What I spend in a week as a *tech girlie* (vidcon, budgeting tips, shopping)

[@chloeshih]

check out my Udacity link for 50% off bundle subscriptions! → imp.i115008.net/c/3418308/1399338/11298 hiya friends! lmk wyt of this new video vibe and the lifestyle direction! tried a lot of different things to make this fun to watch. thanks so much for being here every step of my journey ♡

[@rehlee]

As a child of immigrants, I really appreciate you bringing up how being your family's safety net plays into budgeting and risk tolerance. Definitely not a common topic found in videos covering finance and budgeting, even though I'd guess there are quite a number of people in that category.

[@chloeshih]

i'm glad you appreciate that part! it's definitely been a challenging navigating those dynamics. i think my parents def get real disappointed at my spending habits haha. they're always buying the most inexpensive things and using broken or old gadgets. immigrant life haha. understanding investing financially and in myself was a huge hurdle for me that i'm still overcoming!

[@LauraJiang]

loooove the video and note at the end about budgeting as an immigrant child! I've internalized a lot of guilt around spending now that I'm working full-time and I've had so many conversations with friends about this. so glad that you shared and are publicizing this topic!!

[@chloeshih]

hiya laura!! yeah honestly i didn't know i had that immigrant child mentality when it comes to buying things. my parents scold me a lot for buying nice things even if i think it's cheaper in the long-run to buy quality pieces o_o but ya kno - gotta navigate those generational differences somehow. one thing i wish i did more early on in my life is to invest way more in myself instead of opting for the cheapest / free option in every situation. there's quite a learning curve for me, but working on it! glad you and your friends talk about this topic too ~

[@SophiaShinAhreum]

As a first gen college grad coming from a low income family/background, I really appreciated how real you were about your finances and lifestyle choices! There's so much nuance and intersectionality in this and many creators/influencers seem to overspend for the sake of content/lifestyle inflation imo. Either way, this was a great video ♥ love all your content & looking forward to more of these Chloe!!

[@chloeshih]

i know! i was actually wondering if i should even make a video like this bc i don't really buy a lot of things and don't enjoy buying brand name things either. i see lots off people in tech with big salaries and lots of creators spending so much for the lifestyle vibes, but it gets a bit too excessive for my budget girl soul. :/ thanks for dropping this thoughtful note. helps me stay grounded when crafting these vlogs! will have a new vid out tomorrow!

[@BrightSunnyDay96]

I really liked this video! The editing, the content, everything! Also MAJOR thank you for including the answer/question about what budgeting looks like as a child of immigrants. Our experiences look very different from the content that's often marketed in finance books/media. So thank you

[@chloeshih]

yasss!! so glad you liked it!! :D and omg i'm also so grateful to hear that the last immigrant child budgeting piece resonated with you. i was almost not going to do a video like this because it seemed that content was all about spending lavishly with big brands and expensive fancy dinners. i was just never about that life. glad i ended up pushing this out!

[@phoebedyloco9553]

Watching your videos are so inspiring Chloe. I can see how much thought and effort you put into this video alone 💕

[@chloeshih]

omg phoebe! Thank you!! I’ve made so much progress in these videos haha. Thank you for rooting for me!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@JeremiahPeoples]

The Elliot cameo. Noice video Chloe, you have such a unique editing style!!!

[@chloeshih]

i know!! was so stoked to have met elliot! he's so kind!!

[@Ashley-bd9rv]

we support whatever type of content you enjoy making - bring on the lifestyle stuff! would love to see apartment tour next

[@chloeshih]

yay!! so glad you're here for it ashley! i've been waiting to get a few more furniture pieces before the apartment tour. gonna do a desk tour first since that's been a big request the last few months!! :D

[@Ashley-bd9rv]

@@chloeshih would love to see that too! i’m moving to nyc for a pm role in sept so would love to get a little desk inspo 🫶

[@ttmoore8750]

Thank you for this video, I feel like I'm going crazy being my family's safety net (financially & physically at times, can be very taxing on the body and choices I make). I've been having (and doing) daily habits that take me out of the stressful moments and allow me to just live in the moment. Very thoughtful, Thank You!

