If You Have a 9 to 5 Job, Do This NOW

In this video, I go over how you can design your own life and become financially independent from your employer if you have a 9-5 job. This is going to be an exciting step-by-step guide on how to quit the 9 to 5 job lifestyle and transition into a life where you are the boss and on your own time.
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This video is not meant to bash on anyone who has a 9-5 job and is happy with their life, it is for the people who feel trapped in their 9-5 job, and want to escape! When I look back on my life, and I think about all of my greatest achievements, escaping the 9-5 is definitely at the top of my list. I worked at a 9-5 for 2 months out of my entire life, but those 2 months were soul-sucking and super boring and I just couldn't imagine myself doing that my entire life. Again, this is just me. A 9 to 5 doesn't work for me, and it might not work for you either.
If this sounds like something that you can relate to, then be sure to watch the entire video because I'll be going over the 7 steps you need to take to escape your 9-5, as well as 3 common mistakes that people make when wanting to quit their jobs. Doing side hustles and learning a ton of high-value skills from service-based businesses was the best thing I ever did, and I hope that this video can inspire you to also build a life that you are in full control of.
If you want to learn more about my journey in entrepreneurship and all of the different things you can do online in today's world, be sure to check out my other videos:
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Thank you for watching, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.
-Charlie
#LIFESTYLE #ENTREPRENEUR #BUSINESS
Timeline:
0:15 - Intro
1:26 - Step 1: Keep Your Job
2:23 - Step 2: Build A Timeline
3:13 - Step 3: Identify a High-Value Skill
4:38 - Step 4: The Service
6:23 - Step 5: Finding Like-Minded People
7:48 - Step 6: Quitting
8:45 - Step 7: Leveraging Social Media
10:29 - Common Mistake #1
11:22 - Common Mistake #2
11:50 - Common Mistake #3
12:24 - Final Thoughts
12:55 - Conclusion
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In addition, I am not a financial advisor. Charlie Chang does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. The ideas presented in this video are for entertainment purposes only. Please do your own due diligence before making any financial decisions.
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[@CharlieChang]

If you dislike your 9 to 5 and want to leave, PLEASE watch this video. It's not for everyone, but it is for those of you that want to start working for yourself. I'm passionate about this because it was the best thing I've ever done, and I know a lot of you will resonate. Comment below if you're in a similar situation :) Love hearing your comments and thoughts! -Charlie

[@jr.solaris253]

Hey Charlie, I need to ask you a question in regard to real estate, thank you.

[@Robck27]

Charlie this is amazing, coming this at a time in my life where I´m about to do a major big change in my life (moving over to new country) and I want to start over again on a different professional aread than finance so this will come in handy.

[@DlitMusic]

I agree with you! This video does resonate with me. Thanks for providing such great value and inspiring us. 💖😊👍🏾

[@ALPHABARN]

Love this. I'm so miserable at my job, 9-7 and weekends. Anyone reading this, don't be a lawyer. You live a life of stress, anxiety, and depression.

[@CharlieChang]

Wow that’s a lot of work. I think about work a lot and work constantly but it’s stuff I want to do, I think that’s probably the main difference

[@typingcat]

Learn lock picking.

[@itsiamboy]

How are you now? I'm in the same position.

[@m.irfaanayoob9122]

It depends on jurisdictions, being a lawyer in other jurisdictions means working for urself, freedom to work at your own pace and time...

[@nikky3913]

Thank you so much for being honest. I helps prevent a lot of people from making a huge mistake.

[@RenaeRowena]

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, but I am a true believer that you can have whatever you want if you work towards it..

[@mjbgworld5594]

Totally disagree with you @babdu designer. We have different perspectives and you're wrong with what you said. There are people who work 9-5 jobs and have high quality of living and happy with their lives. It's not all about money.

