My biggest thing with the 9-5 grind is the fact that you’re limited on time off, vacation days, etc. I’d rather make less money and be able to take whatever time off I wanted. Time is more valuable than money

There's a lot of us out there like you bro. I'd rather be homeless living in a van than work a 9-5 for the rest of my life. Can't stand it.

Bro you’re definitely not crazy. I grew up in a state run foster home with nothing. Went to college, got out and started making 130k a year. Always thought money bought happiness, but it’s definitely not true. I work so much that I can’t even enjoy the money I make. I’ve got 160k saved and what I’ve come to realize is once you can cover your basic needs - shelter/food/gas, everything else is just extra. Do we need to sacrifice our life’s at work for extra shxt? Everyone’s answer is different, but for me, I’m learning I’d rather have more free time than money. There’s an age old story from Mexico that describes it perfectly: An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, “only a little while. The American then asked why didn’t he stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family’s immediate needs. The American then asked, “but what do you do with the rest of your time?” The Mexican fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siestas with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine, and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life.” The American laughed and said, “I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually New York City, where you will run your expanding enterprise.”The Mexican fisherman asked, “But, how long will this all take?” To which the American replied, “15 - 20 years.” “But what then?” Asked the Mexican. The American laughed and said, “That’s the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich, you would make millions!” “Millions - then what?” The American said, “Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siestas with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos.” The Mexican replied, but sir that’s what I do right now…

I’m 44 male with wife and kid. I moved back in with my parents after living in Asia for 11 years. I started doing uber/lyft as a way to get by until I found work but I’m in the same boat. I can’t go back to the 9-5. The freedom of deciding when to work or not matters more the older I get. I currently live with my parents and pay for the 1200 mortgage payment plus food so that they can retire off their shitty social security. I get to spent more time with my aging parents and my wife/son. It’s a win win situation for everyone even though my living situation is frowned upon by western standards. I’m happy

I 9-5 remotely, but I can’t 9-5 in office. It’s like jail bro.

Doing the same thing everyday like a robot... This is one reason why I hate 9-5 jobs...

I'm working 9-5 but at home remotely. The minute they tell me I have to come back into the office I will resign immediately.

The problem is not working 9-5. The problem is finding a purpose and loving what you do. Not everybody is meant to be a businessman.

9-5 jobs is like going to school everyday. And I hate school.

Never felt so seen. I'm 33 years old. After working my ass off for 15+ years, pursuing higher education at age 30, did everything they tell us to do to reach a better life, I'm dead in the water - still in poverty and with 2 children with special needs, miserable. I'm determined to find my own way out.

Working a 9 to 5 often restricts you from handling your own basic personal business.

worst part about the 9-5 is that it’s designed to sap your time

After running a successful business abroad for 10 years, I came back to covid America and the fun of the last 4 years. The job market is absolutely cooked. The cost of living is insane now and these jobs all seem so self-degrading. I chose to teach myself 3d modeling and product design. I feel great and enjoy it but am hungry. The term "starving artist" is real.

I love when random videos like this fall into my lap and keep me focused. Subscribing outta respect

Turn the ads on and keep the money. Monetization is a good thing.

Minimum wage is modern slavery.

Im 33 and im at a point where I'd rather die than to work a plantation (9-5). My last job was at home depot and still couldn't save a substantial amount of money despite how frugal i am, and i mean FRUGAL. Taking out frustration on a manager got me fired and that was it for me. Decided to use my last check to buy and resell products on and offline. With my returns and profits from buying and reselling, made me not only realize how much I'll never work a plantation job ever in my life again, but gave me the discipline to keep it up. Its kinda fun to make your own money, using your own strategies ane skills to get your own money.

I feel you brother. I'm 17 and hate the idea of going to school for so many years, just slaving away your precious years when you're at the peak of your capabilities just for you to end up working a 9-5 for a trash boss you dont even like in which you have to ask from him for permsission to go on vacation, and getting 2 days off only in which you probably sleep for the whole Saturday cuz you're so tired from the previous day and then spending your Sunday scrolling through your phone all day. I know I'm the only one who can change the way I live my daily life and should take 100% responsibilties and actually do whatever it takes to escape the rat race instead of just complaining about how the system is just the way it is but unfortunately, as a teenager who is still living with his parents, it indeed is quite hard to do things the way I want to do them.

