How exciting that you are going to do great things in the immediate future.

[@Bruceneuman]

Just being able to make decisions for yourself and to move forward tells me that you will succeed at anything you put your mind to. I am not sure that the ability to make decisions for oneself can be learned but it is a great ingredient for success. I would very much like to read your dissertation when complete.

[@terrakim218]

Congrats Kaelyn!! that's amazing!

[@kasiag4274]

Proud of you! - sometimes difficult decisions seem inevitable or even obvious/easy afterwards, but the bravery that it took to conquer all of that uncertainty should not be underestimated! There is always this balance between adaptability and commitment, and it can be hard to stay true to yourself. Best of luck on your new direction of your path - go for it!

[@rachelsmith3013]

You can do it! I also worked FT during the dissertation phase. It's not impossible, and you sacrifice a lot of weekends, but I finished this month, and you will, too! (And, you can still produce a solid dissertation copy despite all you have on your plate.)

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much for saying this! It is really encouraging

[@ViktoriyaCarpio]

So happy for you!!! This is a good progression❤

[@mlchurch34]

Congratulations! You've got this!

[@stephthemess6960]

Congrats queen ❤ landing your dream job is what people yearn for, so this is amazing. I’ve been watching you since I was doing my Master’s and now I’m heading off to do my PhD. Looking forward to watching future vlogs!! 🎉

[@AlessandraAleluia]

I'm so happy for you, Kaelyn! I also have a 9-5 job while doing my PhD and I'm so excited to see you in this journey too. It's so good to hear that you found your "dream job", I know 'work is always work', but when we work on something that sparkles our eyes it makes a difference! Good luck on this journey! Kisses from Brazil 💕

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@h.louise4746]

Congrats! I hate the fellowships slog. You've done amazing.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you friend

[@michealbalke4987]

Kudos to you! And thank you for sharing!

[@colleen5236]

❤🎉that’s so cool! Huge fan of Ali and what he’s doing. Congratulations! What a great life choice

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@anjabondke8601]

Congratulations on a brave decision. You a radiating such positive energy in this video, it was a joy to watch. You have weighted the pros and cons, and it was time to trust your feeling. My academic path has been similar to yours, I chose a similar option, and never looked back.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥺 thank you so much friend ♥️ im comforted knowing we are traveling a similar path

[@bernadineh7107]

just as important conversation in this world is that it is ok to say out loud that you're not good at something, whether it be writing or studying or being part of a program. We are not built to be the best at everything but unfortunately there is this drive to not admit that, which in turn does a disservice to ourselves and to others.

[@dr.daniellelawson7870]

I’m so proud of you. Your biggest cheerleader ALWAYS.

[@SammysOnWheels]

Hi Kaelyn, I'm sorry I've spent a hot minute just lurking and not commenting and it's been a while, but I have to now. That's amazing! I'm so happy for you 😊

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@rbg9854]

Hi congratulations! And thank you so much for sharing your story. I have been a full time PhD and working part time. I have a question to you - do you ever feel the pressure when you need to get some phd momentum, you have to switch to your office work. I have been experiencing this and it frustrates me a lot .

[@fiopiccolo14]

You're definitely manifesting your dream life. The thing with manifestation is that you cannot reverse engineer how you reach your dream goals. The path is always going to be unexpected and as Steve Jobs would say, you can only connect the dots when you're at the end. I wish you the best of luck for your next chapter!

[@VeggiesbyEos]

I'm sooo happy for you!! ❤❤

[@dianahoran796]

I actually shed a few tears towards the end when you were explaining why you made your choice. It makes a lot of sense and I admire you a lot for being able to re-evaluate and change things in a way that works for you, rather than accepting how things are, especially when they are less than ideal. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@yiyuz3733]

I'm very thrilled for you! One of my favorite KZbinrs is Ali!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥰 thank you! I am so thrilled to work with him

[@jamieb2289]

Congratulations! I'm sure this wasn't an easy decision to make, but you will never regret going for your dream job. Academia will always be there. When opportunity presents itself, you have to follow your heart. I'm excited to see the next chapter of your journey!

