quitting my job 1 year later | reaction + what i’ve learned

hi! i thought this would be a fun vid to throw in here. tomorrow is the one year (anniversary lmao) of when i quit my job! enjoy
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Hi I'm Brooke, a 23 year old lifestyle vlogger living post-grad in New York City! I make a ton of videos involving hauls, vlogs, advice and much much more. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on any videos and also follow me on my social media such as Twitter and Instagram to stay even more connected with me! See you in my next video!
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[@adriannamurphy5847]

"'brooke there's no way they were that good of friends.' AND YOU WERE RIGHT" hahahahah

[@KatieSev]

Omg never forget corporate Brooke

[@kenzieelizabeth]

wait how was this only a year ago ..... longest year of our lives

[@AvaLaurenVideos]

omg ikr btw i love your channel kenzie!! you and brooke are my fav youtubers!!

[@nacirabadran2881]

I still can’t believe that you, someone 10 years younger than me, gave me the strength to make the best decision ever: quit my job. Thank you so much!!! It was scary, considering I have a son to provided to, but I’m in a much better place now and I thought I could never do that. Again, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@brookemiccio]

This made my heart so happy ❤️ I am so glad you are in a better place!!!!

[@nacirabadran2881]

Brooke Miccio Thanks! 🤗 and keep the great work with your content

[@jimwu4013]

you are a fool that’s all i can say good luck on that UI benefit

[@cailinnbrooke]

I’m so happy for you!!! Go you!!!

[@Gabby88Girl]

Everyone's first job out of college isn't the best, I'm glad you show never to be afraid to change directions! I quit my first job out of college too after a year for a better one that made me happier. Someone's first job is never their last!

[@maite3455]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@MaddieCassidy]

i was so sad when you quit your job because i LOVED your work week in my life vlogs - but now seeing how far you've come in the past year, i am so so so happy for you brooke 💌 wishing nothing but the best for you

[@victoriaperham4344]

In the least offensive way, you just looked so spent working the 9-5 and now you’re glowing. I am SO happy for you that you had the privilege to quit and pursue what you love. Good for you!! Happy 1 year of genuine happiness!!!!

[@lourdesnegron67]

You should definitely do this video next year and see where your at again would be really cool!

[@loveandbeauty221]

I love this video! When I graduated from high school I went right into an office job and I was so depressed I quit about 7 months in and got a job at Sephora because I wanted to become a makeup artist. I quit Sephora after two years and then got a high paying job with my city! And now I’m in a program to become a medical esthetician 😊 remmeber everyone, it takes time and dedication to pursue your true passions but you’ll get there one day, I promise :)

[@sweetlovinnxx]

i started watching you after you graduated, and started the weekly working vlogs and can i just point out the amount of insane growth ive noticed in the past year.... i used to think you were kinda stufffy and negative and boring, but really it was just your job holding you back! you're an amazing person and im so happy you took the leap and quit the sales job to focus on social media/other things in general, youre glowing! sosososososoo happy for you and excited to watch you grow more!!!

[@SamElle]

i can't believe it was a year ago that you quit!!! It felt like it was not so long ago! YOUVE COME SUCH A LONG WAY BROOKE AND IM SO HAPPY FOR ALL YOUR SUCCESS

[@mariahbdancer]

I’ve been following you since your college videos! You inspired me to quit the job I absolutely hated (at the same time you were experiencing this and quitting yours). It was such a good decision (for both of us!) and I appreciated your honesty and vulnerability. I can’t believe it’s been a year?! ❤️

[@nancyhope-landon9185]

I am much older than you and I'm not sure how I found your channel although I enjoy it very much. You should be very proud of yourself as you think and talk like someone much older with much more life experience. You actually know more than you think you do and you are willing to learn and be open which is great. I'm so happy that you and your parents have a great relationship and you want to spend time with them. Kudos to your parents as they raised a great person.

[@jeannelle_]

I definitely agree with you, keep in mind about who you're working with and the overall environment. Life is too short to be in a job that isn't the best for you. I remember I had a negative coworker and everyday she complained about everything and every year she said she would quit, but never did. She's been there for over 20+ years, in the same position, complaining everyday. I AINT ABOUT THAT LIFE LMAO. I believe if you truly don't like what you're doing and you know you deserve better, do something about it. Love this video btw!!!

[@josypie09]

I quit my teaching job and moved to the front office of my school and handling student records and honestly it’s been great. Yes I took a pay cut but I’m less stressed, actually have energy after work and don’t dread getting up and going to work everyday !!!