[@Brucelee89896]

@@bilbai2024 I say sometimes is not for everyone too, you see people trying to be singers, actors, musicians and been trying so hard to reach an audience but it just doesn’t happen, they try to hard. On the other hand you have people who just need one moment to take off their career. So yes entrepreneur is not for everyone, everyone wants to be entrepreneurs these days but only a few will actually do it

[@RenaeRowena]

@@bilbai2024 well I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur but I’ve been way too scared to start. Deep down I thought I was going to fail.. When the pandemic hits and I decided not to get the vaccine I lost my job as a healthcare provider and it was then I was fully focused on building my business and I work towards it and now I have my own business and make way more money… If you really want something and truly be dedicated and focus on that thing , you can make it happen. ✌🏽

[@RenaeRowena]

@@Brucelee89896 I agree, I have family members and friends that want to be entrepreneurs but not willing to put in the work that goes with it , they say “it’s easier just doing 9-5”..

[@jdrexler4277]

@@mjbgworld5594 they're called intrapreneur

[@Yikkoofficial]

Most of us were raised with parents who admire business lifestyle versus anything artistic. We get brainwashed to view art as a failure and unacceptable

[@die_lokki287]

You were not brainwashed. It worked well for them, but now jobs market is a mess and 9-5 is not paying the bills

[@MakeMoney-zh7uc]

We went to school all those years just ro become modern slaves,its painful

[@tarrius1210]

This is the reason I didn’t start my KZbin years ago because I never knew I could possibly make a living being creative. I was always told to “get a job.” Smh

[@toriambrr]

even though the first step is to keep your job, this creates such a freeing mindset. actually having time to really create a business you love and care about instead of trying to build something out of desperation and stress. super grateful 🙏🏽

[@CharlieChang]

Thanks for watching :)

[@linzhao2235]

@@CharlieChang Heres my view: Working a 9-5 job is fine, I mean lets just say you're an average person under the age of... lets say 40 because thats just our prime years anyways. We graduate somewhere in our early to mid 20s, and then begin work: so we spend the next 20 years at work because we gotta do something with our lives. If you're not at work what do you do? Turn the TV on or just sit and be miserable? I don't want to retire... as long as I live I will be working.

[@ghostinthematrix11]

I myself am burnt out, but realising there is light at the end of the tunnel and having a financial plan and putting that into motion can give some comfort to the daily grind. Also don’t be an engineer, the life is too much work for little reward, your managers get all the congratulations

[@toriambrr]

i searched “how to get rich without a 9-5” and i knew the right video would be like “keep your job” 😂 but this was perfect and super motivating. knew i could trust you Charlie 😊

[@InvestWithPrudence]

1:29 puts a big smile on my face! Most successful founders started their business moonlighting. I started my transition in the middle of my maternity leave back in March 2021. And I'm finally ready to pull the trigger this coming March - two years after I had the idea of starting my own business! I'm still not making nearly enough to cover all my bills, but I built a good cushion over the years in corporate America ❤Love your content, and will keep watching your videos

[@CharlieChang]

Thank you! That's super exciting!

[@JeremiahPeoples]

Phenomenal cinematic intro!

[@Cuttatv]

I liked this video thank you for the insight . Congratulations on success with your business

[@Lumberzackk]

Great advice! Don’t quit your job, diversify your income with a high income skill, raise your rates, quit your day job, start a brand, let clients find you, raise your rates, find that work-to-life balance. 😊

[@FinancebyPC]

It is true i have actually tried it and it didn’t work

[@Yung_Wicklove]

Awesome video! Nice recommendations!

[@PapaSwall]

The one thing I hate is having to wake up early. Then needing to go somewhere right after I wake up where most of my day is wasted is something I’ve been struggling with. I got the job I work at now from my mom n she’s telling me that “this is the dream” and “anyone your age would love to have what you have” and I get where she’s coming from but it’s effecting me mentally more than ever. I feel like I always NEED to keep busy and I can’t catch a break. I’m gonna start experimenting with some of these tactics so thank you

[@ahs0310]

This video deserves more views

[@julesnyc]

Thank you for sharing

[@deborahcarameay8868]

Just got here and love your video.

