QUITTING YOUR JOB with No Plan B

[@michellestratford9753]

I got sick almost 6 years ago with a spinal cord injury and overnight lost everything that made me, me. My career that I loved, my marriage I felt safe in, how to walk, etc, etc. Two years ago my 75 year old mother moved me in with her after I decided that, as you said, there was no reason for me to go on anymore. While living in her spare room has helped me crawl a little bit out of that hole, I still have a long way to go. 3 weeks ago I decided I had to make a drastic change and find a new life, or all her efforts would just fail. I decided that while I am in bed and in pain 4 days out of 7, and I can't really walk at the best of times, why not at least move my bed on those days when I can drive? If I'm going to lie here isolated and alone except for my wonderful mother and son, why not be isolated and alone looking at a different view every few days? So. I've sold my condo, bought a small Class C, and will head out in 2 weeks to see whats next with my fingers and everything else crossed. Three things though: a, I have a Disability pension which is not dependant on my location and b, I'm Canadian so medical coverage isn't an issue and c, I live on the farthest West Coast so I don't get snow and the scenery of this island is staggeringly beautiful. Despite each of these, I'm still terrified, but if I keep monkey barring I'm going to dislocate a shoulder and get a concussion as I knock myself out from the fall. Thank you for listening and understanding.

[@stydeman]

Ms. Casey, I watched your video and was cheering you with great advise in it's entirety! I had a stressful honorable career in Law Enforcement, retired at 46 y/o after 25 yrs. I was fried. Yes, I had the parachute of a pension and medical for the rest of my life. I am Blessed and lucky. However, I also needed to, like you said, plan for the "next chapter of my life". Very important! I did and I'm happy to report, I'm not a millionaire BUT who I am is fully back and happy after seeing humanity at it's worst everyday. Again, great video, excellent advise and THANK YOU! "YOU DONE GOOD Y'all"

[@MiriamLove366]

When you invest everything into one thing, and loose that thing or person it is depressing.

[@txtrish]

You are so spot on. I was working for a company I literally hated for 7 years. I was getting my degree so I had a better chance of landing a better job so I was “building that runway”. During this time, my Dad passed away, my Mom had to be institutionalized due to her Altzheimers. It was a rough time. The strange thing that happened, though, was that I got laid off a week after I had been there for 7 years. This meant I got 100% of my IRA. YEAH!!! I actually thanked my boss for letting me go. They were so shocked. I just sat there and laughed while cleaning out my desk. Best day ever!!! Since that time, I have actually been able to enjoy life again.

[@debicaron6046]

As a physically abused person, in my job..I had to quit, and hit the road. Thank God, it been cathartic..I was a lucky one.

[@dreamingkld112]

I need to wait till I'm getting some of my social security. I'm a single mom, my paycheck mostly goes to rent, can't save, struggle to buy food. Have benefits at work, can't afford to participate. Haven't had a raise in 4 years. Need to be in school zone. Some things are slowly falling into place. But not sure how long my mental stability will last at this job, I'm burnt out.

[@RegardsRei]

I worked at a high salaried corporate job that I knew I didn’t resonate with. I kept feeling like the job I had wasn’t my “real” job, that I was occupying someone else’s job. One day during a meeting when other people were excitedly problem solving, I realized that I couldn’t even pretend to care anymore. About four months after that, I quit. Before I did, I made sure that I had enough in the bank to survive for at least a year or so, until I could figure out what I was here to do. During that time, my house got caught on fire forcing me to sell, which felt more of a relief to me than anything tragic. Now 4 years later, I created my own business and very excited to work on it each day.

[@dorothymckendry4965]

Good for you Casey. Good luck with your new career. I only started following you 4 months ago when I purchased a class B, but I have watched a lot of your previous post. Listen I have been a Mortgage Lender for 23 years and I can do loans in all 50 states. If you ever have a question about how to get a client approved to buy feel free to ping me with questions. You go girl!!! Exciting!😀

[@newtuber4freedom43]

Thank you for sharing!! Been there. Tried explaining to folks - they just don’t get it. Realize now, i don’t have to explain, my monkey, my circus, my life. Other people - buttout!! So yes, been there. Done that. I am there again. :( I fear letting go of that monkey bar ... i think i need a few more swift breezes and i’ll just fall off into the abyss. Having a weak immune system and my job that is killing me mentally is playing havoc on me physically. Take care. Stay strong! Much success to you.

