Should you change your job? Jordan Peterson explains risks of (not) quitting your job

[@zeeknollie]

I don't mind work, I do mind working with bullies and narcissists. Dont know if I'll ever find a place without them.

[@wolandox1957]

You will. Keep looking.

[@creeper2054]

And don't forget morons. Plenty of those too.

[@MrMctwisted]

True story

[@oikonomiageeks234]

Such a place does not exist. Know your value and be conscious about your talents. Bullshit and narcissistic attacks only work with the personal insecurities of unconscious value. Plus, try to stand your ground, learn to stand your ground, and finally stand your ground.

[@joshbarrow6246]

Most relatable post ever.

[@EBUNNY2012]

"The greatest risk is never taking any risks; then dying with regret." -brian padrick drake

[@K9_Shepard]

Ive been stuck in a job that feels like its sucking the life outta me for the past 4 years. I just applied for a new job a couple days ago and if i get through, im scared of the interviews. Wish me luck guys.

[@robertservant1936]

Good luck buddy!

[@anonymoususer855]

Did you get the job?

[@monza8081]

Good luck

[@dentistry42]

I’ve been in a job that has sucked out the life from me for 27 years, I’m just waiting to die, hope the person interviewing you decided to give you what you wanted. If they didn’t then I’m really sorry for you.

[@haroldbubuli8718]

How was it?

[@dreteyete7305]

Just quit my miserable job of 7 years for more pay and way less stress. I have been genuinely smiling ever since.

[@jacobgill26]

How do I get this?

[@dreteyete7305]

@@jacobgill26 I do welding by trade.. all trades are in high demand to the point u can quit one job and get hired on site the next day.

[@J90JAM]

LFG bro! It’s a beautiful thing.

[@amrishpatel3501]

Well done! You've saved yourself from more years of misery. I'll be doing the same soon come next month. The only downside is, I wish I could have a drink with you & clink both of our glasses, then say cheers to each other in celebration of what we have accomplished. :) PS. I've been working at the job I'm at right now for 6 years.

[@k.i.s.s..]

I quit mine of 5 years...then had my first panic attack 25min later. But I am excited for the change lol

[@douglasrush5197]

90% of people quit there boss; not the job.

[@jakeree3384]

Their*

[@Alex-pd5xc]

hear hear

[@Ohio_Greg]

True

[@Thatcorgiman]

Source?

[@JAMALR.]

damn

[@matthewv6298]

I'm in this exact situation now. 5 years in, pay is really good but it's an unfulfilling and a waste of my skills. Just started a small business and am hoping it takes off enough so that I may quit my current job.

[@lando2519]

good luck friend!

[@yasminaburton6617]

All the best Mathew!!

[@bartholomewlyons]

Well, that is the point of a job: you save and try your own stuff. Shifting between jobs isn’t ideal either. Save and launch your own biz. Even if it earns you less than a half of what you earned, such passive income is better than daily jobs making others rich

[@SammyYousof]

All the best. We will follow you soon!

[@qasimmir7117]

Good idea, haul in the money from your current job to fund the upstart of your own company.👌🏼

[@garethjones2746]

I worked in a place for more than 10 years, I didn't realise how much I was putting up with and all the adaptions I had made to all the toxins. 10 years after I took voluntary redundancy I have gone from strength to strength and changing jobs every 2 years or so so I don't stuck in a rut again.

[@HuskyYammy]

I’ve been asked several times as to why I’ve switched jobs so frequently. I work the same 2-3 years at a job then to the next one. To not get stuck and to always grow.

[@scotttild]

@@HuskyYammyI think that is the way it is becoming no one stays at a job for long anymore unless they have already been there for 10 years or more. I see more and more people leaving jobs after 2 or 3 years. I just left a decent job after almost 4. Really just needed a break for a while but also maybe a fresh start someplace. I don’t think longevity is in the work place anymore. It’s not the 40s where people stayed at one job their entire life. I think those days are gone.

[@MrStuartp]

Straight up common sense approach. Its why its so good and practical. Never sell your soul just for a job, people that do that are a dime a dozen. You can spot them everywhere, miserable, lacking in substance and ambition. Your dignity, honor and meaningfulness are far more important and worth the short term sacrifices and risks.

[@toyalasha5421]

I’m 44 and been on my job for almost 7 years. I used to love my job but now I’m so miserable every day. I don’t know what to do. Y’all pray for me😢

[@ashernotheis76]

Will be praying 100%!

