I Quit (You Should Too) | Why The Great Resignation is Happening

[@AlbertKamut]

Thank you for sharing this. I am sending it along to a few people who need this pep talk. As a new teacher (Canada)(I left my job in my mid twenties to return to school), I benefited from the ‘great turnover’ this year. So many educators retired mid and end of the year. I even turned down positions that I knew I would not thrive in. Doing this felt so good. Cognitive dissonance = complacency. I cannot thrive when I am ‘powering through’ a job. My work is a vocation. Like you, I’ve learned to become comfortable with uncertainty. Uncertainty means there are endless possibilities for my future. Now that’s a prospect worth living for!

[@TraceDominguez]

Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you found a vocation you enjoy!

[@randomuserame]

I have been turned down from jobs I'm OVER qualified to do even during the quitting spree.... in restaurants. I've been turned down from jobs I have the skills for, and can do better than they're doing now, because I dont have a specific job title history or an Ivy League degree. To be fair, when they do manage to actually ask a job-related screening question like "how would you solve retention/labor shortage;" and I say things like "CEO and shareholder profit is what's left over AFTER the cost of doing business, and paying employees more to join and giving better raises so they stay, are necessary costs of doing business... so drop ceo pay and reduce executive bonuses that somehow always go up overall even in a down market/quarter/year. Give that money to current employees so you can retain and entice competitor talent. Owners get paid last, not first." Leaders take care of others at risk to themselves. That is the great responsibility that comes with great power. Most companies have no leaders, they have profit custodians.

[@michaelpecukonis5074]

Stop feeding this guy

[@MiCKEYiNDiGO]

I’ll quit when gme hits 7 figures 💎🙌🏼 6 figures would work too 🤔

[@erickmagee2358]

@@randomuserame Agree 100%

[@sownheard]

The ability to Quit a bad job is true freedom.

[@cryptomon86]

God it feels so good

[@choosetoshine2610]

Facts

[@smrfi]

Agree, I have done it and it's the best feeling ever to be free from all the toxicity.

[@m5a1stuart83]

freedom if you have money pipe to your pockets even if you are not working

[@bigtimber]

Unfortunately, the capitalism works by forcing you to work in shitty jobs you don't like, for employers that don't feel the need to respect you or appreciate your effort.

[@Lycan3303]

Imagine wanting a job where you're treated like a human being

[@tyronebrown5766]

I'm starting to think we asking way to much 😒

[@ruanb1268]

What a spoiled brat

[@randybobandy9828]

Oh please... quit acting like all these jobs just treat you like cattle. What do you want them to do? Ask you if you feel like coming into work everyday when you wake up? Or do you want them to make sure to have you come in around your personal schedule?

[@randybobandy9828]

@@michellembok7017 please tell me how it's toxic? I'm starting to think this generation thinks its some how toxic that you have a boss telling you what to do.

[@xkaixian]

@@randybobandy9828 you cleary don't see the point. If you're with capitalist agenda, you're part of the problem :)

[@sherry356]

Common sense tip: please don't quit if you are not financially secure or don't have anything else lined up (i.e. a signed contract of employment with a confirmed start date).

[@Shorty15c4007]

BuT mY fEeLiNgS! I say let these woke geniuses find out for themselves when the unemployment office won't cover you if you voluntarily quit.

[@itsathejoey]

Exactly. These people that say employers don't value their employees don't have a job they are passionate about.

[@mayflower2314]

@@itsathejoey Except 99% of jobs will replace you if you die before your obituary is even published. I love my job but if I found a better one today im quitting tomorrow, It's simple

[@itsathejoey]

@@mayflower2314 Yea, as would I. I'm not just gonna up and quit without a gameplan lol.

[@cojocoolio]

@@Shorty15c4007 that's only in the US tbh and if you don't see the issue with that you're cucked by your wage slavery

[@kailenmitchell8571]

I switched to part time. I was going to quit and was offered part time. I switched to 3 consecutive 10hour days. It has been an amazing life changing change. I never want to work more than 3 days a week again. I have time for my family and for myself.

[@Frappelychee]

Can I ask what you do or what job title you have?

[@donew1thita11]

@@22lanisha he doing 30

[@willm3027]

@@Frappelychee maybe the medical field? If not that’s where it’s at. You get 3 shifts of 12 hours. Done for the week.

[@Fortysixand222]

Now that's the move!

[@willm3027]

@@Fortysixand222 who knows but working in the least amount of days is the way to go.

[@LtexprsGaming]

I just quit my job of 4 years. The pandemic really made me look at how valuable I am and my employer treated my poorly.

[@JPurvis10]

So you looking for a new job then?

[@LtexprsGaming]

@@JPurvis10 yep. Still looking.

[@zhaow4832]

I felt like you shoulda been looking while working.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

Funny how the essential employees are the lowest on the totem pole.

[@drkmgic]

Same .

[@robertewing6762]

That’s because jobs don’t appreciate good employees, instead they use us & try to overwork us with no type of raise or incentive.

[@wmluna381]

I'm feeling this right now. Lately we keep talking about how to incentivize getting new people to come on board and then stay. It's to the point where I am supposing my superiors simply assume I am going nowhere after being there almost 10 years. Quite frankly there is no incentive for me to do more and be more as time marches on. Certainly not being offered more outside of the once or twice a year spiff (talking about in the hundred dollar-ish range or so). While I have had much better flexibility than most over the years, that's getting to be more common in jobs now. Having to maximize & achieve an 8-hour workday is starting to become a real drudgery as well. 5-6 hours will do me really. I don't work a professional job so I've got a lot to think about and plan for btw now and when my current apartment lease is up for renewal. I was actually semi-seriously perusing jobs on Indeed last week just to see what was out there. Have never done that while in my current position. Tik-tok.

[@BTHDreamer]

depends on where you work.