[@OutbackinLasVegas]

I watch this video twice, it was everything I would like to say and more. I like your kick ass attitude, your a winner I can tell!

[@vanguardvaluist2614]

Self actualization should be everyone's goal and is the pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Define your deepest values clearly and align your daily actions to support them. Change happens at the intersection of the analytical mind and emotional self.

[@hikerhobby1204]

Well said, Thank you!

[@cabbking]

Well, that was inspirational, not wallowing, as it could have been given the events. Thank you for the push.

[@amylaan]

This was perfect! As we watched it, my husband looked over at me and asked - is that how you felt? I just started crying - you captured it perfectly. I worked 20 years teaching Science and devoting my all to the school and the community. I had wanted to leave for years (I loved the kiddos; hated the politics) but felt trapped with a mortgage to pay and no other income. I planned my exit and it took about a year to implement - quit my job, sold my house and moved somewhere cheaper and nicer but with no job and no plan - just took the leap because I knew I couldn't do it anymore. Not once did the admin acknowledge me and my 20 years of service to the school, thank me or wish me well - I was sooo hurt but the best part is I left and am now living my best life.

[@RenewalRX]

You are going to rock this new career! Definitely cut out for it! Congrats!

[@rvwall-e]

A very compelling video. The depth of your introspection is both cautionary and uplifting. You’ve earned your stripes and I hope that you find the rewards your efforts merit. Blessings.

[@davevan6984]

Ever think of doing rural and farm real estate? You could be like "this property comes with 17 cows!"

[@CaseyRoman]

That’s part of the plan but you have to get special training for that

[@Roy_Tellason]

@@CaseyRoman And I'll bet that's on your list... :-)

[@danishknight2798]

Do you think that Moo mother could promote a farm with cows to be sold?

[@theresalind8031]

Excellent. Excellent narrative! Invaluable.

[@ruthanneflear3122]

I hear you. I worked at a job for years (YEARS) trying to make it work. I finally decided to take a mental health break, and then was in two car accidents. I was forced to give up on my job, I could no longer do, concentrate on getting better, take a long look back. I should have left my job so much earlier. I wasted my life trying to get recognition from a job that didn’t care who did the job or what I did to get it done. It was heart wrenching. My life’s purpose was put into my job to get self satisfaction and approval. I look back and I worked other than banking good friends and relationships, creating my own family and amazing experiences. PEOPLE PLEASE DONT DO THIS. If something happens to you, your job will replace you with someone cheaper. Work your 9-5 but run out at the end of the day and on weekends and create an amazing life that will continue when you are no longer working or change jobs. Casey I agree with everything you say in this video. I am fortunate to have great healthcare in Canada. I do have personal health care too, but I know that anything that doesn’t pick up, everything else is covered. Still trying to find my side hussle. Thank you for your videos. Hope to see your photo excursion videos.

[@haize-ew3hr]

Hello with love from Iowa! Have you ever thought about doing any ghost writing? You are fabulous at telling stories.

[@kaloren7268]

When I was working a job, I hated. I would go to work every day and wish the day would go by faster. In order to be somewhere I wanted to be and not at work. One day a light bulb went off in my brain I knew at that point, I didn’t want to be at a job that made me want to wish my life away.

[@bloomflora1105]

I quit my job over a year ago because it was ruining my mental health too much. I am still in a limbo....and do not know what to do....

[@janedoe3827]

You are so right! Thx for reminding me of certain things

[@standraiveyjones3670]

This was excellent! Been following you since Babe Bus began. Applaud your courage and planning.😉👍🏽🦋

[@maggardyful]

Your my Hero Casey! If I had a small bit of your courage, I would scare myself! Lol❣️❣️❣️

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Yes. Like the rest of the world, I've been there. I identified as, "Mom" for 12 years. Didn't want to go on.

[@clintandbecky7198]

I’m so sorry excited for this new journey in your life. You’re my favorite KZbinr 😁

[@RJNeel-hb9sv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethneas50]

September 28th is a very special date indeed. It’s our anniversary. We just celebrated 47 years. Love your channel. I want to be Casey Roman when I grow up!

