A day in the life of a tech drop-out without a job | Life after I quit software engineering

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4 ай бұрын

It's been 7 months since I quit my job as a software engineer and today I'm taking you along to show you what my days look like figuring out my path and taking care of my mental health :) This video is for everyone out there who feels a little bit lost in life as well. We're in this together! ♥️
T I M E S T A M P S :
00:24 - My story and why I quit my job as a software engineer
01:25 - A productive editing session + my goals for this KZfaq channel
02:58 - Let's go for a walk and talk about my life after quitting (self-doubt, money, fears, next steps)
05:41 - What I miss about my old job | Working on creative projects
07:09 - My evening routine staying away from my phone
O T H E R V I D E O S Y O U M I G H T L I K E :
► I quit my dream job as a software engineer:
• I quit my job as a sof...
► A day in my life as a software engineer working remotely from Mexico:
• Day in the life of a s...
► My life became what I saw all over instagram. What I don't like about being a digital nomad:
• What I don't like abou...
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@sphesihlemanuel2933 4 ай бұрын

Thanks we don't see videos like these, I like this channel

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

I‘m so glad to hear that! I only see people talking about the good sides of tech and I want to be transparent and share the bad as well. Thank you for letting me know, this means a lot to me!

@hansanaik3835 4 ай бұрын

You are very artistic. You can probably work as a part-time art or crochet teacher. Also, as a software engineer it is always better to know in which industry you want to work - finance, insurance, health etc. and focus on getting jobs in these industries. As you get older, you can either stay in technology or move to other roles in the organization if you have good work experience in the chosen industry. Many European companies let you work remotely and so you can still travel and work.

@fransoto7538 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, Iris. Currently going through similar thoughts in my head hahaha. I have those same thoughts about work being draining and I started a newsletter on the side. Now I started getting the first few brands reaching out, but doing it just on the side gets me sometimes super tired. For me the biggest thought about regular job vs doing something on your own is the opportunity cost. A lot of people talk about saving money so you cover your living expenses for a while and take a leap of faith. But I know I would be thinking about how much money I would have done if I just kept the job and did everything else on the side. Somehow that makes me more motivated to do it on the side than to jump all in. Anyways, sorry for the rant. Have a nice day and best of luck with the KZfaq channel. I got better at writing thanks to my side project, but camera presence and speaking are skills I want to practice in the future

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for sharing your experience! It helps a lot knowing that others are going through something similar :) I totally understand what you mentioned about knowing how much money you‘d be able to save if you keep your job and work on your side project at the same time… It is such a tough decision! Whatever you decide on doing I wish you all the best on your journey ✨👏🏼👏🏼

@vanessaberger6206 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your current situation! It is so helpful to know, that other people deal with similar problems! ♥️

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰

@victornribeirete9692 4 ай бұрын

I've been following your channel since the third video. As someone who is pursuing a masters also in SE with the same dream of exploring the world and meeting new people while working remotly, I think you give very valuable insights and expectations of what is to come and is really nice to follow your personal development along the way. I never had a break from studying and working and I definetly feel it would be an incredible experience once I manage to get enough savings for it. As you already mentioned, it gives you time to be close with the people you care and to discover and develop parts of yourself that you may not even know because of the everyday stress of worklife. This is the most valuable type of richness in the end. Looking forward to your next chapters :)

@aiste5934 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🥰I'm in a similar situation after tech lay offs, can relate a lot with you ☺My happiness also came back 😅 And my back doesn't hurt anymore 😊

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

I‘m so sorry to hear you got laid off! 🥺 But at the same time I‘m happy that you are feeling happy!!! and oh my god, the back pain was the worst 😝😝😝

@NJcruiser 4 ай бұрын

As you know I am a retired IT professional. I wish you the best in deciding which way you want to take your life. Perhaps you have a future in the creative arts. Take care.

@sergiosheypol 4 ай бұрын

Working part time ended up being a solution for me so perhaps when you feel ready, it can be for you too!

