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Sharing some of my reasoning behind quitting my job and trying to pursue freedom through financial independence and traveling the world with my family.
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[@user-hm9is5ke9i]

Money comes and goes and you can't take it with you when you die. The only thing you don't get back is time. Most people realize this way too late.

[@TheCactuar124]

@FineWine205 Way too many people get stuck in the rat race. This isn't as common sense as you think.

[@xtan-yt]

Without money the time you spend is wasted time.

[@MrKrusten]

@@xtan-yt Hey buddy, sorry to hear you dont have a girlfriend and dont have any friends

[@xtan-yt]

@@MrKrusten you will get both of them easily when you have money.

[@Nop3.1]

@@xtan-ytfriends and girlfriends that follow money, aren’t the kind of people you want in your life. Time spent chasing money alone, ignoring experiences for the sake of joy, is time and money wasted.

[@konadeshi]

The problem with that mentality is that you don't realize that the boring, stable life you have is what makes travelling so fun and memorable. When you make travelling your life it quickly becomes a mundane thing and loses all it's magic, and all you're left with is a big headache and a desire to rest.

[@NoOne-us9xv]

This is true, but the part about just not feeling fulfilled by his 9-5 isn't linked to that. Not directly, anyway.

[@mattmatt7998]

You're not an idiot. Like you said, you've built the life you want. So you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your hard work's aftermath. 👍 Great Stuff Man ! 🎉

[@Zzz-hr5mo]

If working your 9-5 gives the most stability and best environment for raising your kids then I think that might be the most important. In my childhood my mom was a huge penny pincher, we werent rich, because she wanted us to travel the world. I was not happy only wearing hand me downs from other families and living in a messy dusty hoarder house. Every trip was just temporarily escaping our awful home life. What I am saying is that you have a family and try to find happiness in doing the best for them (especially the kids!!), even if it means your 9-5 is not giving you that fulfillment or meaning that you are looking for. Me personally I am never going to have kids. I am 28 years old and still havent decided much less worked on a path to success in my life yet.

[@freshair9133]

being content is a gift. the older i get the more i learn that from my parents.

[@xpallodoc1147]

Why don’t you want kids? Why are you trying to give this man advice who is trying something bigger than just working a job. His kids won’t suffer but gain.

[@Zzz-hr5mo]

i am saying life is give and take. once you have kids it is not just about you anymore. i don't know his personal life and family at all. if his kids are well taken care of and happy then more power to him. i don't want kids because i don't have the means and it is irresponsible to bring kids into the world selfishly.@@xpallodoc1147

[@jansleyreal]

You’re not being an idiot, brother, you’re actually doing what most people don’t have the balls to do. Taking a risk to live the life that know you want to live.

[@mateuszukowski715]

Dorian, i been watching you for a while and i feel i need to tell you something. To be honest i think you are a little bit unstable. Once you said you wanted to escape 9-5 job and then you did it, start travelling. Then you said you understood that's not for you and you prefer stability. Then you came back to 9-5 and now you are saying you are escaping again. Of course you gonna do whatever you gonna do, but how do you know if that decision is not going to change? Im telling this from my own perspective - my constant change of plans actually brought more damage to my life than good, i would be in much healthier place if would stick to the same road for a long time. I hope you know what you are doing, wish you the best bro and remember that your work doesnt define you. Dont even listen what i say, i said you are emotionally unstable but if you know what you are doing, just dont care and enjoy you life. Peace!

[@Eudaimonia239]

Agree, it seems to me he is chasing for something that is never going to happen. He should be grateful for what he has or change his career to something else. But its his life at the end of the day.

[@Cjust15]

@@Eudaimonia239He doesn’t want to work for the rest of his life . He didn’t grow up doing things that fortunate families were able to, like traveling and having both parents around. He wants to be able to have freedom and spend more time with his family while being able to make passive income . No one wants to work for the rest of their lives.

[@JenJHayden]

You are saving lives, including my own. Thank you.