[@sqadamjr]

Ty so much for doing these videos! Love your honesty and ability to tell a story

[@charis128]

You just gave the perfect way to end an abusive relationship. What a great term... financial runway. It took 10 years for my transition (20+ years total) and a lot of blessings to leave corporate America. Haven’t looked back. Great talk today!

[@brikshoe6259]

As happened in the job you left, almost always a "bad job" is caused by people not the work itself. There are exceptions, but in most cases the stress-inducing part is caused either by your co-workers or, in consumer facing businesses, those irrational customers that you must interact with.

[@TheDouglasmayer1]

You are awesome!! Wise beyond your years!!!

[@tracyannmb]

I am already in plan mode, been about a year now and should be heading on the road in a few months. Haven’t told anyone except my kids. The best thing to help get the courage to leave is not tell friends until your gone. You don’t need a nay sayer trying to make you second guess yourself.

[@suedavidson8085]

Wowee, that was good! I was so unhappy in my job at the end of 15 years. I should have quit, should have looked for another job. I didn’t. So I got really sick, missed lots of work, and they eventually let me go. I’m applying for SS Disability now. Life is a struggle and I don’t see anything good happening to me. My life consists of pain and being sick. I am suspended in air without a monkey bar in sight. Thanks for the videos, I get a lot out of them.

[@anniecrowbar9358]

Sue Davidson I can’t imagine your struggle but I do know from the ones I have been through and continue to survive that things can turnaround! I know it feels so hopeless at times but you have to concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other and move forward.sure some days suck but when that happens for me I try to see what things I do have that I can count as blessings. Even if it’s a pretty cloud in the sky or a kid laughing. What it comes down to Sue is don’t give up things do get better maybe just not what you want but life is never stagnant. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@youtubetrailerpark]

One thing I would add is to not only have a plan B but also a plan C. I quit a job and went to my plan B which didn't work out like I though it would.

[@eugottabekiddin3772]

On point, ginga ninja...as usual. Thoughtfully escaping the old reality to create a new one, hooray!

[@lovesalaska1329]

Thank you!

[@rhansen1969]

You are spot on! I am here with you for the long haul. My story is too long to tell, but I get what you are saying. ❤

[@aerobicsmomof3]

You're an incredible speaker.

[@ma.lailani8050]

An eye opener and very true! Every word of it! I’m ready to let go of that monkey bar and enjoy before my health dictates my life. But, this thing called “cancer” has shifted my way of thinking and damn it...I’m still going to enjoy my life a little bit sooner than planned.

[@comicmikesilverageadams8360]

I'm on disability now and just realized after 3 years that I am no longer able to borrow money. Tried to do a home equity loan and was turned down. Doesn't matter I have 105 acre farm and paid off house. If you could talk about that it might help people. Sure creeped up on me

[@comicmikesilverageadams8360]

I guess they didn't.

[@comicmikesilverageadams8360]

I'm keeping the farm and learning to not buy stuff unless I have the money.

[@pamelabranch5865]

Very well said 👊🏻

[@jg-xx8oh]

Well said and hello 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Angela-co1wb]

Kasey You reach me girl Spot on Thank you Please keep this kind of content we appreciate you Thanks

[@kristyhenry7780]

Exactly!

[@lyfandeth]

The Social Security Administration has a life expectancy calculator online. Based on your birth date and sex, it tells you the average life expectancy for your cohort. Waiting for 65 may seem less sensible once you've seen that and added in losses for medical conditions and other factors.

[@RonKingsley]

Thank You

[@beverlycherry8507]

Another great one

[@michellegaeb2291]

i think u need to get your windows tinted. it gives u a little bit of privacy but most importantly it protects your interior from sun damage and keeps your car cooler

[@jamesmeans4813]

Hell, Yeah!!!

[@Captain-Max]

Once I had to walk into the bosses office, throw the key on his desk, and say right to his face, "Take this job and stick it where the sun don't shine" of course I paraphrased that too clean it up. I did it for their protection... very close to going postal over a minimum wage job as I had ran out of unemployment and had a wife and 2 kids to feed. Was scared to death, but it had to be. 24 hrs later, after a trip to the unemployment office where they said i could go out to this ore mine 65 miles away where they hadn't accepted any of 14 applicants the office had already sent to them. End of story, I was hired at almost twice the pay of what I walked out on with a good future ahead of me. Moral of the story: life will go on, one way or another it will all work out.

