Why I Quit My Job With NO Backup Plan...NEW Life Changing Perspective

[@TheSavvyCouple]

I just want to say the support we have gotten from this video is incredible 🙌🏻. Thank you for watching and sharing your stories with us in the comments. Feel free to share with anyone that you feel needs to hear this message. That there IS a light at the end of the tunnel and better days are ahead. Don’t forget to subscribe 🙏🏻

[@soonahero]

Raising your kids isn’t something you don’t want to do

[@TheSavvyCouple]

@@soonahero You only get one shot. Have to make it count. Thanks for watching!

[@shamain4640]

I just quit my job, the job gave me no fulfillment,long working hours, toxic work environment, just quit with none lined up, but am putting my mental health first because i was literally loosing it.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Yup 100% the right move

[@mmalithefather1472]

How to you buy groceries and pay for rent etc?

[@rainbowmustang]

Good luck I resigned last week. Serving my notice

[@johnd1692]

I am the lead saw guy for one of the largest commercial concrete companies, and I am so ready to quit. I hate this job now. I have zero time at home, my relationships are being hurt, my kids need me , my wife , I have a small business that’s taking off , but regulations may change in September. Have been thinking of quitting , but not sure if that’s the best thing to do. Worried about paying our bills, but I do have another source of income. Last week I worked a 20 hour day and a 17 hour day…the job is killing me slowly. I feel miserable

[@Ambitiousrentals]

Thank you for this video. I quit my toxic work environment yesterday, I have no plan but I have a ton of ideas and I’m trusting God to work this out for me!

[@c.stephtejada6394]

Have faith! It will all work out ❤

[@jrey6186]

Self employed working 10-60hrs a week and been walking the surface of the planet for nearly 7 decades - do what you enjoy and its a walk in the park

[@TheSavvyCouple]

100% thanks for sharing your insight.

[@NimeshGadoya21582]

@jrey6186 what do you do?

[@della3793]

Do tell...what job do you do?

[@kneel1]

what do you do

[@Heyitsphoenixrae]

I relate to the being suicidal at work. I would be at work actively planning my exit in my mind. I’m glad you’re free from that. I took the reckless route and quit my job with no money or plan, but not having to spend the majority of my days at a place I hate has been such a relief.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad to hear you're in a better place.

[@sk8legendz]

I feel it I just wanted to not even drive home after work. I wanted to run away from everything. That's how I knew it was time to head out

[@mandyschmidt7960]

But how do you pay for rent and groceries with no money? I wish it was that easy...

[@mmalithefather1472]

@@TheSavvyCoupleplease answer how you’re able to survive without money? How do you pay bills and groceries? It just doesn’t seem realistic at all. I have kids. I can’t just “quit my job” that’ll be insane

[@mmalithefather1472]

@@mandyschmidt7960they never seem to answer this question smh. Bunch of bots

[@salvatorevitale138]

Dude, I relate to this video so much. I'm a Chef at a hospital right now and I have a "good job" on paper. I have 401K, PTO, insurance, decent hourly wage and everything but I am totally not happy. I feel like my job owns me sometimes and I have no time to actually do the things I want to do. Luckily I have a decent amount of money saved up so I can actually quit my job and not have to worry for like 4 years. I'm 26 and I've come to the realization that I just want to live a simple and peaceful life with no stress.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Amen to this. You are so blessed to realize this early on vs later when you’re trapped.

[@salvatorevitale138]

@@TheSavvyCouple Yeah, I know. Thanks for this video! I've realized that I don't care about materialism, I'm happy with the simple things in life.

[@heathermcburney1066]

I can really relate to this video. I had been a nurse for 22 years when I decided to quit. Being a nurse is a job where for 8-12 hours a day you give 100% of yourself to others. the schedule is never the same days a week, there are weekends, and holidays to work. It took away a lot of time from my young son. I am a single mom and quitting was hard. I got to the point that I didn't even know who I was anymore. So I have been starting my own business and I am still working on being successful at it but I will not go back in the direction my life was going. Thank you for this video because it is nice to know that someone else has felt the same way I have.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Hey Heather. First off thanks so much for watching. Second thanks for sharing your story as well ❤️. Can’t agree more nursing is a very tough career and I am a firm believer your “job” should not take away the most important parts of your life.

[@koreanpinaycouple6558]

I am a Nurse too for 16 years and thinking about quitting and changing career or starting a business. I feel burnt out already. I feel stuck because I have a mortgage to pay. Not sure where to start.

[@user-hn9qg5qm3o]

I’m a Physical Therapist Assistant in nursing home and feel the same as you…burnt out tremendously and feel like a walking zombie sometimes

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

Medical technologist of 19 years here. I think a lot of people in healthcare are burned out after the last several years. I know I am too

[@renewklear]

I salute all nurses, they are the real super hero’s of reality.

[@jenlahr]

As a 10 year 911 paramedic and hitting 3 burnouts and 2 break downs. Thanks for telling your story. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one who just can’t do public service anymore.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad it was helpful for you. You got this ❤️

You did your part. You did help. Youve banked enough KARMA, enjoy your life.