[@akouirouk]

Just a note (although you probably already know it), don't let random people on KZbin bully you into not doing things that you want to do. Nobody knows you what you've been through, what you do on a daily basis, and where you heart is. Only you know those things, making YOU the only person who knows what's in your best interest. I'm glad that you've had this awakening and are actively trying to make changes to your life. A lot of people acknowledge the fact that they are unhappy with their work, and do nothing about it. You sir, are one of the few that goes for it. Excited to see what's next in store for you and I'm sure that you'll succeed in whatever next venture you decided to take on.

[@hansonel]

100% Dorian knows what's best for him and his family. Not random keyboard warriors on the internet.

[@aidantech]

Dorian you and I have so much in common. I am a self-taught HS-educated professional programmer. I too got my start in software in Vegas. I really appreciate your content and totally get where you are coming from. I understand feeling unfulfilled coding for others and not yourself. Do what makes Dorian happy. Life is too short to forge someone else's destiny

[@codewithtae6637]

I've found you can either have "stability" or "freedom" in the beginning. Rarely do people get both *right away*.

[@mecanuktutorials6476]

Nah man. When you work for others, you’re never “free”. You’re in ass kissing mode all the time. You just get used to it and it becomes more comfortable over time. That is the feeling of stability. You’re used to doing what you do and the cheques keep coming in. But all bets are off as soon as the people you’re ass-kissing start shitting the bed or sense you’re slacking.

[@codewithtae6637]

@@mecanuktutorials6476 I never made an explicit association between working for others and gaining freedom. I just said you rarely get both. In other words. if you work for someone else, you lose freedom. If you work for yourself, you lose stability. Also, maybe you're in "ass kissing mode" when you work but that doesn't mean everyone else is. From my experience, most employers want someone who is reliable, respectful, and skilled. "Ass kissing" is just an insurance policy people employ to give them the illusion of job security.

[@mecanuktutorials6476]

Ah ok. Gotcha. I thought you were talking about working at a startup vs. a big established company. I joined a big company expecting it to be much better organized, 9-5 office schedule, with proper roadmaps, work breakdowns, and planning. In reality, it’s the same as the startup life but with more status updates and meetings and ironically, more chaos. I just brought up the “ass kissing” stuff because it’s the best description of what working for someone is. You’re not working with them, you’re working for them. And often, they’ll reward/fire you based on their expectations and impression rather than your actual contribution; nobody is really tracking you but each year you have to justify your existence during the Evaluation.

[@codewithtae6637]

@@mecanuktutorials6476 No worries. I appreciate your initial reply because it made me explain my position in depth. And I hear ya on the working "for" someone vs working with them. Stay well!

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

Hey Dorian, I really resonate with you man. I'm glad I'm not crazy, but we're crazy. I want to see you and your family live an amazing life!

[@erickrodriguezarechiga7934]

Dorian, I just watched your past two videos. It stood out to me as if you were doing them to justify your move to us. I kept saying to myself, you don't need to explain anything to us. Go chase what lights a fire in you, and then I realized it was more of you easing yourself into what seems a crazy move. I subscribed to you a couple of months back through one of your coding videos. I too was chasing that stability caused by fear. 26 and feeling a deep void still in university. I came to see its a feeling that won't improve until you pursue what your heart deeply yearns. You are pursuing that now. I've come to enjoy your channel more as you've shared the human side of Dorian. There will be bitter people who try to demean you, but its more that they are demeaning themselves through you for not chasing their dreams. I for one am praying for your continued realization and success. We get one chance at life. Ill be sure to get along my path as well. Cheers brother.

[@yanksbroncs413]

I work a 9-5, but once you get established in your career, it allows you more flexibility. I work remote from wherever, can take time off with ease, and don’t have anyone breathing down my neck. It’s possible, you just have to find the right path. I work in presales/postsales Cloud, and it’s very flexible. You also have to choose the right company

[@rashidarmand5632]

I admire your courage & appreciate you sharing your journey.