[@3generations393]

Amen

[@suedavidson8085]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@lindasunderlin6936]

Is Captain Max telling us he is working at the ore mine?

[@Captain-Max]

@@lindasunderlin6936 I did until the mine closed. Long since retired. That was back 40 yrs ago.

[@kristyhenry7780]

Again, so true.

[@denisedunn96]

Hi Casey, Great to see you again, I enjoy your videos!! Denise Dunn Columbia, Maryland

[@rgwebb8143]

I really enjoyed your candor and openness in this video. Your story really resonated with similar things that have occurred to me in my life. As a side note, watching it at 0.5 playback speed is hilarious. Good luck.

[@netty7761]

THANK YOU SISTA

[@nomansvan827]

Great talk, give them hell. Look forward to the videos.

[@kristyhenry7780]

👏👏👏👏👏🍃🌼🍃🕊 Lol! Greatness. I started a new career a year ago. Completely different from what I did before. Life is to short! Your never to old to learn knew things and make diffence.

[@paulawilliams7030]

I can relate so much.

[@enriquelaroche5370]

I'm 65 and I never worked in any work that was not related to a hobby. I still dabble in my work/ hobby. for me the secret was doing what I loved for a living. All my kids went to college. no debt invested well . feeling lucky.

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

You are brave! 💕

[@Roobah]

You are spot on about setting up your living expenses before jumping ship (like having good insurance in place and leaving debt-free). If you will need to move just know ahead of time that cost a lot of money, plan for it. I fell into early retirement (everyone's dream?) and practiced living on no money for months before I left my career. I paid off all my debt and put the excess into over-funding my 401k and for 6 months and learned to live on $800/month for a family of 2 to prove it was possible to survive with a plan on nothing. (Supporting 2 on $800/month is living on nothing.) Now I am having so much fun, I can't decide whether to continue working or stay retired forever.

[@bryanmckinnon9205]

I friggin dig her rants.

[@MySonsMother]

I spent 4 or 5 years trying to get my ducks in a row as my health crumbled. THEN COVID. I quit in August. I’ll turn 65 in 3 weeks. Trying to get my home ready to sell. Seems like I’ll never get there.

[@FORKinFISH]

This is one of your best, it's great to see your optimism before it is ground out of you by life!

[@carolsmith5588]

You’re preaching to the choir! We did sell our business earlier this year and have never regretted it! Now just trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up! So grateful I don’t have to take a job I hate just to pay the bills.

[@anitasimmons3599]

If you get lucky and stumble into a career that is highly rewarding, realise you will need and exit plan, when you are eligible to retire. There is so much to do, see, learn and enjoy, your responsibilities are met, you have given your children a great start, your investments should see you to the end of your life. I went on a solo adventure, backpacking and at the end of it, l had broken all the habits that jobs and careers require. My requirnments for a happy life, shifted. I don't need things, or acceptance. Experiences let you grow, change, reevaluate, live and thrive. My husband has never executed an exit plan and sadly he has never really left the job he retired from 4 years ago. Thank you for this great video. I feel most people knew a lot of planning and work went into your career change. Safe travels.

[@karenkouns577]

As always, thanks for the words of wisdom. You could not have said it better.

[@pehpy4111]

I quit my mundane job that wasn't until we were bought out by a horrible company. I quit Sept 10th. I start a new job on Monday I'm so grateful for a break and a new start that I'm sooooo excited a out! And I'm a lic insurance rep. But I had a few frand to live off of to support myself.

[@patrickh7368]

Fabulous listening.....all easy to understand the biography.....you go for it....😊

[@lahrelkeely6541]

Working for someone else is so unrewarding, so little appreciation. If you are a hard worker, work for yourself where your efforts will be both appreciated and rewarded.

[@kadi_o]

I love your content. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@auggiebindoggie9896]

Great video. Your well is in sight.

[@waldo8]

your best video to date... never fall in love with jobs to the point of making them your whole life, just love what you do.

[@bosswhispering]

Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.

[@unmistakablychinese6719]

You are a lovely soul ❤️ ❤️ Hope you can keep up the spirit and stay happy and positive though this! ❤️

[@vicwilder2524]

I love your videos and the perspective you give.

[@marysarrell7705]

Great video Casey! I'm working on the runway now, scared as hl but so ready.

[@etpee]

Real Estate. That's great !

