I Was A Google Cloud Software Engineer. Now I'm Unemployed And At The Park.

A story about why I left Google and how I fell out of love with programming.

[@victorsencion3621]

No offense but this is only an issue for people with no financial responsibilities. A person with a non-working wife and 3 kids can't just quit their job to pursue their "passion".

[@victorsencion3621]

@@gyrate98 😂😂

[@soumendash3911]

Passion is nothing just a strong feeling which will eventually move

[@vamastah1737]

When he mentioned he wants to build something meaningful in his life, my family came to my mind instantly. I am doing all those things (some of them horribly boring) to build my own family and raise my children. If you have no children though, I do not really understand why you would want to live a miserable life. The guy is 100% right.

[@veal4]

I think you don’t have such issue because your family is your passion

[@vamastah1737]

It is partially true. The other part is that I stopped being a programmer because this type of job burns you out quickly. I work as a pentester for over 18 months now and for the first time since graduation (2015) I do not have constant urge to leave a job and find a new one. Fake scrum and working with ignorants are hell for your soul, that's for sure.

[@bjni]

Yo, Why dont you join actual industry as a software specialist? being a programmer is not all about maintaining a chat window widget with the latest most hip javascript frameworks or whatever. I found that working with actual normal people in industries that have cool problems to solve was a lot more rewarding and seeing people on the ground and see how we affected them. there is a lot more to computer engineering and programming than working in the techbro bubble.

[@user-mi2hs5or5r]

techbro bubble😂

[@-Engineering01-]

The answer is prestige and money.

[@ytechnology]

An architect friend had a similar story. After graduating, he joined a large architectural firm and ended up designing windows and only windows. A colleague handled all the doors. After 3 years -- the time it takes to earn a license -- he struck out on his own as an independent architect. It wasn't without its challenges, but he was happier overall.

[@-es2bf]

@@ytechnology For a moment I thought you were talking about windows os.

[@cursedswordsman]

sounds like more work to get paid a mere 80k

[@Omikoshi78]

I had the opposite but similar experience. My dad unexpectedly died from a stroke when I was 20. Last thing that made him happy was when I got accepted in Bigtech. That was 20+ years ago. I was faced with no safety net because my dad passed but also knowing this job made him proud, so I stayed. I became a software consultant / architect so I can work on higher level design and that kept things fun and kept me engaged.

[@godhandinfamous]

man it's tough right now for all engineers, thanks for sharing

[@ecor150]

The economy is shit, every new grad of various "safe" majors are struggling to find even a retail job. At this point might as well major in art history to stand out.

[@bjni]

Its hard if you want to become a silicon valley tech bro, yeah. Check out your local factories or health industries, tons of jobs and work to be done.

[@mirakekkle9476]

Nope. Civils, electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc. are all doing fine.

[@Bad-cat_qhuuuuh]

Agreed

[@xmistaxcashxcoll]

​@bjni not even bro I always get offer. It is what it is. My hobbies is always surrounded by tech nerds like myself. Go where your tribe is.

[@tylerschmale2139]

Same but I'm just unemployed and at the park.

[@RISHABHSINGH-kx7ex]

+1

[@mariyork]

My boyfriend is a software engineer but he felt the same way, now he is growing fruits, he works harder but enjoys it. I also quit(retired very early) last year to spend the last moment with my father too, now I am an architect student and do a lot of things, and love it! I am happy for you to realize the importance of being alive at early age! Best wishes to you ❤

[@JDiculous1]

As someone who went through something similar, I respect it. Short version of my story is I quit tech to travel the world, made some videos (though more for fun), worked remotely while traveling, and now am moving to Silicon Valley to work for a FANG company. Everyone needs to go on their journey. I respect you for having the courage to pursue your passion. My only unsolicited advice would be to be aware that passions can come and go. I was super into stuff like traveling, until I wasn't. Don't tie any one current passion too much to your identity, as it can make transitioning to something new more difficult. Be open to exploring different paths, and don't view transitioning as a failure. Good news is that one can always return to tech if they change their mind, especially with top tier experience like yours. Best of luck on your journey, and looking forward to seeing where it takes you!

[@lemuhuru]

Great advice, sir. What made you stop being interested in traveling though?

[@vovanminh999]

That's more like hobby than a passion, people are misunderstand the hobby and passion right there.

[@kenjifugimoto]

Your sentiment about traveling reminds me of when I went to the coolest AirBNB ever, it was nice but I felt just as happy as I did at home.

