I found out yesterday that my contract would be coming to an end this month and wanted to record a video getting my thoughts out and explaining what my plan is next. 0:00 Intro 2:47 What happened? 5:29 What's next? 12:55 Outro
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@thomaslock9721 күн бұрын
yea I'm 26 and go to the gym 5 times a week and still let out an audible "ughhh" when I sit down
@user-tg6vq1kn6v20 күн бұрын
Good luck random man who appeared in my feed, I mean it
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Thank you random commenter who commented on my video. I hope whatever is going on in your life works out as well :)
@JohnSmith-hs3po18 күн бұрын
I second this - good luck Thomas. You’ll look back at this moment.
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
I hope so :)
@iainsteven194819 күн бұрын
Left my startup after 3 years in 2023 to unemployment and burnout. Was extremely painful not knowing what was going to happen next. I lived off of some savings and applied for jobs. Time just dragged on and on. I've now been at my new job for about a year and three months. I wouldn't say that I want to be here forever but I would say that I'm glad that I trusted myself to navigate the chaos of unemployment into a new and uncertain future. Looking back I just feel proud that I managed to get through it all the best I could. In the long run, it is starting to all feel less like a failure and more like something that will help me to succeed. Aside from work it was remembering the importance of my friends, family, nature, exercise and really any new experiences that reminded me that life isn't always so gruelling and that it was worth just sticking around to see where I'd end up. From the sounds of it you are smart, rational and self aware. There's no weakness in recognising your limits and there is no complacency in trying again. That's life. You've got this mate.
@thomaslock9719 күн бұрын
Really appreciate this comment and you sharing your story, thank you!
@chambersbenjo18 күн бұрын
Not sure how i got here but i hope for the best for you mate! All the best from Australia
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ThisIsMyCareFace19 күн бұрын
A man with skills and choices. You got this Sweet-Pea. LoveFrom, someone else's Mum. I felt the need to send ya some love, xo From Canada
@thomaslock9719 күн бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you!
@stepzc20 күн бұрын
I was made unemployed for the first time last year at the age of 35 due to a business going under. Assuming that if i worked hard I was somehow immune to being unemployed! I have 4 kids and a wife and it was a real shock to the system, almost felt like a fuse popped. I really needed to take a step back and realise that I needed to put my own oxygen mask on before helping anyone else, even my own family, in that moment so I could function and focus. I'm now 11 months in with a job that is going well and looks like a promotion and pay increase is on the horizon soon. Take it easy and hope all goes well for you. You seem like a sensible/intelligent guy and it sounds like your mind is made up and you want to start the new business. Make it happen!!
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that man, but glad you got back on your feet! Can't imagine the pressure with 4!! kids, it's hard enough being in this situation with 1 😆
@siroyal20406 күн бұрын
Good stove oex great video good luck looking for a job keep safe
@thomaslock976 күн бұрын
Thank you :)
@faisaltreshah20 күн бұрын
This came up in my suggestions. Sorry to hear that you lost your job man, it sucks when that happens. I hope things improve for you. Best of luck with the channel too, looks fun!
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Thanks man, appreciate it!
@cercatrova900520 күн бұрын
Showed up in my feed, and subscribed. Wish you all the best.
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate it
@harveybanks116920 күн бұрын
Recently got let go myself, I don’t have as many commitments as you being young but really needed to watch this which KZfaq recommended, definitely sticking around. Keep it up mate
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
“Being young” bro I’m 26 😭😭 I get you though. This would be a lot easier if I wasn’t where I’m at in life, but I wouldn’t trade it for ease. Cheers for the comment! ❤️❤️
@Shafi.Islam_18 күн бұрын
lets go champ , you seem to be living LIFE.
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
Cheers boss!!!
@lauraturnham255618 күн бұрын
Hello random video. Sorry you lost your job. Wishing you all the best for the future.
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
Hello random comment. Thank you!
@TheFairway87 күн бұрын
I’m 59 I drove a Black Cab in London for more than 25 years so self employed all that time I absolutely loved the job for most of it and had a really good living. When all the lockdowns and Covid nonsense kicked in my job almost died I decided to take a few months off those few months turned into 4 years. I never went back eventually took two years off. I found new employment with a large upmarket supermarket working three nights a week the money is OK nowhere as good as potential earnings driving a Black Cab but it’s stress free. I wondered after being self employed for so long I would cope with a boss and structured hours but it’s been fine. Plus I have 4 nights off to hike and wild camp a week plus paid holiday and indeed sick pay. Best of luck to you mate
@thomaslock976 күн бұрын
Yeah there are loads of benefits to not being self-employed. Really gotta think about whether it’s worth it for the freedom. Glad you figured something out that works for you!!