[@robertwatson5104]

You got that right

[@Finkin79]

110% I finally put in my 2 weeks and walked after 5 years w/ a company. They didn't value their good employees and lost 5 of us inside of a 3 week time frame. NOTHING is worth destroying yourself. No job or wage will ever = killing yourself. Companies will either get it or fail, I'm not going to sacrifice myself at their alter for anything.

[@deejayimm]

@@BTHDreamer That's not necessarily true for the working class. The name of the factory may change, and the product being created is different, but the hierarchy and power structure is set up exactly the same, and 98% of them start with a temp service which is an immediate indicator you are worthless cattle to them.

[@Omar_9000-]

Not everyone can afford to quit their jobs. Hats off to those who can and still able to put food on the table.

[@co8539]

Find the means to do it

[@helveticastandard388]

Jobs across America are hiring and at higher wages than ever before. Not being able to afford to quit is fear and uncertainty talking. You can job search, do interviews, get hiring confirmation while slogging through the job you have. It's more work but you are worth the effort it takes to escape

[@sarkaztik3228]

@@helveticastandard388 Quitting your job =/= finding a new one. Suggesting someone to confirm a new job whilst working at their current job is completely different than what is being discussed here.

[@redshift912]

Yep , must be nice

[@oliviastratton2169]

The people who can afford to quit create more economic power for those who can't.

[@leahmojo2178]

At this rate, I just want a way to earn a livable wage without hating it or being too drained to enjoy other areas of life. I don’t have to love my job, bc I don’t wanna find my meaning from a job that could change any moment. Jobs to me provide the basics of Maslow hierarchy of needs. But true meaning in life should be found outside of how productive we are, our titles, etc.

[@casebeth]

Big feel. My job can yeet me at any time so why bother caring about it so much? Nope no thank you.

[@bluevelvet2976]

so true. i once owned a foundation that i truly loved but could not convince others that joy comes from giving. its all based on give and take.

[@willm3027]

I strongly feel that!! I’ve seen some people complain about the hours they work… but then when given the option to go home early they rather stay.. (overtime) it’s almost like they live there.. makes me think if those people aren’t loved at home or aren’t happy being home. Me? I would sprint home 🤣 life is too short and big at the same time, big enough to find other interests and passions.

[@bluevelvet2976]

@@willm3027 HELLO!

[@ee1yd]

looks like people are waking up

[@jus3278]

As a recruiter all I can simply say is that companies who don't adjust to the new world we live in, will cease to exist. Experts have been saying this for a year now and some companies haven't listened.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

How much outsourcing to 3rd world countries will increase u think?

[@rojeenaelmusa3992]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 it increased alot, the company i quit had opened a branch in Jordan 2 years ago for the cheap yet qualified labor, we all provide remote work And i quit because of the terrible middle management that undermined my work ability and skills, to a better opportunity, it was all possible because of covid and the boom of remote work!

[@shotgun9922]

I don't know if it's bad, but I secretly hope this happens. I'd like to see companies rise up which take care of their employees. I also hope for more taxes towards big corporations.

[@sesetio338]

My dad is an X Gen and realised that the new gen coming into the workplace don't like working OVERTIME! Reason why many are resigning. Do you see the same pattern?

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

Outsourcing will surely happen. My best friend in my home country gets paid somewhere around 100 to 150$ a MONTH (before tax). For an office job owned by an American that pays 10 to 15$ an HOUR here. This is even before the resignation wave. 🤔

[@INTHEWILDERNESS-00]

With generation X getting older, companies are losing their access to 12hr work horses by the year. It's a good thing and I hope the younger generation forces the companies to treat them like human beings and not some easily replaceable worker bot. Who wants to work from sun up to sun down, your whole day is gone. I have adopted the idea of maximum profit for the least amount of time worked and adjusted my life accordingly. Having time for the gym, a social life, and other interests helps with stress and mental health.

[@salaar75]

May i know what steps you took to achieve such a lifestyle?

[@msabedra1]

@@salaar75 step 1: stay out of debt. The rest is easy after that

[@salaar75]

@@msabedra1 is your job remote?

[@INTHEWILDERNESS-00]

@@salaar75 It's called "Sacrifice"

[@salaar75]

@@INTHEWILDERNESS-00 what did you sacrifice?

[@Jilf]

If I stop reading a book, I don't lose my house.

[@wes773105333]

For real. Nobody wants to work but I want to not be homeless.

[@playdead5493]

Who said not working? Quitting doesn't necessarily mean you walk out. You make plans ;)

[@wes773105333]

@@playdead5493 guess I just know too many lazy people who legitimately do not want to work. I'm working on my own thing to get out of working for others. I think everyone's goal should be to better their situation. You have to have everything figured out before you can quit.

[@jmorris999]

@Tah BOO Who's going to fix it? Who's going to grow food, make cars, keep your internet going?

[@tylerandleahcanadian3888]

Set urself up before u leave.

[@reidbennington8063]

This is a really great video! I just quit my job of 7 years. The day after, I went on walk. I literally could feel my senses returning, I looked at the trees and felt the breeze. I felt the wind.

[@TraceDominguez]

You got this!

[@metacomet2066]

So where do you live now? Who's paying the bills?

[@OsirisMalkovich]

It feels like our culture is on the verge of discovering that we don't need to work to provide meaning and purpose in our lives. I wonder if we'll figure it out in time?

[@cjxgraphics]

Sure, but older folks in charge won't let it happen if at all possible. "You have to be in the office, so I can make sure you're working!"

[@1s_that_a_j0j0_reference]

It's all fun and games until there isn't any food left because everyone's busy finding meaning and purpose instead of producing goods.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

It could be a very temporary thing. So don't glorify it too much.

[@doomd1816]

No money, no honey. Go to work to get chicks

[@daniellove162]

There is a different way to look at it. I don't work to find meaning, I work to get money. Money is leverage to apply toward anything you want including OTHER meaningful ventures. Simply put, I work for leverage and apply that leverage toward meaningful things.

