let's talk about life after college (jobs, friends, finances & more)

[@Hulie]

perfect! just in time for my existential crisis (:

[@ElenaTaber]

right there with ya haaa

[@Wikblog]

@@ElenaTaber same boat but hopefully we will look back on these times fondly

[@nurulainibrahim6047]

Same!!!

[@daisymiller6057]

I´d love more chatty videos like this, where you talk about life and everything :)

[@ElenaTaber]

aw yay!!! I'm so glad to hear that because I love making them :')

[@winterstide8248]

I've been out of college for two years and Elena has already lived 10 lifetimes more than me. Haha, keeps me inspired to get out and find adventures on my own!

[@jessicam4911]

really into these chatty videos! I'd love to hear you talk more about finances - budgeting tips, renting, saving etc. would be super helpful :)

[@ElenaTaber]

Jessica M ah yay ! I definitely want to make more :)

[@ohsnapkimyap]

THANK U! All the things I’ve been feeling while looking for a job and trying to recuperate my life from after graduating

[@angelefarrugia9901]

i think you meant quality over quantity??

[@ElenaTaber]

Angele Farrugia OMG YES LOL

[@helloshann]

bruh thank GOD your timing is perfect I was so so happy to see this in my subscriptions! it’s career fair week and I’m about to chose what I’m going to do with my life and I’m so glad this video popped up

[@ElenaTaber]

helloshan oo exciting!!! There’s a good chance will things as well the older you get so don’t put tooooo much pressure on yourself!

[@torimuser9255]

can u plz make a vid about ur faith and how u stay grounded?

[@a_hoppe]

Thanks for the insight Elena! As a post grad myself, it always feels nice being reminded that I’m not alone with how I feel about all of it at times. I love that you create an open and honest community on your channel. Enjoying how personal your videos have become again!

[@ElenaTaber]

You're not alone at all! && yes I always want to make sure I'm being really with you guys :')

[@brendaseixas2140]

I cant believe this is the first video I watch of you. I just graduated and this is exactly what I needed. Also love how you re super real and down to earth, like not lying about how hard life hits us hard after uni hahaha

[@alexandrazelaya4162]

wow. I literally just graduated college and its so nice to know that its just not me feeling overwhelmed! Love this video!!

[@rebekahg.6174]

Very encouraging and informative. I would love to see more of these, if you have any more to say on this subject. Thanks, Elena!

[@chickencarie97]

here in my country, if you take a gap year between highschool and college, people will see you as a failure. because everything here is a race, you must graduate on time. 😤 and it's sad

[@aseofhearts]

Chicken carie hi a bit late but thought I’d say that i have a terrible syndrome and have and will b missing years of school and could be a full adult by the time i get to all those things what I’m saying is its good to take a step back and realise u need to do things on ur own terms and that everyones different

[@ramonaflowers7111]

Chicken carie same !! Gap year should be normalized bc not everyone is sure right away what they want to do in life at high school

[@abi8148]

thats rlly sad, that pressure :( in my country, (before covid anyway haha) a gap year is very normal, its often when people will go travelling and explore the world ! I"m gonna graduate a couple years after some of my friends cause of my gap years, but its given me so much life knowledge and expanded my worldview and I wouldn't have done it any other way !

[@chickencarie97]

Even now that we're in a pandemic and other students are taking a gap year because online classes are hard, people still see it as a bad thing. And, I don't know why.

[@amm1706]

I didn't even realize how much I needed this video, thank you for putting out such helpful content! As for a video request, could you provide tips on surviving a cold winter? I recall a video on styling winter outfits, but maybe if you have any recommendations for brands on winter clothes/shoes, or even how to support/maintain physical and mental well-being during the winter. I know it's barely fall, but just wanted to throw that idea out there! Thanks again!

[@ElenaTaber]

Ana Mejia ooo that’s a great idea as well!! It took me awhile to learn here in NYC :)

[@haileynelson3058]

The more videos I watch, the more I love you! Your vids are so inspirational and... smart? I’m in college right now and I just find all of your finance videos and videos like this so helpful

[@SidneyJoyce]

can you do a video about love and boys

[@ElenaTaber]

Ooooo this could be funnnn ;), i like this idea a lottt

[@SidneyJoyce]

:))) yayayya!!!! hopefully i'll see it in my subscription box soon!!!! hahaha i have 69 likes on my comment lol

[@NasirAli0449]

@@SidneyJoyce hahaha I just see your comments

[@SidneyJoyce]

Nasir Ali haahaha really lol

[@NasirAli0449]

@@SidneyJoyce would you like to we friend?

[@mollyfloyd7590]

I’m at University now and this was still so useful!! ❤️ I watch @unjadedjade too and she is amazing 🙌

[@tajashania]

ahhh you know unjaded jade!! i love her 😄😄

[@ElenaTaber]

Yeah, I just recently found her!

[@theMad155]

^^I freak out every day. I'm four years out of college, took some time to travel and work and am now back doing my masters. I freak out every day. Glad I'm not alone ;)

[@ElenaTaber]

madeline parrish I love the path that you’ve been on though!!

