"Follow your passion" is bad advice | Aftermath of quitting my job
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2022
- If you follow your passion you may end up broke if you choose something that there isn't a high market demand for. In this video, I share my experience trying to chase my passion and purpose by starting a business.
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Let Jesus be your passion, follow Him, then include Him in your decisions; life, job, family, worship. God bless you, He loves you.
I absolutely hear what you're saying, but there's also the other side of the coin. Many people are working soul depleting jobs in toxic environments where there is virtually no time to do the things they love, let alone rest sufficiently. And mind you all of these sacrifices are being made for a peanut pay. You essentially live to work and that sh!t becomes depressing and draining.
I think all of this comes from having an unhealthy amount of exposure to media outlets. These people who are telling us to follow our passion have made that content in order to get paid. This video was much needed. Thank you.
The difference between a hobby and a business is that your main goal with a hobby is enjoyment. A business is offering something most people will pay for. It's the priority.. money or enjoyment.
So, our parents were right after all. We need jobs. That's the thing about old people - they have actually experienced life, so maybe in some cases they do know what's true, like the fact that life is humbling. I wish you and everyone else all the success and happiness you can stand.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Your video, THIS video should be required viewing in all high schools and higher learning institutions. Such honesty deserves real recognition. Thank You Ms. Radebe
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This was real 💯 Please do make more content along this line. I've been trying to make my passion, purpose, and income one thing for the past couple of years and it has also left me depressed and broke.
Now I'm just like... I just need money.
I feel you 😭 what topic would you like me to cover specifically?
100% agree, I left a job I hated but I'm struggling financially.
Eish I’m so sorry to hear that
work, passion and purpose do not need to be the same!!!🤯 I love this because as people we are multifaceted. I have seen in society that to have all these in one is bringing unnecessary pressure whereas it doesn't happen for all of us and you just showed me that this is okay.
When you release these videos, they are always an eye opener. This is why I enjoy them so much because I get to hear a different perspective nd look at this thing called life in a different view cos we really don’t have it together nd you sharing your experiences nd being open nd honest about helps so much so thank you for this 🙂
This kind of feedback always keeps me going. Thank you so much
I am 21, I needed to hear this. Thank you so much Kay❤️ Can we have more content on this please.
You’re so welcome Lethabo. What would you like me to dive deeper on?
The reason they say do something that you love & pationate about is because you'll always be motivated to do it versus constantly pushing yourself to do something you don't enjoy
One thing I love about you is that you are one of the realest CZcamsrs and I am learning a lot from you ♥️💜🌺
The key to happiness is having a family. ❤
I hear your rant!
I hope you don’t feel like you’ve wasted your time. It’s a learning curve.
‘Money solves money problems!’, nicely put.
Yes, do share more content like this. 😂
Never a failure, always a lesson 🙏🏽 what would you like me to talk more about?
@@KayRadebe please share more on ways you can build up passion projects without the pressure of having to monetise them immediately.
This was so insightful, thank you.
I left a well paying job in corporate to become a school teacher because I felt that that was my passion and purpose but I have been struggling financially and I'm miserable as a result so I can relate. I wish I had thought things through before I took the leap. I'm planning to start teaching online so I can have more flexibility to potentially make more money whilst doing what I love but then again there are quite a number of cons with online teaching as well argh it's rough!
Teaching is straining isn’t it ? 😭😭😭
Teaching is the pits
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This is true. People shouldn't do their hobbies or follow their passions with the intent to make money. If their hobby/passion ends up generating income for them. It's something to be proud of, yes. However, it's never a green light for someone to think they can use it to make a living or create wealth unless their hobby/passion is a highly demanded service/product that helps or serves society, just like you stated.
Yup!!
People can make money off their passions.
I'm glad this got recommended. I think the key is to find the sweet spot is between what you love, what you know/skilled at, and what people are willing to pay for
I always liked teaching which is my purpose, and I found my niche by realizing I was good at marketing and had skills that I could leverage, and coaching is something people are willing to pay for.
I think you can definitely have the 3,but you got to think it through
Your Passions should be a hobby/side hustle
So real and relatable. Thank you
Hi Kay I totally feel you. I was lost for a long time, did the whole engineering thing then moved away from engineering to digital. When I got to digital it was not the best paying job but I picked up a lot of skills along the way working for agencies and tech companies. When I was still working I had side projects but still kept the job. The plan was to eventually quit my job and focus fully on side projects.