[@freezinghold5412]

I'm part of the 4M people that quit earlier this year. In fact, I've quit 2 jobs and learned that no company owns you, and that you have to look out for yourself. Nothing feels better than quitting a job that treated you miserably. Also I felt some sort of accomplishment that my boss was in panic mode the moment I left. She was venting to our IT person about how her computer doesn't work since she's been working 14hr days. Up yours!!! HAHA

[@Shorty15c4007]

So did you have another job lined up?

[@mysterymachine94]

@@Shorty15c4007 I didn't when I quit my job of 5 yrs back in September

[@trevorbingley5499]

Ever since I started making passive incomes in the financial markets, I've been spending enough quality time with my family. I might as well just retire for total peace of mind

[@Mhousley]

There's no greater peace of mind than attaining financial freedom and being your own boss. Thanks to my investments there's no way I'm working as a W2 employee till old age

[@trevorbingley5499]

I saw the pitfall of not attaining financial freedom at an early age and how dreadful it can be and earnestly it made me who I am today. I'm employed with an income of $198k a year, my 401(k) has $380,000 in it currently, my savings are roughly $520,000. I also have investments in various buckets including stocks and FX worth over $720,000 and generating me an average of $11k monthly, proudly it's safe to say I've positioned myself well and I've attained a large nest of wealth that I hope to keep building over long term investments

[@summeraubrey8409]

@@trevorbingley5499 If there's one thing the pandemic taught humans, it should be never depend on a single source for income generations and history recorded it. Keep winning mate, those are impressive figures you've also got there too✌🏾

[@ernstfriedrich8489]

Lately I've been considering to buy dividend stocks for retirement, I've quite grown an addiction for passive incomes from listening to various investment podcast. I've also set asides some cash to invest but along the line I get cold feet perhaps it's because I'm a rookie and have no idea what I'm doing, please I could really use some guidelines

[@trevorbingley5499]

The intricacy of the financial markets can be very engulfing to anyone that's why I rather solicited guidance from an expert and all I can say is it paid off. I'm getting assistance from Noud Mikan a licensed pro trader on Wallstreet, he somehow produces optimum results no matter what state the market's in. Good man

[@Lexyvil]

The true MVP are farmers, and other workers whose jobs provide us essentials.

[@dog-ez2nu]

@Jacquline Ard 'Key workers', they run the world, not CEOs - the pandemic should have been a reminder that labor is more important than capital. DEMAND BETTER.

[@OsirisMalkovich]

It took me decades to realize I could stop reading a book part way through if I didn't like it. Same with TV shows. It was life changing when I managed to let go of something without finishing it!

[@TraceDominguez]

I typically give a TV show three episodes. If you can’t get your shit together in three episodes, I’m not going to watch your show.

[@aegisreflector1239]

@@TraceDominguez yes same, however i do still for example use utube to jump to parts of episodes or seasons that are more interesting n things pick up

[@drkmgic]

Me with my ADHD who have trouble finishing a book. Lol but I used to be so guilty of doing that until I realized I don't need to lol.

[@kokalti]

Most books are boring as shit. That's why I don't like reading at all.

[@BlueFlyer83]

Video games for me.

[@Holobrine]

Don’t worry about being a good worker. That doesn’t matter. Just worry about having a fulfilling life.

[@everythingisfine9988]

Well said 😎

[@pantherman8719]

It's TRUE. Being a good worker really means nothing. It just means expectations. The minute you think for yourself, they call you selfish. Lazy. While actually working with selfish and lazy people who make things harder. For YOU.

[@drewskij2175]

@@pantherman8719 love it and those are some true words.

[@tracywalker244]

Agree

[@martysmith5260]

Believe it or not, a "fulfilling life" costs money. Money gives you security to pay bills, afford food, afford a car, a house, etc. Money allows you a freedom to eventually leave the rat race. You also need health insurance. Most people bragging about quitting seem to be young and healthy. Wait till you get injured or sick. Without insurance, it can be a choice between eating and getting the treatment you need. After an operation, the bills seem to never stop coming in the mail. And no, Americans don't want very high taxes to pay for socialized, 2nd rate Healthcare, so forget it!

[@coleford6197]

"Experience is what you get while looking for something else." - Frederico Fellini

[@mallon04008]

There is an enormous difference between quitting and giving up

[@m.k.h.2718]

Thank you. Quitting might actually be in service of your goal in the long run!

[@hazcatsophia]

Exactly. Quitting one thing to make time for something valuable is not quitting in a negative sense. That’s time management. Truth is, people will see this as license to quit and do nothing.

[@asshjaha9704]

@@hazcatsophia exactly. I think its terrible advice for most

[@DeltaLou]

I quit my job a production manager three weeks ago. That pandemic hosed 90% of my team, and my top performers quit. Suddenly I was working 7 days a week. I burned out like you wouldn't believe. And when I announced my resignation it was met with ridicule and mockery. Today I am semi-retired. Enjoying life with family and going to the beach in Michigan. I am happy I made the move. I stuck it out during the pandemic but enough was enough. Quit to enjoy the summer. I will go back to the matrix but I am taking a nice break. I left on good terms and maintained my professionalism to the very end.

[@MrDisgruntledGamer1]

your story is incredibly common in the wake of covid, hopefully companies will realize that they cant keep putting off wage raise when the price of everything else has been increasing for years

[@lifeandmorechannel2987]

Sameee. I can totally relate. I was mentally exhausted and physically tired. Been like that for years, stuck with it due finances. I had wnough and i quit. Left with good terms.

[@fey279]

I did it few months ago and have been looking for work since that time , trying to learn stock trading

[@johnberry2877]

Michigan is the home of the greediest generation ! Mansions for me but a roach infested trailer for you!

[@artspark7697]

Good for you ! Enjoy.