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing, thank you for sharing your experience 😊

@andrea_baldan 4 ай бұрын

Already 7 months? It feels like yesterday when I watched your "I quit" video. At the same time, I was moving to NYC to start a new chapter of my life as a software engineer. Best of luck with your new adventure! Both as a KZfaqr and a crocheter. 🦕

@eduard289 4 ай бұрын

Thank you really, really much for sharing this experience.. it helps a lot, thx. Edit : I see that every comment is saying ' thank you', this fact empathize how strestresed out we are

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

I‘m so glad the video helped you! Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it!

@_silentrose 4 ай бұрын

You look so cozy with your dinosaur and I found it so funny how you positioned him to look like he was reading with you 😂🦖

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

hahaha I love this 😁☺️ he is my reading partner! Thanks for commenting :))

@_silentrose 4 ай бұрын

@@iris-tabea Literally made me smile so much since I'm around your age and I still do this with my stuffed animals too 🥰

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

aaaw this made my day! stuffed animals are the best 🥳☺️☺️☺️

@_silentrose 4 ай бұрын

@@iris-tabea yesss they are the best and always there for you!!! 🥰 Your video made my day haha - Literally the first one I saw today and my favorite ❤️

@GG-yh2sq 25 күн бұрын

Loved this simple ditl

@iris-tabea 23 күн бұрын

thank you so much, it means a lot! 😊💗

@tamerjaber6987 3 ай бұрын

Much L💖VE & Support 🦕🥰 Your artwork is incredibly creative. I especially adored the crochet flowers - they're so charming!🌹🍳🥰🥰 Keep it up, your doing great 💪

@iris-tabea 3 ай бұрын

aww thank you so much for your uplifting message, I really needed to hear this today 😊🌱💛

@benjaminvos7170 4 ай бұрын

Takes guts to make such a change and garners a lot of respect 🦖 So glad you’re happy again :)

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

thank you Ben ☺️♥️ I am so proud of you too!!

@zeltoniquedamon8508 4 ай бұрын

Always such an inspiration ♥️

@iris-tabea 3 ай бұрын

thank you Zel, this means a lot to me ♥

@sphesihlemanuel2933 4 ай бұрын

That flower is insanely cute

@lautigarciag 4 ай бұрын

Me encantan tus videoss

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

gracias 😊😊😊

@jdaniel3185 3 ай бұрын

I was to buy some cheap expired olives with garlic and basil but i was regurgitated them due to low quality. It s like they have wings to go out of my stomach. Maybe was this bacteria are very active...Being old and expired is worst than being young and fresh.

@sphesihlemanuel2933 4 ай бұрын

🦕

@sumeetkaul9427 3 ай бұрын

🦖 Already done that multiple time, but being an Asian we are tied up with parents emotionally and socially. So any new creative work gets barred by the thought, "They want me to do Job". I believe this is a prerogative of a future where devs would be asked to take a month leave after one or two quarters each year !

@petokmate14 4 ай бұрын

🦖

@naturesrevolution 3 ай бұрын

you're linked in profile pls...

@lucianbaciu 4 ай бұрын

Long time no see! Great to see you again! I think you should have quit your job a long time ago. I just learned something from you, so if you stop coding you get happier and more energized? I wish I could quit as well! How can I quit my own company? :)) If you want to build your own mobile apps and need advice let me know, I have build a few. 🦖

@iris-tabea 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha :D I miss the coding part so much!!! That sounds really cool, having your own company must be so fulfilling! I‘ve thought of building my own apps for a while but never came up with ideas, but who knows what will happen in the future :) all the best for you 💪🏼😊

@lucianbaciu 4 ай бұрын

@@iris-tabea I love coding as well :D. Ideas don't just come, you learn how to come up with new ideas. It's pretty simple actually how to create new ideas. You just mix/add existing ones. But, you don't really need new ideas, just pick something and and try and make it better. I learned that if you keep building something, one step at a time, day by day, you will eventually end up having something very impressive. P.S. I really envy your travel experience and really wish to follow you.