[@mchow320]

follow what ur soul tells you

[@holdencawffle626]

I'm almost 43 and will be leaving my job in a few months to take on a new challenge in life. Life is a risk, carnal

[@singingvanilla]

🙏

[@juliopantoja1691]

I feel the same

[@wattlebough]

Small tip that’s peripheral to the theme of this excellent clip of Peterson’s advice. When you have children, before they enter their teens don’t forget to invite them in to your adult world to prepare them in advance for the realities of adulthood. What I mean is, start teaching them the things that you know they’ll need to know to help them plan and set goals early when they’re old enough to enter the workforce. This might sound so obvious that it’s like I’m telling you how to suck eggs, but you’d be amazed at how many parents just let their kids lock themselves in their room for ten years and immerse themselves in computer games and perpetual escapism. It’s the worst thing for their development. They need exposure to hands on skills through their pre-teen years in things that will push them and give them satisfaction from tangible creativity. For boys, they don’t have to become tradesmen, but giving them experience with powertools, socket sets, a soldering iron, and letting them pull things apart, put them together and build things will set them up with practical problem solving skills early. Enrolling them in a team sport, or a combat sport like Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will teach them fitness and give them the ability and confidence to handle themselves among their peers, and help with growing their social skills. Exposure to quality literature that will cultivate their minds and teach them how to think beyond the padded cell of pop culture is another critical thing that will pay dividends for the rest of their lives. And exposure to the world, to travel, to foreign languages. This all begins in the home. I’ve believed for a few years now that a child’s world is only as big as their parents world. Parents want to give their children every head start they can get without pushing them too hard, and when parents live in a broad world they expand their children’s horizons. I know there are some of us here that have wished that their parents taught them more than they did. It’s our responsibility to prepare our children for life to the utmost, and one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child.

[@harshthechampful]

A beautiful message ❤️

[@deepakvarma4708]

Brilliant advice.👍

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Thanks for the lecture

[@yoyoyozz632]

Right in the feelings

[@zingleraster9124]

So true thank you!!! One additional point......sunscreen, don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Now dance 💃

[@Srilankanenglishteacher]

Okay, so here's what I'd say, the best way you can plan your exit route will be; add a new language into your resume, this skill along will get you 90% of the jobs that your peer won't even have a chance getting in. And, if you're one of those who willing to push further, write a market research paper in the field that you're working and attach bits and pieces of it along with your resume. Come and scold me later on, if you didn't get the job.

[@jabarisparkman]

My soul is no longer with me at my job. miserable 24/7. i have no backup plan. i already lost one friend to suicide due to a similar issue. At this rate, i dont think it matters. failure will always be there, but my happiness may come back

[@robertwellner1247]

Jordan's spot-on here....you have to believe in yourself...and you must improve yourself....you can do anything you want once you set your mind to it. I crossed the galaxy went from one menial job to another... graduated from medical school ony 40th birthday...thats a true story. Finished Anesthesiology residency at 44yo...you have to dream....you have to take chances...the biggest risk is doing nothing....remember what the monks told Steve Jobs...."you re not really risking that much"...not as much as you may think....

[@antonschrodinger8155]

Oh my God, I can vouch for everything that is said in that video. I had to make a radical career change despite being told by so many people that I never could achieve such a thing, and I did. The new workplace now while not perfect is still a heck of a lot more manageable and easier for me to deal with compared to the previous job I had. :)

[@brandonriggle3860]

I was in a job that made me absolutely miserable, borderline depressed. Never thought I would dread going to work until I had that job. Now, I'm back at a former employer that is much better to work for, though its not something I want to be doing forever. I am going to try and start a small business within the next two years and hope that takes off enough for me to quit and live comfortably in the future.

[@khanriza]

Im on the other side of the equation and am confiriming that the risks are worth it. Even if you fail.

[@ZorgKingOfMonkeys]

What did you do before and what are you doing now?

[@fedecampos8969]

Riza Khan tell us a bit more of your experience.

[@jophusxakc3192]

Ummm, no. Failing would increase the risk. Currently I can provide for my family. Failing means you can't.

