I quit my job to be a YouTuber and Mothers hate it

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

If you enjoyed this then have a look at this playlist - Behind the scenes with The Provoked Prawn: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG_pwMee0KoJNoKcZM0moIV3

[@randomity655]

We're behind ya Prawn - wish you the very best of luck!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks!

[@drpepa09]

@@TheProvokedPrawnis it better to get 2 x 48gb ram ddr5 or 4 x 24gb ?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@drpepa09 two is more stable in my experience

[@HanmaHeiro]

​@@drpepa09Too elaborate a little more since I was researching this last year. Most motherboards and CPUs tend to prefer two skits of higher capacity RAM than 4 of the same capacity. This is usually limited in the topography (layout of the memory channels on the board) as well as the controllers of the CPUs. Where you may have come 6400 memory, but when getting 4 sticks, it may be restricted to 6000 or lower

[@HanmaHeiro]

Even still, some programs do better with higher density and reduced speed than the opposite

[@ItsDanLatham]

Congrats Prawn - I'm currently on this journey, as an automotive journalist it can be tricky to film especially with UK weather, but I'm at the point where I pay for all my own car expenses with my channel. Its certainly difficult to make it full time and I'm nowhere near that scale yet, but its success stories like this certainly provide motivation. Thoroughly enjoying your recent content so keep it up!

[@danmar007]

Oh goody, we don't have nearly enough of those!!

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@danmar007 Wish we could say the same about the surplus of dickish commenters thats for sure 😂

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You can do it! Good luck

[@napoleon-sk5oc]

I've been a professional illustrator and photographer for 60 years and you are absolutely correct! Media takes your time!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Amazing!

[@sigmamale6128]

Yeah just like all jobs take your time

[@napoleon-sk5oc]

That's what I'm saying@@sigmamale6128 doing any job right takes time

[@AuF5guy]

Thanks for this video man, this truly shows how much hard work goes in the background to get to where you are. Your authenticity and genuineness is great! Keep up the amazing work!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I appreciate that!

[@pasencoreunautre]

Paying the bills is one of life's realities that you can't avoid, regardless of your income level. A good hard reality check is always essential. Nothing worthwhile in life comes easy. Hard work, self discipline, consistency, self improvement and a good plan before you make any career move are essential if you want to succeed long term at anything. But enjoying what you do as a result is priceless. Glad you made the career move. Keep it up and good luck!

[@tycemini1180]

found your channel while I was in the market for a new headset. You are basically the reason I bought the arctis pro wireless. I enjoy the way your content is made. No over hype, no screaming. Your review feel genuine and not sponsored advertising. keep on going!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Great to hear! Hope you're enjoying it! :)

[@Thaneye1]

Your videos were the foundation of my pc build. You were the only one who made such detailed and helpful videos about NZXT products. So thank you for that and I wish you all the best. Cheers

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help!

[@serefx07]

ich mag ihre ruhige art. kein geschreie, keine überflüssigen sachen, alles einfach und gut.

[@Suhayl-bek]

I accidentally bumped into your video while having my breakfast at 7 a.m. As an adult I can understand every responsibility and risk you were considering while making this decision to become a full time youtuber. I wish you the best and only luck in your endeavours!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hope you had a pleasant breakfast

[@meganschafer7329]

As a mother, I love that you've done this and I will also be instructing my child with a stupid idea it is.

[@JackITG]

Congrats on hitting the big 100k milestone. 6 years and a lot of hard work is paying off. Truly inspirational. And you've only age'd a little ;) I wish I had started doing videos back in the BF2 days.

[@KneelbfZod]

Thank you Prawn. Love your channel and content. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you ❤️

[@Pipboy83]

It is nobody's business what YOU do with YOUR life, I am very happy for you and wish you the best of luck!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

They don't hate me for it. It's more about teaching small people it's not an easy way to get rich or avoid hard work.

[@TheFirefoxSystem]

Dear Prawn, You are a very good and courageous person, I envy you. I would have liked to assemble and disassemble computers every day like you do now, when I was 18, I started with a Commodore 64 and then instead worked for 40 years for an electricity company. Now I'm retired and I watch your beautiful videos which are the best on KZbin! Good luck in your new job and give a kiss to your children who will be proud of you one day.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hope your enjoying your retirement

[@dudi5316]

Congrats Prawn! Got to watching your videos when I got my first “real” gaming keyboard - Logitech G915 TKL, and casually followed ever since! Wishing you luck and enjoy fulfilling your dreams!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks appreciate it. Are you liking the keyboard?