[@deborahcarameay8868]

I will! Wrote the steps

[@PierceJordan]

That intro was fire. Love how cinematic it was

[@sheenawilliams9370]

Thank you for this video....I want to leave my 8-4 as well....very stressful in the corporate world...

[@limolandworld]

I work on my dropshipping business after work every day and invest a part of my salary in it.

[@CharlieChang]

Nice!

[@owencowell8895]

God bless you. It is heart-breaking when you invest so much time, energy and effort into an endeavour and see no results. I hope you find success.

[@Timanthereallifeman]

Thank god I left working at subway 9-5 job… I feel a lot better now but my money is LOW.

[@soylant7425]

More interviews please

[@GrayYeonMath]

I was amazed I have the same wallpaper with you in your phone.

[@michaelanthonygutierrez]

Good luck to everyone however I was raised blue collar and believing in the value of my work, so I balance that with my art, and maybe I’m not with the right audience on a video against a 9-5 but I believe work gives purpose I just pray and make the best of it. And I love being part of a community which work helps

[@bradyhill2136]

Everyone’s gotta roll. Our amazing country wouldn’t run without the blue collar workers like you working their ass off for the greater good of the country.

[@gissellemendez8390]

I’ve been watching your videos lately and I know that I will get my real estate license invest in my business and learn more about investing in stocks! You the cutest KZbinr too 😅

[@CharlieChang]

Glad I can help!!

[@UXdone]

Thank you for your work Charlie

[@jonathanlemus1464]

Awesome video! Perfect outline and gameplan💯🙏🏻

[@squishypillow3162]

Advice 1 is great… if your job is 9-5. If the norm is to work 9-9, then i would quit and join a 9-5 first if i want to pursue a side hustle

[@inculcatetobemaudlin2943]

Its a blessing!!!

[@presteeto]

This production quality is INSANE Charlie. Love the content.

[@CharlieChang]

Thanks! Experimenting with some cinematic intros (which is what I used to LOVE making back in high school)

[@nerosonic]

yo this guy lookin jacked

[@Sandy83]

Another great video! I have been thinking about a side hustle for a long time but didnt know where to start. Also I would love a Noel Kagan + Charlie Chang collab video!

[@CharlieChang]

I know Noah Kagan! One day haha

[@Ruffpatch87]

I'm miserable at my 11am to 930pm job

[@itsblakematthew]

It’s on this year!

[@Akas410]

What if you feel like you are going to burn out from your current job?

[@gamedroid3272]

what video editing software do you use?

[@TheRay1227]

Please tell me how?

[@Big_Mac6]

What’s this scene from at 1:13?

[@xoflacko]

I just turned 18 6 months ago and got a job a month later (July) I had it down thinks we’re looking good for me i got my first car at 18 never thought I’d get one at such a young age I had a healthy relationship w my girlfriend at the time an started hitting the gym but recently around October things have just gone down hill, I was putting work as my first priority and my gf broke up w me bc of it my family noticed me changing an they kept they’re distance from me that made me even more sad An things aren’t really going good at work neither. I fell back in the abyss now I’m overwhelmed I’m not gonna give up tho bc ik I’m still young and still have an opportunity in life 🖤 (mb for making this a run on sentence im tired rn)

[@jeanpaultongeren125]

I got psychosis from time to time, they say its schizophrenia. You got any advice for that too

[@anumehra9541]

nice

[@JamR0ck]

O Charlie... perfect timing huh😔😔, Capitalizing on our "Monday Blues"🤣🤣.

[@CharlieChang]

Haha I guess the timing on a Sunday does make sense for this video

[@johntran2518]

Mine is a 9-9 being an assistant manager..