[@brawlgammer4424]

Dorian, I've been watching your videos for a while and followed your whole previous "escapade" from the 9-5 you had previously. IMHO, I think there's a healthier balance you can get, spend half a year traveling and half a year in the US, while keeping yourself "independent" (not "succumbing" to the 9-5 lifestyle). Traveling is great, I love it, but it's one thing to travel for a couple of months, it's a whole different game when we're talking about traveling years on end. I think you're seeing this with rose tinted glasses, at least from what you present to us in the video, I absolutely believe you can keep being "your own boss" but beware of travel burnout and it's effects on your loved ones, peace!

[@jonathandavis8599]

Don't think people are scared to do it. Not everyone is willing to increase the risk and also some people can be happy even if they have to work a 9-5.

[@SelryamZephine]

I appreciate your authenticity and openness to share your experiences. I think it is great you are able to explore yourself and the world. You have definitely come a long way. Have a nice day.

[@greysonbennett6788]

I honestly am fascinated by the pattern of your youtube video titles, it seems like it just gets darker and darker.

[@WebDevCody]

You know what you need to do…. Make one sponsored video every two months for $10k and your finance concerns will be completely taken care of 😂

[@DorianDevelops]

lol NOBODY is going to pay me that much 🥲

[@mateusnanet]

I know how it is like. Everybody loves the godly sound of the elves and similar bands.

[@seamusmoran4776]

Dorian, I want to tell you that you are a constant source of wisdom and inspiration for me. You have a very similar background and story to myself, I am 28 years old and have been sober for 7 years and am slowly moving my life in the direction I want to go. Your videos give me a sense of direction and hope, and have helped me to stay on track and avoid distractions. Thank you for your positive and powerful message brother.

[@Z-713]

My brother I respect what you're doing. You will never get your time back and you are doing what so many of us won't and it's impressive. Remember that even if you have to go back to the 9-5 you will still gain a lot mentally from travelling. Your kids will also benefit greatly from seeing other cultures and it will completely change the rest of their lives. You're setting a good example by teaching your children not to be corporate zombies and they'll have a much better life than most of us. Best of luck! Seriously hoping you can quit permanently bro

[@juanspada3904]

Thanks man. I appreciate the honesty. I am kinda feeling the same way. After 4 years working as a dev that kid that was locked up in the office for 12 hours straight is no more. I need to change it somehow. I am not willing to put in the same hours for a company or a project that I dont even care about. Nevertheless I did enjoy the benefits of a 9 to 5. I need to move forward and feed my interest.

[@Iam...---]

The human spirit is never content. When it is, that's called death.

[@DEVAMS01]

Nice video bro! When the fear of regret becomes stronger than all other fears, that’s when you move! I’m sure you will succeed man! 💪🏻

[@shosetsuninja3112]

I'm in a similar spot. Recently laid off. Have people to take care of. I really want to do my own thing, but feel tempted to find a 9-5. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@hibeni]

Wow, so brave of you. One day i watn to do the same thing. Break out of my shell and do what i want. Work on something which gives me me more value. This video motivated me. I have to listen more to myself now, where i want to go.

[@wholelottaelevation6442]

Everything you said in this video and the other relate video..is literally what me and my spouse have been discussing..youre spot on

[@AlexSuperTramp-]

wherever you go, there you are

[@W0lfytzu]

Nobody lives in your place or for you. Do what feels right, especially when you have your family's support.

[@amalmohamed635]

Loved the discussion about advice. Take everyone’s advice with a grain of salt. No one knows you more than you know yourself.

[@trentbosnic]

The only advice worth following - All advice cancels out to zero. Follow none of it, find your own truth.