[@GenKn1609]

Kaelyn, you are such an inspiration and comfort as someone looking to pursue a doctoral degree along a non-traditional route. It can be incredibly lonely and unsure and uncertain, and the joy I feel seeing you choose yourself and your goals and your own path reinforces that it is all possible ❤

[@anette594]

So happy for you👏👏

[@kathrynbyoutube]

Congrats! Not waiting for life to start is so important. A great example to set. The job sounds really cool and engaging and I hope you continue to love it!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@charissalee1575]

Congratulations on this new exciting future!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you!!

[@michellele2078]

Congrats! It’s so cool that you are following your dreams and I feel inspired to keep working on my dreams 🥰

[@chelseamdunn]

So excited for you! This resonates so hard - I also just accepted a job on top of the PhD. VERY much in need of some guidance on how to balance everything. Looking forward to this new direction! :)

[@SarahFischerVlogs]

So, so excited for you and all the new content to come ❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Yay! Thank you so much friend ♥️♥️♥️

[@thismrsfisher_stitches]

So so pleased for you Kaeyln. Well done for being brave and working out the way to fulfil your priorities in both research and your future self. Always an inspiration 🤩

[@mito_stellar]

That sounds great and love how enthusiastic you seem about it, hope this new path brings you joy and so many more cool experiences in the future!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much, friend

[@JoaoPedroRibeiro-wl2hi]

Oh my God, Kaelyn, these are so exciting news!! You've been such a huge inspiration for me, as for many others around the world, and to see you going through your life so bravely and willing to share the highs and lows in order to help people is absolutely incredible. Coming from a background where working while studying is almost inevitable, which sometimes makes me feel daunted about the academic world abroad once people are used to devote themselves exclusively to intellectual pursues, it's being great to follow you along; especially now! I am sure that you are going to achieve all of your goals, for you have already proved that you have everything necessary. I am so so happy for you and cannot wait for the next steps! Wishing you the very best; much love and gratefulness from Brazil

[@nessatheo4045]

Girl I am so happy as you are walking into this new chapter of life. Cheering for you 🎉 u go girl ❤️

[@danielaheinrich1405]

Congratulations! You are an absolute inspiration to me! If I wouldn't have found your channel by chance, I would've never considered doing a second bachelor's degree and give myself the chance to move up in the field I'm working now. Keep up the amazing work! It's so fun to see you grow and be happy with what you do!

[@rj4356]

Congratulations Kaelyn! That's right, you get out of that box they tried to keep you in! Ali is awesome. I've read his productivity book & watched your vlogs. You're the perfect candidate. Keep following your dreams.🎉🥳🎂💐 You are beautiful!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much! I am trilled!

[@tinahugall6291]

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful!!! I love how you pointed out that it was in the midst of making a difficult decision that the right opportunity opened up for you. I had never heard of Ali Abdaal until you started talking about him and I just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to his content, and thank you for your content. I teach organization/studying/planning on Outschool and I always mention both your and his channels to my students, especially my upper high school kids. Thank you again for all that you do. :)

[@kleinereverie8763]

Congratulations, that's fantastic that you've found what you want to do and are pursuing what is meaningful to you. Don't burn out, take care of yourself but it's inspirational how you've reached out for what you want. ❤

[@mallen38]

As an individual that is working full time to fund my graduate work as well, I am excited to see the journey that you are about to go on. I am happy that you are able to work a job that you have been dreaming of. I love the rawness of every video that you produce and can't wait to see whatever content that follows. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@amandanaseri]

As someone who’s had to work full time while studying full time throughout my entire education (undergrad and now graduate school) I’m excited to see how you navigate your PhD while working! I’ve always wanted to pursue a PhD but feel like there aren’t many examples of people on KZbin who are doing that. Glad to see that you’re pursuing what’s best for you! What a loss for Cambridge but a gain for your own personal goals/values/life!!

[@mehreenkhan20]

OMG!!!! I love both of your work, two influencers I've followed for so long. This is amazing!!