[@directorclarkmonroe]

Don’t forget to mention being around people that you hate who are kissing up to bosses

[@Chillingisbae]

That’s the one i cant stand the most. I quit most of my jobs because of this. I’m an introvert and I cant stand all that fake bullshit and small talk in the office. I would rather work from home or just start something for myself. Life should be enjoyed not endured!

[@hunterhousel818]

Just that alarm noise alone gives me PTSD

[@CharlieChang]

I hate that sound so much haha but if you're excited for the day it might actually be a good noise :D

[@hunterhousel818]

@@CharlieChang Facts

[@stevenjuan259]

What bothers me about this situation is the fact that the news and media are all going about a recession which is understandable due to the war and pandemic but still the same media still publish articles about folks in the same economy pulling off hefty 6figure profit(Averg. 200k in barely 8weeks) in this downtrend how is that possible?

[@boseayoade3072]

I've come to realize both bear and bull market provide opportunities to make high gains, I used to call bluff on folks that bragged about making a fortune from such down-markets until I happened to do so myself

[@bendickson9414]

Well the US- gold, silver and stock market has been on it’s longest bull-run in history, so the mass hysteria and panic is understandable seeing as we’re not used to such troubled market, but there are opportunities lurking around if you know where to look while everybody’s been screaming falling sky, I’ve netted over $850k in the past 10months.

[@stevenjuan259]

please how can i find the man you mentioned'?

[@donwhizz7880]

Credits to *Jackson Sten Marsh*, one of the best portfolio manager;s out there. he;s well known, you should look his up.

[@stevenjuan259]

I just looked up "Jackson by his full name online and researched his accreditation. He seem very proficient, I wrote him detailing my Fin-market goals and scheduled a call.

[@thebasquez]

I have skills as a lyricist, but I have no idea how to even sell my lyrics to other people by myself. Without a label.

[@CharlieChang]

Hmmm how about helping people write lyrics for any subject they want (use social media to build an audience doing this), or you can teach people who to write lyrics too!

[@Plug2Goated]

Where’s all my entrepreneurs at?

[@dishesog4392]

Is drop-shipping considered a high value skill? And if so can it also be considered a side hustle?

[@floop2935]

PAIN OF DISCIPLINE TO CREATE YOUR FREEDOM OR PAIN OF REGRET OF WASTING YOUR GLORY DAYS PARTYING LIKE EVERYONE ELSE

[@TheFinanceZone]

Charlie Chang has evolved into Charlie Tate

[@juneliu9767]

you mean a coach?

[@blacklyfe5543]

Facts I hate it it makes life meaningless

[@exoticali4458]

🖐🏾 hi

[@Astrologcomedy]

Only way to do it _ never quit your job first

[@wrenchguy2937]

I love my 9-5. I feel like i might be in the minority but I definitely will not let it be my end all be all

[@CharlieChang]

That's awesome!!

[@Lifeisgood479]

if you love your 9-5 life thats all it matters me persoanally I do want to have a 9-5 soon after I get my maths and english qualification.

[@CarsTechWood]

I feel like this is decent generic advice. Maybe some examples of real people you know who had success and what business segment they are in would have helped cement this

[@CharlieChang]

I can do a video on this too! Thank you

[@ThieVuz]

Okay but what if you have 0 skills

[@SavageSnake135]

Then get skillz for the billz

[@luciferhasfallen7940]

How do you go about paying taxes and stuff? You have an llc or you don't pay any?😂

[@Official-D.W.]

First 🍪

[@dac8939]

Depends and not easy. To be truly financial independent in California need at least $10 million

[@CharlieChang]

Depends on lifestyle

[@Natescoop8800]

Don't leave your 9 to 5 and become my competition 😂

[@RobbieStarburster]

Investing in stocks that pay dividends is a low-effort way to make some money.

[@JediWebSurf]

You need high savings. Good for you if you have that.

[@CarsTechWood]

Maybe over the long term. The stock market really hasn’t seen any returns in a couple years at this point.