[@PalpusThoughts]

Your video announcing this last time made me cry, I was a bit sad when you came back tbh :p

[@trentbosnic]

I wonder if this is in part an issue with American work culture? I’m in Australia and my family travels for at least a month a year, usually 6-8 weeks as I can just buy annual leave. I feel like I get both the stability of a 9-5 while my family also gets to travel and see the world, I don’t feel like you have to give up one for the other

[@mecanuktutorials6476]

I keep hearing this… Is Australia really THAT good? I work at an American company and you get 5 weeks vacation after 10 years of service. And almost nobody actually uses it. The people who are in the highest positions are the most insufferable workaholics who make everyone else’s life hard. They actually have a joy in controlling everything. I prefer being hands off. If I were a manager I’d just delegate and trust while spending my time actually managing expectations of my own management.

[@SSquirrel1976]

Yes it is an american thing. We don't have nationalized health care, jobs can fire you for basically anything they want, unions are depowered significantly. Everything is done to further the shareholder and the rich and regular people eat it. Most Americans are lucky to take a single week vacation at all any given year, if that.

[@trentbosnic]

@@SSquirrel1976 Bonkers man. I guess it's the price US citizens pay for being the largest economic power in the world

[@trentbosnic]

@@mecanuktutorials6476 Yes in Australia and many other countries you are given 4 weeks a year and you are strongly encouraged to take it otherwise it becomes a liability to the company. My company adds an extra 2 weeks on top of the mandated 4 weeks, and we can purchase more if we want.

[@SquierMarr]

​@@mecanuktutorials6476 Bro, the UK is the most overworked country in Europe and we have 25 days paid time off a year minimum, plus bank holidays and usually a couple free days off around christmas if youre in a half decent company. And almost everyone takes them. Every time I've reached the end of the year with some left they try to make me take them even if I don't want to. Plus my employer will literally tell me to take off time if I need to when I'm sick, even if I didn't express intention to. Last year I went on 3 holidays abroad and one of them was 3 weeks long. America is a unique hellscape only comparable to famously overworked Asian countries.

[@nosherlockonlyseektruth]

For me dying is easier than 9-5, starving, suffering ain't that hard but the moment I think I have to be servant for years, I would suffer other ways than 9-5, hard living in this world as an Idealist 💡

[@carvalho9021]

Hey Dorian, thanks for the video! Can I make a suggestion? Do a video about starting a New year and setting goals

[@TenSish]

I feel this.

[@scottldn]

The desire and drive to achieve and obtain is often more compelling than the achievement when it’s reached. I’ve battled with that my whole life.

[@EsuhWhyRage]

Thank you for motivating me

[@bloqz8436]

Taking risks, traveling and exploring every avenue of life you can imagine is definitely an honorable way to live. But I would also take into consideration the fact that you’re not happy where you are, and a plethora of people can only dream to be in your position. So we have to be mindful of whether or not we’re as grateful as we should be with what we have. I’m not saying be content and stop wanting more. As long as you put your family first and they’re on board to support you in your path of discovery, I think you’re on the right track and you have the right mindset. But if every other year you’re wanting to make extravagant changes, you have to stop and think where is the mind of the people around you and how they feel about that. (If you’re married and have kids).

[@bryPaints]

Thanks for the videos these are always helpful and motivating. I hope I can do the same as you in the future!

[@Adamlee.23]

I think we have the same personality type according to the MBIT test

[@Sasha32659]

You should build some type of traveling software or website. You're an experienced traveler and you can probably identify problems that could be solved with a website that doesn't exist yet.

[@joefjunior]

As far as what you are providing for your kids, what they want/need more than anything is time with you. It can be jetset across the globe, or playing with a big cardboard box.

[@filler2104]

Stand Proud. You're strong

[@frankgilligan1740]

Hey bro, I would be interested in coaching if you have that product. Would rather pay for your guidance than a bootcamp

[@ericb4898]

Do you brother. Why not start up a SaaS or full-time freelance?

