IT'S Q&A TIME | moving out, working in Cambridge, dating, future plans (let's catch up)

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@Intia777 2 жыл бұрын

I have struggled with the exact same thing, Paige! As I’ve gotten further onto my twenties and started a full-time job, I’ve slowly become a check-list person who can’t enjoy the little things in life, only thinking what needs to be done… What has helped with this is making up rules (ironic, I know) for the weekends, like banning the use of actual check-lists and playing it by the ear.

@onehumanfromearth5063 2 жыл бұрын

The checklist life! It's living by others expectations too much in my opinion. It takes practice but it's learning to say no, also shaking off the social pressures and doing your own thing and being okay when others don't approve or are indifferent to it. It come back to finding a balance.

@gd4761 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear of someone else who facetimes their parents every day, I do and I always feel so pathetic for doing so but I always have the urge to talk to them 💓

@silvershoes9724 2 жыл бұрын

Not pathetic at all 🥰

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

My parents are my besties, and that’s ok! Lucky to have a close relationship with my parents 😊

@EmmaLouiseVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Covid was difficult and I felt exactly the same as you did in the first year of working life but now the world is opening back up again, adult life isn't so bad. Big scary step but we're powering through💪🏻💪🏻

@omkarmantri7350 2 жыл бұрын

about the checklist problem, I completely get it. I feel like I have to organise everything into lists and flowcharts. but at some point the checklist will become second nature, slightly more spontaneous. you're life will become more a series of fleeting, exciting and beautiful moments.

@DemetriPanici 2 жыл бұрын

"3 whole guys" 😂

@artifexi3570 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is kind of unrelated to the video - but I had my Cambridge interview a few days ago, and I wanted to thank you, watching your videos really inspired me to give my all 🥺 good luck in the future! We’re with you the whole way!

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all, all the best with your application! ☺️

@emily0071000 2 жыл бұрын

Paige I haven’t watched any videos of yours for a while but have been watching on & off since you started uni - my overwhelming impression from this video is how much you’ve matured and you seem very sure of yourself nowadays. It’s really nice to see you growing up so well, (i’m only 25 myself so not in a patronising way). Best of luck for the future xx

@noahx3569 2 жыл бұрын

it's been so amazing following your journey and seeing you grow, from being a student at cambridge to now. i wish you the best x

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following ☺️

@silvialogan9226 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a student at University studying for both my Bachelor degree and Master's degree, I found it very stressing with the large amount of work which I had to do. I was worried about not being able to study for my mid-terms and final exams not finishing my essays and dissertation on time because I always struggled with essays.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Student life can be stressful. A relief to be out the other side I’m sure!

@milagirlxx6230 2 жыл бұрын

You are smart for going into the world of work whilst studying. Nothing like getting qualified, experience and money all in one! I should know as a chartered accountant. Its hard at times but give it a few years and you will have the life you want x Also you look beautiful Paige x

@Bibigolgabi 2 жыл бұрын

Paige, I totally had this same problem of seeing life as a checklist, even the fun things. It was hard because I couldn't actually enjoy the moments and I felt like I aways had to do more to be happy. But through therapy and my relationship with God, I could understand that I had this mindset because I would put my value in what I did instead of what I was. I thought I needed to prove my worth to be good enough. Thankfully, I was able to overcome it as I understood that I was loved in spite of what I did, and that I was precious to God just by being myself. I hope you can also come to an understanding of why you think like that and be able to overcome it! :)

@BiancaS1991 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that „life seems to be a checklist atm“ so much. I will try bullet journaling from January on and try to fill the journal with memories. I bought a journal off etsy with beautiful designs that I hope I enjoy using and helps me lose the checklist feeling a bit. 😬

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried bullet journaling before but now you’re really tempting me! Nice idea ✨

@luxjimenez519 2 жыл бұрын

Paige you're younger than me (for 2 years) but you motivate me to keep working hard on my studies and job and to also be more positive and enjoy the process. I'm usually a silent subscriber but I really want to thank you for making the effort of sharing your life with us. Love from Mexico.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting - I really enjoy making my videos 😊

@kawaiikitty4569 2 жыл бұрын

Aww that is so sweet that you like your colleagues so much. That’s nice and I’d be proud if any of my colleagues ever said nice things like that about me.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely team!

