I quit my corporate job to FREELANCE & here's how I did it
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2020
- In today's video I tell the story of how I got into freelance & my best tips, featuring responsible spending with Afterpay.
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FTC: This video is sponsored by Afterpay but all opinions are my own! - Jak na to + styl
// Helpful timestamps:
3:09 How I started CZcams + got into freelancing
6:50 College + Corporate job
7:25 2 Tips if you're planning on quitting your job
8:22 My 11 Tips for Freelancing!
who else isn't planning on going into freelance but clicked so fast bc katy!!
You're so sweet, thank you!
Felt a little bit of nostalgia when you mentioned if people have watched you from the beginning. I have and it's really cool to see you grow up and how far you've come in your career. I'm only a year older than you and I feel like we've grown up together in a way. You are by far my favorite youtuber to watch and I love your outlook on life. Thank you for all that you share!
Aw Sara! Thanks for being on this journey with me for so long. I really appreciate your support :) Truly! -K
honestly i love your perspective on "networking" being more about passionately talking about your work rather than the typical "informational" coffee, which sets a more formal tone :) currently working a corporate job in the film industry and started my channel to try to open up other revenue streams! your content is very inspiring!!
I do have to say it does help to have a secure job first before freelancing and to have a degree and work experience just in case freelancing doesnt work out
I couldn't agree anymore with your tips before going freelance! I'm in the same boat right now, working retail but I don't have enough jobs lined up to go freelance just yet. This was so reassuring because so many of my other friends just risked instead. Thank you thank you!! I love you
Hey Katy, I love your content and your whole personality - hope that you and your family are doing well during these troubling times! I saw in a few places that you said that you were putting out resume templates. Although I really like your designs, it’s important to note that a lot of the non-creative fields actually prefer the plain resumes. While you have a lot of experience working in your field, most college students do not and may need a different style of resume. Resume writing requires a lot of knowledge and not doing it properly can be detrimental to another person’s career. Just be careful, something to keep in mind!
Hi there! Thanks for your message. I'm not forcing anyone to use the templates I create on my Patreon! I am creating them due to many requesting that I do! I am creating customizable templates where you can easily alter the colors to reflect something more neutral and "plain" as you described in your message, or more colorful if you are going into a creative field where it adds greatly to your application to have a more design-based resume. I am not writing anyone's resume for them. Each section has filler text so people can craft their own. Just trying to help!
Great video! Just a quick thought on afterpay - For larger purchases, being able to finance them over time is great, especially in times like this. Yet I have also noticed that afterpay tends to pop up on a lot of clothing websites, etc where consumers are typically not buying big ticket items. If you cannot afford something at the time and it isn’t an essential need, but more of a discretionary purchase, paying it off over a few months isn’t a great idea because it perpetuates the cycle of spending on credit and/or beyond your means. Love Katy though, this is just my opinion from a financial perspective.
I was just thinking back on when you were living in Florence and the content you were creating. Your content at the time inspired me to quit my full time job and switch to online work so I could move abroad. I've lived on many continents and have had the best of adventures and whenever I feel like my well is running dry of inspiration I come back to your videos! The progress you have made on your life's journey is so inspiring and you should feel so proud of yourself!
Aw!! This was such a lovely comment, thank you :) I'm so happy I was able to inspire you!! XO
I am currently binge listening to your podcast and I am on the black history month episode and I just want to say thank you for your uplifting message towards Black woman. I have never heard a white influencer ever speak about that before and it is important that you are using your privilege to speak on this. I just subscribed to you and im going to follow you on instagram. I just had to send you this message!! Thank you so much and I hope you are staying safe during quarntine.
you inspire me so much Katy ❤️
I think this is such a cool and unique part of your channel and really shows your passion and dedication. You are truly an inspiration!