[@kalisue6573]

Teaching is honestly one of the hardest jobs hahah. I moved from traditional to a part time year round teaching job (30 hr so technically still full time) because I couldn’t handle the 9 hr days

[@jackiek4159]

This is sooo inspiring to watch! I recently quit my full time job because I hated it and it was the best decision ever!! It's never worth it staying in a job if you're unfulfilled and unhappy! 👌🏻

[@christinakcover]

What you said about learning from others and being open to listen to advice and wisdom in many different areas of life and that acknowledgement of all of the unknown and all the experiences and knowledge people bring to spaces - so real Brooke! I think it's so important and so wise to always keep that in mind as 23-year-olds and at any age, thank you for sharing that.

[@breeguh2854]

I just bust out laughing because you still have the suntan on your arm that’s funny !

[@brookemiccio]

how do i make it go away..... like how is it still there

[@josie9338]

“You don’t know everything”... can you please send that to some of my coworkers LOL

[@kandiesmith7148]

No hate but literally all jobs are like this not just jobs after college I’ve been working and going to college this whole time (5 years now 😬) and I have to say this applies to all jobs

[@Joy-zf6cs]

Exactly! It’s called real life!

[@kalisue6573]

What applies to all of them - they all suck? Hahah honestly sadly probably true. Which is why if you can escape like Brooke could why would you not? 😂

[@Joy-zf6cs]

Kali Mcc Some people just have to pay their dues for awhile. It’s not all easy no matter what job you get into.

[@bekkkabby]

I literally cannot believe this was already a year ago? But at the same time can’t believe it was only a year ago? Time is wild man

[@brookes6112]

Your work week vlogs bring a lot of nostalgia because that’s when I started watching your vids. I was going through a particularly hard time in life and between your HOUR long vlogs and listening to Girls Gotta Eat, it gave me something to look forward to 😭A lot of feels watching this video! 💕👏🏼

[@PreeyaSharma]

#2 theres always time to switch up your goals. THANK YOU BROOKE!! needed this today

[@kimberlilymagda]

Love the idea of this video! I can really tell the lack of sleep has had a change in your energy. Have you tried using your soul cycle bike? Using my bike really tires me out & helps me sleep at night.

[@heather3039]

Dude you posted this a year ago and it's when I decided to switch my grad program, job, everything. WOW. Made me cry a little because when I watched you watch the video, I felt for a brief second the same anxiety I was feeling... So insane

[@megdewsnap]

this is so amazing Brooke! thanks for sharing💕this makes me excited to continue my yt growth, and hopefully get to the freedom you're at! I never liked working a job lol

[@ZoePritchard]

I remember that video and feeling so inspired cuz I wanted to quit my job too 😂 a few months later I did! (only to go to another corporate job, but it was a much better fit for me). Love you Brooke!!

[@MJ-ev6hr]

I remember watching this video last year and silently cheering for you! It's so inspiring to see someone my age take this huge step and choose happiness!! You inspire me! :)

[@adebs]

lmaooo @ your reaction to yourself crying :') crazy how its already been a year!

[@alexisz698]

I’m starting a new position as a Quality Design Engineer for medical devices come Wednesday. This will be my 4th job out of college. I had one job straight out of school and it was horrible, mentally and emotionally abused. Part of a mass layoff. Second job was too big of a company and felt like a number, plus too far from My old apartment. The third job was a pay-cut, but more hands-on along with being closer to home. Their handling of COVID and allowing employees with sexual harassment claims to continue working was abysmal. I landed this new job that’s 10 minutes from my new apartment along with it being women led.

[@amayagustave5161]

I’m so happy for you!

[@alexisz698]

Amaya Gustave thank you for your kind words!

[@iLov3makeupx]

can't believe this was a year ago!! it went by so fast. I was in a bad job, recently graduated college, and was depressed because I couldn't see my future. Im now in a job I love!!!

[@Mapoflife]

Looking and feeling great looks amazing on you Brooke 💜👊🏼 What I see is that no matter what you’re doing even things you don’t enjoy, you always give it your all and that says a lot about who you are! Proud of you girl!

[@cutseygymnast]

When you worked at Oracle I personally thought you seemed like you were thriving and I enjoyed your vlogs the most but I'm glad you are happy with your decision

[@Keepupwiththekennedys]

you are so knowledgeable and I can tell you’ve grown a lot. love your videos!!

[@sbragdon212]

I work in HR and my professional self is sad you didn't give a 2 week notice lol

[@brookemiccio]

There was no such thing as 2 weeks at that job I watched many others quit and you have to leave that day!!

[@sbragdon212]

@@brookemiccio gotcha. I totally understand

[@Hannagleek97]

N M They wouldn’t let her stay after she quit. The way that company works is that one you let them know you are leaving, you have to pack up your desk and leave the same day.

[@elizabethsantana9139]

@@brookemiccio But on your quitting video you said that day your manager asked you when your last day was going to be, so you did not have to leave that day or am I wrong?