[@mikep.9371]

My only advice is to do all you can while you have good hearing and especially eyesight. While those are still good you can get along with some older age physical problems while doing what you want to do. Dad (90+) says old age isn't the golden years, not having drivers license and being able to travel on your own. Another half hour well spent with Casey while she is filling in the tough stuff others leave out. Take care Casey and I know you will be doing the best you can in your new real estate career and adventures.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Funny!!! I love it when you post a video, makes my day!!

[@oklahomagirl3941]

I been looking for something for over a month already broke and fixing to lose everything

[@lindasunderlin6936]

Amazon warehouse job?

[@RC2WN]

Thank you for making the videos you make. But this one is really good because it's true there is no sense living a life that's not a hell yeah!

[@penguinchick6563]

I am the only person I want to spend time with! LOL My story is not so different from yours. I lived in my van 2 years before I quit my 15 year term at my job...now? BETTER! But a new chapter needs to start. Still in a van after four years. But taking my life did cross my mind. 👍💓🐧

[@Simon-390]

Truth , after 10 years of employment , one mention of sickness my company divorced me ? lol

[@cajunjamis9001]

Casey, well done, well said! Cajun

[@lynspa2562]

Brilliant video...loved it!

[@aaaideas4U]

Luv your Thumbnail!!! You made my day hon 😘

[@ovmn]

I will stick with you no matter what :) you are our ginger ninja :)

[@earlywinter6749]

Another great video!

[@Muhammad-vy4ft]

Casey that's a really brave move to make, I am curious to know how far you've come now and what are the challenges you faced?

[@myjoyquest]

9-28 Nine months and 28 days is the perfect gestation period for birth. Rebirth...😉

[@donnak.8422]

Just starting watching this; I'll have to catch up on your videos, I hadn't been getting notifications. Weren't you going to be doing a documentary? Glad you're going to be a real estate agent; my sister & her granddaughter are getting into that field; even though my sister is "retired" and currently working at an accountant's office. Your logic makes perfect sense! I've been working at a cheese factory; pay is good, but I don't really want to be there! I'd love to be able to hit the road & travel, but I'm kinda trying to look out for my youngest (27) son right now. Hoping to be able to do it when I retire in 3 years; if not before.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

You will experience this again when you retire. You feel "out of the loop" and not needed anymore. We identify with our professions. I was a neonatal nurse and I miss those babies. It takes a long time to become a cog in the wheel of society and it takes a long time to enjoy not having to show up for work.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Casey, I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I have let go of the "Monkey Bar" and walked away from a career as a Nurse.Five years before I planned, too.I'm happier, healthier and would not trade that for anything. Financially okay and the bills are payed. Runaway intact, too. Good luck with your future. I'm very proud of all your hard work, self sacrifice and now a Phoenix rising. Cheers, Mate.

[@leesaroberts1527]

Casey- that was another great video ! I think I have said this before, but .......you are such a GREAT story teller, that it is hard to believe , that someone...could be STUPID enough to let you go. And I mean " let you go " , as let you walk out the door !! Not saying your done here. I could listen to you tell a story for hours !! God bless you Be healthy Be safe 🙏 👍 😎 🎃 🦅 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@leesaroberts1527]

healthy

[@ronleak7209]

Are you and Pam on the Lam the same person ? Same style same sense of humor. She gets sick and then BAM there’s Casey Roman taking up where she left of on the Southeast coast

[@wvevie7612]

Did Pam on the Lam get sick? I thought she got off the road because her dog, Candy, got sick. Moved in with her parents to help them out too, I think.

[@ronleak7209]

WVevie Its been awhile they were both some of my favorite KZbinrs, I think she made some videos since then in some Western states cooler summers, but BAM??

[@17655460]

What about COBRA for health insurance? You are not, under most circumstances, required to rollover you retirement plan.

[@dandyfi4076]

Just FYI, women don’t have Prostates.

[@Tom-Travels]

Thinking of people who quit their job with no Plan B scrapes at my already ravaged soul.

[@lanakane3867]

Hi Casey!! Can you please tell me the name of the book that you recommended to read on one of your videos? Thank you

[@CaseyRoman]

I'm about to re-read this!! We should do book club. Here is the book (amzn.to/34QbSMu) here is the audiobook ( amzn.to/33Tn0ZO)