[@jamestan4659]

Sis, imagine me doing customer service and sales. I am in a completely similar mental state as you are

[@jenlahr]

@@jamestan4659 not the same. But I wish nothing but the best for you. We all deserve to live life on our terms

[@TammiMorrison]

YOU are not the only one. 30 year nurse at that point. I simply don’t want to do it in any capacity, thought about going back to school but I don’t wanna. I considered working at a dispensary part time. So I’m here where I know my time with this is limited.

[@lulamampaki5404]

Just today when I left work some of my colleagues were happy that this weekend is their weekend off and that was my "Hell No!" moment. I couldn't believe that one gets so excited to be off from work just for 2 days, and it's funny because that excitement is temporary because when you come back to work, you look at your schedule to see when your off day is again. As someone who's depressed at work and values time, I really needed this video. Thank you so much for opening my eyes.

[@miyaahgrames5769]

This was so spot on I feel like a slave working for others I am a over achiever but yesterday i just quit and decided we as humans aren’t living working everyday and most are still barely surviving after retirement The fear I have been going through is exactly as you explained I don’t know what my future will end up like but I know working for people isn’t a life this video has motivated me

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Wow love it! So glad my video helped identify the feelings you are having. Read The Millionaire Fast Lane you will love it. And go out and get it!

[@tonyp9313]

How much were you making a year before you quit?

[@jayislander]

Update

[@Aamir_Lutfi]

Im having that "F*ck this" moment at my current job right now, and yeah that fear of paying bills and money is the biggest thing that stops me from just straight quitting.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

So what's your plan?

[@Aamir_Lutfi]

@@TheSavvyCouple Thats a good question, those fears are hard to get over when you have a mortgage and kiddos lbvs... What a way to keep people trapped in the 9-5 work. But I am definitely at that point.

[@chandlerwestover9706]

Literally crazy how much I relate to this. Currently in my car in the parking lot at my job that I am miserable at working 2-10:30 pm. And my wife is an assistant teacher so I hardly get to see her during the week. And I am dealing with depression and mental health for the first time ever right now. Sounds like I am going through almost the exact same thing as you did.

[@patsym3679]

May you get well....

[@Exp101_]

All will be well. You need to take action!

[@LilyGazou]

Pain can be motivating. I quit a job when I started crying on the bus on my way to work. Started looking at bridges differently. Stay strong. Get help.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Better days are ahead my friend.

[@GHETTOSOLDIERS87]

@@LilyGazouThis is me literally everyday!! I can’t take it anymore! I’m depressed, stressed everyday I haven’t been honest with myself I I’m a manager working 10 plus hours a shift my wife works overnight we work opposite schedules so we never get to spend time together let alone my son I feel like I’m going crazy and I’m stuck I don’t know what to do!

[@ivearies4187]

God bless you. Love your story. Like many others here, I also quit my corporate job about 2 months ago because I was disengaged, depressed and treated poorly. I took 6 weeks vacation to visit remote places that I couldn’t go with 2 weeks time off and to visit my aging mom who lives out of state. Those days were great where I felt connected to my loved ones and did what I wanted and felt right at the moment. Now I am back to reality. Being 53 y.o and unemployed can be difficult. Don’t know what is next. Part of me say “don’t worry, everything will be okay” since I am an empty nester with no debts. But in reality, I am fearful to run out of money. Thanks for sharing your story. All the best!

[@GrizzneyGames]

This is my long-term goal. I am 34 with no marketable skills, currently going back to school with this mindset of obtaining something actionable that I can take elsewhere and work for myself. Even longer goal is to move somewhere that I will enjoy way more. Life and success are not always linear or on a time frame. Dont be afraid to start, even if you're many years in. We can do this if we want.

[@klake4773]

Oh man. I feel you with the night shift and mandatory overtime. I used to work at the post office at one of their sorting plants on the night shift. It's backbreaking work and it's exhausting and destroys your body and mental health. Nothing is more irritating than getting ready to clock out and get told you have to stay over for another 3-4 hours. I only stayed for a few months before I had enough. Management sucked, too.

[@type2red]

i have been stuck in call center work for about over 15 years, i guilt myself into doing these crap jobs because of responsibility and kids, i was always paralyzed with fear to leave. I went to art school and have always been a creative… being trapped in these type of jobs has destroyed my personality and outlook on life, i need out.

[@thelostandunfounds]

Do you have an IPad? I highly suggest getting one and getting Adobe fresco. You can draw your art into vector shapes and use it to make stickers, posters, and other merch. Get the gen 2 Apple Pencil.

[@user-cz5le1zx1t]

Can you make a KZbin channel with your art skills?

[@eviegivens7572]

I am sitting here as we speak contemplating whether I am going to quite my job and I ran across your video. It was definitely what I needed to make the decision. Luckily I started the business a year ago, I just need to bring in more clients. Thank you for sharing your journey and congrats to your success!!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Evie! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. You just made my dad. Take the leap of faith you will never regret it!