[@veronical803]

Elizabeth Santana As a manager myself when people put in their notice you are leery of what they are going to work on since they are in check out mode. So even unconsciously they just may not put in the same effort or will make careless mistakes. Nonetheless you should always offer notice and you may be asked to wrap up something or leave some notes for whoever may be covering for you ... my 2cents

[@HaileyCarvalho]

You are GLOWING in this video!! 💛

[@Meeshhhh]

ICONIC. Ps Wow didn’t realize how long your hair has gotten!

[@KennedyLeonard]

I actually went back and watched this video a few weeks ago, loved seeing your reaction to it! Glad you’re thriving now ❤️

[@SierraFord_]

this video is so iconic lol

[@moshayy6]

the GROWTH! you love to see it!

[@cjsvolleyball]

Random but I was looking at your LinkedIn the other day and it still says you live in Boston. Just in case you wanted to change it

[@delaniejohnson4912]

I can tell youre so much happier Brooke!! You are glowing now

[@shelleymarks4591]

Brooke this was an awesome video. So informative and helpful. So glad for your success! You are glowing in this video! It’s amazing.

[@ashleysurber3411]

What a cool transformation to witness, I feel like you have changed so much since then in such a positive way!! Glad I have become a subscriber since then :)

[@maurawill51]

Tbt to corporate Brooke BUT we are so happy that you’re better off now. Also, you ALWAYS make it a point to say how grateful you are for your viewers and followers and I just wanted to say that it doesn’t go unnoticed. We love you!

[@ChalaPerry0616]

I love seeing how much you’ve grown 😍you inspire my channel so much!!!

[@mayurikasundaravel9174]

You’re kinda my role model, If I had a job I don’t know if I could quit it to pursue something I would love. I am really happy for you! Stay safe

[@kenzieelizabeth]

omg never forget

[@llamaindisguise]

You're so right about finances mattering but also it being worth it to take a lower paying job sometimes. I am 25 and definitely struggling with that right now. After I get my professional license (hopefully next year) I am going to explore entering the public sector for better work life balance!!

[@camilafarina1931]

It’s funny and nice at the same time to watch this. I remember what MY life was like when I watched that video, a year really is a long time! Happy you’re happy Brooke!

[@sydneywerdesheim]

So crazy that it’s been a year that you quit! You’ve definitely inspired me to start my own KZbin channel and I’m so happy I did!

[@MadiBurke]

I loved this video! I love these reflection type videos in general but I think you did a great job thinking critically about the decision. You also touched on so many points that I was feeling at the time and you gave me the courage to leave my last job before it became too toxic for me. No regrets!

[@IvankaCuenca]

I can’t believe it’s been a year since you quit wtf!! Time seriously flies

[@tracyhalloran8473]

LOVED THIS! Your reflections are really insightful, and it’s so clear how much you’ve grown in a year. Keep it up!!

[@ynanahi]

How many youtube subscribers did you have when you quit a year ago?

[@arianebreault1724]

I quit my job too and I work for myself, I still have a boss and what not but I work for myself and from home and best decision ever! I had too much performance anxiety in a office! And I was lucky too that I could do it at 25😁🤩 Love this video!

[@mckinleystevens8579]

wow i too cried more when i left my toxic job because of my co workers. i really thought they were my “best friends” since i worked there for over 5 years. once i left i realized that was not true. they were more mad that I was leaving them rather than being excited that now i’m really happy. But other than that you have grown so much throughout that one year!

[@briannabuckner4516]

I still can’t believe it’s been a whole YEAR. I remember when you first made that insta post. 😅💗 Love you Brooke! Honestly, you look so much more youthful and happy now. 😍 Obviously you were always gorgeous lol. Definitely made the right choice though!☺️😌

[@AlissaintheCity]

What an inspiring video! Congrats on how far you've come and here's to everything to come! XOXO

[@makeupismything185]

random q - did you not put in a 2 week notice?

[@KatieLofblad]

I wondered that too

[@aislinnross1491]

I just watched your old video the other day! I was cleaning and binge watching all your old videos. I love this. I’ve been following you since before your college days. ❤️

[@JCallaghan88]

Aww crazy, first vid of yours I saw was when you quit! If I recall correctly. What a year it has been, you are killing life girl! Keep it up!

[@ceceschurke65]

ugh queen love u

[@FaithTheGreatt]

The pros and cons are sooooo real I am a social media manager in and I work from home and it can get so lonely!!

[@AnishaKG]

I am quitting my job day after Tommorow and was just checking on vlogs and feeling we feel. That overwhelming, anxious and grateful feeling. Relate to you. More power to you. Love from India ♥️✨

[@admirbarucija2018]

I quit a job I had a few years ago and have never looked back!!! So excited to hear your thoughts on your situation ❤️

[@PrincessJacklyn333]

Omg i am obsessed. So proud of u Brooke!!