Life had different plans for me. The rona came and I lost my job but that turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. I was now forced to grow my side project to a business. Luckily because of all the experience and skills from my previous jobs I was able to make it work.
I had a passion for digital and the internet so I immersed myself in that world. Life has a plan for all of us, I hated some moments of working but those moments are contributing to what I can do now.
I have never worked as an engineer but I feel like an engineering education has helped me become a better problem solver, so I can come up with solutions in every environment.
As far as corporate and following your passion. I believe your passion can make you money but you must keep your corporate job until your passion makes enough money (equal or more than your job) for you to quit.
If it cannot make more money, keep the job and still pursue your passion on the side. Most peoples jobs are not their passion in any case, just a means to make money.
I find this so inspiring Eugene. I’m going to contact you on LinkedIn hoping to chat further
Love this❤
This was so insightful and honest! Thank you 🙏🏽
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This is excellent advice 🙌. Thank you!!!! ❤️
I love this lady!
I love it here!
She’s the realst♥️🙏🏾
I love your honesty/realistic videos. Thank you 🤍
thank you for being honest💕. You've given me a couple of things to consider.
Ye ma’am,love this ❤️
Thank you Boitumelo
Your videos have made such a huge impact to me. Sending love and light❤
I’m so glad to hear that Rakgadi ❤️
The truth in this 🙌
I needed to hear this🙌. Thanks babes.
WOW!!! I so much relate to this. Thank you Kay❤️
That’s why I started to do my videos the way I like it, if money comes it comes. But now I love it more and enjoy it. And following my own pace.
I wish you all the best🙏🏽
That’s great to hear! And thank you 💜
Yesss, I feel so understood 🥺❤
Girl 😅
This was such a breath of fresh air. You are awesome for sharing I wish you nothing but the best
Thank you Ash 🙏🏽💜
This is so true. I have listened to this passion for such a long time, I feel like I have to work so hard to get this idea out of mind. Men just do stuff that make money and I think we need to do just that
Spot on!
Exactly what I needed to hear today thank you my beautiful Angel ❤ God bless you
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Miss Kay❤❤❤I could listen to you every week,I learn from your words and everything just makes sense. Thanks for this.
Please discuss more on this
I like the perspective you bringing Kay, it's refreshing and I think it challenges me to apply my mind more before making any drastic decisions.
I’m so glad Mapelo
This a fantastic video!! Well done! ❤.
Hello Kay, I found your video to be very informative and an answer from God actually. I have been struggling with this for many years, and in the meantime, have lost a lot of time doubting myself. I really appreciate how to broke the three concepts - passion, gifts/talents, monetization of these, and skill. I really have enjoyed watching and listening to you. This is a concept that I will be sharing with my kids. We are born with so many talents, and can learn so many skills, we really should be exploring ourselves fully. I wish you well with your endeavours, do keep your head up. BTW, I love this sort of content, make-up or not I just love it. Thank you once again, stay blessed!
This was a great video. Thank you!
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LOL. I love you and I'm here as a struggling 30-year-old who believes in you. People that give such advice don't just give it but have been through it all and they soldier on and see results. I pray you do. but go get that job so that you can remember why you quit in the 1st place
So well said...
Thanks Melody
Keep up the great work! I see you and I appreciate you. 🎉
Thank you!
Thank You for this
I used to make covers here on CZcams but I got so discouraged and stopped. I really love singing but I think I went about it the wrong way now I'm so demotivated. Thank you so much for this video. A real eye opener.
Yeah if it’s just for fun then you shouldn’t worry about money or views
Lisa, sis, I get you. I also used to place covers on my CZcams channel but I stopped because things didn't work out like I hoped.
Thank you 🙏🏾
My pleasure
Everyone has made a career decision at one point or another that has not worked out, best of luck to you in all of your future endeavors.
Thanks Keith
Love this
So so so true! Thank you for your honesty.
I also wanted to add that I think it’s possible to leverage passions/interests/hobbies while job-hunting. For example, if someone is a marketing major and they genuinely love planners, they can leverage that hobby/passion/interest by applying to social media marketing roles for planner companies because it speaks to that person’s fit for the role/company. What do you think of this-leveraging a passion vs monetizing it?
Love it.
I miss you that is how I feel.
Also this is a really difficult reality.