[@vgonzenbach]

Keep the faith! You have made a definite move following your intuition and that's more than many people dare. Having been in Google is a major achievement that will open many doors regardless of what you choose.

[@juanmariosastrecuahutle1154]

2 years in the industry and feel the same, I really felt identified when you say that about the coworkers just working 4-5 hours per day, and just repeating that cycle every day, I really enjoy coding, but sometimes the environment is not the best one, I think that if you are surrounded by a majority of people that just simulate to work, eventually you'll turn into one of them if you let them to influent in your life, you really need to be strong and confident with what you want, but sometimes is hard because you see how all of the behave. Thanks for the video bro.

[@ShaferHart]

They're not pretending to work; they are working-the work just isn't *fulfilling* so why should they care? In tech there's a huge disconnect between the work you do and the feedback you get afterward. Obviously, you're providing value to the company since no company just hands out money for free, but it turns out human beings need real-world feedback to feel fulfilled by their work. It's the programmer's blues-or really, the 'knowledge work' blues. People in other knowledge professions feel the same way but most developers start out more idealistic having been fed epic stories of founders changing the world using tech. How I deal with this is my side hustle. Working on your own reminds you that you love programming it's just the corporate environment that sucks the life out of it as well as your motivation.

[@kenny5930]

Thank you for sharing this, Alex. Time spent understanding yourself is time well spent

[@subtleamytraits]

thanks for being so vulnerable!! you inspire me to build more with my life :)

[@JuuzouRCS]

Being brave*

[@jenny-DD]

Did u buy cans of beans ? India is hiring programmers !!!

[@deegreen2190]

Rich people problems

[@g3user1usa]

Only if he saved some of his big tech salary. These people usually burn through money as fast as they make it just for the thrill of spending.

[@ouyang871223]

This hit me really hard, I just got layoff today.

[@user-er8iy5dg8b]

Sorry about your Dad, I hope he heals well. I wish you good fortune in your future endeavors. ❤

[@Katsumato0]

I didn't know what I wanted to do until I was 28. Left behind my aspirations to be a doctor after years of perfect grades, undergrad research, volunteer work, etc. I work in cyber now. They say life begins at 30 for men.

[@RISHABHSINGH-kx7ex]

do u mind if i ask, why you left medical field

[@YourMomsHouseBih]

I turn 30 in two months and having a baby born within the same week of my birthday also I am an engineer and unemployed

[@abhinavyadav2121]

Bro how did you switched

[@exposedthat]

cyber good?

[@YourMomsHouseBih]

@@abhinavyadav2121 google it

[@johnnywang206]

Nobody loves to work. You work to afford the things you want to do. It’s either this or you farm and go build a log cabin. Being bored is a luxury

[@mwigojonathanmark1683]

I quit my tech job in March this year, and it's been really so hard for me. Thanks for sharing this

[@QuangWynn2711]

People have hard time to find jobs. Why did you quit ?

[@arsenal_84]

So that to create a KZbin video on why tech sucks ? The job market is crappy this year even for non tech roles, world wide.

[@mwigojonathanmark1683]

​@@QuangWynn2711majorly due to micro management, secondly due to delayed payments, and thirdly harassment

[@mwigojonathanmark1683]

​@@arsenal_84 true, I really feel that, It's not only me but my friends too. I was a freelancer before that job, I was retained to maintain a mobile application I built for that company. So initially I thought I'd quit and it will be like the good old days

[@DrLusEnglish]

作为一位父亲，我认为你做了一件了不起的正确的事情 你是聪明的年轻人，你一定会成为成功的男人

[@bitcloud2304]

It’s so hard to connect with people like him. He seems like an intelligent drone with low awareness. Videos proclaiming “I wasn’t happy” imply you expect work to increase happiness; jobs are a means to an end. In fact, I’d say it’s a luxury to enjoy work. It also says to me the individual doesn’t understand capitalism and how it makes decisions for you. Until, in the end of the video he says he may end up going back…isn’t it most sensible to figure an exit strategy from the job while gaining a disproportionately large salary as you pivot? You can make KZbin videos as you work. Build your escape from the corporate world by doing the thing you dislike until you have an army of capital to work for you. That is the grit the will help you in this fractured economy. You don’t sound like you’ve discovered anything meaningful, literally *everyone* discovers what you have in this video. Good luck to you.

[@boratsagdiyev522]

I'm pretty sure he has plenty of savings to boost him for a while

[@xrcryptodev]

Pot calling the kettle black. This: "Build your escape from the corporate world by doing the thing you dislike until you have an army of capital to work for you. That is the grit the will help you in this fractured economy." sounds as low-awareness to me as his thoughts are to you.