[@derekzaleski3143]

I wasted 8 years of my life at a job that made me miserable. Missed alot of important family events. I quit that job a couple years ago and it still impacts my life

[@akin1989]

I can relate.... all the best to you mate

[@pritamdas1902]

Yeah, me too in the current situation. Though I am only 24 and it had been just a year in my current job, but never been so miserable at any point in my life until now. I will soon leave this job and find another. 😢

[@chrisandro.wagner7599]

Stay strong my brother.

[@TheVetoSkreeemer]

I think that sometimes situations ar work are so hard , that you have to quit even if you havent found another job.

[@DedsecEric]

I agree, as I've previously done that myself (without being financially supported/assisted by anyone else).

[@e.n.6079]

Of course, but I think he is speaking generally.

[@chetanprajapati1598]

When you switch job... There are 3 levels you have to pass through. 1) Prepare & Crack Interview 2) Have to get comfortable with new work, project and environment. And have to be Patient and with well graspingness. 3) Build the trust again. (Important one)

[@rebeccachambers1846]

Wow... well done KZbin algorithm... this was exactly what I needed. Upvoted.

[@androssteague]

True power resides in being in a position to be able to say no at any given moment.

[@cloudtrifle]

Been stuck working for the same company for 15 years. I look for a new job every couple years or so but normally end up sticking to what I'm doing because it pays well and allows me to look after my children relatively easily. But my god does it depress me now. I am practically in tears the night before a shift trying to get some sleep because I hate being in my job that much that it quite literally, as Jordan puts it.. "destroys my soul." I've applied for a couple jobs recently but nobody has gotten back to me as of yet. I'm just hoping I manage to change jobs before I do something stupid.

[@dentistry42]

I know the feeling , trapped in a tunnel with no light at the end of it. ‘Doing something stupid’ isn’t an option for you though as you have children. You’re screwed

[@moviesfan5513]

You should change jobs. Apply to 10 jobs a day.

[@alrbredwall]

How did it work out?

[@Slabberchops]

I had a job I was miserable in for 5 years, working for people that delighted in making me that way. Evil. Since leaving I now keep 10k sitting in the bank for the sole purpose of being able to walk out of a job. It's like a nice warm blanket.

[@amram86]

I've been in my current job for 14 years and have always felt that I am wasting myself. I know I have the potential to something much more lucrative and fulfilling. I am just so risk averse that I keep putting off changing careers.

[@p-stylez571]

If you have the financials to support the transition into a new career, I would say do it. You would have to justify if the opportunity cost is worth it though.

[@Adam-ui3ot]

I had to leave the comfort of the job I was in to be able progress, I was earning decent money but was becoming unhappy. If I hadn’t given it up before finding another job I wouldn’t have tried.

[@Adam-ui3ot]

It is scary but I had made sure I had some provisions to help me through. If you want it plan and apply at least some level of contingency, even if it only covers costs for a few months. You have to keep at it everyday.

[@bartholomewlyons]

And are you happier now? What was making you miserable and why do you think it won’t repeat in a new job? I am in the golden handcuffs myself so just observing others now.

[@exzisd]

I should have quit my job years ago but the years ticked by and ticked by and I sat comfortably numb until the comfort of being numb became painful but I continued sitting in my familiar pain and let it rot my soul and eat my from the inside out. I finally quit a few days ago and I’m trying to remember who I am. It’s not so easy at 35…

[@MichaelDemko]

35 is still young. If you're up for some pain, try meditating. See what thoughts come up from you when just sitting there gets too boring to tolerate... sooner or later something dark, or just horrendously stupid and unwise will come up for you. (1) Notice it. (2) Acknowledge it. Admit to yourself that you had the thought no matter how embarrassing it is. (3) Ask yourself what it's covering for. What could be so bad, and so shameful, that you'd rather wallow in the thought that came up, than admit the thing your mind is trying to keep buried. (4) Write it down. (5) Repeat. You'll know yourself in no time, and you'll hate me for the suggestion - 'cause now you'll have a whole new set of more fundamental problems 😅

[@brandonb7496]

My job performance is scrutinized daily. I'm here cause psychologically, I seek validation and deep down I'm insecure and picked a career that demands perfection, so I can mimic what I grew up like. Worked 16 years of mental and physical stress (IBS),. I'm 47, dont want to live like this anymore. It's hard to get out of something when it's all you know. This might be my year.

[@EsperanzaLalala]

My boss was soooo nice to me. But at the same time his management style sucked. I never got proper feedback, he didn’t know at all how to guide me, he didn’t really see what my talent or qualification is coming from.