[@niiidddhhhiii]

You've grown up so much in one year! I left my first job after one year also because it was just not a good fit. The company I left it for was amazing. It opened me to so many opportunities and great place to work. On that note, anyone have advice for a coworker who seems out to get to you when in fact they are not doing their work and twisting what you say?

[@nc3634]

It makes COMPLETE sense why you were just incredibly emotional after quitting that job

[@KelleeKiller]

I loved this so much thank you Brooke! I am currently figuring out my life with my career out since now I feel like my job is not my passion anymore.

[@kaylashorter5911]

Wow! It’s been a year already! I’m so glad you filmed this video-gotta love it! Who else still watches a good ol work week in my life from Brooke? Cause I do!

[@eILEENonyou13]

you seem so much happier now! I saw how your work affected your mood and made your mental health so poor and now I'm worried that my first big girl job will do the same to me yikes. I'm having a hard time getting a job being a recent graduate during covid-19 so if you have any connections in the Philadelphia area or advice please send them my way! -I have a bachelor's degree in mass communications. Anyways, I love your content!

[@leilanidv]

Omg I clicked on this so fast, proud of you queen!!!

[@lydiatraylor6844]

Love this video Brooke!! Thanks for the insight and great reminders!

[@mariaescobar6806]

I know how you feel. I have a few cons on my new job. I guess I will continue pushing forward and see where it leads.

[@itsxorach564]

i LOVE this video! I also quit my post grad sales job a few months after I started because I legit cried everyday and the money wasn't worth my happiness. I started serving at a restaurant shortly after quitting my "real job" and felt bad about myself that I had a college degree but was ~just~ a server. Fast forward 2.5 years and I'm still a server but make the same if not more money than I did at my sales job and work 35 hours a week instead of 60+ hours like i did at my other job. At 25 I'm starting to realize that if it doesn't bring you joy, then let that shit go lol

[@MagenWolmart]

Congrats on working for yourself for a year!! That’s so exciting!

[@madison9448]

SO proud of you and your growth!!

[@lilianazha4350]

Can’t wait to be able to quit my corporate job hahaha

[@shalizeboh125]

I love your old dark hair brooke

[@chroniclesofkaylin]

Your hair looks soooo good here!!!

[@inmyownheadspace49]

I'm not in a position where I can just up and quit but I can't wait to be there. I don't like taking orders and working for anyone else...I just feel like I know what I want to do but the bridge to get there is like non existent if that makes sense like I can envision my self doing and being what I wanna be but its like the getting to that place is the hard part. I don't want to waste my life building someone else's dreams and delay my passions.

[@strawberryytaehyung6578]

hi brooke! i don’t know if your apartment allows pets, but that would be a great way to combat loneliness! i’m home from college for the semester, and i worried about not getting socialization too. i decided to adopt a kitty, and it’s one of the best decisions i’ve made! i truly feel less alone because i have a little friend :)

[@ElyseMarieee]

So wild that it’s been a year but also like specifically, what a CRAZY span of 12 months

[@nataliep643]

Wait? You didn’t have to give two weeks notice?

[@kaleighjs]

You look so much happier now! Wow!

[@DrakesLegalName]

Man sis you are glowing

[@antoniajagodic]

Love your sit down videos 😘

[@Foreverizzy5]

I loved your work vlogs I remember you filmed your outfits lol ❤️

[@GirlKnowsTech]

Do you prepare a script for your videos? You seem to be talking so genuinely but also hitting the points so I'm confused. How do you do it! haha

[@pamelacooper1122]

You inspire me! Proud of you.🎃🍁

[@SarahSchneider2]

Wow it's been a year and you probably had one of the best years in your life.

[@savhensley]

Unrelated to the video but do you know how Danielle is? She kinda just fell off the face of the earth. Podcast, KZbin, Instagram, etc.

[@laurab8233]

You are looking BOMB Brooke wow!!!!

[@jonahwarhaft9220]

as a long time viewer, I'm so proud of you!

[@cambruce9814]

the editing on this vid is fire

[@katemiklosovic7942]

aH i won’t be able to watch until later buT i’m hype for this

[@zoeheartsclothes]

I left teaching to go to law school and even though law school is hard and stressful I am so much happier!

[@jahnavisingh6118]

what happened to the membership for that co working space you started going to with the pandemic? love watching your vlogs

[@brookemiccio]

I cancelled it! It was up anyways and they weren’t charging during the pandemic

[@SarahSchneider2]

I wish I could have that dream life where you get to choose your own work hours or if you wake up and just need to take the day off then you can.