[@bitcloud2304]

@@xrcryptodev k

[@bitcloud2304]

@@boratsagdiyev522 hopefully

[@gediminasmorkys3589]

​@@boratsagdiyev522that would be wise.

[@robatfairchild]

You are so lucky that you figured things out at an early age. I never did and I'm 76 years old. What should I do now? Thanks Alex. Cam on.

[@SesterSinmon]

Millions of people feel you bro! Millions..........cause some people are way too poor to understand unemployment!

[@The_Apple_Fritter]

I feel like this video answers the question I left you on yesterday’s video. I guess we all, including you, get to see what’s next on this channel now. I think you have the odds in your favor to find your version of success and fulfillment. You appear incredibly self aware, and have demonstrated discipline by getting the Google job, and a strong sense of responsibility by taking the time with your father. You may lack the required psychopathy to lead a Fortune 500 company, but you’re the type of person this world needs to lead, and I’m guessing you’re the type of person most of us would be lucky to know.

[@robgronsky4466]

The hard truth about america is so few of us can afford passion. I just like to run, but I get zero funds from it. lol

[@HungTran-zw3tp]

You're absolutely right. In America, passion is a luxury, automation is the norm.

[@miharin]

I think that's almost applicable everywhere, chasing your passion requires a cushion of wealth to fallback to in case of failure

[@KevinInPhoenix]

Work is work. If it were otherwise it would be called: "crazy, happy, fun time". Alway remember: nothing is good or bad other than by comparison.

[@UberEverywhereSKRT]

Gained a sub, i can tell ur just a genuine good guy

[@The.Harsh.Truths]

So genuine that he copied the title, thumbnail, and concept from a viral video by GoobieAndDoobie

[@Albertux]

You did the right thing, family > work

[@Joe-rp8xn]

The early engineers at Google worked on organising the words information, and making it accessible. Nowadays, for example, one may work on the fonts and padding on a comments section. L3 SWE 2YOE. I've been off for a year, I still enjoy coding a bit, for the fun. Am working at a startup now, which is slightly better. Still finding my place though.

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

Don't make your hobby your job. THEY ARE DIFFERENT FOR A REASON. When your passions becomes your paycheck is becomes work with the stress and the deadlines, etc.

[@gavinlew8273]

“Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

[@johnnywang206]

@@gavinlew8273everyone gets sick of their job after a while. I used to detail cars. Loved it. But I never did my own. Because the last thing I wanted to do was work on my own car when I got off work.

[@mudaquetoca]

My passion is bot starving to death. Hobbies are the things you do for fun, working is that awfully boring a slavish thing you have to do because your dad doesn't own dozens of mines like Elon Musk's father. Expecting passion from something designed to exploit you is like expecting to like being mugged

[@braumski2]

I think those kids who said they work 5 hours were right, that's just how life is. You need to make money. Because the only alternate path is that you make your passion your job, then your passion no longer becomes an optional hobby and you have to make money off of it, some people out there can thrive on this path and everyone is different, but I've heard many people give the advice "Don't make your passion your career" and I agree with it. I say get yourself a job that pays well that you don't absolutely despise, but you can at least tolerate or even occasionally enjoy. Get your financial security figured out and you can explore hobbies freely.

[@boratsagdiyev522]

I dont belive in passion anymore. Been trying to find my passion for 8+ years and never found it. You're passion will start to feel like a job if you depend on it for money. Pick your struggle and stick with it.

[@mikeryan2388]

Damn. That could be a tough pill to swallow. He's also made it more difficult to get back into a high paying tech job because he walked away last time

[@boratsagdiyev522]

@@mikeryan2388 that's why they all make vids about programming after they quit.

[@SR-bh5jd]

Walmart is hiring.

[@cryptosuburb6476]

don't try to make it any bigger nor smaller...having the bravery to give a step out of the box is huge in itself - I've been travelling with my family for 9 months now and probably have to go back to something similar to what I was doing...and it is ok! cheers for sharing :)

[@BG-wg4nb]

Thank you for sharing! Best wishes to you Alex. 🙏

[@bigdata9605]

Coding is not a job, it’s a passion

[@StefTechSurfer]

I went through something similar in 2017, when my Grandfather died in a toilet just all of a sudden in his 70s. I was working at a big tech company as well and just couldn't motivate myself along with all of life's daily struggles like commuting 2 hours 5 days a week and more. I'm 31 now and I feel age creeping up, I try to put health and sports as a priority especially after a health scare at 23.