[@michaelhorn4540]

I've got a wonderful job, I worked my way up from the bottom in my company making $10 hr to being a switcher truck driver today. We just recently got a substantial payraise to $24 hr and today I worked 10 hours of overtime at $36 hr.

[@eberronbruce1328]

One thing not mentioned is switching careers is not easy. Employers want one thing above all others and that is years of experience in their particular job opening as well as to mitigate all risk. Education, social skills, and the like will only get you so far and can mean absolutely nothing without the experience. It's why you see entry level jobs and internships requiring 3 years minimum of experience.

[@curtisrandolph1887]

I agree with this video. I cannot stress how important it is to have a new job before quitting your current one. Lost income is the first obvious reason. The 2nd is psychological. I made a planned exit after 35 years. I have enough savings and investments to last several years. What I did not know was the toll it would take on my mental health. Being idle will drive you mad. Screw hobbies and volunteering. That can wait until I’m much older. I’m 58 and when I find a job I will not quit again until I or the job give out.

[@kenshinhimura9387]

Something very wrong with you. You are old as fuck and still want to work??? When are you going to stop working and actually start enjoying your life? I can't stand people like you who work until the day they die. What a waste of a life

[@Robbedem]

@@kenshinhimura9387 People are different. I know several people that were allowed to retire with plenty of money, but they rather kept working. Why should they stop working if they like doing it?

[@curtisrandolph1887]

@@kenshinhimura9387 something wrong with you.

[@dentistry42]

@@kenshinhimura9387 well whatever you’re doing with your time isn’t working for you, it’s making you uptight and aggressive, take the stick out of your arse.

[@michaelboom7704]

I am 64yo now and since the last full time job I worked at I have a different mind set with the jobs I have done since which has put me in a more relaxed state.These jobs are something I do just to help the boss without me feeling I have to work...I can leave tomorrow with any feeling of loss.

[@Ristopistox]

I agree to some extent. A fulfilling job is a luxury. Everything in this life is boring when you have done it 1.000 times. At certain age, being 50, two kids, and a mortgage to pay, You must think carefully before changing your life. Passion and excitement are wonderful. But they both will disappear if you see you loved ones suffering for the sake of changing.

[@gigel99324]

Why the fuck would you have a mortgage at 50.

[@Ristopistox]

@@gigel99324 Kid's college.

[@gigel99324]

@@Ristopistox ouch

[@gigel99324]

@bab ep3 that's baffling for me, my country has like 96% owners and 4% renting

[@Happydayz552]

I am currently stuck at a job I hate as it so immoral. I can't seem to get another job to go to.

[@gavart4509]

1:50 oh Jesus Christ it’s just pure condensed wisdom

[@HENSLEYMB]

I’m a semi- retired police officer. It’s not unusual, especially in smaller agencies, for an officer go from penthouse to outhouse. One man’s hero is another man’s bum.

[@Neddie2k]

Imagine being in a miserable relationship, that worst than a miserable job.

[@mattm3400]

This is exactly where I'm at in life x

[@jackhubert]

Me too.

[@dejected107]

I've taken a real liking to investing and it's rewards for over a year and a half now, and going forward into the future with investing, expanding my investment range, I can see the projections clearly, where I could live off these new avenues of income and not have work for a income ever again. So these things that frustrated me like career stagnation, the mundane drudge of unfulfilling work with all it's gripes and the odd egoistic, clicky, narcissistic bully, no longer have such a strong hold on me and my mental wellbeing as it once did.

[@wattlebough]

Well done. What areas do you invest in?

[@MT-qq1rq]

Nice. I'm learning to be an option trader and so far two months into this new endeavor I feel more and more confident about my ability to get even better so that I can quit my unfulfilled day trade in the near future.

[@notsure1350]

I'd like to add that folks should follow their talents so they can pay for following their dreams. Most times dreams won't get you paid. Your talents will always get you paid. In reality, public schools should be teaching people how to identify their talents, and steer people toward what they would be proficient at.

[@cdm0101]

What kind of a bargain could an employee make? The only thing employees have to negotiate with is the threat of leaving. This threat is only credible if the employee is independently wealthy or has another job offer. Therefore, the only people in this world who are not slaves are the independently wealthy. Most employers don't like employees with enough wealth to make that threat credible, so the "negotiation" could only be used once, and then the employee who disclosed being wealthy would only have a short time to leave before being replaced by a true slave equivalent who could be maximally exploited. Leaving for another job is the only "negotiation" an employee can really mount--but that worker must then face the working man's burden of not knowing the conditions they'll be in at the new job. It's harder to find a job right away after just starting a new job, so the chance of being forced to submit to unacceptable conditions in that vulnerable new state is even higher.