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

"You feel terrified because freedom is a pathless path." - Sadhguru

[@Gunter_Severloh]

"Truth is a pathless land" - Jiddu Krishnamurti

[@DasAntiNaziBroetchen]

2:22: Here's a number four: Keeping your work visa. For some people quitting literally means giving up the life they built in the country they're not a citizen in.

[@richardm5589]

Recently started “quitting” books I couldn’t get into. Game changer.

[@TraceDominguez]

It really is! I don’t get why people make themselves finish a book. It’s like a movie or a tv show - watch as much as you feel like you should and that’s fineeee

[@bodombeastmode]

@@TraceDominguez I've been doing this with video games for years. I'm a revolutionary. Also, congrats.

[@Diplomastronaut]

Just buy good books you know you won’t put down

[@pauloazuela8488]

@@bodombeastmode I've played a lot of games but I didn't finish them a lot of them. Because probably I just watched and got spoiled but I'm more often to get back to them after mos. Or a year to finished it later 😂

[@tapiwakay]

Sam Harris mentioned this too. Good advice

[@EmpressMermaid]

I think if employers want employees to do useful things for them they'll need to adjust to the reality of the new workplace

[@patricksaxon3983]

Yes, close them office down, and let them work remotley from the home, this is no longer the 1980s!

[@lancefann22]

A solid 5 months into quitting and I can honestly say it feels like there was really no other option if I was going to feel the sense of freedom and happiness that I currently feel

[@Billionbucks007]

Wow. I have no clue how this came up in my recommendations, but thank you for this. I literally live like this and always thought something was wrong with me. Not because I lack the skills for staying the course. It's simple for me, if I don't see myself in the vision I won't see myself doing the mission. Period. ❤️ New subscriber ❤️

[@yanDeriction]

keep in mind that if you're ready to quit something because the thing keeping you there was the "sunk cost fallacy", consider if its actually the closely related "marginal cost tautology": "I spent 3 years working towards this degree so I should keep going" is a fallacy, but "I only need 1 more year to get this valuable degree so it is the most valuable use of my time" is a good argument.

[@darkexcalibur87]

So glad you mentioned this!

[@jamesdoctor8079]

Econ gang been done stant up

[@BrunoDeMarques]

There’s this trend of motivational speakers that just tell you to quit and follow your dreams but they never tell you that probably 9 in 10 ends up facing financial troubles, bankruptcy or homelessness. Because not everybody is entrepreneurial enough, dedicated enough or has even the consistent mental stability to succeed in whatever “their dreams” are. Not to mention that changing jobs - especially that require new skills - at, say, in your 40s is extremely risky. This to say that we’re not hunter-gatherers like primitive-men but we must accept that we have to work-for-a-living to “put food on the table” and that’s not always pleasant, as it never was, but it’s part - and it has always been - of our lives.

[@asadb1990]

so many of these youtubers emphasize the quitting and not so much the difficulty of what comes next. that stress of savings dwindling eats you out. most of these youtubers quit when their channel and brand is very active.

[@TimoteoDeBaum]

Younger generations aren’t living out of fear like our older counterparts have. It’s refreshing and hopefully inspires others to take that chance no matter how uncomfortable. But to each it’s own I guess

[@blackheartcardigan]

@@Will..Davlin or take up a trade at a community college. Switching industries is what I plan on doing. Currently a nurse looking to become a truck driver. I'm too much the introvert for this profession and I'm way past burnt out on being "forced" to be nice to some of the most entitled, disrespectful and abusive patients. I can't take another year of this.

[@KishBish]

@@blackheartcardigan I almost went to nursing school bc my Mom was an RN and had an amazing career.. but after realizing how different I was (she was an extrovert and I'm introverted) I thought twice.. after taking a pathophysiology prereq, something told me as much as I love medicine and the courses, caring for (certain) patients wouldn't be for me.. I felt oddly guilty, but hey-- you've gotta do what's best FOR YOU.. I'm glad you woke up and will go for a better fit.. wishing you happiness and wellness!

[@Will..Davlin]

@@blackheartcardigan thats work still lol

[@KhalilEats]

This video kinda gives you a breath of fresh air

[@ronpetersen2317]

What I got from it is ... give up ... it's great. :/

[@TraceDominguez]

I’m so glad! That was my hope when making it. (The breath of air, not the other thing)

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

I became my own boss four years ago. As a contractor now, I am constantly interviewing for every job. At the same time, I also keep interviewing potential employers, and weeding out things I don't want to do, and people I don't want to work for. I never feel stuck.

[@Mr_Sh1tcoin]

Interviews as a contractor are so different and easy. I feel like I'm interviewing them more than they are me (contractor); if you want my time you have to tell me why you're good enough to have it.

[@thomascappelli6851]

My sister just quit her 12.00 hr. nowhere job. She called me to let me know; I am one of those who supported her dream of starting her own business and listened to her when she expressed how unhappy she was. She was ecstatic when she called, and she is now on the 'Self-Employment' road. I will soon be leaving my job as well; as a warehouse worker and starting 3 self employment ventures. I have also quit doing a bunch of things that were not working for me in a positive way. I am elated, but moving forward with caution. I found this video at the perfect moment. Trace: Your enthusiasm is contagious. "Sometimes you have to quit something, to do something else," is the key statement here. Thank you. ♪

[@TraceDominguez]

Good luck to y’all!!

[@randybobandy9828]

Hopefully she starts her employees out at atleast $70k a year. She better not expect them to work more than 20 hours a week either....would want her to be a hypocrite.

[@thomascappelli6851]

@@randybobandy9828 Thanks, Randy, for the reply. I personally do not beleive she intends to make it anything quite like what you've mentioned; meaning she is doing it mostly for herself, and keeping it small, but I suggested she should grow it into something bigger, and she very well could. If she could work it out along the lines of what you've laid out here, I would be impressed and really quite proud of her. All the best to you...♪

[@efandmk3382]

Your sister indeed needed to quit her 12.00/hr. job. Even Walmart and McDonald's are paying $20.00 now.