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

The depression part is extremely authentic - absolutely appreciate this and can relate for sure Recently left a part time job where the employer was giving me random daily schedules spread out throughout the day and last min changes very often (with attitude / stress on top of that). Part time that sure as hell was fragmented throughout the entire week anyways. I don't mind planning and making sudden changes to MY OWN schedule

[@alihashim6120]

Been working 12 hour night shifts for the last 10 years (6pm to 6am 6-7 nights a week, chasing "money"). Got to work last Monday and handed in my resignation, giving them 4 weeks notice. I have absolutely no back up plan and feels like I have to start my life all over again. Scary, but also very excited to start figuring out who I am and what it is that I want to do in life. Stumbled onto your video and just wanted to say thank you! I always remind myself that no matter what I end up doing, no matter how hard, it will be ok!

[@MelModica]

Really sorry this happened to you! Working at a job where someone else totally controls your time and schedule is suffocating! Same thing recently happened to me. I was working part time night shift and juggling multiple part time jobs for about 6 years, almost 5 years at one company and we went from 5 nights a week to 6 nights a week. I had only 1 day off a week and no weeks vacation for almost 3 years because my job just gave a us hard time about calling off or we have to get coworkers to cover us for vacation!!! I gave covered for multiple people and the last straw was a coworker trying to make me cover them an extra day on their two week vacation and that one day would given me two days off in a week which I rarely get! I contacted my supervisor and I was so furious my voice was shaking and normally I am a very calm person but I am beyond fed up of people taking advantage of me so I gave my two weeks notice!

[@JoleneLin78]

Hopefully everything worked out for you! My notice period is 3 months so ages, but I guess more time to look for a new job. Still contemplating whether to resign but I think the answer is yes.

[@alihashim6120]

@@JoleneLin78 thank you for your reply. I have been really struggling over the last 10 months, but I’m glad the notification brought me back to my comment because it reminded me why I left my previous job and why I’m doing what I’m doing. No matter how difficult things have been over the last 10 months, it has still been 100x better than what I was going through. Just simple things such as working outdoors and being in the sun, getting proper sleep, waking up at 4:30am rather than sleeping at 6am… it is all worth it. So if you’re asking if it is worth it, the answer is definitely yes. I’ve taken a massive step back, but the further you pull the arrow back, the further it will fly forward.

[@jsndcktt]

This really hits me. I was recently laid off after 7 years with a company. Had no idea it was coming. Got a severance package that has dried up. I’ve applied to almost 200 jobs in the 4 months that I’ve been unemployed… nothing. After feeling like part of a family unit and enjoying the people I worked with, now I’m feeling like someone else’s garbage. Thrown away and forgotten about. Now I’m trying to figure out what my next move is. I don’t want to go back to a situation where I’m not in control, but I have no idea what to do next and there are so many options and “gurus” that I feel paralyzed…

[@johngray3449]

The job systems nowadays reject applications based on X this and that, or are straight up fake. Things are what are holding you down, at the end of the day what will make you happy, struggling to pay this and that off, or the freedom to travel with a few key items. If you work till 80 years old, did you really live more then if you died at 40 but you got to see the world/country/nature everyday. Best wishes.

[@user-dd1mr9ks4v]

This is what I needed sitting here on Sunday with my anxiety at 100 going into Monday. After 20 years in corporate stress and depression have been taking a tool on me for the past 6 weeks. I’m at an all time low at this point.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Keep your head up.

[@henryjack7827]

I am so fucking proud of you brother. I have been really scared to quit my job and start my own business. Its been months and i have just been not able to find the courage to quit my job. I hate my job, and for the past few weeks , I have had enough. I think i am finally going to quit my job and start building my dream life

[@Dylan-rs4yx]

I’m a banker for the main office of a chain, and I completely agree with having the thoughts of suicide. My boss is NEVER happy. She’s never satisfied. It’s always how I didn’t do this right, or how I did that wrong. But when I do it right, there’s no “thank you” or no “good job” or “thank you for taking the extra time to study up on that.” I feel completely stuck.. especially in this economy and job market. I’m 27, not married and no kids, still live at home with my parents and I’m barely making it and it’s gotten so bad there, that I’ve had to go on meds bc I just can’t handle it anymore.

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

Quit

[@JoleneLin78]

Did you quit in the end?

[@Dylan-rs4yx]

@@JoleneLin78 yes, two weeks ago 😊😊😊

[@rainbowmustang]

Keep your head up bro. Good luck.

[@GedDevlin]

With every kick in the face and every hurdle you pass the rewards get greater . And The world has been around for millions and millions of years , we are only here for the weekend .

[@wildflower8028]

I can relate to every fear you stated. I have anxiety every time Sunday rolls around knowing I have to work on Monday. I will use your suggestions and form a plan to leave with no fear. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@FranzED]

Thanks for this vid. Been thinking of quitting my 9-5. The salary is a generous but i just want to own my time. Especially that i have my own family now.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

I feel you. Start something on the side. Prove it works then go all in.