[@djfearross4144]

This is the problem with cheap imported labour. You remove your bargaining power of Leaving, as there are more desperate people that will take your place .that's why large corporations love it.

[@grudzz7049]

A truth well put...

[@kenshinhimura9387]

@@djfearross4144 then why did you morons vote for Joe Biden? Now the border is open and millions of illegal cheap labor is marching across the border to take your jobs.

[@mpowell7934]

That's not necessarily true. What if the 'idependently wealthy' as you called it worker is a good natured, skilled, dependable worker and never causes any trouble unless he's being treated clearly unfairly? Then he makes the threat (doesn't have to be clearly said, but might as well be an assertive stance) I don't believe that an employer who often gets trouble filling in a vacancy with a decent person will look to replace him. He would rather straighten the issue out I think as that would also boost morale of the team like saying that we are fair here. Of course that may not work like that with a vacancy that requires no skills and is very easy to fill with anybody. That's why it's said in the video that the process may take some time as it may require studying etc and finding a job that might be a proper fit...

[@mpowell7934]

Also there are actually people that don't have anywhere to go and have no other options really but still act as if they had and because of that they usually get things their way. I don't believe that is a mindset of a slave...

[@wilcokalmeijer01]

Risk taking is part of living. Networking and being an active member of society solves this problem as well as being a good parent and your health.

[@DanTheCox]

The words "if you don't have an escape route and you can't get away, you can't say no; and if you can't say no you can't bargain; and if you can't bargain, you're a slave" not just sound true, they are ultimately true. I've seen it, it's fantastic to see someone who can put words into powerful actions.

[@realroadministries5577]

I'm stepping into full time ministry. Scary, yes! But it's what God wants, so He will provide.

[@stargasior]

Great timing KZbin. I really want to quit my current job. I just can't decide if I should wait until I get a new job first or just quit now. I have a job interview next week.

[@RocioRenovable]

Wait until you secure a job offer

[@016wqx08]

It's a moral obligation to pursue what you find meaningful.

[@lucianene7741]

Somehow I developed this philosophy on my own. Being complacent in a comfortable job is the worst thing one could do. "Life means taking out your belt and looking for trouble" - Alexis Zorba (Nikos Kazantzakis).

[@xilencered7788]

Glad I took some business classes in college just to fill up my schedule. Learned about finances and business. I never knew how little I knew about money 😂

[@p-stylez571]

After 10 years, I left the engineering field and pursued business operations management. It was hard because I had to go back to school and didn’t work for 2 years. During this transition I discovered that my mind was wired to problem solving, which goes hand in hand in operations. I integrate what I learned from engineering and fast forward, I am now the director of expanding a small franchise. The fact is, a lot of what I do on now a daily basis is very similar to engineering. Funny how things come full circle. I am blessed to say I love what I do now.

[@OKOLATSIS]

I was in the same situation twice in 3 years. I was in a Job for 11 years, good pay, benefits... I found another job a few years back with more money but I declined and decided to stay, I was afraid of the risk of leaving. I grew more and more miserable and things kept adding up to create the"monster" JP describes. 3 months ago I was offered another job and this time I took the risk and left. So far so good and I am glad I had the bravery to take the job. It's hard when you have responsibilities (only household income) especially with the covid situation.

[@Shortstahp]

Good stuff man!

[@ProCoach2373]

Whereever you go, there you are. This is step #1. Do I need to change or is it really the job? One of the keys to life that I've found is to live well below your means and create margin. That gives you more options and far less desperation. Debt is a liability. It shackles your time and future. It becomes very difficult to chase a passion and fulfillment with a big mortgage, car payments, student loans etc... I believe every American should strive to be completely debt free at a young age. Live while you are young!

[@potawatadingdong]

I've changed industries so much trying to find my place it's not even funny. Railroad, trucking, cable, commercial fishing, tire tech, manufacturing and courier work. Pay isn't much of a factor for me. Obviously I want to be paid well but happiness is above all for me. I've taken major pay cuts just to be with family more. Unfortunately I have yet to find a career where I really feel like I'm making a difference.