Same thing, I value freedom more than money.

I’ll rather be a poor master than a rich servant. I’ve always been self employed.

People stop after the 9-5 but you have to keep pursuing your dream as well, the 9-5 is to generate money for your dreams.

watched the whole video and loved every second. gonna subscribe and join the discord. I needed this a lot... I've always dreaded the idea of a 9-5 and have always luckily found my way around them but lately I've been lacking any motivation to do anything at all really and I'm barely getting by and miserable at the absolute minimum... I need to snap the fuck out of whatever this is and get back at it. I know I'm capable of so much but since covid and losing my main source of income that I enjoyed and was extremely good at its been a battle. Great video

The whole 9-5 thing is just school for adults you have to ask for permission from your boss to do anything and then you get graded on your performance I can’t believe there are so many people who also have the same mentality on this subject thanks for the video man

Why is it normalized to work 8 hours a day ? Why is it normalized that we have to work more than we have days off ? If anything, we should work up to 6 hours a maximum of 3 days a week and get 4 days off, not this BS. Ps I work 12 hours a day, it's torture. Working harder does not make you rich, and what's the point of making more money if you don't have the time to use it? lol. Also if more people worked less hours then more people would be able to work and rotate.

It’s funny because instinctively we know this is wrong but we do nothing about it as a people

I see your point and I fully agree. It sucks working a 9-5 but it sucks even more working from 6am-5pm. I can't take off whenever I want. I only making $19/hr with time and a half for overtime. The worst part of the job is how much lifting I do. I'm talking around 75-150 LBS if not more.

I feel the exact same way. I'm 23 but after highschool I didn't pursue college and instead wanted to boost my potential career by taking "shortcuts". I basically wanted to start working as fast as possible and ended up attending a coding boot camp (6 months) and landed a software developer job with no degree. It was fully remote, 75k, and perfect for being comfortable in my own space. Suddenly it switched to in-person and I'm exhausted every single day being tied to an office chair and computer screen. Traffic was 45 min there and 1 hour back and it was always depressing to see the sun start dropping by the time I was finally home. A lot of the coworkers I had were much older than me and I felt completely out of place. I would often ask myself if I made the mistake of not taking things slowly. I got laid off after a year as expected and am now attending college again. I know remote is something I'm 100% looking for now and I'm currently enjoying life as much as I can.

Never related to a video so much in my life. Worked a 9-5 for a few years after I graduated college and absolutely hated it with every ounce of my being.. I quit it in order to do doordash/ubereats until I figure out my next move. Sure, I'm making less money, but at least I'm no longer waking up every morning wanting to jump off a bridge.

Id rather die than work a 9-5 for the rest of my life lol

This is the modern day equivalent of “give me liberty or give me death.” Respect, for making it happen Thomas! I’ve felt like this since the day I turned 18.

I used to be like this until you realize your body can’t heal as efficiently as your mind. Did warehouse work for 4 years until I finally got an office job, I do not miss breaking my back.

I’m working the new updated version. The 8am-9pm. I’m exhausted of this. I work and work feels like i’m getting nowhere. I can manage to save 1,500 on a good month. But what’s the point.I don’t want to just save money. I want to spend and not feel like it hurts. I’m reaching my 30th. I remember when i was young thinking my cousin was awesome. My guy partied every weekend and still had enough to get a house and car. I can’t even do that cause just stepping outside cost about $100.

One of my friends said he couldn’t face a 9-5 so went into the military and then became a pilot. He loved the outdoors, camping, sports. When he said he was joining the Army, at first, I wondered why, but then realised it was the perfect career for him. Literally ticked all his boxes. One day, he would be practicing strafing using a machine gun on a helicopter. A few months later skiing in the mountains. Next day, he did capture / torture training etc. It was so varied, not just obstacle courses, hikes, shooting on the range. Honestly sounded amazing. The experience changed him as a person, far more those of us who took 9-5’s after college.

I work two jobs I’m 25 and I have no time for anything else doing it all by myself and I have a dog ! I cry everyday don’t have time to take care of my own life or my dog . I can’t do this for much longer I’m crumbling .