[@learningtogetheredu]

I relate to this. I also quit my toxic job last year December. I had already started a KZbin channel in March. i still have 105 subscribers and i have realized that growing a KZbin channel is hard. But quiting is not an option. I would appreciate growth of the channel because living without a paycheck is difficult. Hope with the information i am getting here and others who quit things will get better.

[@neoshenlong]

Hey, how are you doing now?

[@learningtogetheredu]

@@neoshenlong still working hard

[@Wizxrdry]

I know this isn't advice but what I'm getting is, save money, have a partner that can financially support you, and have parents that you can fall back on.

[@tonyp9313]

Yup. This what I got from his vid. He makes it seem like he's quitting & now he has no income when his wife is supporting him with an income because she was working her job. She only quit because he was getting income from his freelancing business.

[@signe1880]

Lol! Exactly... Privilege begets privilege.

[@fuzzywuzzy5749]

You are mistaken. I have no partner. I have no parents to give me money. My option is a bridge.

[@kaybeekal]

@@fuzzywuzzy5749Please don’t give up. One day at a time.

[@Jexxikak]

I’m living in that low place right now… Ty for sharing. I’m trying to find my way out of it, having no friends or family to turn to is making really hard.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

You got this! Keep your head up.

[@jpgleiden]

Real talk, thank you! I lost a lot of people last years, made me think, why should i work hard instead of doing what i like. Life short, money is a trap.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

I feel this

[@kimb.1950]

It's a reason why this morning I came across your page. I can really identify with your story. I stopped working at my job due to an injury from my job at the school I was employed at. I just made 50 years old, I'm a cancer survivor, and I was employed in the education system up to recently for 17 years. It's never too late to make changes, and your story inspired me to go the distance with the podcast I started and proceed with my tee shirt and hoodie printing business. Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏾

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Incredible 🙏🏻. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏻

[@yeomanie]

Love it. Well paid job in IT, 52 and slow to leave. But it's killing me slowly. Thanks for this channel and the chance to think about new opportunities. Best

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot 😀

[@ghostx141xgaming5]

What job may I ask? 28 veteran adjusting to civilian world need good freelance ideas, recently bought youtube stuff, and camera to stream things looking into graphic design and something IT wise..

[@mariancounsellor]

I can relate to this. I quit being a Social Worker due to feeling stress from the role. Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry you felt so low due to your job. Glad you’re in a better place now ❤

[@TheSavvyCouple]

So glad it was helpful

[@NoName-oy2km]

How did it work out? Social work sounds like a challenging field. Hope you are doing well.

[@MichaelsPaintingChannel]

You've done good. You're a great guy, not here to be treated like a slave. Don't look back and cry. Look back and rejoice. God bless you.

[@preetird8385]

Hope this comment finds you I watched this video after I quit my 9-5 (but in reality almost 10-11 hrs) job last week. I could totally relate to you & the place you are coming from when you got emotional. I totally felt alf those rollercoaster of emotions and fears & sleepless nights but I got so pushed to the edge in my job that I made this brave decision to quit without any backup. Even I thought to myself - what could be the worst that might happen Only difference? - you can move back to your parents, but I'm the breadwinner in my parents house (rented) so that was also out of option. Thanks to my younger sister who is still in her job, though it isn't much but we can survive somehow. But I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart ( I almost felt as if I was sitting there and sharing my story in your place) now I'm getting some direction to look at. And fears that I've already left behind when I quit. The false sense of security & also the financial obligations always keep us holding back & cuz of which I've tolerated all my past jobs no matter however toxic those were. But this is the most liberating time for me. Atleast I'm free to do what I want to do rather than sacrificing my time & my life. Also when I went to subscribe I realised I had already subscribed to you channel which I dint even remember when 😅 But your video found me at the right time❤❤❤ "You got this" - to every one who is in the same space ✊🏻🚀

[@tonyp9313]

Wait? When did he say he can move back with his parents?

[@WhatJaiThinks]

This video was very timely my parents keep pressuring me to persue law enforcement but I don’t think I want that. I’m too creative. I just quit my 9-5 in the corporate world and I’m finally at peace and can’t wait for what’s next .

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Love this! Never settle for others vision for yourself. Your happiness is too important. Follow your heart and Gods direction. You got this!

[@jgx8376]

Omg I just put in my two weeks at my corporate job too. I hope you’re doing well.

[@snanguidry3283]

Bro i can relate. Ive been with corrections for years and it doesnt get any better. I literally sometimes work for months straight with no days off because the lack of employees. Just now i am coming off of a 3 week schedule. Loss time with kids and family. The only ppl that will remember all the hrs that i put into this job is my family. Missing holidays , vacations, etc. Depressed, family life falling apart and i am really thinking about putting my notice in this month. I cant believe i have wasted all this time and i want to work for myself on my own accord and not be told when to clock on and off and if i can or cant take vactions etc. Thanks for the video and motivation. Nice to hear someone with similar situations make a change!