[@whiskey4609]

Sorry but this is such privileged talk omg, yea it can get boring but it's a good job and you make money. You can do passion projects on the side after work. Or save money and quit and do your passion project.

[@pyrex5726]

I think you will do fine brother. Do what you are passionate about and you will enjoy your life. I hate programming so I settled for IT support and then network engineer but I'm building a business on the side because im passinate about that

[@ericinla65]

MY FATHER WAS DYING OF PROSTATE CANCER - I worked 12 hours a day in the office. Then came home and took care of my dad at night to give my mom a break. Grow up dude

[@realalexnguyen]

@@ericinla65 woah it's genuinely respectable you juggled all of that. Hope your family is doing well and it's kind of you that you were there for them when they need you most

[@karhoshe]

Hope you find out what you passion about in your life and keep doing what you love to do. Thanks for the sharing.

[@boratsagdiyev522]

He said his passion is making youtube vids

[@kha9867]

Hey Alex. I hope your father is getting better. I've been in the software industry for the last 24 years & never fell out of love for it. The trick is not to work for big ones. Find the small ones, not necessarily the startups, and you will find tons of cool things to work on (build stuff from scratch)

[@swingtag1041]

Getting into a company like Google and then staying in the same position must feel terrible. If you're not rapidly moving around in the company and learning different aspects, that would definitely be boring. Also really hard to give up a massive salary like that. I've heard they pay well.

[@aelinwhitehorn3526]

damn that one neurosurgeon vid really changed a lot of things

[@deuce5243]

I’m in the same position. I’m a software engineer at Google and it’s boring and hard. I’m looking into getting into construction.

[@ntl9974]

What type of construction?

[@johnnywang206]

And after a few years you’re gonna hate construction too. The difference is office work is not gonna take a toll on your body. And when you get older you will appreciate it

[@deuce5243]

@@johnnywang206 true but the goal is not actually working but managing(general contractor)

[@johnnywang206]

@@deuce5243 it’s tough. My friends do it. They have to do a lot of rework because their workers don’t care about quality like they do. The money is definitely good though.

[@deuce5243]

@@johnnywang206 that’s why you sub everything out g. You don’t give the last payment till job is completed and customer satisfied

[@autumnfragrance6326]

Agree. Life is too short to waste time doing things you don't enjoy. The US Government offers oodles of financial safety nets that can be utilized in lieu of the stress of working.

[@Ricocase]

Good questions. Avoid 'plantations' then,' though many won't like that you're avoiding corporate, wife, kid, debt, etc. Challenges their world view, suggesting they chose wrong. Good luck 2 u.

[@Cassp0nk]

Early midlife crisis. Guess what, not everyone can be the main player…

[@H0lyFr0ggy]

Thank you for your inspiring message, i am building up my Gaming Channel where i want to replay old games and talk about what made them special und unique compared to games nowadays. My dream is to build an audiance that enjoys my content. My other passion i am not sure i would like but i want to explore to develop my own game, but requires a lot of learning in many arias (Game Design, Programming, Modelling, Music etc.)

[@thepickicool97]

you could have chosen a more original title

[@vegeta1818]

Man id be grateful to have a good paying job like yours smh.

[@preyasjain5738]

Perspective of a junior software engineer.

[@415BurberryKid]

Why chase happiness , better to do something that god has given you talent in. You don’t have to enjoy it 24/7. Newness factor wears off after some point.

[@jannowak-y6p]

I am 45 and I sent your message to my son who is just starting his adult life. I hope he listens to you.

[@miyamotomusashi5170]

Thanks for sharing this brother. It takes great effort to make videos and great courage to accept what you actually love.

[@StefTechSurfer]

Was just a job tbh, now I'm a food delivery rider earning a fraction.

[@raphaelamorim]

I've been developing/designing software for 20+ years. What is something that I've done even outside work hours: Programming, designing software and help developing great teams/engineers What is something that you want to get better at no matter how good you're: Programming and designing software and help developing great teams/engineers And it's something that has made me happier. This career is not for everyone, it doesn't matter how smart you are. It's not only about being smart.