@rondoflicflac 2 жыл бұрын

Yass Q&As are my fav videos. Happy to see you thriving Paige 🤍✨

@TwinGeeks 2 жыл бұрын

You sound so overwhelmed, even the way you talk about parties at your house as exhausting and a drain on you. You need to stop feeling like you have to do things, and to make more time for yourself. Turning life in to a check list means you're not present in it. Try and find some social things that are relaxing, like Netflix watch parties where you watch a film together but on your own. Or something that's a slower pace, like pub quizzes or crafts. I learnt how to crochet and found a class for this, it sounds granny-ish but it was so relaxing, just six people sitting together and having tea and chatting whilst learning. Something I wish I'd known is that you don't have to stay in house shares if you're not comfortable. Landlords will release you from contracts if you can find a replacement tenant (you can put up notices for this or ask around). You need to put yourself first instead of worrying what others will think of you. Two friends of mine who graduated Cambridge this year and wanted to stay on rented a two-bed flat overlooking the river and it's completely affordable for them on entry level salary for their jobs. It's such a nice space. Ground floor bedrooms that are part of the communal space are always the worst in any house share, and also the least safe. I am frankly surprised the guys are all upstairs and you're the one in this room, my male friends would never stand for that.

@likeeeee4578 2 жыл бұрын

omg the checklist thing, it literally makes everything feel like a chore that i MUST do

@CyclopsOct 2 жыл бұрын

I feel you Paige, that mindset of productivity and thinking everything as a checklist is exhausting...

@asificare7985 2 жыл бұрын

Have been watching your videos for quite some time now and have got to say, you are so inspiring. People like you make me want to do better in my life, so thank you❤️

@rosepeterson3124 2 жыл бұрын

12:00 I can relate to this as well! When I moved out for the first time, I couldn’t feel myself at home at that place either and only viewed that flat as “a temporary place to live in”. I don’t know your situation, but maybe you know deep down that you won’t be living there for long or maybe you only go home to sleep so you don’t spend enough time there.

@Awakenm 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely struggling with the checklist problem since starting my PhD - trying to do too much in the very small amount of free time I have at the moment... scheduling in some actual free time where I can do whatever I want has helped to some extent. If you find the solution please share 😂

@shellyb5014 2 жыл бұрын

I think people discount the post-college adjustment phase… you’ve been a student all of these years with expectations, deadlines, no real responsibility.. when you’re free, some people flounder or wonder what’s next. I think relaxing and taking your time to plan your life takes time and practice. RELAX! There’s no next steps.. this is life.. work and sleep 😂🥴

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Wise words

@Dr_Analise 2 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see your growth from a student to professional.... All the best and merry Christmas 🎄!

@divyachauhan6871 2 жыл бұрын

I literally feels the same, as am pursuing Chartered Accounts, and also working in a professional firm. I make my life as check list when to laugh when to indulge with people when to socialize out when to be serious. I am also into work and that doesn't pay me more.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Must be a young professional thing 😅

@divyachauhan6871 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaigeY thank you for recognising me, I love to follow you coz you are dealing with the exact thing that i am dealing with.

@AysenurToptas 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Paige, I wish you a very Happy Merry Christmas! :) It is so good to hear from you as always :) I am so glad to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues at Cambridge office! .. I totally get you about everything you say but all I can say is you are on the right path! Cheers!

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎄😊

@onitram83 2 жыл бұрын

Don't overthink it! I'm sure you 'll be fine.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

A phrase I need to be reminded of everyday 😅

@onitram83 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaigeY I know what you mean, tend to do it myself. But you 're young and beautiful, building a career and having a nice place to live. So enjoy life, be young and shining! Greetings from Belgium.

@kathrinmuth5735 2 жыл бұрын

The checklist idea is a little worrying....I hope you are well and a Christmas break might help to reset. Hope you are well 🙂

@liliansmeenge3297 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paige, I can recommend you to buy the Alpine Sleepsoft earplugs. I'm a difficult sleeper myself and woke up from every noise. I've tried many different earplugs to find out which worked. These earplugs are the best ones I've ever had and are comfortable too. They are suitable for different ear sizes and also last for quite a long time. I've been buying them for several years now.

@owlcatxx 2 жыл бұрын

UW! Is Lydia in STEM then too? Since U Waterloo is known for computer science and all

@CodeDeb 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber and really enjoying your channel! :)

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear it ☺️

@el_chivo99 2 жыл бұрын

with regards to dating: would u rather be single for a year or in a relationship w a guy for a year, even if it’s not your dream relationship? I always choose the latter …. i think people waste so much time looking for “the one”!