[@chloeshih]

oh man! D: i feel ya. it is a lot of pressure to put on ourselves. i'm sorry to hear that it's been a lot on your lately. keep pushing through! i hope you're able to find those moments that allow you to breathe and stay grounded!

[@onelongjourneyy]

Wow!! I did not realize that you were also from an immigrant and low income background!! That's huge for relatability for me, so much to say so much I want to know. I get you on budgeting and being the safety net for the family. SO much pressure to build wealth while also trying to enjoy your life when you have some more money. Especially when it exceeds your actual expenses. Do you adjust your budget to allow for more experiences, upgrading slightly, and exploring or keep expenses down because losing your job changes things dramatically for you and your family?? It's hard. Excited for more lifestyle videos, would love to hear more about your personal upbringing and journey.

[@chloeshih]

yeah! my parents moved over to the states when they were 26 and had me a year after. they had like absolutely no connections and finally started a small local business. it was a huge shock for me meeting people from other socioeconomic backgrounds in university and in tech and see generational wealth play such a huge role in how someone lives their life and spend their money. investing in higher quality things and just normal financial investments are topics that took me soooo much effort to learn and internalize. i'm slowly adjusting my budget to experience things that bring me joy and not necessarily things that society tells me are good. like i still don't really enjoy going to fancy michelin star restaurants that are $$$. I also am not interested in buying thousand dollar bags or clothes. i'm adjusting slowly but surely! i also am not trying to take huge risks just in case my family needs me during these next big steps they're taking. am doing my best balancing everything!!

[@addnaraya8388]

@@chloeshih I hear you 100%!! Especially with the shocker of undergrad. It was during my first year internship search course that I was working so hard to secure something and when re announced what we were doing everyone talked about who their parents or someone knew that they would be working with. Truly a game changer. And now I see that is what has worked for me in the workspace and likely what will help with my pivot into product lol. BUT with that I try to keep paying it forward to those who come from similar backgrounds as us. Always trying to volunteer and get these nuggets of information and perspective to young people follow a similar path. Wish I knew these things sooner. lol

[@yee2minty]

Omg, yes to desk tour, apartment tour, and vlogs!! I love these type of ordinary videos too!!~

[@chloeshih]

YAASSSS! so glad you're here for it. they are currently *in production* ☺️

[@MargueriteFaure]

I admire your editing so much!! Your vidcon experience looks so cool. Epic video :)

[@chloeshih]

yay!! so glad you enjoy the editing! i had a lot of fun with this one. vidcon was awesome! too bad i only went for a day. i saw that so much more happened outside of that.

[@torivo5749]

i love the intro! this video made my day! props to chloe and her media team for editing this video!

[@chloeshih]

yay!! def spent many hours crafting the right intro for this vid haha. super glad you appreciate it :)

[@fraffee]

That final question with the POV of being a breadwinner, super appreciate you Chlo ❤️

[@chloeshih]

aww thank you frafee

[@noshitinround]

Love this! Excited for your upcoming content!

[@chloeshih]

yess!! i've got a video coming out tomorrow!! (not super lifestyle-y though, but soon!)

[@OhCorrica]

I love your videos. They have helped me as I start my career in product management.

[@chloeshih]

so glad that they've helped you, corrie! :)

[@TheLingChang]

Wow Kevin’s beef noodle soup looks SO good. And omg that $56 hotel parking hurt me to watch! Loving the lifestyle videos!!!

[@chloeshih]

right?? i'm very proud of him. i can't even do that haha. also i know...$56 is so dumb o_o they really messin with us

[@TheLingChang]

@@chloeshih if you made a short or video about how Kevin makes his noodles I would watch the heck out of it!

[@annietruong94]

I really loved this life style / vlog-y type of video! Pls do more vlogs :) Thanks so much for all your effort and time putting great content out there. You inspire me to become a content creator as well (someday! Still kinda afraid of the world out there). Cheers!

[@chloeshih]

aww annie! thank you so much for dropping such a kind and supportive comment. glad you appreciate the effort! hope you enjoy my future works as well. :) also hope you're able to start your creator journey! cheers to that!

[@victorialim1480]

your videos are always so fun to watch and well done!

[@victorialim1480]

also, really appreciated the little bit on the end about spending money as an immigrant child- it really resonated so thank you!!