[@NoamGonen]

Sorry about ur dad, wishing speedy recovery and hope he makes a full one. You're a great son for prioritizing him above all else to be at his side. Good luck w/ ur new endeavors and I'm intrigued to see what content you'll generate. One observation - ur experience is based on working @ fortune 500 company/ies it seems, If you ever work at a startup of under 25 people, let alone 10-12 or below, you'd experience nothing like being a little cog in the machine working a tiny role to perfection but rather having to wear many hats, being self-starter (many times left to your own devices making design decisions vs implementing micro-tasks) not to mention no IT infrastrucure to spoon feed you tooling, env and setup - so you get to be in the driver seat and it's the most exhilarating experience ever, yet it comes at a cost - there's very little time for matcha late sipping - when ur not doing your work, you're helping w/ others, sometimes you'd get booted off to tasks unrelated to your little role but vital to small company closing its first sale or handling critical customer accounts - but I assure you , life is never boring, it's a roller coaster. Maybe think about that as an option - some people thrive more in risky , uncertain yet full of prospect business environments. Know there's stuff to give up though - ain't no time for ping pong and massages when your team is running on seed money (5 people or less) or series A and for sure ain't no cushy perks with a guarantee of tomorrow when you're hanging in the balance - but it sure is lots of fun and it gets creative AF every day. just food for thought. GOOD LUCK !

[@victorramirez9197]

For me it’s Muay Thai, I don’t care about being a champion or anything… it just feels like it’s a reflection of my life… it’s not easy it’s actually you’re difficult and you have to fight.. either get hit or hit… and it makes you feel empowered and like a man… I’d do it until the day I die.. I’d spend every last dollar I have on it.. I’d travel as far as I need to go for it… it might be in vain in others eyes… but in my subjective perspective…it’s worth the squeeze

[@navy5289]

Be prepared then you can follow your heart. No regret.

[@myonlylovejesus887]

good to see regular videos. but help us get a high paying job and then retire

[@mr.random8447]

me a guy, that loves programming and is good at it. But can't get an interview at any big tech

[@j00ktau]

unfortunately it's priorities > passion for most ppl

[@nafees6086]

Really glad your dad's doing better (I remember how important your parents are to you from your other vid). Your honesty and candor in this one really hit home -props to you for putting yourself first. Your channel has been a real highlight of my summer, and I'm p excited to follow along on this journey, wherever it leads🫡

[@satysin630]

Best of luck in the future and I wish your father the best possible recovery after his stroke.

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

Dude, find a job--that will not destroy your soul--that you can do well enough to get paid well for. Then GO HOME and live a good life with enough money and time to enjoy it. We're all told that he have to work---we have to earn. Work is not fun and that's fine. You just don't want it to be awful. Make the money and go home to a life you can afford. Work is not the life. Work should ENABLE the life you want.

[@JeanP-f7m]

Software & IT engineers in general are in perilous position due to the rise of AI...Always look out for yourself as no matter what you think of your company / firm, you are just number to them.

[@g3user1usa]

Oh, boy... People dream about having a job where they can work 4 to 5 hours a day and make $130,000 a year. Does it even matter if you don't particularly like your job. You'll have plenty of free time and money to do the things you do enjoy after work. It's sad to hear these skilled and well-paid people griping about how tough their lives are. Most people have to struggle to make a few bucks, so these software programmers should consider themselves blessed. At least now he can enjoy some park time to contemplate his future and his next six-figure job at some big tech company. Yeah, tough life... I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry. I'll do both. 😅😢

[@turkyturky6274]

I moved to a cheap country, with my remote job and have enough f u money if i get cut again. I don't trust the us fiancial system, all bulit on air and speculation, dangerous.

[@wujun-yi381]

Don't block the passageway, thanks.

[@ridwanajibari4443]

This is different from how I feel right now. I've got a lot on my plate daily-juggling multiple projects simultaneously with different stacks, both backend and frontend. It gets really frustrating when something goes wrong, and I have to fix issues I didn’t even create. But yeah, life is tough.

[@ReddSand247]

To follow your dreams is the best advice anyone can have. Life is indeed too short to live it miserably; regardless of any financial gain.

[@haroldsandiego9975]

We’re all here at the park .

[@HuyTran-po8je]

Get into the trades! For every 5 tradespeople retiring, only 2 are coming in. Job security!

[@IOCodes]

I'm glad you figured out on time what you'll love doing & it is always important to have a moment of self reflection. It happens that you got the courage to quit and follow your heart and that is all that matters.

[@ckim336155]

sometimes you have to see what’s out there. i commend your open mindness, especially the part about possibly going back to programming. i think thats mature.

[@Komputar]

*got laid off from the tech industry 12 years ago* - that was my last "job"

[@mistersir3185]

Man I wish you had told me before you quit. New grads are fearing for their lives rn.