[@shadowcat1419]

Idk why I saw this on my feed but I’m glad I watch something so relatable.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad you found it valuable

[@geriatricmillenial1983]

I can relate to what you say, everything from adhd being suicidal and working that depressing 9-5 job. I did move back home to my mom’s house. I had no idea what to do with my life. I was so depressed after I left the military, but eventually, things got better. I'm much happier working for myself and taking days off as much as I need to. I spend time off on hobbies or just lounging around. The rat race is hard to get out of, but at the same time, it's easy to get out of.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Love this so happy you’re in a better place. What do you do for work now?

[@geriatricmillenial1983]

@@TheSavvyCouple thank you! I do a little bit of state contracting for California now. Trying to live the dream here.

[@KBFWT2552]

I just quit my job today, very stressful and your hard work is not recognized. I have no back plan and a lil nervous but I feel I made the right decision

[@ghostx141xgaming5]

What job did you pick

[@HeyFriend812]

A life of freedom I love that

[@TheApostleDmichael]

I've had the exact same fears myself ever since I've decided to go on my own path and businesses. It's ben life changing, there's still a lot of big challenges, but now I get to control what they are, and it's exciting

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Congrats, love this!

[@Digg2live]

I can definitely relate to this video , Im 24 years old , and i currently work private security and i started 3 years ago that summer after i turned 21. This job has honestly the worst job i have ever worked for and will ever work for. You can say its a 9-5 but usually your working 10+ hours a day because management cannot give you a set schedule ever after they tell you will have one and after talking to them multiples times about your schedule, they constantly call you on your days off to come in when they know you are not obligated too and never agreed to be on call . They take credit for all your hard work and the hours you put in and never give you the credit for it. There has been times where i had to find a babysitter as soon as i possibly to go save a contract so the company would not loose it could when its the managers duty to do that and come to find out its so he could stay home and get drunk. There has been so many times where i had to work 8-4 and then somebody would not show or call in and i would have to miss a lot of time with my family and holidays and work the 4-10. I had shitty jobs before but this one has a special place. They are very unprofessional from the top and bottom. Im at the point to where i'm starting to get more depressed than i was in high school and angry almost everyday. Probably average about 2-3 days off a month. Im at the point to where i'm seriously thinking about quitting on the spot even though thats not the type of person i am. But its so toxic that if i don't just quit i feel like i am eventually going to have a nervous breakdown. Definitely going to take your advice very seriously and get started on it ASAP. Thank you for making this video and sharing personal areas of your life with us. It has definitely motivated me and inspired me too get started ASAP . Nobodies should have to put up with that and basically ruin a lot of their life for $16.50 per hour.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Love this. Thanks for sharing. Give me an update!

[@dailybible5426]

Give us an update brotha. Sounds like a nightmare

[@unknown_Buddy909]

One of valuable video i watch on KZbin. Life is very short Do GOOD THINGS with your abilities Help each other Be a good and successful human on this Planet

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Amen, love this comment. Thanks do watching.

[@clairesJourney2024]

I have been searching for this kind of video that I can relate to for matters of quitting a 9-5 but having a family and kids because most of the videos you get and people who are single and in their 20s with no families. you have really inspired me and now I feel like I know what to do and where to start. I have a KZbin channel with 256 subscribers but I have not been very consistence and I have a variety of skills that I can put to use. It reaches a time when you start wondering if this 9-5 will be your life till retirement and asking questions like what really is my purpose in this life. Thank you so much for this.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

So glad it could be helpful ❤️

[@allissawilliams3184]

I understand completely how you feel. I am currently in law enforcement and it has depleted my health and keeps me away from my children. I will be leaving this JOB in time to come.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Praying for you. It's a very difficult career. You have so many other options don't be afraid when it's time to take the leap.

[@TheOldSaiyan]

Man, I can relate, and I never knew you were struggling that much brother!! 💙 I'm glad you made the best decision for yourself and your family. Very Inspiring!!

[@jbschexnayder]

Thanks for this inspirational video. It confirms my decision and the plans I have already set into motion. It’s scary as hell to leave that steady paycheck and benefits, but trucking has been sucking the life right out of me for 18 years.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

What plans do you have. Would love to hear. Glad my video hit home.

[@jbschexnayder]

@@TheSavvyCouple 16 more days on the road trucking, then starting an appliance repair business. I paid off all my debt, saved some money, turned 50 years old. Seems like the right time to roll the dice.

[@Purozangue]

For 10yrs I worked 12hr swing shift with one day off at an industrial company. I never slept well, diet was trash, missed numerous family functions, and no time for myself. After a night shift of falling asleep while I worked, I quit in 2wks. Took a job as a janitor, less pay but was the best job decision I ever made. I do not recommend choosing a swing shift job, if you have no other choice of work by all means consider your overall health.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Health is wealth

[@Lilfabo124]

I feel stuck in my job I feel controlled all the time I want to be able to move on my time not someone else’s

[@DavidMorales-s8d]

I know the feel. Usually people think we are just lazy but it's not that, the problem is not working 160hrs per week, the problem is to not have control when you work those hours.