[@AliHSyed]

I quit 2 weeks ago and Its been amaazing. With the $$ I have saved I can extend this funemployment probably for 6 months. But I wont do that. Instead, i'm taking a month off and then looking for something less tasking than the 9 to 5 i just left.

[@TraceDominguez]

Congratulations Ali!

[@smileyginger1]

Same here, looking to take 1-3 months. I figure when I start to feel like an actual person again, I'll know I'm ready. I don't want to bring this exhaustion and burnout into a new job.

[@johngalt6838]

How are you on unemployment after you quit?

[@kevis5372]

@@johngalt6838 said clear as day he had money saved

[@johngalt6838]

@@kevis5372 thats not unemployment....thats saved money

[@josephgrn2818]

On the other hand, building perseverance, endurance, and courage requires not quitting. Pick your poison. As Trace said, what's important is intentionality. Good video.

[@barcafanboi01]

I’ve been working a new job for the last couple of months. The work isn’t difficult but it’s been demanding of my time and I’m so glad I got to have this experience of being uncomfortable with my job because it got me thinking of what I’d actually like to do with my time and now I’m excited to work towards those new goals. Great video and great timing.

[@Urspo]

A fourth factor why people don't quit their awful job: health coverage. I see so many patients who feel trapped in a job figuratively or literally killing them as they feel trapped; to go out means losing their health insurance. I am curious to know if this factor doesn't happen in the rest of the world? Anyone know?

[@TraceDominguez]

Americans have been convinced that capitalism is the only good ism - so there’s very little social safety net here. That contributes strongly to our fears of losing work, or being unable to meet basic needs if we lose employment (even employment that is dangerous, toxic, or that we actively hate). I do think that humans all over the world can relate to staying in a place they dislike, but sticking around just for healthcare is rare in the developed world. We’re the only nation to not provide this to our citizens, and we reap the rewards (which are not rewards at all).

[@Urspo]

@@TraceDominguez I appreciate your thoughts on this; I am a long time fan of yours here and in podcasts past. :-)

[@smileyginger1]

I think there's a factor of, at least in western Europe, companies treat their employees better - more time off, etc. They seem to value their employees more as individuals and not just worker bees/cogs in the wheel. I could be wrong...

[@computerfan1079]

Pretty much no one in the industrial world besides US citizens, is completely dependent on their job for health insurance

[@theresa78201]

Some people put down socialism, but in socialist nations, everyone has healthcare.

[@ElijahPerrin80]

I hope people are starting to realize what they need vs what they want, this should free up time and effort towards chores opening up time to live, laugh and love lol.

[@TraceDominguez]

YES YES YES needs > wants very important to rec

[@NakedSageAstrology]

Right? #jobsareforrobots Let's start the revolution!

[@Mr99RICH99]

So how do you pay for meals and a roof over your head

[@22lanisha]

@@Mr99RICH99 Likely by finding that they actually like doing that works with the life they are trying to create.

[@Mr99RICH99]

@@22lanisha .......you make it sound like it's going to tbe store for a loaf of bread .....give me a break

[@beegee35]

This might be the most impactful video I’ve seen in years. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@jonkeau5155]

Kenny Roger’s song applies to life and business well: “Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run!” I only started gaining traction with my business when I learned to say no.

[@alex626ification]

I recently quite my job, I was so stressed telling my bosses. My I was honest with them and myself, I just didn't see myself in that field of work anymore.

[@TraceDominguez]

Congratulations!

[@warrenpuckett4203]

Sometimes quitting is the health assurance you need.

[@101ineke]

And you really thought that your bosses cared,

[@OneAdam12Adam]

If you were an editor or proofreader, you did your company a favor.

[@SurpriseMeJT]

I wouldn't be stressed telling my bosses. They aren't your parents. They're people taking advantage of you and at best, collaborators. They simply needed you to make numbers work. Now they might even save money by replacing you with someone cheaper. I will quit my job this year too. I will happily resign and I know it's going to put them in a worse position. If they really want me, they can pay me considerably more.

[@papahandsoap2259]

I worked my first "adult job" for 6 months. I was given no opportunity to learn (was told that I need to teach myself and be more independent), had no coworkers, and was given no work pertaining to my actual skill set. Eventually got a great offer from a much larger company with a great and friendly team. Sometimes you need to cut your losses to gear up for a big win!

[@Zammle]

Quitting isn't for everyone. Getting a new job can take many many months of applications and multiple interviews with same companies. People just don't have that time. Especially people who live pay check to pay check.

[@mrmantup69420]

Don’t live paycheck to paycheck?

[@bobknight33]

Salary is what they give you to forget your dreams.

[@marcduchamp5512]

A dream may be just a dream. Reality is bills, bills, and more bills

[@randybobandy9828]

A salary isn't forced upon you.

[@emem009]

Lol no I love my job. Love my salary, love our beach house and ski cabin. Salary is what they give me that allows me an excellent life!

[@blackvalio4060]

@@marcduchamp5512 bills is something you put on yourself same as kids. You can have low bills if you want to

[@nickvledder]

@@marcduchamp5512 Unfortunately you are right about that.

[@islandsedition]

Sadly, quitting can seem like a utopian decision to those on the arse end of the pay scale.

[@BillLaBrie]

It really shouldn’t seem that way. You’re always going to find someone to pay you basically nothing. Why not have some fun?

[@isaiahcoleman967]

@@BillLaBrie exactly!