[@estelam4943]

I am like you can’t do a job that I don’t enjoy, you’re young and smart, I am sure you will find your purpose in life, to me my family is one of my purpose, is not always easy, but I won’t change it for anything. Take care !

[@Michael-te6tb]

Very Insightful. Thank you for sharing. Hope you succeed in life whatever it might be.

[@TranNguyen-mg9qq]

Tech jobs are soul destroying .. just like most other jobs .. i quit my tech job at 30 and never look back .. now i am building a small forest here in Vietnam .. people who are serious about life meaning are rare .. keep going brother ..

[@damncars2618]

Working is sometimes not fun. That's why God made beer, hobbies and dogs. It's about balance in life. Eventually hard work pays off. I'm retired in the Philippines and have never been happier. Maybe you should start looking for a wife. This is a great place to visit.

[@KhmerH20]

thank you brother. wish you the best on your journey. hope you find God along the way.

[@dvo8861]

Come live with us on the Big Island

[@alexandreneo888]

Follow your gut! Try to have a mentor that achieved what you want. You have a good heart, so in time, everything will be fine!

[@AuntieWendy]

I had that same thought, like if Im working at least 8 hours a day, might as well be doing something I love to do

[@ieatcrayons3322]

hey i follow you on linkedin fancy seeing you here! great content though

[@shosetsuninja3112]

Building software fits all your criteria for me! I have never worked in the advertising industry though. It sounds boring TBH. Semiconductors and blockchain for me.

[@erickmoya1401]

It is great that you feel like you have to share. But you are just a kid. You should be asking for advice on this, not giving it.

[@ASmith2024]

lol "passion". take a few years off to "find yourself." Where ever you go, there you are. lol

[@FanFan-me5il]

You will be fine since you're smart enough to find a better life for yourself and enjoy 😇

[@n.g.u.y.e.n5604]

My last name is Nguyen as well bro. I'm 35, an IT engineer and unemployed now. Thank you dare to sharing abt your story. Dont give up man.❤❤❤

[@anipacify1163]

Lol your title makes it sound like you got fired when infact u quit

[@kannonpatterson]

I get what he’s saying “find your passion “ BUT does he realize he’s speaking from a position of privilege . You think people working in retail , a warehouse , McDonald’s , or even an employee in their standard office job “love their job “? If someone got sick they couldnt take 3 weeks off even if their manager allowed them because of low income or no job flexibility … much less quit all together … Software engineering /CS. Might not be all fun and unicorns but it allows you to make a lot of money and care for yourself and family . If you want something fun… go find a hobby outside of work …

[@erickmoya1401]

You simply don't take advice from a kid who hasn't even dealt with hair yet. This is a kid sharing what a kid thinks, not a wise man.

[@kannonpatterson]

@@erickmoya1401 exactly , he’s living in another world where he thinks his work is suppose to be a love interest everyday .

[@stephenhookings1985]

I think it's the other way around. This kid is asking for help. You can offer some constructive advice and he can consider it. That's my take in the video. 42, is what Douglas Adams would say.

[@kannonpatterson]

@@stephenhookings1985 my advice is on my earlier comment in this thread . Go find a hobby outside of work you’re passionate about . Only someone that has made higher than average income has this problem of actually QUITTING their job and be unemployed willingly because they’re not “ passionate “ about their job ……they want to become a philosopher on life while also thinking that their situation is unique . Bless his heart is all I can say …

[@ecor150]

@@stephenhookings1985these engineers are all privileged yet their high IQ isn't able to figure that out. You don't quit your job in this crappy economy with horrible job market unless you're privileged (like these tech bros) and have tons of money or parents or both to fall off on.

[@daniela9171]

Work to live bro, not the other way around. The kids you talked to were right. Also, this quitting your job to become a content creator is truly the most cliche path in the 2020's.

[@gavinlew8273]

"What do you want to do with your life" - Conquer the World! For we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus!

[@veal4]

I don’t understand, why do you call yourself unemployed? You’re self employed now, all your resources/decisions belong to you now

[@StefTechSurfer]

Things you can do when you're salary is 150k+ per year.

[@BGwControlStop]

Why does it bother you what other people are motivated by unless it directly affects you. Life is about the choices you make and what you value . Luckily for humanity we don’t value the same things and the diversity allows civilization to operate and move forward. Some people are lazy some people are elite. Some people find purpose in cleaning toilets others don’t. Key to contentment is understanding your authentic self.

[@johnnytate69]

it's gonna be fine buddy.

[@ushapedcurve3831]

O, boy. An interesting story.