[@dudi5316]

​@@TheProvokedPrawnSo much it got it me into the hobby lol. I had to write a review on it for my local publication when I was writing reviews as a side hustle. Now days I moved on to some Iqunix and Keychron keyboards for my home office setup, and the good ol' G915 TKL is in my office desk. Still love it to this day!

[@I_AmVIP]

Prawn, just to put it into perspective, especially since one of your friends is a teacher is perfect for my point. Because if you think about it that’s what you are on here except it’s for tech stuff. Informing many people on different pieces of tech and how they all work. It’s what you enjoy doing and keep grinding. You help so many people.

[@GraybeardGiffTech]

As an adult with similar responsibilities and a very tiny channel I really enjoy watching your behind the scene realities of KZbin.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Stick with it!

[@actuallyactivas3698]

Congratulations you deserve it man ! Always enjoyed the content

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I appreciate it!

[@Bishop1664]

This was an excellent video. So good to hear a no BS account of how KZbin channels are put together over time, and the sort of revenue people can expect to make 👏 I only came across your channel when I did my first PC build a couple of weeks ago and found it very helpful, I’ll check out your other channels for sure. I wish you luck in the future!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Much appreciated!

[@UltraGameWorld]

Good to hear this mate, I'm happy for you as you have worked so hard for this. It does make me realize how hard KZbin actually is and to be fair I do understand why people don't think it's a valid career as there is no fixed income. I think it's not going to be possible currently for me to grow my KZbin channel as i just don't have the left over money after my full time role for all the tech products I would need to buy to make enough content. I am still going to keep with it for now and just keep it ticking over as a hobby.

[@TerminalzPain]

Gz Prawn, I remember years ago one of your videos made me fall in love with the 011 XL, best case I've ever owned which has just undergone a massive platform upgrade (i9 7900X, 2080ti to i5 13600K 4070ti Super) :D

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

That was a long time ago! It was a great case as well. Thanks for watching

[@JonnyBravo0311]

Sound advice. Too often people watch their favorite creators and think, "that's easy". All I need to do is upload some game clips, or whatever other content, and I'll be making money. Truth be told, that was exactly the mindset I had when I started my own channel. How hard can it be? Let's just say I'm glad I was between jobs at the time because it isn't easy. I decided to make some videos on how to stream with a Mac... because, well, that's what I was doing. Thought I'd share the process and show others how to get up and running if they were using a Mac instead of a Windows-based PC. Well, it wasn't easy. I spent HOURS recording, re-recording, editing, etc. Once I finally had my video, I uploaded it. I figured this was it. I'd be making money in no time. Thought for sure I'd have thousands of views nearly instantly. After all, there are millions of people watching KZbin. It's been 5 years since I published that first video, and to date it only has just over 10,000 views. Now, granted, I ended up putting my KZbin channel aside to focus on my new job. I simply didn't have enough hours in the day for both - and KZbin certainly wasn't going to be paying my bills. I suppose the one benefit I got from it was being prepared to work from home when certain events took place around the world in 2021. Oh, that is another pitfall - thinking "if I just had X piece of technology, that will make my channel better". I bought a good camera, lighting, green screen, a professional audio setup, etc for my fledgling KZbin channel. If my video quality is better, I'll get more views. If my audio quality is better, I'll get more views. If I have the green screen, I'll get more views. So, if anyone has made it this far, my advice is this: you might get lucky and upload some content that instantly makes you a star, just like you might get lucky and win the big lottery prize. However, it is far more likely that you are going to put in a LOT of work and a LOT of time before you reap any reward. So, be prepared to work extremely hard and be prepared for failure and be prepared to learn from those failings and improve. One final thing: have a very thick skin - you're going to need it when the keyboard warriors inevitably land in the comment section.

[@leeskeery]

Good on you. Stick with the dream. Believe in yourself. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you, I will

[@ashfakuddinahmed1807]

Congrats on 100K subs! A few months ago, KZbin recommended one of your build videos and I absolutely enjoyed it with your soothing voice. Been a subscriber ever since. Keep up the good work mate, wishing all the best!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Awesome, thank you!

[@VoltaReviews]

Great video and breakdown of your journey! Congrats on going full time. Wish you and the channel all the best 🫡

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you so much!!