[@TeachMeHowtoDougZ]

Teaching is extremely fulfilling although horrendously underpaid

[@mustanggt5713]

Today I made a decision . I will continue in the job I’m in for as long as it goes and I get to keep the same work - life balance . The day that is disturbed , I’m quitting .

[@danielenrique9745]

Wow! I’ve watched JP videos before but this idea of having an explainer video to follow us brilliant. Keep up the good work.

[@talltree4252]

Yes leave anything that is highly toxic to your life.

[@luisriba8082]

Even if you are working, is still hard to find a job.

[@KayFabe87]

Not right now it isn't. Employers are having a tough time filling open positions because people are enjoying staying home while collecting those enhanced unemployment checks. Why work when you can get a taxpayer funded check hitting your account every week? This is our test run of socialism.

[@luisriba8082]

@@KayFabe87 For me its was difficult becuase I was working and I wanted better pay. I live in LA county. I have MS degree in information systems. They like my background but don't want to pay. You do have a good point. Thank you for your comment.

[@Aku112811]

@@luisriba8082 Check out Irvine

[@cathyzhang2769]

It is so true if you don't start taking actions to look for a job now, you will find it is harder to do it in 5 years when you get older and have less energy.

[@paragonsly9484]

I'm working in the same company for nearly 8 years I never miss a day I used to come in early and exited and motivated but the last 2 years iv been going to college at night and and it's all coming to an end I feel safe having a degree behind me now cause in the last year we've had a change in management and staff and I'm the only original left and I had to show the manager how things worked because he hadn't a clue ever since he started he depends on me to make sure everything goes well or he gives out and it has nothing to do with wat I'm originally sopose to be doing so I'm planning on getting the job I studied for. I work 6 days a week since he started my new job I only have to work four 12 hour shifts a week and my current job I'm working 12 to 14 hours a day and no overtime just making the big shots look good by sending out the product in better quality. Hard to explain wat I do but it's all steal and concrete. I'm keeping quiet about my plan but I'm very excited about dropping in my cv today hopefully I get it 😬 😅

[@daves-selfie-wilderness-raves]

After age 55 it is not worth the physical and emotional toll of working for a boss. You are much better off and have more freedom being self employed.

[@cxpeky]

Through my 38years od life and 20years of work experienence I achive three completly different skills from completly diffenent trades. One is a chef, second is a carpenter, amd third is a lorry driving including operating heavy machinery operating. I would love to do carpentry but it doesn't give enough money at the moment due to lack of place, and equipment. So I'm operating concrete pump wchich os not so bad but hours are very long (somedays even 14hours). But if something happens I always have escape route and that's the point I think.

[@tjcochius6331]

I switched to being an electrician 3 years ago after ten years of truck driving. I hated driving…but I hate using hand tools more 😅. I’m feel pretty hopeless now.

[@loombaron]

im stuck in a job right now, I need to get something new asap, good video!

[@endyzema]

If the job doesn't provide me in short or long term basic things like house or other asset ...working for salary is waste of time.

[@moviesfan5513]

Can someone explain "Have an escape route planned and it should be active". Does that mean always be applying to jobs, updating your resume and learning things.

[@In_time]

Not necessarily always applying for jobs, but yes to keeping your resume up to date, learning new things and what I learned the hard way: start applying for other jobs *as soon as* you feel the first inkling to do so. I don’t mean after a bad day here or there or a hard time-I mean that inner voice that tells you “this is a downward spiral, you’re done here. Get out.”

[@goingwildagain]

In many of our decisions we face regret and if only and the regrets stick more than the positives, not to sure that doing more eases the problems or regrets what change does is gives the goal, makes a memory, feel good and bad factor, gives us experience, what we need is planned change and Jordan outlines this. We need to learn to plan for our own wealth health and wellbeing, nobody will come with a rescue boat to save you from a life that's broken you mentally spiritually and financially, taking the step of start small clean your room was a profound statement that will empower lift you if that is what want. But I have to say fighting depression after being Pro active and alive is a daily burden for many the shadow does not leave the room everyday. Physically make your body do some things where it says no. No is not always the right option as much yes is. Live your life Ride your life Be great at life Help others in life Make sure your safe and secure Learn to ask for help but with people you trust. Your life your plan your happiness are you going to let someone or entity run your life plan? You deserve more give yourself credit become amazing JP you lifted me with the Doodle.