[@be4283]

Thank you so much for this. Recently I quit a job and really went through feelings that were horrible. I served in the United States Army 10th mountain div. deployed to Afghanistan and done some pretty hardcore things which left me perplexed asking myself why I didn’t want to continue with this civilian job that I was working. I had everyone and their mother pretty much talking down to me telling me I was a quitter but those are the same people who complained everyday that they were miserable and wishing they could leave but were stuck due to bills. I woke up one morning and said you know life’s to short I really don’t care I quit. Best decision I ever made a month later picked up a job making double the pay and not risking my life. I’m glad I quit.

[@phhantasm]

So glad I was shown this video ! I am quitting a job I've hated for a long time and my last day is next week, it has felt so freeing and wonderful and I'm very excited 🤗

[@august1871]

"Sometimes quitting is good." Thank you Trace! For your wisdom. I am weighing my options in life right now and your words have added to my internal discussion. Thank you.

[@K.R-]

I quit in January and I haven't looked back. It felt amazing. I no longer feel conquered.

[@randybobandy9828]

Just wait until the unemployment runs out. You will.be feeling something then.

[@K.R-]

@@randybobandy9828 Aw you must have felt jealous. I don't get unemployment. Not once during this entire pandemic. So what now Randy?

[@jonathanruiz7948]

@@randybobandy9828 you're really a clown 🤡🤡

[@ahem8013]

hey, im wondering how do you make your money?

[@rickytaco17]

MONEY! TELL Me how u eat and sleep? Where?

[@Kakeyoro]

Missed you, Trace. I was wondering what happened to you on Seeker but VERY happy to see that you're still out here, enlightening us all. Your work is definitely appreciated.

[@TraceDominguez]

Thanks Austin

[@taurus3alexis]

I remember walking away from my last bartending job. Before I walked out I made up my mind that I wasn’t coming back. Once I walked out the door my whole body felt light.

[@ColinJonesPonder]

It took a lot of quitting before I found this job I've been in for the last 23 years and am highly satisfied with. Next time I quit will be the last time I work for payment :)

[@TraceDominguez]

👏 👏👏👏👏

[@amorbukid5899]

Nice. What do you do for work? Just curious.

[@ColinJonesPonder]

I'm actually a train driver. Decent money, 35 hours a week (usually less) and when I go home my job doesn't follow me :)

[@amorbukid5899]

@@ColinJonesPonder happy for you. I hope I find a job I would enjoy too.

[@ColinJonesPonder]

It's not impossible! :)

[@notaplainjane2108X]

I just quit my job last Friday for my mental health ... This video was very helpful thank you!

[@TraceDominguez]

Glad i could help!

[@cirella1064]

I’m just about to do the same Jane. Burned out and not sleeping well at night. This is not normal, not healthy and not worth it. Time to rewire my brain to do something I like and that’s makes me happy.

[@jingwang6847]

Same here. I quit my job yesterday for my mental health. Feeling so good. Felt i am a good and successful quiter after watching this video.

[@LightStorm.]

So how do you pay your bills now with no job?

[@cirella1064]

@@LightStorm. savings and I have a side hustle I want to develop.

[@adequatequality]

Always have an emergency fund on hand on top of your savings. About 4-6 months of full living expenses. That's the best way to mitigate the consequences of being suddenly let go or wanting to find a new job. Most will tell you to just quite the job but unless you have tons of passive income streams and saved up cash, it's just not do-able for the average person.

[@Nythiennzo]

Thanks Trace! I think the word for it is not really "quitting", but "pivoting" as they say in the startup world. It's important to actually refocus instead of just quitting, but I guess it would not make a great video title.

[@skyfirefly76]

This video helped a lot. I've been stressing over quitting a job I've been at for 15 years for a while now. I think it's time

[@_baller]

The problem with sunk cost fallacy is that it doesn't consider the future only the past

[@nemesiswes426]

Sure but if you already don't like a book, movie, a project your working on etc.. then your probably not going to like it in the future. There are of course exceptions where a book just sucks in the beginning and only gets good later on. That's why I like to at least get a couple chapters in before deciding to quit. Same goes for tv shows, at least a couple episodes.

[@strangeadv4977]

Happy Holidays Trace!...We are missing you and look forward to more insights in 2022..Cheers!!

[@jackjackson7537]

This hit all of the right notes for me. I've had a lot of guilt about "quitting" certain things in the past (like playing the guitar) in favor of doing other things (working on software). While both are fun and great talents that I would like to flex, working on developing software has done more for my career and my brain than I am able to articulate... and I can always pick up my guitar again in the future when I have some more time. This video has a great message that I think a lot of people would benefit from hearing, even if it is just to alleviate some guilt about some of the choices we sometimes make. Chef's kiss and all that... you got a sub out of me.

[@hummersd]

The June report is due out mid-August; it'll be interesting to see how it compares. I left my dream company (but not job) end of June after six years, and it took me a long time to recover/have energy/feel motivated, but starting to feel normal again and starting to figure out what's next, which is not a regular 9-5 office job.

[@TraceDominguez]

It definitely takes time to recover, and if you live in NYC as your username suggests it’s got to be even more difficult. In my experience that part of the US is the most ‘rat race’ feeling, where everyone is just trying to keep up with each other and maintain some kind of competition (even just with themselves). It’s exhausting. Good luck!

[@hummersd]

@@TraceDominguez -- Thanks! Thank you for the video; great insight and perspective. NYC is actually the goal (for a long time); I just need to get belongings cleared out and sold to lighten the load. I was hoping I could transfer to a job w/in the company, but they aren't expanding there as much as I had hoped. High workload in Silicon Valley with aggressive management wanting absolutely everything, but not providing all the resources needed. I know I was privileged with benefits and a higher CA salary, and as much as it was exciting to know all the new stuff coming out, it'll be nice to be surprised and delighted again whenever the newest tech comes out.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@hummersd I left my job, in my dream company a few yrs ago and I still feel lost. I know, not everyone has ADHD like me. But an uncalculated risk is not something to feel proud about, no matter how much media glorifies it. PS: I'm working freelance for over a year now. I earn a bit more than my previous job, but now I don't have any fixed work hour, often has to work in odd times like during sleeping hours, during public holidays etc. And yes, no bonus or medical allowance either and forget about retirement fund. The social circle I formed with colleagues are gone too. I really doubt if Cost+Benefit is actually adding to more than 0. I know not everything is bleak like this. But be aware of what's actually coming.