[@kaizammit]

Amazing.... but sensible advice. If only every KZbinr was like that. Great work as always. ✌️

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JeskidoYT]

you're one of the FEW (maybe like 5) creators that have shown their revenues explicitly. This video is very informative for those that want to jump into content creation and the payoff

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I don't feel comfortable showing it all but I do like to be honest

[@BiteSizeWoW]

congratulations, if you're happy that's everything

[@jamesscott9092]

Would love to see more of your full builds etc. I’m a single dad with full time care of twin 9yr olds. Between work and looking after them. I don’t get much spare time so I like to relax watching your longer videos. Keep up the excellent work and thanks for doing great job.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

PC Cases and build guides: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9BY1UwHzpw6zMcrWqu5yqj

[@rmorenberg]

nice info thanks for sharing. I don't want to be a streamer myself, but I love watching others

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No worries

[@soulsynthesiscreations]

I find peoples negative projections pretty intolerable in my forties. Good luck man!

[@Kaiser187]

I don't think you need to improve the quality of your videos at all, they are perfect how you are making them and doing a fantastic job!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Wow, thank you

[@AlanGresham]

AHHhHh!!! The Intel 1700 install in the background with no direct die frame! 😅 I broke out in a cold sweat!

[@swaggisun]

Best wished that it turns out good :) But i have to partly agree to it bc it's a risky business especially the lesser subs/views u have :D But once that is settled and it is kinda consistent it'S pretty solid i can imagine. And it's also tough work when u really put effort in it. Sometimes more than regular job depends on the content ofc :D

[@jowingsze1981]

Wish you good luck and keep up the good work.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrVoayer]

How about expanding your and our field of interests? How about reviewing DACs, headphone amps and other music playing gear, photo and/or vlog gear, smartphones and smartwatches, laptops, tablets, NAS gear, routers, switches and home networking stuff... Just some random ideas. Keep on doing great job !

[@TribalPolitics]

Holy cow that’s a comfy lookin sweater 👀

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

It's a Superdry one. It's quite warm but a tad scratchy.

[@TribalPolitics]

@@TheProvokedPrawn the good ones are always a little scratchy ;)

[@alexangell903]

Subbed, your reviews and especially the multiple builds of the EVO XL are great! So much effort and you help do many people make their purchase and know whats right for them! Of course thats a job! It takes a certain skillet and effort to do this job and I greatly appreciate it. Not many reviewers will do multiple layouts of one case like you did and I think that is really helpful! Anyways I do have one question given your experience with the XL, did your XL cases come with a white box that had extra mesh panels in it? I have seen other reviewers open the box and it had that but when I got my EVO XL yesterday it was missing that and I'd really like to have it at the bottom to cover 120 fans air gap.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Extra mesh? No. They were already installed from what I recall

[@TheKingOfHarrtz]

wishing you the best bro love the channel i have made a lot great buys cos of this page ♥♥

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Much appreciated!

[@RELIANCE225]

I enjoy watching your channel. Good luck!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks so much!

[@hanstribout1864]

Keep it up. Love what you make. Hans from Belgium.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks, will do!

[@Doenstop]

Hey I wish u a lot of success. You've been one of those channels I always stumbled upon when it comes to tech review. But also for some odd stuff like a 1000 Dollar+ chair like the Herman Miller Embody. You have a lot of impact for sure.

[@moorebwb]

Congratulations 👏 wishing you all the best 🙏 love the monitor reviews

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Hotdogbunzz]

Right when about to do my first build you have did a review of everything I ordered and wanted to put in my pc so it was perfect. Cohencidence good timeing or you just got good taste. Glad I just made it to subscribe under the 100k mark. Either way keep up the good work and tyvm for all the help so far. My last peice comes in Tues and will see how it goes.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Excellent. Glad to help. Here's a playlist with more things that might be useful PC tips and tricks: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG-B8tkIJo_MX5UJAAz5_nJJ

[@axa2wa]

My 2024 was ushered in with the desire to build a gaming rig, primarily for sim racing (I'm presently a console gamer). However, I've been floored by the flu/COVID for a few weeks, thus I've been watching a LOT of KZbin, and yours is one of the more informative channels. Informative up to a point... I'm still clueless as to why you decided upon Provoked Prawn as your handle...?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I like to be mysterious about some things. Sorry about the COVID. It's rough! Hope you feel better

[@napoleon-sk5oc]

You are showing me the best vid of changing a cpu!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

yeah?

[@fazubattlecaster]

There is a KZbinr names ThatMumboJumbo that started KZbin when he was 16 and worked hard at it. He is 28 now and has 9.29M subs. Some things that people don't consider with a YT job vs a traditional job is that you considered self-employed. Therefore, you need to pay your own taxes (a lot), medical, dental, and vision insurance (at least in the US, a lot), and other things. That money you get from YT is spread pretty thin.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

That's a good journey

[@HolyElkGaming]

You're the best, go for it dude

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks!