[@christinaamay]

Love this! Thanks Chloe for transparency! It’s super helpful!

[@chloeshih]

so glad you enjoyed!! :D

[@allthehui]

wow the mini boba is so cute!

[@chloeshih]

it was so cute!! but not enough boba x_x

[@Megantuano]

Beautiful vidoes, can't wait to see more lifestyle! Thank you for taking us along this spending week with ya!

[@chloeshih]

yay!! so glad you like it, megan!! more lifestyle comin' your way!

[@lavn314]

You and Kevin are so cute together! Also, watching this while updating my PM resume using your template :)

[@chloeshih]

aww thank you louis!! and yay! hope your new resume gets all the callbacks!!

[@jennifertruong7066]

At the start of this video I saw ORANGE THEORY and I was so excited to watch it! (I also go regularly) I love your videos so much! edit: now that I finished the video - I can't wait to watch more videos about lifestyle and I love how you shared about budgeting!

[@chloeshih]

haha omg idk about you, but orange theory WRECKS me. i barely make it out alive. idk if i can keep up with it T_T glad you enjoyed the video!! been trying to push my creative boundaries and trying different moods and techniques. :D

[@maeday8401]

Omg those jellies are so nostalgic😍 I’d love more videos about personal finance as an immigrant child college student also trying to learn how to survive lol

[@chloeshih]

i LOVE those jellies. i actually asked my brother to buy me real lychees from the grocery store and he, without thinking, ended up buying me lychee jellies because we associated lychee with these jellies so much haha. and ah yes! great suggestion. will try to tackle in future videos!! it's so much to break down though D: but will do my best!

[@julesatthetable]

Yesss lifestyle vlogs!!

[@chloeshih]

yaaassss!! :D can't wait to share more!!

[@rosquared]

2k into your 401k!! What do you do when you max out the irs limit?

[@morganling]

Editing superb as usual! Also died at the "no free feet in this household" lol

[@chloeshih]

words to live by in this economy 😅😅

[@anwithone_n]

loving this new content and seeing this side of your life! as always, i appreciate the transparency and honesty 🫶 i hope thirty-nine didn’t make you cry too hard… also, those lychee jellies are amazing :’)

[@chloeshih]

an!! :D oh man 39 was actually a bit too slow for me, but i hear it gets realll sad. i started watching some happier kdramas like alchemy of souls!! have u watched? and ugh the lychee jellies are my absolute favorite. i'm addicated x_x

[@anwithone_n]

@@chloeshih i haven’t watched yet since i’m currently rewatching avatar the last airbender and finishing up spy x family LOL i’m putting it on my watchlist though

[@chloeshih]

@@anwithone_n YOO i literally just rewatchd the final fight seen of avatar the last airbender last night. forgot how epic that was. SPY X FAMILYYY!! WAKU WAK!! love that anime.

[@carmenchen3588]

watching this motivated me to get some work done

[@chloeshih]

i'm so glad it did, carmen!! keep up the productive days!! :D

[@scoutinfashion]

Love your insights on finances - moving to LA soon to start a job :)

[@chloeshih]

Yay so glad! Excited for you to come to LA!! 🥰

[@judyvsworld]

my new inspiration.

[@chloeshih]

😳😳😳 omg haha thank you judy. high praise!

[@LillianChiu101]

Beef noodle soup looks so good! 🤤

[@chloeshih]

yes!! i'd been craving it so much lately and missing a bunch of taiwanese food (esp since i saw your vlogs haha)

[@Pinkpeonysss]

I have the same puff sandals!!!! They are so comfy 😭🙌🏽

[@chloeshih]

they are my favorite!! @mayuko actually recommended those specific ones for me!

[@JimmyLib]

Omg I LOVE ALBERT. He’s so sweet. ALSO, we LOVE the lifestyle Chloe. It’s inevitable since you’re on a fast lane to being a full time creator. Heck yeah!

[@chloeshih]

yay albert!! we're old college friends haha. it's been good staying in touch throughout all these years! and aww thanks for this encouraging comment

[@heyitscafe36]

The KZbin lounge lowkey looks like you're in Target 😂 Hahah it's cute tho! Love the AAPI Representation!