[@kenzieb3971]

You seem like such a sweet and positive person :)!!

[@ret7423]

wow, you are super mature for your age (not talking about appearance but attitude and character)! I'm 27 and honestly I thought you are my age :D

[@jenaemcinnes8599]

I’m a high school senior applying to PLNU! I’m so glad you loved it there!

[@meganp340]

This is meeeeee I graduated with a BA in psychology on saturday :) global pandemic graduation style, woot woot lol

[@sofiewerge4829]

Pt. 2 plzzz. Love watching these q&a/storytime/life advice videos😍 Also you are beautiful! you go girl!

[@annacaples3995]

This video comes at the perfect time! I just graduated this spring and adjusting to life after college and starting a 9-5 job has been a challenge 😅 It was really insightful and synthesized. Enjoyed watching the whole thing 🤗

[@ElenaTaber]

Anna Miller yay I’m seriously so stoked to read this!

[@annacaples3995]

@@ElenaTaber Also, random side note, but I love how your pronounce your name!

[@vvvviiiicccc100]

ok but like ur so pretty it’s crazy

[@abinadirivera6242]

Omg thank you so much for this. I’m about to go to university, so this really opened my eyes to stuff I wasn’t thinking about

[@lynetteromero9443]

can you recommend some podcasts that you like?

[@hadiqazeeshan9855]

Great video! You said exactly what's on my mind after graduating this year. More power to you! Keep doing videos about your life experiences like this! ❤

[@emilyvian8853]

Omg I really needed this. I related to almost every question. Thanks!!!

[@shememe496]

I needed this considering I just quit my job that I was doing right after I finished college, and was going to have too much of a free time for the first time in my life. Just so relatable! This video couldn't have come out at a better time for me:))

[@ElenaTaber]

Ah YAY I’m so glad then!

[@kakafan77]

It's been 11 years since I graduated from college and I still haven't figured it all out.

[@abi8148]

I think its a myth aye, figuring it all out. life is mystery :))

[@herbertandersonjr6746]

we wuv you elena ❤️ best wishes

[@sarahdawkins7729]

It's so true about life experiences and its what you make of it! Could you share more stories of what your highlights have been through that and also times when you knew it wasn't right for you?

[@makennaneely7645]

I love her!!

[@michaelroot4425]

This video came just in time. My supply chain management exam is tomorrow and i am absolutely not motivated to study right now 😂

[@ElenaTaber]

Michael Root hahaha I know those feelings far too well

[@abbieamavi]

*business degree here too, I'm going for International Business but I'm pursuing piloting and KZbin first!* :)

[@ssskf248]

this video is exactly what i needed to stop my weekly freak outs about graduating this year and having to go into the real worlds, thanks!

[@ElenaTaber]

I'm so glad this could help you :)

[@manuelasepulveda84]

best energy on the internet right here

[@ElenaTaber]

loveeee youuu

[@ashleyrogers8744]

This video was super helpful and you're so wise and well spoken for your age!

[@chrisdjoseph]

I’m watching this while doing tons of homework it’s my junior year - this gives me hope to keep going 😭💛

[@ElenaTaber]

Chris Joseph you got this :)))

[@93V257]

Just started Senior year, god bless for this!!

[@blackrockguitar07]

Can you do a video on how you got to be where you are? Such as KZbin and social media? Love your videos!

[@yakinjaleta7076]

Not sure if I’m the target demographic but found you from Big Sur video and stayed for the video aesthetics and music taste. Is that Khruangbin in the background?

[@megancarreon7002]

I loved this video! I'm about to start my first year of college and this totally motivated me

[@vivianafranco3273]

This is just what I needed..thank you. Updated video on current/recent reads and podcasts??

[@11colorfulworld]

Also thank you for inspiring me to work harder for my future, I look up to you. I am graduating this year! :)

[@heaventoms8759]

Glad you talked about building credit! I'm a youngin'. It's all Greek to me and actually kind of scary, but I want to build it in the case that I have to take out loans. Wonderful video as always!

[@ElenaTaber]

Heaven Toms yes yes it’s so scary but definitely needs to be done!

[@mmllaagg]

I am exactly where you are at in terms of post grad, thanks for the great topic!

[@monkeymoo38]

Can’t even stress how much I needed this video right now

[@ElenaTaber]

even happier i made it then :')

[@montanaclaire]

Wow didn’t know how much I needed this video!

[@elenag.3976]

Thank you for this video: I've found it both inspirational and helpful

[@RabiyaOberoirabfam]

I always watch the ads just bc I love Elena so much

[@emmaolivia310]

I‘m from Germany an taking a gap year is pretty normal here.. like 95% of the people I know take a gap year

[@abi8148]

In New Zealand its pretty normal to take a gap year too :) I think its a great thing to do. A bunch of Germans come to NZ on their gap year haha!