[@Idotisme]

I just quit my job 2 weeks ago without having any plans for my future haha i just go with the flow and shit works out

[@saiourbeaconoflight1866]

What are you doing now ?

[@potawatadingdong]

Unfortunately management and nepotism have been the main causes of me quitting jobs. Companies could function much more efficiently if management would put aside their own wants and desires for five minutes.

[@aGentleUser]

Worked 18 years in a corporation, it wasn't bad, easy, well paid, nice poeple around me, however it became less satisfying over time. Starting sth new next year, feels less safe, more demanding but i feel already positively excited about it

[@EdzView]

Subbed!!! These visualizations are great for people like me who don’t have the patience enough to merely sit through someone talking

[@CAVEENO]

Probably the best video I’ve seen in years 😊

[@robertwellner1247]

Im not really a big Jordan Peterson fan.....but he is spot on here....spot on....

[@juliantheapostate8295]

Work isn't meaningful. It's purpose is to make money and that is more efficiently attained via investing

[@user-bo7xu9xs7j]

Of course you won't. Workplaces are comprised of people and anywhere there are people, there will be good ones and also bad ones. Each of us has a responsibility wherever we work to reflect a good example in order to positively impact that work environment as much as possible. In other words, "be the change. "

[@drakejdf]

I lost my wife 2 1/2 years ago We were married for 35 yearsI’m 53 years old we lost our home due to her medical bills I’ve worked at the same job for 16 years I only make $45,000 a year but I am leaving and moving out of California to Arkansas due to family I have there I’ll probably be taking a job that makes half that but I don’t care I’m taking the riskI’m not happy here since my wife passed away.My motto has always been I refuse to lose if you’re determined and have the will power you could do anything money means nothing if you’re not happy.

[@chaldean7043]

I'm sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.

[@re8746]

I am 54. I lost a $125k job back in 2021. I am on job number four to get back to what I was making. I could care less and will do what I need to get back to where I was at financially.

[@GhostSal]

The job you do is usually secondary to who you work with! Far too many people are shifty people. People that talk about others in a negative way, that throw someone else under the bus if they think it makes them look good, people that don’t give you credit when you work together and take credit for an idea you had, people that lie about others and tell half truths, people that promote their lazy friends (which seems to be the norm today) and not the experienced hard worker that wants the whole team to succeed and be happy…. I feel Ike the list can be a mile long how shitty people can be (thankfully there are almost always some really great people too, just sad that the shitty people seem to always outnumber them).

[@akin1989]

Well said mate

[@wavo6389]

that’s like the mug sitting in the corner of your kitchen for the last 3 years because you “haven’t found a place for it yet”

[@milesrideout974]

These lessons and explanations well targeted and well developed. The format is excellent.

[@Lost_Coast_CA]

Conversely one should stop to reflect upon how they arrived in their undesirable condition prior to seeking new opportunities…. perhaps they’re correct in the conflict they’re facing and should ‘escape’, yet their participation was not initially forced and if they don’t understand why then recreating the same results is probable.

[@talltree4252]

If you are working in a toxic environment, with toxic people,toxic low salary or wage different to others try and leave it's a tuff world out there because toxic humans are everywhere.

[@edgaryzen4925]

If you want to be a winner in the workplace, you gotta compete. It's you versus yourself.

[@sams2997]

Genius way of making sense of this decision! Good vid

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

One small annoying thing at work.. I got a list. Permanent security is a joke.

[@genericwatcher2439]

My company is shutting down, but they are offering me $100k to stay until the last day... That is $$$$$$$$$$$$, but like you say, it is easier to find a job when you have a job. If I lose bargaining power with my next employer, that $100k might be a drop in the bucket compared to long term what I could make. Grr.... what to do...

[@kecelibu]

If you cannot bargain, you are a slave, JP.

[@dnm5373]

Thank you for this.

[@johnrainsman6650]

I've recently got a new job at a university's restaurant. Originally, a worker I knew said temporary labor get to pick their hours, but I ended up with a schedule from eleven AM to six PM, Monday-Friday. See, I always preferred to take a weekday (and Sunday) off. That way it isn't five days straight; there's a break day in the middle. First day was all right, but in case I don't like the job and end up miserable here (same reason I left my last job), how inappropriate would it be for me to switch out of the job in, say, March or April?