@thecrocodile720 күн бұрын
I trust in your abilities Tom, as when there was freshplay you had success and there is success in your Pebsie twitch and KZfaq channel, no matter what you have or had set your heart and goals into it ended up working well for you, so i believe in you man
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Cheers blockodile7 (cos that's the shape of his head)
@jacknoone850119 күн бұрын
Best of luck pal. All will work out for you 🤍
@thomaslock9719 күн бұрын
Cheers Jack! I hope so
@adeoyedaniel229520 күн бұрын
wishing you the best brother
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Appreciate it ❤️
@mcwolfranger11 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about the job man, but glad to hear you've got a plan. You've always had my respect for always moving forward no matter what happens, you've never let life stop you even when its thrown crap your way. Best of luck with the new venture, I'm confident you'll do well! Also love the outdoors channel and totally get the want for camping. The survival team I was doing stuff with has slowed to an almost stop so barely done any camps in awhile 😅
@thomaslock9710 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about your team. You still getting out there on your own though? Cheers for the kind words as always!
@mcwolfranger9 күн бұрын
@@thomaslock97 Not currently, spending this summer trying to fix up my house a little bit. But come next year I want to try and get out a little more again, even if only for hikes and such!
@Ondles20 күн бұрын
Best of luck Pebsie!
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Thank you ondi
@user-cr3ti1vj6f19 күн бұрын
you are still living a better life than 99% of human population
@thomaslock9719 күн бұрын
Suffering is relative 👌
@thomaslock9719 күн бұрын
And anyway I didn’t complain about the situation in this video, I just explained it, why it sucks, and what the plan is :)
@ianwarden33529 күн бұрын
I came across your OEX tent review and thought i like this lads honesty only just found you have been let go so sorry to hear that. But sometimes its the push we all need to change what we do in life a door may have slammed shut but just grab the next door handle and push it open it for you and your family i wish you every bit of luck in the world go work for yourself and be the one who opens and shuts the doors when you decide but always make sure you have your little escape of camping and the like it makes all the difference to your well being ....me i use the tent reviews to help pick my next tent to go on the back of my scooter or my motorcycle yes i am one of those daft old beggers (63) who still goes out and enjoys camping and the people i meet its a fantastic realese i am still working and as for the doors i now try to avoid the ones with a bright light shining through haha good luck and god love you
@thomaslock979 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, really appreciate the kind words. That’s exactly the attitude I’m trying to have to all this!
@MrMigido18 күн бұрын
You haven't lost a job so much as rather found space to be a better you.
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
Hell yeah, love that mindset. Thank you!
@ipedros75 күн бұрын
Man, if I had coffee from a 6-cup moka pot Id be bouncing off the floor. For myself I use a 2 cup moka :) or an aeropress. More to the video, an open ended time you're now on, at the same time excitement and opportunities. Interesting to see the camera becoming your rubber duck (yes, another dev), to present the ideas to and allowing the space and time to reflect. Beautiful surroundings for that too. All the best to you and your family.
@thomaslock975 күн бұрын
Hah! Hadn’t even made the rubber duck connection. You’re spot on though. Cheers for watching and the kind words!
@JTRavers69Күн бұрын
You'll be fine, never does a door close but another one opens. After 35 years, I'm being made redundant next March. It's a difficult time, make no mistake. I'm gonna do nothing but camp and fish from next March to September then see what I'm gonna do. Onward and upward me oul flower, it'll all be good! Try not to stress, remember the old saying, worrying is like trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum! 😁
@jenna_richards20 күн бұрын
Losing a job is always tough 😢
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Yeah, I feel like even with a watertight plan on the other side it's still difficult. Cheers for the comment!
@Desnickada20 күн бұрын
KZfaq suggested your channel; 👍
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Ah no way that’s great, thanks for the heads up. I hope the video was okay :)
@makessenseproducer20 күн бұрын
Same here, good sign!!
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
@@makessenseproducer Wohoo!!
@SireK0zy21 күн бұрын
is that a portable gas stove? i didn't even know such things existed
@thomaslock9721 күн бұрын
Yessir MSR Pocket Rocket 🙏
@DuarteGranado20 күн бұрын
Have a feeling this vid os going a bit viral... Good luck 🤞
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
Mate I watched an episode of Clarksons Farm and it went from 300 views to 800. I had this happen on an old channel and it just grew and grew. No idea why this is gaining traction cos I’ve edited it in a way that is sooo anti algorithm but… I guess it’s working out? 😆 Cheers for the comment either way mate!
@DuarteGranado20 күн бұрын
Your vid appeared recommended on my feed... Appealing title and thumbnail... Only realized you are a baby channel when you mentioned the "becoming the 40th subscriber" suggestion 😂... Well the pace of the vid was good, and the way you told the story also kept me leasing. That's why I think it can become viral. Good luck
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
@@DuarteGranado 30th**!!! Really appreciate the feedback!
@pauln386220 күн бұрын
Ahh, boiled coffee 😮
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
What’s the alternative? 😆
@pauln386220 күн бұрын
@thomaslock97 don't roast the crap out if it, slow heat buddy
@thomaslock9720 күн бұрын
@@pauln3862 I'll slow it down next time, cheers!
@Dr_Ducker_Quack21 күн бұрын
Quack ):
@thomaslock9721 күн бұрын
quackers :(
@stevenm897019 күн бұрын
Who are you and why am I recommended this? 😂
@thomaslock9718 күн бұрын
No idea why or how this video started getting algorithm blessed mate, sorry! 😆