I love this story. It reminded me of the realizations that I had on my journey and pivot. I noticed very vividly (in retrospect) after I stepped out of the 9 to 5 schedule and corporate job lifestyle, that I had deep consumerism behavior and patterns. Now that I have left that world and gotten on the path of entrepreneurship, I notice that I spend money much more slowly. I am much less apt to just buy all kinds of things and have actually lost a lot of interest in "buying" things. I use a lot of my money now to grow my entrepreneurship, learn how to live a more nature-aligned lifestyle and seek means for reasonable investment.

What I hate about working is that you are trapped at your job and that you have to be there and do what the boss tells you to do. Life is too short to take bs. Find a better way.

Good on you bro. I'll tell you now, when I was your age, I got brainwashed into thinking that office work/9-5 was the holy grail of the american dream. It was just what you needed to DO in order to be successful in life and to have all the things people said you needed. I worked my ass off on a number of jobs and landed where I am today. I have a cushy existence with a good salary and I work from home. However I now wish to escape it as it has created a "groundhog day" life for me. Every day is very much the same, and as a person who very much enjoys nature and outdoors, and travel, I realize I have created a Golden Cage scenario for myself... I've built this life that by society's standards is a success, but on a personal level, it causes me distress as it is not what I want to be doing with my life... I hope more younger people like you come to realize that there are other ways of making a living and being happy that do not involve getting into lifelong debt via student loans, then getting shackled to a desk for the rest of their lives to pay them off. Never let your fears and insecurities decide your fate, follow what your inner voice is telling you, even if those around you disapprove. Good luck bro.

This video impacted me significantly. I have the same thoughts as you all the time but can't talk about this stuff with my friends, because they are more than content in trading their time they'll never get back for laughable amounts of money. I'm glad more people feel the way I feel and let's try to get out of this 9/5 loop and enjoy our freedom.

You’re comparing yourself to people who’ve been working for years to get to where they’re at. Your ideal work scenario did not happen from the start. Everyone had to work their way to get that flexibility and opportunity. Most young and inexperienced people want instant gratification. I didn’t understand this until I was close to 30. Until then you’ll be on your journey figuring out what you want to do in life. Once you find your purpose then you’ll be willing to do what it takes to be successful.

Bro same happened with me. I started making money at very young age by doing various gigs and side hustle, Then it became my habit. Learning new things and figuring out different ways to generate cash. I also tried 9-5 job for just one month and gave up. Hard to explain in words but it felt very claustrophobic and anxious while I was working there. Right now I am managing my ancestral farm lands and I've finally find peace in this venture.

nothing is more soul crushing than a 9-5 grind for what seems like forever.

As someone whose rock bottom was homelessness, I'll take the 9-5.

Dude this is such an awesome video. You spoke exactly everything I think about, but couldn't express with others around me. Amazing job, keep going man! You're awesome 😀

This is only half the battle. Realizing you don't wanna do a 9-5 your entire life is something most ppl can't admit out loud, now you have to figure out how to make that a reality.

There are “9 to 5’s” that are decent. It all depends on the environment and the work you are doing. I was incredibly miserable working a 9 to 5 for years until I was able to find a job working remotely most of the time. That frankly alleviated 70% of the stress of working. I also found a position where I would at least not be overworked and underpaid like I was previously. When you are compensated appropriately and there is a respect for boundaries a 9 to 5 can be a great thing. Also, never underestimate the privilege of employer-sponsored healthcare.

Back in 2009 I did the same thing. Got super tired of the 9-5 grind and decided to go into affiliate marketing after seeing some silly ad in my email that said "you can make $300/hr posting links online". Ended up learning so much by considering the possibility that what I saw in that ad could actually happen. I worked for myself as a freelancer doing this type of marketing for 5 years. It's now a skill that EVERY business pays good money for, and if you know your stuff, you can make bank in a corporate environment. Listen to your inner voice. If you don't want to work a 9-5, you don't have to. Thanks for sharing your story Thomas, it's very inspiring! There are tons of people out there who feel the same way, and forge their own path. It's 100% doable!

12:48 - 14:11 WOW! Stellar. YOU ARE SO sooooooooooo AWESOME! Wow! Man of the year! Generous, thoughtful, real, genuine. The fact that you are asking your audience for input on this and you're also willing to give the money earned from ads away to your audience is dynamite. I am a millennial. I really like the minds of your generation. You all are increasingly cracking the life and fulfillment code, challenging outdated norms, taking self education into your own hands in a great way and exhibiting great generosity at the same time.