@90sHONEY 2 жыл бұрын

I alwas choose the former, because I on my own am never a waste of time but another person sure can be one

@el_chivo99 2 жыл бұрын

tbh i feel that

@dannyclarke6637 2 жыл бұрын

Well done as always Paige! Good luck and have a lovely Christmas! 😀😀🎄🎄

@user-xc6mt8vs7p 2 жыл бұрын

Started watching your videos back in my high school days.....now almost done with my physics degree......it's been a long journey together ❤🙂😊.....

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

How time flies! Good luck finishing your degree ✨

@annikaa.3854 2 жыл бұрын

Love the graduating life content!! xx

@jonsmith8582 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be indecisive , but now I'm not so sure

@farzeenrahman1441 2 жыл бұрын

Go for your masters. Better what helps you in your job. Do it along with your job, it will take double the time, but you will have both of your favorite world! :)

@leticiavieira4646 2 жыл бұрын

I had this check list mindset when I went out university, but with time it faded away ☺️☺️

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Gives me hope hehe

@ashleydawson54 2 жыл бұрын

I love this hair length on you!

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Haven’t had it this long in a while

@ayushaadhikari9576 2 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks healthy 💕✔️

@spumeeuw430 2 жыл бұрын

"Hustle culture" and "Grindset" mentalities are very predatory upon hardworking young people like yourself. You have to take care of yourself first and your mental health, try not to buy into corporate propagada.

@mattb5881 2 жыл бұрын

omg i went to uwaterloo. idk why so many international students choose that school haha but its fun to meet them

@cayetanaeliasrobles5266 2 жыл бұрын

I literally screamed when I saw my question come up, the people around me were like ¿🤨🤨🤨?

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks for sending it in!

@drwatsonca6945 2 жыл бұрын

Your sister is at a great Canadian university. She is in a great town with plenty to do. From this Canadian I wish her the best. I hope you get to visit her to check the place out. Stephen Hawking was Distinguished Chair of a program and visited the U quite a few times.

@argichrist5373 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am Greek and my life is a check list!!!

@tony77723 2 жыл бұрын

Paige would be great at most anything, but I think she needs to go back to uni, and work toward getting PHD in Astro/Physics and being university professor. Also, still rooting for Will as boyfriend. Book reading idea for Paige-A confederacy of Dunces, funny part about college professor.

@arunj6564 2 жыл бұрын

What is the cost of living in Cambridge for a family of 3?

@jamesramsey7159 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation, info. You are well adjusted and handling new life very well. Many new things as well , relationships are fun and interesting, just be very thoughtful. :o)

@amitpraseed 2 жыл бұрын

21:47 : "No bonus is worth it for sacrificing my work-life balance". I feel this is something is that we should normalize, because I see so many people (especially in India) spending long hours in the office hoping to go that extra mile. I do understand that some people want to do that, and that is perfectly fine, but lately it has become commonplace to expect that from everyone. Post-covid (is Covid really in the rear view mirror though?) the distinction between office hours and personal time has really blurred to the point of vanishing.

@PaigeY 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@beelzebubfly5930 2 жыл бұрын

6:00 Didn't know Paige is a pick me girl

@charityshumba6189 2 жыл бұрын

Is having an opinion being a pick me girl? I'm literally so curious

@Missmary852 2 жыл бұрын

@@charityshumba6189I mean,a preference is okay but yeah,saying girls are bitchy so I hang out with guys is a bit stereotypical

@aseg1827 2 жыл бұрын

I totally feel you, really!!!

@grachoderunwiderstehlichen 2 жыл бұрын

Professorin for Physik and planty more about letter & number combinations... 👍 Paige as a Teacher at a Uni ,well i cry a river...................................... (do Lydia also stears to educate?) i cry a sea...................

@user-ml5fn6iu1p 2 жыл бұрын

I love you i'm an arabic fan You motivated me Sorry my english is so bad😅

@Janhavi_Jadhav 2 жыл бұрын

You are looking beautiful : )

@kyleeadremesin6594 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@ArtFc-uc9vj 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my dear friend

@cautioncaution6548 2 жыл бұрын

If you are on dating apps in Boston/Cambridge, be warned of a chess player/streamer who is a sex addict and a scammer. Lots of sob stories to get anything you can offer (including $) out of you.

@DesiPheebs 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos ❤️ Whatever topic it may be on it's both helpful and enjoyable😌 I'm a physics student too and your videos actually help a lot❤️ Thanks @paigey❤️❤️