[@ForgottenKnight1]

2:40 True, it's actually harder because most of the day you are busy.

[@michaelmoore234]

This is so so real and true video on KZbin , thankyou for stating the obvious that NO ONE has the guts to make visual 👍

[@kactus_3008]

In my country there are no long term jobs, there are more likely senioral domains. You inherit or won them and then probably transfer them to your relatives. If you quit something like that you may be considered crazy...🤔

[@georgebanica8707]

Hey Radu, are you referring by any chance at notary? :)

[@kactus_3008]

@@georgebanica8707 Buna, nu m-am gândit la breasla notarilor, însă stiu ca s-au votat legi in parlament cu dedicatie pentru ei. Eu ma gândeam la învățământ, mai ales superior, sănătate, mai puțin cadrele medii, armata și servicii, întâmplător majoritatea 'bugetofagilor'...;-) PS. Notarii sau avocații nu sunt bugetari însă nici foarte independenți de stat nu par a fi...

[@cole_mcconnell]

“It's a luxury to pursue what makes you happy. It's a moral obligation to pursue what you find meaningful.” - Jordan Peterson

[@charlesbotha1810]

Thank You just what i needed today

[@braydenmagee853]

See the issue is right now for me is I am closer to turning to 21. Have this amazing friend of mine who over the course of a few months spent all my money mutually on stuff that we didn’t need, my grandparents and Dad made me an ultimatum after they found out that I needed to find another job or I would be homeless since I was let go on good terms from the one job I was at for a year, and another job I went into and was let go of after a month due to performance issues. My fear is finding a job that doesn’t fit my persona and that I am gonna erupt and explode into the monster that is so talked about in this video. So I’m scared in that I don’t know what to do in order to keep my happiness in tact and not become bitter and resentful and or a hateful human being like so many others do when faced with a job that sucks the life out of them. And when I try explaining this, no one understands and or listens to me. So I’m uncertain as to what I need to be doing in my life and how to better myself in the work field to either understand how to deal with it without hurting someone or to actually find a job that means well for the short term until I gain the experience necessary to get a job I like.

[@chriszablocki2460]

No. No I should not. And yes, I realize that saying "no" can yield both positive and negative results...

[@kevoreilly6557]

TLDR 1 - your never safe (actually, the less happy you are the less safe you are - people can tell, and people don’t like being around it) 2 - don’t be afraid of being afraid. I’d say embrace it and de-risk the fear. How? Practice, read about the company or job, read other people’s comments (lots of blogs/reddits/review sites out there) 3 - get off your ass and start looking . Here’s the thing, always be looking. You can always say no if offered something.

[@leeverink32]

But what to do if you have a dissabillity and its not fissible but they do NOT pay you more with work experience.

[@26_G]

Thank you for this video

[@Tonygarry78]

I'm climbing another mountain of life. Or driving down the road.(which ever analogy you like) Hoping the new "career" path is it! I don't mind the bumps in the road. Or the bridge is out. I'll find a way to keep going. The biggest enemy Is the one in the mirror.

[@whatever_ba]

Well what do you mean by should, and what do you mean by I.....etc

[@Iam18]

what i feel good about is that even when i see a million videos about hopping jobs i still am happy with the job i have. yea i think about moving up and off away from this company but then i remember just how damn good i have it. I've worked from home for 3 years now as a software engineer. the only thing that could make me quit is a TON of more money, which would only be used to spiral me to an even earlier retirement.

[@bartholomewlyons]

Patric, just shut up then and move on. JP appeals to others, who have a goal. If u r content with your golden handcuffs, keep at it, well done.

[@Iam18]

@@bartholomewlyons JP appeals to me. I left a worse position to get the opportunity I have now over 4 years go. relax manchild. I also have several investments I am able to propel due to my day job, so I don't feel the need to stress over my corporate goals (or golden handcuffs as you call them).

[@bartholomewlyons]

@@Iam18 what are those investments? Shares? Smth shakey? Or just land and low yield?

[@Iam18]

@@bartholomewlyons houses, garages, crypto, and LTIF, but the houses and garages alone i could live off their income.

[@bartholomewlyons]

@@Iam18 you would live off those but won’t be well off. I also have flats and garages but not enough for my expectation. Just not to die hungry without work. I am thinking of starting a business to pursue my own dreams rather than working on other’s

[@sigmagamer364]

After watching all the videos like this i still not get out of my job.i have to do it