[@chrisfinck5817]

Congratulations!! I am SO excited to see where this new chapter leads for you. ♥♥

[@lovetherain227]

Kaelyn, what a beautiful video about trust and opportunity!! I’m at a crossroads myself and thank you for reminding me that things work out the way they’re supposed to ❤ so happy to hear how happy and excited you are for this new position!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you ♥️ just had to trust my intuition

[@heraddledbrain]

Congratulations, Kaelyn!! If anyone can juggle so many hats, it's you. I am also multi-passionate and since I'm ADHD, I struggle to sit and do a single type of work all day, so I plan to juggle several roles as well as I move into the workforce. Keep doing what works for you! Sounds like it's going to be a fun new adventure. I look forward to following it. :)

[@MadyHernandez1708]

Hi Kaelyn! Happy for you getting your dream job. Definitely a hard decision, but the one that's more in alignment with what you want. Congrats!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much friend ♥️♥️♥️

[@lajourdanne]

Congratulations! This is such a great outcome! If you’re not going to be an academic, then working your dream job during the program seems like it makes the most sense. PhDs are hard regardless of what financial choices you make, so might as well do what you love!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Yes to all of this 🥰 thank you for the the support

[@teeresagai]

It doesn't matter what others may think or question in your decision it is about your passion, your life, and what resonates with you as you focus on your long term goals after your PHd and living in your dream. Congratulations!!🎉🎉

[@janalewis3030]

Congratulations on the new job! Life is short - you have to do what makes you happy! Good luck juggling everything. Trust your gut and do what's best for you!! ❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]

♥️♥️♥️

[@susancmeyer]

Well done on trusting your own journey and, yes, 'manifesting' your current reality. You deserve it all. Delighted for you.

[@pviecelli]

Good luck, Kaelyn! If you are happy with this decision, go ahead. There is no single path and you are creating your own. Congrats on the position!

[@carolynsfo]

Good for you! I am so happy and proud of you for following your own path. Yes, it is not easy but no one was promised easy! You have discerned and things have aligned for you. Trust the process and trust yourself! Blessings to you on your new journey. 🎉 ❤ Be blessed, C.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much Carolyn ♥️♥️♥️

[@Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar]

Congratulations on your dream job :)

[@taviailes9478]

I’m so excited for you!! Can’t wait to see all that you share with us!

[@tessmccoy6949]

Congratulations! This is so exciting and I’m so happy for you. I’m looking forward to following along❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you friend ♥️

[@anboffbrand]

makes complete sense to me. awesome.

[@nicolelattery1747]

This is absolutely amazing news. Congratulations! Having a similar struggle with making a decision about finding work while being a full time grad student.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@nicolelattery1747]

@@KaelynGraceApple I know these decisions are not made lightly. It’s like your whole being is at stake. Thanks for your vulnerability.

[@0i2laura0i2]

I am soooo happy for you!!!!! 🎉 have been following your journey for a long time now and I am very inspired by you and your path ❤😊

[@KaelynGraceApple]

🥺 thank you friend

[@phoenixbutterfly1677]

Congrats! So happy for you! PS did you know the sound cuts at timestamp 19.32 To 19.57 (not that it really matters but just FYI in case you didn’t know)

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Yes 😅 I noticed right before it went live. Luckily I don’t think I said anything terribly important by that point

[@MauraBrennan]

Congratulations! Being able to walk away from a cambridge fellowship is extremely badass and the new job sounds truly perfect for you!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Haha I am glad you see it that way 😅 I agonized over it for weeks

[@MauraBrennan]

@@KaelynGraceApple huge decision for sure but you seem pretty confident in it now and that's great!!

[@BeccaWatson]

2:39 so lucky to have met you 💛

[@SarinaMotta]

Congratulations on making that decision for yourself! It seems like a really great fit! I do believe that having a satisfactory job is a huge component to happiness.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I am so excited about this role 🥰🥰🥰

[@massaglia]

Congratulations!!!! 🎉 ❤ This is terrific news! Way to go!

[@payelray4359]

How nice of you to share this with us! More power to you....best wishes ❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]