You are so introspective and thoughtful. Please turn on ads. I’m letting them run through to get you monetized if it does by the time I’ve seen this. Keep the money. Just your insights alone and experience resonate with so many. Your closing thoughts and call to action in question format allows us to be introspective of our own lives like you. This insight you’ve given is priceless. So please keep the money you make from this video. What would be great is to see your platform grow and be successful doing your thing and making that $1M from KZfaq. Just subscribed.

As someone who got laid off 6 months ago from a 9-5 job with some overtime days, I have never felt more rejuvenated in my life and motivated enough to pursue a hustle that can serve me financially. I can only salute those who have been doing this for decades in their lifetime.

Keep the AD’s on. Make your money, achieve your dream. Myself and many others are rooting for you. I too had an angry realization. I even went further than you, I went to university and graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree. I wanted to get the higher up job so that I could begin to afford the things I wanted. As soon as I finished I realized that no matter how long I worked, I wouldn’t be able to obtain the things I desired in real time. It changed the way I thought & changed all my actions forever. Keep going Thomas, I want to see you win.

Imagine going to school 9-5 for 14 years and then going for job 9-5 again, but now you get paid and little increments to keep you happy.

Subbed because ppl like you inspire me. A true bootstrapper

“A Salary is the Drug They Give You to Forget Your Dreams” -Kevin O’Leary is what a 9-5 is to me

Keep the ad’s on bro. That’s YOUR money you earned it brotha

I empathize with you, I was a so called good kid and spent my entire 20s and 30s in school, then paying off my student loans and starting a family. Now in my 40s I’ve finally attained what I thought I fought for but I’m still working hard and close to burning out. My hope is to preserve my health and sanity so I can achieve true freedom. There were some good times but thinking about my youth I would not want to live it over, especially today.

Thank you for sharing this - this is so relatable and I felt this

I feel you man, The 9-5 does not feel right to me spiritually, and it's exhausting. There is always another way to escape the rat race

Man this video is so relatable. There are so many ways that you can make money online its actually crazy. The hardest part for me is taking action which Im finally doing right now, I've been researching for too long....TOO LONG. My biggest mistake was asking other people (friends, family) if I should do this or that and they always look at me like I'm crazy or stupid absolutely no faith at all and that made me mad so hopefully it works and I PROVE them wrong that its actually possible.

Just so you know, there are many people who work a 9-5 and ARE millionaires. My brother is one of those people, and I can almost guarantee you most millionaires have a 9-5. The secret is to not rely only on the 9-5 to get to that point. Obviously you can also do this as a solopreneur or an entrepreneur but it'd be much, MUCH harder. If life was a video game then this would be a level above hard mode.

I’m happy to hear others are feeling this way. I’m not alone

I agree completely. I’m 39 and can’t work a 40 hour week to save my life. I moved to South Korea to teach English. I work 25 hours a week and get paid full time. I make $20k a year but that’s enough to easily live in Korea. I’d rather teach English making $20k then $130k at a real job.

I understand how you feel completely a 9 to 5 isnt for me either, i dont get how people work 40 to 50 plus years to retire in their 60's with less than a million dollars. I'm not judging anyone with a job but it just doesnt seem right to me

fantastic video man, never give up your dreams, your knowledge and advice is useful

Awesome content !! keep grinding !

I know this exact feeling bro, I'm 19 years old and I couldn't handle the thought of going to college and then getting into career that I hate to work 30 plus years. That's exactly why I've been doing couch flipping as my full-time business. I would like to do something online one day but I really enjoy couch flipping at the moment. I hit my first 6k month this month and I am making more than my teachers would make in a month. It's not putting anyone down. It's just I'm finally proving to my family and to myself that I can make this a reality. I couldn't ever be part of that 95% of people in America with a regular job. You only live once and I believe that money makes life easier and allows you to get the things you want. I love your videos man and keep up the great work!

I am a 29 year old guy working in Seattle. I don't know how old you are, sounded like you are younger than me, but man, your communication skill is very good. You seem very articulate. 🙏 keep up the journey man, you will go very far.

I feel you I'm the same way, trying my best to make lego stopmotion work here on KZfaq but it's definitely not as easy as most would think. Anyways to anyone feeling like they can't work a 9-5 I wish that you can find the happy medium you need in your life, take care and much love ❤

broooo this came at the perfect time for me... taking it as a sign. pls keep posting bro tysm!