[@byeteaching]

Great video! As a former teacher myself, I can totally relate to these mistakes. It's so important for educators transitioning into new careers to be aware of these pitfalls. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

My pleasure ❤️

[@elisheyithompson7998]

All the glory to our God but deep thanks to you and your family K!!!

[@TheJgraham12345]

Really enjoyed this genuine video. Been with my employer for 12 years and feel incredibly resentful and trapped. Tied to the benefits and the pension. I need to escape at some point. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@psychedelicartistry]

Quit my job after one month b/c the girl I was working with was crazy and was already trying to scream at me and humiliate me in front of customers. Told the boss everything she did, that I can't work with her anymore, that she's a great boss, but I quit and I have to prioritize my mental health. Interestingly enough, this happened today, and I already have an interview for a $20/hr job lined up for tomorrow.

[@nathananderson8720]

This video inspired me to create a video about the great resignation. It took me about 6 months to create this on top of my full-time job, setting aside at least 4x of 1 hr workout per week, cooking healthy foods that take hours to prepare, rejecting so many night outs just to spend more time pursuing my passion while having so many people discourage me from creating meaningful videos online like this channel. As you can tell, personal development isn’t a joke because there are so many sacrifices to be made, which are often uncomfortable but knowing that there are also so many like-minded individuals who have passion for becoming a better version of themselves each day and who are willing to show support makes me more motivated to keep pursuing my passion for creativity and intense desire to provide as much value as I could. When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, having so many people tell me that I’m merely wasting my time creating a meaningful content online, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us

[@Officialyasirbadawi]

Your message and story resonated with me 100% - life can be hard especially if you’re the breadwinner of the family.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Glad it had an impact

[@Officialyasirbadawi]

@@TheSavvyCouple but it turned out you really did have a backup plan ✨ God bless you!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

@@Officialyasirbadawi Yes God had his plan all along.

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

My 9-5 has made me so unbelievably depressed and just absolutely devoid of joy. This job has ruined me, I can’t do it anymore. I’m not even sure what I will do next but this is too much

[@TheQiGongPath]

I'm serously thinking of quitting my j.o.b. (just over broke) God bless me, but there is no need of working for someone who can subsitute you in a snap of a finger. Thank you is the word, to receive the abundance the universe has for us. Our source of abundance comes from the universe not from an employer. Namaste❤

[@Boonses]

Living in ca and been thru some real bs of life and living situations to say the least. I call out usually once every 2 weeks too many negative changes at work no value no nothing not worth your mental health certain jobs just drain you I’m in that situation where I use to really love my job but too many contracts and things getting signed turning more cooperate was the worse thing this plant has done everything I was working towards stripped from me. Going back to school now and going to do what I want to do. Live your dreams screw all this miserable companies that wanna treat you like slaves

[@TamiPami1968]

I loved this and it was just what I needed! I'm 55 and just quit my job one month ago and I'm still detoxing from what was awful, after having many F you moments and was just taking it. I have been in a career rut for most of my life just going to work because I had a six figure salary, not because I loved it. Now I'm trying to figure out how to have my own business because I will never ever go back to a 9-5 after this last year and half of utter BS. I pray to God multiple times a day and I'm very grateful and hopeful he is leading me to my true path. Thank you for sharing and God bless.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you found the video so valuable.

[@psychedelicartistry]

Gratitude like that is incredible. I say the same thing thank you for the air in my lungs thank you for another day!!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Amen everyday is a blessing.

[@TradingInspo]

Former Dep here definitely agree. Unfortunately i find myself in a similar situation in the private sector now....feeling lost and depressed

[@TheSavvyCouple]

@@TradingInspo so sorry your going through that. Trust me there is a bright lite and you are there for a reasons. Everything is temporary. Prayers

[@porschetech2491]

I need something like this. I'm stuck at what I want to do to have a better life without worrying if I can make this months rent payment. my wake up call is currently being off from work on disability. injured lower back while working on a car........I've been an auto tech for over 35 years. so here I am! I don't know how many side hustles are legit, I don't know what to get into to give me flexibility and be financially secure.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

We have lots of online side hustle we cover on our channel. Thanks for the comment.

[@LokiWolfrunner]

I’m at the depression with passive idealization of just….not being here anymore. I can’t stand office jobs. Didn’t know until I took one. I’ve been in a string of jobs I can’t stand and it’s….breaking me. I almost left this life last year. They brought me back. Now I’m mentally in the same mindset as I was last year.

[@sodapopjam]

I feel you, but if you don't like office jobs, you gotta find something you like and how to monetize it. I was on my way to being an entrepeneur but I followed the voices of my elders, and now I have to start over again 14 years later 😢. I'm excited, but I'm not working for anyone again.