[@LunarCosmic]

Giving up 9-5 jobs, while the other need a job :(

[@djetinjstvo_u_boji]

What do you plan to do with the house? :)

[@redesignedlife777]

Most definitely he had an easy ui ux job. He only did the design work and didn’t have to do full on code to implement his designs and the engineers and coders did the work. Sounds like he had it made and there was too much thumb twirling time on his hands where he was idle.

[@gabonesmith4750]

Until toutube decides to take 90% of revenue. You are thinking that all will be bells and whistles and be happy and shit. But invoices will come. Life will come. You are throwing away the stability for some happiness and dreams. Good luck man

[@presuntoequeijo]

Come to Brasil! 🤙

[@Wilhelm4131]

Is thia channel even about anyhting anymore?

[@selfReferencinDox]

Your plan to get out of the rat race is to rely on your KZbin channel. It would be nice to hear from someone who I can follow

[@DissiDiaTunez]

What’s up Doran

[@toniomz1205]

I am am engineer from a 3rd world country...came to US and currently working as an engineer (not software) and news flash writing code is freaking boring and without the huge paycheck nobody wants to be a developer period. I make 6 figures in a challenging real engineering job and its just a job thats that...maybe if you are a dr that saves lifes maybe you can feel your job is meaningful if not probably just a little bit meaningful like everything else. US is the best country in the world and I am still hopeful for the future, you are the tipical american that is not nationalist and want everything on a silver plate...shame on you dude

[@bluecrocks]

Money isn’t even valuable it’s just a means of transaction and trade. It’s what money can buy that matters and even more, what your sacrificing to get the money that matters more

[@xpallodoc1147]

Any one can make choices if you read this comment I give you permission now give it to yourself

[@TruthSeeking007]

Mate - I would suggest you have a stable life at this age. Not saying it out of any sort of bias but saying it purely based on biological needs of your body (as you reach 30+). Eg. As you travel a lot - you eat foods that your body is not used to having regularly - that puts a lot of stress on it as your gut bacteria needs to adjust to the changes again and again. There are several other genetic ailments that come as you go 30+. Examples of genetic ailments that come with age include - heart disease, diabetes, ailments relating to nervous system. You may want to ensure that your genetic ailments keep in check. You may also want to think about your dependents and what they may have to go through because of your choices. In this day and age of social media - there is a lot of FOMO around which is making a lot of people like you and me make choices that aren't really good for us and for the society. Please give it a thought.

[@amalmohamed635]

Agree on the FOMO part especially with social media. It can be hard to determine what you really want instead of following the crowd. But the US is not where it’s at for nutrition and health (processed foods, less walkable, more sedentary). And I can imagine kids will learn a lot more when traveling instead of sitting for 8 hours at school. If you homeschool then it’s a win win.

[@TruthSeeking007]

@@amalmohamed635 whether it be usa or anywhere else in the world - your gut bacteria needs to adjust with the local foods you eat. In addition to that - if you are 30 plus - you especially need stability to ensure your health is in check. Kids won't learn too because they need exposure to all subjects taught at school to decide what they want to be in later years. Travelling only exposes them to history, geography and some amount of science. Living your life off of travelling is the worst decision anyone can make in their 30s. To be honest, it's worst in any age. There is a reason why people travel during vacations - because that gives them a change from real life.

[@TruthSeeking007]

The genetic ailments I'm talking about - these tend to aggrevate when the body is under consistent stress. Believe me - there is no stress worse than living off of travelling.

[@jonathandavis8599]

​​@@amalmohamed635 learn a lot more from traveling than school. What shit school did you go to.

[@djl2226]

Dorian, you don’t have to justify your life decisions to trolls on the internet. If you think escaping the rat race to travel is right for you, then you should go for it. YOLO.

[@ruirodrigues2938]

Seems like you have a to much money problem

[@BlueSquareInWhiteCircle]

who cares, you do you. Your responsible for your own life and peoples opinion dont matter unless those opinions are part of a game your playing. Know yourself

[@fluffyisyermom7631]

Soyboy gave up a 6 figure career.