I feel that have the job to pay your bills (some or all) and while you are doing that, follow your passion. You may be lucky one day and your passion will meet your bills.
Hey Slie 👋🏽 I hope you’re doing well ❤️ yes you’re right
Hi Kay! I'm new to your channel and really love your candidness and passion for helping people here. ❤️ I'm an entrepreneur/ESL teacher (and CZcamsr) and it's my passion but the struggle is REAL! I love helping people in general but it's not bringing in the financial like I'd thought and it's hard. It's good to hear that I'm not alone. Thank you 😊 #newsubbie
Hey Dara it’s definitely a struggle for real. I just uploaded a video on my entire money making online journey
Currently studying at Uct . This just motivated me ! I was struggling tf!!
All the best Ellen!
Notification gang 💃
Yay 💃🏽❤️
Similar truth I've found out along my journey.
This reminds me of Steve Harvey's video where he says that don't do what you are passionate about, do what you are good at.
Yes!! Love that
I enjoyed this unedited and unfiltered video very much❤️ Unfortunately here In South Africa most of us don’t have the privilege of working for passion most of us need actual jobs to survive
Yes exactly
@@KayRadebe I really hope all works out and you figure out what you want to do
Before you can follow your dream, you need to wake up. You need cash to survive, it's just how it is.
People that tell you to follow your passion are already rich $$z
Profound opinions for a relatable yet complex topic🔥
I believe that complexity lies on a spectrum. So there's a question that keeps lingering in my mind - given that all you've said is fairly true, how does one then thrive to find the balance across all those aspects (money, passion & work) if they don't lie under the same category? Unlike your Beyonce? It'd be intriguing to talk about that also.
In my opinion, there are definitely pros and cons to not having these aspects under one umbrella. You can be an expert in your field of work and make alot of money from it, right? The major problem is how is it going to be sustainable if you don't even love your job nor have the tolerance for it? Do you stick around for the sake of making ends meet for the rest of your life? To sustain a lifestyle? I think that's a recipe for misery & depression which is ought to catch up with you in the long run. Hence, I reiterate my question above.
Otherwise, your content is so authentic & eye-opening❤️❤️🔥🔥Great video.
Yeah it’s a very complex issue. Thank you for your input
Totally agree with you. There's no use being in a job just for the sake of having a job if it's making you miserable, sick and depressed. Life is to short too be doing something that you don't enjoy for the rest of your life. The things that we're passionate about won't look realistic to those that don't understand your vision, and yes, there will be challenges and hardships along the way, but one thing that should keep you going is your why. When you hold on to that, everything you experience in that journey will be worth it in the end. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone and we should be aware of the realities of it and of the job market as well, but fear mongering is what will keep people stuck. Before you gain you will lose first.
A job is not a gravesite, you can move to another job over time. There's nothing wrong with going to a job you aren't fond of but there's everything wrong with not making your way to greener pastures while you're there.
@@crownjewel9228 Soooooo true!👏🏽 I personally couldn't agree any less with you.
@@MTKLZ Touché✨
Thankkks for this pumkin❤💫
I love being at home with my kids... That's my passion! Now how do I make money off of that? 😂😂😂
I'm also in Engineering! My career is not taking the direction I want and that will make me quite again... I wamt to do community development...
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What are you thinking?
What happens when your 9-5 becomes your lifestyle and you can't find the energy for what you're passionate about and you start feeling depressed, stuck and hopeless.
While I appreciate this advice, I don't think there's a one size fits all solution. Some people will suffer greatly from not following their passion.
We would have to make a 10 hour CZcams video to cover it “all”. This is just my experience ❤️
Passion: a barely controllable emotion; an outburst of strong emotion;intense desire or enthusiasm for something.
If you want to follow your passion understand that there will a lot of tedious work and times when it is not fun, because it’s work.
What exactly are you passionate about love?
Making a difference in this world
Hi Kay. Is Circle still working? Can’t log in and your instagram seems to be disabled or something
Hey Sandisiwe it’s currently offline but I’ll be sending out an email soon with an update
@@KayRadebe ok thank u
What if your passion gives you money as well?
Then you’ve struck gold in life 😅
How can I contact you? Having a partnership to talk to you can bring you a lot of income
I really like you passion in doing this kind of content, I hope we can have a collaboration about an Application that can help other people to gain profit too. I already sent an email to you Ma'am. I hope you will be interested.