[@chloeshih]

wait a minute - you're so right haha. it's all that red!

[@slushpuppii]

Always save first, spend what's left after saving. Especially now that the market is down is when I up my contribution amount.

[@chloeshih]

100%!! market down bad o_o

[@evansmosomi6892]

loved it!!!

[@chloeshih]

aww thanks evans!

[@Cthulhu412]

Hey, do you know anyone who has made the move from banking product management to tech product management? I think they’re a bit different after the research I’ve done but hopefully some years of banking product management will help if I want to move in to tech? Love the videos, I found your channel recently and have binged all of them 😂

[@jasminecormier2075]

Go for it ☺️

[@maryanyah]

Thanks for the video Chloe 😘🥰

[@chloeshih]

thanks for watching mary

[@JulesStylesHey]

You should definitely talk about the immigrant perspective on budgeting so many people don't get how it factors in big time into our spending habits.

[@chloeshih]

yeah! i was pleasantly surprised to see how many people resonated with that in the comments. i lowkey almost didn't do this video bc i thought the online world wanted to see lavish spending. glad i ended up sharing the immigrant perspective on spending. thanks for dropping this encouraging comment, nicky!

[@maya_ofthewood]

soo good! please drop the soup recipe!

[@chloeshih]

It’s not much of a recipe, but can def show it on a short video the next time I get it!! 🥰

[@coraliefe18]

love this Chloe!!! def can't wait for daily vlogs and other lifestyle videos!!

[@chloeshih]

YAY! so glad you're here for it coralie! i was p nervous with this shift since i started out as a career advice channel o_o but thank u for being here on day 1!!

[@marquisstarks9471]

Love your vids Chloe! Say hello to San Fran :-)

[@chloeshih]

thank you marquis!! :D

[@rishisunakfc718]

Ohhh gosshhh !!!! Today I just want yo write about you absence dear Chloe gbu My manifestation its just superbbbb...I'm so 😁 excited

[@chloeshih]

The timing is perfect!! 🥰🥰

[@thebokchoyboy]

Sugoiiii

[@wingsaber629]

Love the HUSTLE!!! Also, this might be a sensitive topic: but do you think your life would be so grandiose and comfortable if you were..... ugly? You are gorgeous and you know it. All these creators, influencers, and KZbinrs (even in that LinkedIn, KZbin party), just are DAMN gorgeous and confidence levels are through the roof. To the people who were dealt bad genes and less attractive... feel like it's insanely hard to be successful in this Influencer-world without showing your face.

[@aks8953]

Just do it (◍•ᴗ•◍)

[@vulpixelful]

So sometimes it's the other way around. If your success comes with money, you can afford the lifestyle changes to give yourself the glow-up: makeup, hair styling/cuts, quality low-cal food, gyms/workout equipment, etc. You can do that before the money comes, but you may be servicing credit card debt for a while.

[@MarkCerqueira]

Wow a wild Derek Yang has appeared!

[@chloeshih]

haha yess!! it's derek!! :D

[@nIrUbU01]

Wow you're still using a playstation 3? I love how down to earth you are!

[@chloeshih]

LOL yes i bought that to play kingdom hearts 1.5 and 2.5. i can't believe you noticed 😂😂

[@letechnicaljames]

invest like 30-50% of your income which leads me to spend less and only on what i need. 30% for savings and 10-20% for what i need to survive on

[@letechnicaljames]

food + vidcon =

[@chloeshih]

haha yes that is the equation to this video 😂😂

[@rishisunakfc718]

Love from India 🇮🇳 my cute angel u inspires me

[@chloeshih]

Haha thank you 🥰

[@alyssaszeto]

Is Kevin going to be involved more now? Woop

[@chloeshih]

haha he is quite shy tbh, BUT i shall bring him out more. 😈😈

[@rhkilis]

Oh man, I know what it feels like to splurge at Uniqlo. I just wanted to buy all the things when we went to Uniqlo in Singapore!

[@chloeshih]

i love uniqlo! esp their graphic tees section. they're all so cute T_T

[@Porcelynnn]

That $56 parking is evil

[@zl7289]

Don’t know you’re tech girl~😂