[@phnxrizing]

I am on that rope now. It’s exactly how I end up finding this video.. I already had a fail business and thinking bout doing another but I am in fear at the moment

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Fight through that if you want it enough you can make it happen

[@shelleypritchard7669]

I have all those fears, I'm a single mom and I hate my job. I have been with the same company for 7 years now with no benefits because it's a paycheck. I'm still living to paycheck, my company does not do any more raises, and I'm at capacity I guess. That is why I'm trying to find something that will give me financial freedom.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Hey Shelley have you considered freelancing? Specifically freelance writing?

[@lowkeyynoel1712]

@@TheSavvyCouplewhat is a platform that someone can freelance write from ?

[@LosAngelesFBl]

EMT here, I am currently feeling how you felt …. I feel stuck man…. It’s hard

[@TheSavvyCouple]

I’m so sorry! Keep your head up ❤️

[@SnakeDaddyGaming]

Thank you for this message. This has been heavy on my mind for a while now. Change is coming.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

You got this

[@suzanaandrade2125]

Thank you so much for this ❤ Man, I can totally relate with you. I'm not into 9 to 6 and being under pressure, all the time. Yes, I'm in the verge of being self-employed and chicken as hell. I guess it's my adhd brain speaking. I too feel shame and a sense of inadequacy for not stick with a job...

[@TheSavvyCouple]

You got this! Keep your head up.

[@jonathandublin2119]

I've been working in the Medical Device industry for 10yrs - I absolutely LOATHE waking up everyday. I can feel my mental health dwindling everyday. I'm also divorced, with two girls. My job is sustaining their therapy which is needed, otherwise I would not be able to sustain it. I unfortunately do not have much saved up after my divorce and an emergency medical expense.. Your video gives me hope - It's not going to be easy, but I know I will find a way...thank you.

[@ShiinaHiyori]

That must felt absolutely horrendous, you're really strong individual, you got this bro!

[@holguialex]

I’m going into work tomorrow and putting in my two weeks. Idk what I’m going to do. But I know I can do more than what I am doing.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Sorry you’re going through that. Make sure you have a plan financially or you are just going to cause even more stress. You got this.

[@msculley4526]

So relate to this!! My guilt with quitting my job is the health benefits. I carry the benefits with my employee, and health insurance is so expense in the private market. :( That is my ball and chain to my job.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

It was for us to when Brittany quit her teaching job to join me. We will have a video coming out in the next 1-2 months about CHM and how we have replaced our health insurance with them.

[@TimeriaKyser-x6s]

So what did you do I only need them health benefits myself that job is killing me I got a food truck who needs me but I’m so use to my job

[@tvm-growthisunlimited9023]

Your story will save others. Great and humble of you to share! 🙌🏽God Bless your career and life!💛

[@coralreeves4276]

Thank you for this. Right now I am at the point of losing my job in 2 mos, maybe less. I have no savings, I am in my 40s and I am on the edge of homelessness and starvation. Not to mention I am ill and have family to take care of. I was actually feeling VERY suicidal earlier but then I watched your video and... it helped. It gave me a bit of hope and made me second-guess reaching for that bottle of bleach I keep in the bathroom. I wish you all the luck and success in the world and I hope I'll also find a way out of my situation.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Please know you are loved and their is hope. God is right by your side.

[@giltgirl1]

Yes I can relate to all of these fears. I am overwhelmed and miserable in my job.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Sorry to hear that. What is your plan?

[@coderlicious6565]

I'm on this bender of watching quit my job videos during my telecommute web developer job. I think I hit my limit with this company.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Sounds like it’s time to move onto something else.

[@sodapopjam]

Oh I had to leave web dev. The industry is pretty bad, specially for us at latin america. They pay 1-1.5k per month for a 2 person job.

[@AndrewSwihart-o6l]

Awesome story! Thank you for being real. I want to quit my job desperately and start my own business. However I have 3 kids and my wife doesn’t work, so it’s not as easy. We are making plans now on how to make the transition.

[@mikedonato2977]

I can relate to you. You'll be happy with freedom rather than money.

[@J1hunnitL4E]

I really appreciate your honesty I’m right on the edge of leaving my job for me it’s not so much fear is …cutting into my personal life cutting into my source of happiness…the whole reason I can thrive here …for me if I leave this job I’m not going to get another but I just feel like it’s time to take the risk and jump …we don’t owe these jobs nothing

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Keep your head up. You got this!

[@fgarcia975]

Amazing video! It's nice to hear from someone who wasn't in marketing or an accountant... Or something at some big business or law firm. I dread driving up to work everyday. Soon, I'll do this too. Getting finances in line first.

[@sunnydays761]

I am happy to listen to this came at the right time. Driving to speak to my therapist… and going to speak to her about my job. I finished a Masters degree in counseling 5 yrs ago but failed the exam 4x became discouraged w myself. I too and dyslexic and ADD. So I stepped backed and feel I put so much into this career of mental health. I work at a hospital in Psychiatric unit.