[@treyquattro]

when you say you spent some time *on* your wife... nudge-nudge, say n'more! Interesting content (I think, since you can only build so many computers). It'll be interesting to see how things develop in an ongoing series: Provoked Prawn vs. Mums. Sounds like a summer blockbuster, or something out of the Godzilla universe? Best of luck growing the channel, being successful, and sticking it to the man! Except the man from KZbin, that is....

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

😂

[@RUMBLERIDER2]

Hope you grow more. Interesting video.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

So nice of you

[@HanmaHeiro]

Here's another sub to help out

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you.

[@HamzaOmari1]

i love your videos keep at it brother

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks, will do!

[@forceninewinds]

I almost castigated the mother of one of my scouts who complained their child's career plan of becoming a You Tuber was not 'a proper career'. I reminded there are a huge amount of in demand skills involved in being a You Tuber, not least, writing, editing, camera work, direction, producing, marketing...in fact the whole creative process. They still aren't convinced but they did have to admit that maybe it does have some validity creatively.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

There is a lot more to it than people realise. Plus planning, working on initiative, researching, outreach, tax management ,etc etc

[@forceninewinds]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Indeed! you have to be ALL of the people to run a successful channel. You need to be competent at all roles.

[@jonboy2950]

I can understand the mums positions, i would suggest people do finish their education so they are at least employable to some degree. However a persons success at anything is pretty much determined by them not the job.

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Another one about this topic I like hearing about this

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Okey dokey

[@MorgFlame]

I'm trying to go full-time on youtube with my "MorgFlameGaming" channel but got no ideas what to do and I'm so bad at editing that I just upload whenever.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

For gameplay channels I'd highly recommend tips and tricks videos. Anything that you get stuck on in games that you find a solution for, make a video on that and share it. Those videos last for ages and get loads of views and likes

[@loganwhite6173]

I just built a pc and everything was easy except figuring out plugging all the cables in. I think an in depth cable wiring video would be amazing

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWWZ3x6iLZ1jpY

[@BigJohnson911]

That sweater looks nice.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. It's this one www.superdry.com/outlet/mens/knitwear/details/204603/jacob-cable-crew-jumper-ecru

[@kazinotv]

gonna be honest, I clicked this video not because I wanted advice on how to be a youtuber. But because I wanted to hear stories about the DRAMA bro!!! Give me the T brother, not some stuff about "how to make it big" for the 99999999th time. goddamit i was so ready for a good story and my night got ruined

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for the feedback 😭😂

[@chairchairyes2524]

as long as you get profit and enjoy what you do i dont know why people would care.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hehe, it's just silly really.

[@sveinlene]

I enjoy watching your channel

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@pascaldifolco4611]

Why didn't you apply to Diplomacy Service ? Your voice alone may smooth North Korea ^^ Subbed !

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hahah

[@stevesutton772]

Ai copyrighted may help you in the future. Bing gives you credit for reading articles so I usually check boards and mice articles. Your pics are ALL OVER in these articles.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You've likely just found my old job

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Im thinking about whats different about your channel vs channels like jaystwocents and ltt I get the feeling these big channels are are less technical with products and oc build that you and show more of the glamorous side of tech which makes sense since that is what gets people to huy products

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Wait 1k more subs in about 8 days Thats good i think for now at least

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah I'm getting about 4,000 a month at the moment.

[@edmac1090]

Can you give a percentage that Adblock removes from your revenue? I’m very curious to see if Google releases analytics for that

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I don't have that data I'm afraid. But I'd imagine its significant www.theverge.com/2023/10/31/23940583/youtube-ad-blocker-crackdown-broadening

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Im a bit curious about the mic you use so which brand and model is that?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Shure SM7B with a Rodecaster Pro 2

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thanks alot man

[@Spectrulight]

I need an asmr video

[@sotonglzz]

Would you make a video of your car before its gone so we can send it our love as well?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Ha. I'm too sad about it.

[@BenKlassen1]

Good video.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks!

[@PeterHarford]

You Should Branch Out and do Voiceovers as well i'm sure they pay.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I don't have time to do more xD

[@stevesutton772]

Dont work for tech, make the tech work for you!

[@Sas_HeatherC]

This mom here has no problem LOL 😂

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

👍🏼

[@Ryhillchibulls]

Like the video please

[@meatykeyboard8399]

First

[@AuF5guy]

Second