[@jibril2473]

Looks like that dream turned into a nightmare

[@patricksaxon3983]

Every company needs to shut those office buildings down and allow their employees to work remotely from their home! This is not the 1980s!

[@Kyle496]

I'm currently looking for another job as I'm sick of the people I work for/with now.

[@TraceDominguez]

you’ll get there 💛

[@mikegsg9r]

I quit a job at a chemical packaging facility after finding out I got into grad school and I knew I had to package sodium cyanide that day haha! It really was one of the best days of my life.

[@sirholycow]

I remember your vids from back in the day, glad I found your channel! Great video btw.

[@jasonwilson9040]

Just remember to have something lined up before you quit. Take a few weeks off and unwind before you make the move. Interview the interviewer.

[@jasonlarsen4945]

Yup. They told me I had the job but not to worry about putting in my two weeks just yet because the new job doesn't start for three weeks. Ha ha. Put in my two weeks immediately. I'm getting paid out for 127 hours of PTO on my last check with a week off between jobs. That's a one week vacation at TRIPLE pay! I'd been struggling with interviews for years trying to get out of my current job. I brought pen and paper, took notes, and asked the interviewers many questions and took notes on their answers. Must have done something right, they called back in under 24 hours to tell me I had the job.

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

I just quit my job last Wednesday. It's hilarious that this popped up in my feed. ❤😆❤

[@mma4l]

I quit last Friday, also came up on my feed lol

[@krisangel7080]

Me too

[@JoseLara-rk2ky]

I just put in my two week notice today.

[@Dom6879]

That's no coincidence

[@mattrutherford4641]

Thanks Trace! Good stuff as always. Watching again. Needed this my bud.

[@nilliedoodles]

just found your channel and i lovvve this stuff so im so happy to have found you! Im literally on my way to quit my job right now, and I was speaking with my therapist, telling her how much I hate confrontation. She told me, "you're not confronting, you're making decisions. And you'll be surprised the confidence that comes from that." thank you for encouraging others to make decisions based on their own health and best interest!

[@celticlord88]

Majority of gen z said they wanted to be KZbinrs or streamers when they grew up. I'm curious who will be doing all the jobs people rely on everyday but don't even consider.

[@renebleu8711]

AI, automation

[@jonathanruiz7948]

@@minasenegal7565 stop complaining and work there

[@jasonlarsen4945]

@@jonathanruiz7948 Once the entitled Karens realize that the younger generation isn't serving them as readily, and the corporations are paying livable wages, we'll see some of the previously ungrateful Karens reluctantly taking jobs in the service industry out of necessity. Won't that be a glorious turn of events?

[@infini.tesimo]

OMG it's you! I haven't seen you since that science channel many years ago. You were an integral part of my relaxation time during a very stressful period in my life and just wanted to say thank you for being you! Just subbed (again technically).

[@TraceDominguez]

Thanks! Welcome back 💛

[@PrashantKhanolkarUSA]

One of the most important videos I have watched in a while. This is a gem. Thank you for making this one and sharing your perspectives. I will refer to this one again and again.

[@danielhansen6991]

I got tired of making other people rich, best thing I ever did.

[@deanhoweymusic5385]

Literally quit my job yesterday

[@BradTheProducer]

This video came at a time when I desperately needed it. Thank you.

[@TraceDominguez]

I’m so glad 😁 you got this Brad

[@Padronous]

I just got recommended one of your videos, I like your editing style and your talking points. Just dropped a sub, keep climbing the ladder to the top bro

[@williamh626]

Woah. I remeber watching you on test tube when I was in middle school so I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. Thanks recommendations!

[@TraceDominguez]

Whale hello there! 🐳 welcome back

[@KC-Mitch]

Lol, taking drugs for a few years helped me with cognitive dissonance. I mellowed out enough to actually play the "What if?" game and it actually pulled a 180 on my political beliefs. I still have bias (like everyone), but I'm aware of the presence of cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias in my head and can hear both sides even if I disagree with a side completely. I can usually understand someone else's point-of-view (as long as they're not going all cult psycho, then there is no arbitration or discussion to be had and I leave the table). It's not an overnight process. You just have to convince yourself to keep an open mind and surround yourself with opposing views occasionally.

[@arifhossain9751]

"Insanity is doing something over and over again, expecting sh*t to change" -Vaas Montenegro, Far Cry 3

[@ToneyCrimson]

Do you know the definition of insanity?

[@bodombeastmode]

I love how Vaas gets credit for that quote when it predates him by a long, long time.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

That's actually Einstein. Really.

[@gusmonster59]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 No. He didn't. It just gets attributed to him.

[@InsanityPlusOne]

Ahh yes the boring overquoted dude from FarCry 3 who failed to understand the human element in things and the fact that trying over and over is likely due to an obvious human error that should be able to be overcome... Insanity is thinking that character or quote are any good, Pagan Min or the Blood Dragon characters are the only FarCry characters with any writing worth quoting.

[@catsandmorecats6729]

We are often told and trained 'not to quit', but I love those quotes you shared in your video. I've written them down to remind myself that 'quitting is not giving up'. Thank you!

[@RattenKaterCharr]

Saw this video yesterday and today i learned that a friend of mine had almost the same experience as you. I gave him the URL of this video and now I hope it can help him. Helpful video, really.

[@gre3nishsinx0Rgold4]

I've decided and are in preparation to quit my job to start something new, that I enjoy diving into. I needed to hear some points in this video. Just to shake off some guilt of that decision.