[@chrisn6585]

I am retiring early at 62 and don't care what happens I want out of the working world I don't even know who the hell I am anymore when you get to a certain point you just know when to leave it hits you like a truck

[@cj9261]

One of the most insightful thoughts I've listened to on quitting ajob. Thanks for sharing

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Wow appreciate you taking the time to watch. So glad you got some value out of it.

[@mikebeatty7348]

Oh man what a ride and what a story! You guys are Absolutely crushing it and I wish every kid at school could watch this video!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

This might be one of my favorite comments we have ever gotten on our channel. Thanks Mike!

[@vivianpurplemess]

Jepp, same here. I have been in customer service for 10 years now since 18 . Now it is time to put my happiness as priority rather than stability and security. The thing is I grew up in very financially and mentally/physically unstable environment , and therefore security and stability something I wanted to experience . I have ADHD so growing up in toxic chaotic environment didnt help at all. Now I see that my perspective is changing and I crave inner fulfilment and happiness, and freedom instead. So I started with Video Game design because I will have freedom to work remote or on short projects all over the world . Plus its creative artistic and fun. And I keep writing as well for Medium see where it will lead me to.

[@Frkdsnbrd4103]

Thank you for such an inspirational video. What really struck me was your point of someone else having control of my time. Another point was being committed to making the switch. Looking forward to binge watching all your vidoes!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Thanks for watching apprciate the support.

[@ashlavanadis]

Great video. I feel the same as you. On paper I have a great job but it is mind numbing sometimes, and I'm working on an exit strategy so that I am self-employed in the next few years.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

You got this!

[@Pinkgirlyyyy]

Wow I love this testimony! I recently started an online business in graphic designs and it’s starting to work. I’ve always been passionate about arts, but I always told myself "I can’t be paid doing this". LOL, I made more than my job could ever pay me last month. I’m afraid to leave because of this economy and because I don’t have enough money saved up. I can’t wait for the day I make enough to leave. Alot of my coworkers are small minded and it makes me depressed when I have to "shrink myself to fit in". Call center jobs are draiiiining. Everyone is fake. I live with my parents so I can technically leave my job, but I don’t want to become a burden. I’ll wait till it’s time 🙃

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Keep scaling that business. You got this!

[@krishnakondupalli4189]

Pretty encouraging. This is exactly what I wish to talk about my life in next 5 years. Hopefully things work out as planned. Fingers crossed.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Amen

[@stbrown08]

Thank you for having the courage to openly share your story. Not in law enforcement but so incredibly relatable. As a fellow Enneagram 3 your comment about the feelings that goes along with 3s really hit home. Again, thank you. I really needed to hear this.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

So glad you found it helpful. 🙏🏻

[@Farrah_the_Brooklyn_Peach]

Thank you for sharing. I love your story. Cheers to living our best life!

[@WilliamMartinez-vq2bn]

I lost a job with no emergency funding in 2005 then in December 2023 with a big emergency fund that latter has been way less stressfull

[@TheSavvyCouple]

💯

[@nonniwilliams2220]

Thank you for your honesty and tranparency! It really resigates

[@miaroberts9052]

Thank you soo much for being open about your story and your emotions, literally in the same place and this sparked something in me, to know I’m not the only one. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheSavvyCouple]

It’s my pleasure. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I’ll definitely make a followup video soon.

[@albertdominguez3073]

I am so glad I ran into your channel. Thank you brother for sharing this powerful story. I am in that same spot right now.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Happy to help brother! Keep your head up and start taking action to change your situation. You got this Albert!

[@TheEquilibriumEffects]

Guys it's never easy to quit, especially if you create a bond with coworkers, however it's your life and you know how stress you feel. Nothing felt so refreshing done my last day at work and head home. It feel like a bag of dirt fell off. Free at last, thank God I am free at last.

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Amen!

[@justsimplybrittany]

I’m in this position now. Feeling trapped, like a failure, scared about money and depressed. 😢

[@TheSavvyCouple]

So sorry. I promise you brighter days are ahead. Keep your head up.

[@Vladimir-JT]

ive done this 10's of times and still feel so much pressure from society and family to stay at this job because of "security"

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Totally

[@georgeneamodia7240]

Wonderful, wonderful! I already quit last December 2022. Those times I decided to quit were the darkest times, it's like a black hole you just can't pull yourself up. God guided me and I went out. Started freelancing with the goal of earning and learning the one that I truly want on the side - trading. 2 years in, I'm still freelancing and learning. Most often I still fall on the lure of 9-5 and find myself going back all because I'm getting impatient for not reaping the fruits of my labor yet though I know some great traders take 7 years to succeed haha. Thanks for the vid! The best one about this topic here in YT!

[@vaibhavshivalkar7228]

I can see my favourite book "The Millionaire Fastlane" in your bookstack. I also notice you quote a lot of things from that book, "Time is King".

[@TheSavvyCouple]

💯 was a life changing book to read