[@tajashania]

i’m gonna graduate in a year and i’m so excited but also so scared, this video is super helpful for preparing 😄

[@ElenaTaber]

I had the same exact feelings!! It's such an exciting time :)

[@meghan11]

im obsessed w the new york city content

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Amazing video Elena well done 😊😊❤️❤️

[@ElenaTaber]

THANK YOU

[@shaheershujaat2223]

My pleasure Elena 😊😊❤️❤️

[@ellenplaysmusic]

this came at the right time for me! great video, Elena :-) kisses from Belgium

[@MikaylaJoyBotha]

Hey hey! I was just wondering @Elena Taber ive been thinking about starting my own channel thus what kind of camera and equipment do you recommend?

[@dannyo5364]

Wish I would’ve taken a gap year before I went to college now I’m just depressed after finishing

[@franciscoxavier99]

Hi Elena, love your content and videos as well! Have you ever considered to get back to beautiful San Diego, America's Finest City and hit the Jack Pot!!!!!! Best regards from Guayaquil!

[@rylie_thompson]

Thank you so so so much for this. It gave me a lot of peace of mind! :)

[@ElenaTaber]

Heck ya!! We got this

[@MaryKayleV11]

Coming back to this because I'm graduating this year!

[@itskch]

how’s it going??

[@alexahernandez4620]

Super informational! 😌 Could you explain how you started a Roth IRA? Def would be helpful 😅

[@ElenaTaber]

Alexa Hernandez I opened mine with Vanguard because it’s what my older brother recommended to me! Here’s a link: investor.vanguard.com/ira/how-to-open-an-ira

[@kaarinaao]

i love ur videos!!

[@EricaZetterquist]

i love your shirt where is it from?!

[@M.loro2306]

the video we needed and deserved

[@ElenaTaber]

hope it helps :')

[@lauramarazzi1012]

Love this! So helpful!

[@sadiecoburn1743]

i lovee unjaded jade

[@lara_xy]

I have just started my last year of media studies but I will for sure do a master afterwards

[@ElenaTaber]

lara heck ya!!!

[@chewbebe0939]

still have 2 years left before finishing college but im already overthinking about the future >...

[@morethanwordsfm]

I have a question! Where did you get your laptop case? I've been looking for a clear one like that, and it's perfect!

[@karlakarla3771]

I love Jade's ytvideos. Her channel Unjadedjade is so inspiring! :)

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

Holy crap, I'm 30 and have 6 more years 🤣🤣. Pre med late bloomer to the fullest.

[@andreas_adventures]

At least you have your path figured out.

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

@@andreas_adventures yeah when you have some direction, school is much more enjoyable and motivating.

[@donna3765]

I graduated in 2014 and still don't have it "figured out". Don't think anyone really does. I've just quit my job in pursuit of a career change and it feels a bit like post graduation life!

[@ElenaTaber]

I agree, I don't think anyone ever feels like they have it figured out

[@regancollins7906]

Uhh could you make a video about how you moved to France??? I'm so intrigued

[@ElenaTaber]

Regan Collins I have one! It’s super old but there’s one on my channel :)

[@chenalindelossantos967]

we love youu ❤❤❤

[@SweetLifeLoverNo1]

I graduated last week and I have that exact feeling of questioning my own purpose and life goals 😂😥

[@ElenaTaber]

It's so tricky!

[@craveCherryBlossoms]

THANK YOU 🙇🏻‍♀️🌟

[@ivychen5320]

Can you do a fav books video?

[@teacherxtraveler]

where did you get your earrings? They look like mejuri's but bigger

[@carolineelizabeth6608]

Love your hair ;)

[@nasrunallung9527]

Elena ...selalu kereeen👍

[@11colorfulworld]

Did not recognize you on the thumbnail. You look pretty 😉

[@mohosinmi]

Love your video dear.

[@lillyfrench199]

If you liked Lean In, I would encourage you to read some of Bell Hooks’ work and other works that critique it for how it excludes lots of women. Expand your feminist literature for some awesome food for thought :)

[@melaniedebuysscher2985]

Love this !

[@briannabeauty9494]

I’m in middle school why am I watching this

[@vivianafranco3273]

Also, can we be friends? I like to think that I go to NY “often”

[@ashthomas7105]

Haven’t been here this early in a while😀😀

[@ElenaTaber]

WELCOME

[@Mar-xs3hg]

I’m going through my last semester and I’m so scared, idk what I’m doing

[@berenicei.7283]

Good luck

[@kodyjung5973]

congrats

[@NigelZhen]

pls export in 1080

[@ClaireKatsos]

*loving this video already* Small youtuber hoping to inspire people with my videos 💕

[@Gcaroline]

Me too! Wanna support each other??

[@chinmoys2015]

Good job and beautiful ❤

[@exploreadventure4005]

Great video big like for you video 👍

[@sanjaymajumdar8365]

You kindly come and work for Bollywood you would definitely suceed you are intelligent and have a movie presence.

[@mollylong3772]

Great video and love you but is it just me but your click bait pic looks nothing like you at first ahha love you your gorgeous

[@davidleander9799]

nice roastie capitalizing on your beauty

[@jagdeepsingh8662]

Come on i'm waiting for you 🌓