If you’re young and going through this - DONT HAVE KIDS OR GET MARRIED. STEP 1

I'm almost 41. I've changed around 20 jobs since 2001. Worked as receptionist, waiter, warehouse worker, retailer seller, 24/7. I had some IT courses so then i worked in service desk and help desk jobs and in the end as IT technician. In 2018 i had an "epiphany" (lol) and finally I understood that i will never be able to work regular 9-5 again, especially not office jobs.Looking back i saw that every job i had caused me to feel trapped and sick physically and mentally, and that it was elevating my anxiety and depression. I went to work some occasional night shifts at a "party" hostel after that, just something till i "figure things out". Well, what i figured out is that i don't need to achieve anything but serenity for myself. I gotta stop listening to my peers, family and society and it's norms. I need time, not money. I don't want to have my days dedicated to someone else who dictates when and where i have to be, when to eat and when to pee. I had some savings so i didn't work for 2 years after that. I started doing food deliveries in 2021 and still doing it. Is it a sh** job? Meh, sure. Is money good? Nope. Do I choose when and how much i work? Yes. Does anyone bother me? Nope. Is this perfect solution? Nope. Do I feel better than in any job i had before? F*** yeah! Conclusion: I have no aspirations or plans for having my own business. It would be, again, forcing something unnatural that would make me feel sick again. I do hope that someday i will find something that will inspire me to do some kind of "passion project" that will also generate money. Till then i'm as free as I can be, or at least I feel fine, and that's what matters to me. I hope you all find something. A way out of 9-5, rat race, wage slavery etc. etc. Have a nice day!

Can't even tell you how much I resonate with this. Especially, the waking up angry one day part.

Great video and perspective. Keep the ads on and keep the money, you deserve it for the work you put in making content for us

I'm not sure why your video pulled up on my feed, but I'm glad it did. When I was much younger, before I even knew what working a job meant or the prospect of retirement, I watched my parents suffer for years, working long hours, with little vacation for what I now see as minimal pay. No employer can pay you what your worth, so you have to find a way to pay yourself. I am thankful for your content. This video is extremely encouraging, and I totally can relate. I raised a daughter who echoes everything you said, lol. As far as the ads, please leave them on. In my opinion, you should monetize your channel, it actually benefits your viewers. Let this message get to more people who need to hear it and yes, you can always run giveaways, contest and share the money, but also take it as an opportunity to reinvest it in yourself, in your business and share that good news with your viewers, so we know what you are doing to make good money without a 9 to 5! Best of luck on channel growth and in life! New Sub 😌

The NUMBER 1 Thing I Cannot STAND about 9-5 Jobs is not being able to afford to get SICK!! You're telling me I have to have perfect health, all the time, just to afford rent? Doing this for the rest of my life is not feasible! I threw my burrito into the side of my car so hard It exploded just thinking about this yesterday! Man, I just can't see it for me. Thank you for sharing, I never comment on videos, as weird as it sounds, I just want to be able to get sick, in peace, and not have to ask my girl to cover some of rent because of it. It's humiliating and de-masculating. Look out for my next video: How to ACTUALLY get a Girlfriend (No BS Guide)

You are making very valid points and I know how you feel brother. The system feels impossible to overcome but if it was easy there would be no fulfillment in success. Saving money is not enough, that will keep you behind and valued as another simple consumer. You have to invest at least 60% of your income and stay consistent.

My biggest issue is, I have always had a job, I’m a hard worker. But I switch jobs a lot. I cannot understand how people do the same thing 20, 30, hell 40 years without actually blowing there brains out. I get bored of a job in 6 months and go somewhere else because it is so tedious.

I feel this. I cant do the 9-5 situation. My adhd and austim just don't allow for me to show up the way they require you to me. Im working on creating a buisness for myself and i think i have a great plan. Will check back in some time to update.