[@Tiernan422]

@@CarsTechWood you should always be investing for the long term anyway

[@Lifeisgood479]

Guys not everyone want to be a boss their is nothing wrong working a 9-5 I don’t mind doing a 9-5 soon don’t feel ashamed to work a 9-5 because these infulencers tell you its bad.

[@professionalcarphotography6167]

🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🫡🫡🫡

[@ychongy]

You work 9-5 all day everyday. Even on youtube just in a different better way.

[@CharlieChang]

Some days I work way more than 8 hours haha

[@optopediaeverythingeye2416]

But he is his own Boss and doesn't have to go to one place every day for work .

[@PK-hr8rn]

I trust you your asian like me

[@doramar8776]

Charlie, do you have a girlfriend? 🙈

[@pshores]

You cant just do any business with a 9-5, especially a service based business

[@AshTheDuke]

seriously commiting suicide is not the solution or never be born as a human

[@trunky9]

andrew tate mentality lets go!

[@CharlieChang]

Hmmm I dunno about that haha

[@dac8939]

Andrew Tate is a criminal and alleged sex trafficker

[@trunky9]

@@CharlieChang I just said that cuz of the thumbnail lol

[@turolretar]

Well all of this is quite obvious, so idk what the point of the video is...

[@whosyourdaddy00]

Not everyone wants to create content tho

[@CharlieChang]

No need to then! You’ll just be at a disadvantage but there are ways to make up for it

[@whosyourdaddy00]

@@CharlieChang i recently started a stratch removal service designed for car dealerships, the key is being able to show them a demo and blow them away. But just to get them to a free demo is like pulling teeth.

[@Allergic2broke]

News flash… there is no way to escape the matrix.

[@ezrasorrell4365]

Not with your mindset

[@jacealbine]

Ctrl+alt+delete

[@Allergic2broke]

@@ezrasorrell4365 how’s that working out for you?

[@jester6909]

7am? Construction guys start at 5am 😭

[@CharlieChang]

People in construction work SUPER hard 😭

[@jester6909]

@@CharlieChang yes man and believe me I try to spread this kinda knowledge around from you or Graham Stephan

[@Lifeisgood479]

@@jester6909 Thats why I woulf prefer to do an office job when I get my maths and english qualification. Im a guy and I don’t wan’t to work on a constructuion site that’s just me though.

[@kaydeep7880]

This doesn’t apply to parents or caregivers. This sounds exclusive to single childless young adults with capital

[@franciscoferraz6788]

Yeah. Having kids takes away a big part of your freedom. It is what it is. Maybe that's what you should consider before having them.

[@CharlieChang]

I don't think it's impossible at that stage since I know people have done it, but it does seem much harder!

[@BrendanEvan]

I started when my wife was pregnant with our first kid. Definitely tough but it’s not impossible. (Granted I’m not there yet so take my claim with a grain of salt! 😂)

[@elainel1814]

We homeschool our kids. It gives us a lot freedom. Education system is another Matrix.

[@mart1n10601]

a guy that made his entire fame and money only cuz of social media.... trying to teach how to build an actual business. lmfao. ironic

[@CharlieChang]

I did service based businesses (which is what I cover in this video) for about 7 years after graduating college ;)

[@mart1n10601]

@@CharlieChang And if I recall correctly from your other video, they all failed until you started youtube, right? ;)

[@DarkBlazeXD]

@@mart1n10601 lol this. Charlie cope per usual.

[@PhoenixPenman]

who's gonna tell him a youtube channel is basically a business

[@thehuntgray]

What would people do if social media didn’t exist?

[@igornovik3468]

It is such horrible advise. So you should leave a job but start looking for another less stable job. Because if you are providing some services you are pretty much going to have the same boss but the only difference is that you are taking more risk. It's so stupid. If you work somewhere and wanna quit, start thinking about the product, create a product, not a service. If you are going to be a consultant, you better find a job with higher compensation. Consultancy isn't scalable and you are going to end up in the same spot but with more risk and less rewards.