[@TraceDominguez]

Glad I could help!

[@W9e0e2e3e4pizza]

Past two or so months i was like. Huh, havent seen anything from trace recently. "He must be pretty busy with his main work." But like congrats honestly! I tell people all the time that they are living by the sunk cost falacy. But sometimes, even knowing I'm prepetualting the issue for myself, its hard to quit somtimes. So im glad you managed to make such a big decision! Interesting experience i had with this recently was: I worked a job "recently" for just two weeks, It was an overnight 10-hour job. And every morning theyd keep us for an extra 2 hours. Not to mention the work and my boss were miserable to deal with. But the pay was great! I realized it certianly wasent worth it, quit that job and got hired for a larger salary at a wonderful job in just 12 hours!

[@zourin8804]

Sadly, there are people for whom quitting isn't a solution, but a symptom they take with them wherever they go. They get into problems and blame everyone around them before moving on, looking for 'better', repeating the cycle. Cognitive dissonance forbids them from realizing they're the problem they're causing themselves, and they've lost a lot of good deals because they can't admit they did something they shouldn't have. There are a lot of places where you're just an inhuman resource and are treated/threatened like replaceable garbage, but those that don't are the jobs worth holding on to.

[@bobbybrown2990]

Yeah me leaving my job because my boss attacked me with a broom stick was definitely my fault. My co worker getting caught stealing things and then pinning it on me was my fault. My manager lying about the schedule in order to get me fired on purpose was my fault. Maybe most jobs are managed by evil psychopaths who view workers as slaves than people. Just maybe.

[@hahaureadmyname]

this is indentured servitude cope

[@felcocb]

Oh man... thanks for doing this, I in a though part of my life and you quite helped me here. Thanks man...

[@IrelandVonVicious]

Do you have kids? A wife? You know responsibilities? It's great to quit when you got a plan. Not so much if you have responsibilities and no plan. Chasing happiness is a great way to become miserable. Chase meaning and happiness will follow.

[@swordiebored4769]

Loads millennials and gen z don't have kids. And what does a wife have to do with having a job?

[@seemlesslies]

@@swordiebored4769 Uhm....that providing for a lifestyle and other people is part of the responsibilities of being an adult.....

[@Hakuonu]

spoken like a wise old man. most in this post are young and clueless. thank you for having some wisdom old sage

[@TraceDominguez]

My wife and I have a kid on the way! It’s very exciting. I mentioned quitting with intention in the video. I quit, and planned to I picked up work elsewhere. That plan was enacted and I’m much happier.

[@sunstrike2738]

@@seemlesslies Many people will choose to never get married and have kids. There are many things in life people can find meaning in beyond a nuclear family.

[@rafaelteodosio7637]

Thank you! I just realized it's better to take care of my kid than serving a directionless boss.

[@JacksHardenedLiver]

Hey Trace glad to see you started your own channel and have chosen your own path. Good luck brother and keep up the interesting content 😉

[@Ephremjlm1]

its 2021 and i am stoked that i can still watch your content my man. Thanks for not quitting on us.

[@TheSimArchitect]

Welcome back! Glad to know you're well and wise! 😇

[@quirkyMakes]

FINALLY! someone talking about the way I think. If I don't like it I'm not going to do it. Sure I'll almost anything a try, but if it doesn't fit me I'm not going to keep going

[@bjk837]

I just quit my restaurant job…I also convinced all the staff to quit too…they convinced the other staff members working at all the restaurants around town to do the same…though we now all have KZbin channels, there aren’t any restaurants for us to go out and celebrate. :(

[@augurelite]

WOW this is great! First time hearing Trace outside of Seeker and I love it. Great video :)

[@JJSnel-uh3by]

I have had this one project for a while, I looove it. But I have had a few roadblocks along the way. Things that upset me, things that I wsa frustrated about. Every time I thought 'But wow I love this so much, what other way is there to do ....' Usually this doesn't happen at once, these are complicated things. So you keep going with this old strategy, but eventually I have found soo many loopholes and other things to do something. It's amazing. But I had to quit for a month or so to recharge. Quit the one thing I loooved doing, and still do. It was hard but totally worth it! People always ask me how I keep going, but they don't see how many times I have quit too. It's a ballance, and yeah I have quit projects entirely too. and I might go back to those if I have a idea or a need but for the moment I am happy with how and when I quit something.

[@awesomeboy4353]

Hi trace I know you from test tube news

[@TraceDominguez]

Hi! I know you from this comment 🤗

[@GoatbeakTV]

Wow this video is amazing, I needed this. Thank you

[@SilverCuz]

These are exceptionally well made vids! Can't believe a youtube video kept my attention for almost 20 minutes lol

[@rageraptor7127]

Quit when it’s necessary or when your doing something you don’t like doing. There is no one obligating you to work. Use your head and get what you want from work. Not simply working because it’s the hardest thing to do.

[@rikkyun04]

I just wrote my resignation letter... And now you uploaded this... Coincidence? I think not? :P

[@chrismuratore4451]

Your Dad sounds like a good human being. All I ever got growing up was "because I said so" and even when I have a logical reason for something, that same "because I said so" mentality trumps logic and reason every time. It must be nice to have family who are genuinely supportive and caring. People who don't just take advantage of your love and empathy. Damn, humans are difficult and strange. Wonderful creatures, just... difficult.

[@Empkemp]

Didn't know I missed Trace so much. Good vid 👌

[@ashswensen]

Must be nice to just quit with no worries about rent, bills, food and etc!

[@johngalt6838]

They're getting money from somewhere.....spouse, mommy daddy, government...etc

[@johngalt6838]

@@danjoredd well, of course......but your going backwards

[@nezainachraf4584]

same as what i thought when i think about quit my job but it's not that good, honestly thats too good having no worries about bills and etc when deciding to quit

[@deadbzeus]

Don't you save money?