I’m glad someone out there relates to me , ppl have to hear this

I dont believe working a 9 to 5 is the problem...its that many are still broke after giving up all thelat personal time

I'm so glad I found this. I've been on the verge of a mental breakdown for about a month now because of my 9-5. I've been so depressed and I don't sleep! I have a sleep disorder so I fall asleep a couple hours before I have to get up for work, I'm so depressed all the time and my family won't take my depression seriously. I thought multiple times, this can't be my everyday life until I die. It can't! An overnight job is also an inconvenience. I went through that same anger research phase on multiple occasions. Which I'm sure is why KZfaq recommended this video to me. The whole gig work thing sounds like a great idea though. I pray we can all eventually find that one thing / Job that gives us peace. It's crazy because this was recommended to me right when I was ready to Google 'what to do when you hate your job.' Also, please don't give away your money!!! You're finally getting what you wanted, why would you just throw it away?

Don’t compare yourself, not everything is as it seems online

once i came across your youtube, i immediately subscribe, there's a lot of valuable learnings you are sharing. For us who's starting on freelancing, you are one of the amazing people who share their knowledge :)

Thanks Tom. Honestly I resonate a lot with the message. I currently study in the best university in Latin America and I am an intern already earning more than my family members. Still, the thought of doing that for the rest of my life just makes me so overwhelmed. It kinda feels as though I've always done what others told me to, as my mother has always put too much emphasis on the money part. That's not to say that money is not important, but it feels as though I've always focused solely on that, and never built experiences and interests which truly make me into a real person. Currently thinking about dropping everything, and just moving back to my place of origin. I want to start a business as well I will let you know

In short, you need to find your Ikigai ( something you love to do - and people needed - and you get paid to do it) , I love your videos because they relate to me a lot, Thanks and keep them coming, Good luck bro

Most people who have allot of money made it the old fashion way, they inherited it!

I needed to hear this

this is facts bro 🙏🏽

This guy is so pure, thank you man! You doing some great work here honestly. Got to the end - take your pay you deserve it. ❤️❤️

God I relate to this so much. It’s so frustrating it makes me cry. Although it is so relieving to see somebody who had the same exact thoughts I have on the daily, make it out. Congrats on making it out of the rat race, I can’t wait until I’m on the other side too! Also you are so thoughtful for considering giving back the money to your viewers and subscribers, it really shows your character but I think you should keep it and turn it into something nice like maybe a side project you’ve always wanted or maybe just donate also like you had said, or help out family and friends :D I mean as a viewer, we’ll be grateful too lol but take care of you and yours first! Great vid btw🫶🏻

Thomas, keep the money, you deserve it. It is your content, and what you said on the video already makes other like you feel at ease and know that they are not alone. For that, you deserved every penny

This is so inspiring, thank you

The thought of clocking in a “9-5” the rest of my life makes me sick💯 I’ve had a warehouse job for 4 years & it’s not it🙌

This video randomly popped up in my youtube and I had a feeling I would like your input on 9-5 culture before I clicked the thumbnail. This is spot on! I've been a full time freelancer for nearly 6 yrs now with no regrets! I'm not saying I've been living the dream or carefree ever since. But the freedom to have autonomy and choose my calendar workdays and hourly rates I don't dread vs. the same mind-numbing office job every week is a major plus. It's erased the years of PTSD these toxic jobs gave me from office politics, being hired and fired or hired and quitting to save my sanity while fighting for my livelihood. To those who are able to sanely hold down a 9-5 for 10+ years to retirement, congrats to them. But that's extremely rare these days. This is not the same economy that Boomers and our big siblings Generation X inherited. Again, great takeaways!

I think this is a beautiful realization to have in your youth. I think a lot of people share this thought that have 9-5s but the 9-5 is the foundation of the house of cards that provide stability for their family, the idea of switching to a different routine risks the crashing of everything they have built. Good luck establishing your foundation a different way!

Good luck Thomas. You're smart, motivated and a hard worker. You just have to find your path. Once you do, you'll be a success.

The simple reason for me is can't wake up to work on time at 9

I'm glad this video popped into my feed, as it confirms my own feelings that I've had for a long time towards working in a corporate environment. Love the honesty of your video and definitely keep the money for yourself that you've earned from KZfaq. Your videos are helping people more than you know.

I like how this isn’t all glitz and glam how to get rich quick, it’s a very down to earth video like chatting with a friend.

I really needed to hear this. I'm not sure how KZfaq does monetization, but man, take the ad money. If you don't they will and I'm sure everyone here would rather you get something.

Dude you’re working for you and not some white collar crooks. So they the crazy ones. I hate 9-5 I wish I could find a better way around life.