Dear Katy. I really wanna thank you for all the content you share with us. You are such an inspiration, you talk us about being independent, about owning our own business, about money management, lifestyle... and i don't know if you are concious about the important of this kind of content in this new era of strong and independent women. Thank you very much, I really enjoy all your content, the more professional oriented and the more chill. Also I love your friends, i love the group you have created. Thank you very much and I hope you are dealing well with the isolation situation. Lots of love from Spain.
i just started working on my youtube channel this week, dreaming of making it to your level! thank you for this helpful video!
I also did it when I was living in Georgia (country) and I had good salary for that country, but when I moved to New York it was enough, so then in found two part time jobs here. It’s great that you are able to do it ❤️
Amazing video! Love any of your videos on finances and work. Seeing the comments on negativity of afterpay, and while there may be issues with the platform I know it’s helped me to pay things off when I’m waiting to be paid for my job!!
Hi Katy !!! I literally just discovered you and I’m so happy !!! this video is literally what i needed to see. I have been doing CZcams since 2014 but because of I decided to go to uni abroad and had to start working as well i kind of lost focus. Now i am taking this “time off” to focus on what i really want to do, i started filming again and i am getting more into freelancing which I started earlier this year ✨ thank you for great tips !! Wishing you all the best 💌
Honestly you are so inspiring. I love your brand and your content. It’s really helping me feel inspired during these hard times since I have become unemployed.
THANK YOU KATY. I am graduating from college this December and free lance is my dream, so this was everything I've been needing.
This is very inspiring. I have a background in design too, and have worked as a freelance consultant at different points in my career -- both by choice and after layoffs, and I'm building a channel about getting out of the Rat Race. The current crisis is underscoring how important it is to be able to take control of one's career path instead of being at the mercy of others. Enjoyed hearing your story, and have sub'd you.
Well done Katy, it is so nice to see you evolve in your career!
I just love your videos!! Always exciting to get a new video from you!💓💓
i really love this, it's extremely educational! please make more videos related to graphic design / your freelance work (:
Definitely will! Even more content will live on my Patreon page as well. Launching May 1!
HelloKaty does that mean we’ll have to pay if we want to see those videos ?
@@rosedegeeter8281 Yes, but only for the more in depth ones I spend a long time workin' on! Just $3 :) Still will post some more vague tips on YT + IG too!
Yesss I’ve been waiting for this video! Ready to be inspired and also well informed ❤️
THANK YOU for this!! I’m about to graduate college this May and I’m a NYC based photographer & these tips were super helpful for my future
You're such a inspiration! Living the dream of being a entrepreneur 🙌💕 and I love AFTER PAY! Great video!
how do you find/get permission to use the images that are part of the "mess is mine" set? xx
you're seriously beyond gorgeous!! I am loving your darker hair
Girl, you always give the best tips! Thank you SO much!
I ALREADY KNOW IM GOING TO LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! I know from your podcast that the decision to quit your corporate job was not an easy one and now you are THRIVING!! KEEP DOING YOU
Sweetest comment! Thanks love! XO
I loved that podcast, so relatable! 💗💗
hey girl :D i really love your inspiring videos :) thanks for that. Could you also make a video about your filming setup and your editing video process? That would be so interesting :D Thanks
This video came at a PERFECT time!!!
That was interesting thank you! I agree that learning to say no and/or delegate are very important. Am wondering how your assistant's working hours fit in with your later-in-the-day to evening pattern? Also, is she an actual employee and how does that all work with employment contracts and laws, tax and insurances, fair pay etc, etc? Any advice in those areas would be helpful👍
My dream is to be a freelance designer!!! This is so helpful Katy, thank you!
You inspire me so much Katy!!!
so excited for this vid!!
THANK YOU! Super super informative as an aspiring freelancer x
yay!! Been waiting for this!
You’re such an inspiration 💗
Such a boss babe and you’re glowing!!
Aw thanks Tracey!
actuallyyyyy working 11 to 9 is the same as working 8 to 6 :D
Love this and how inspirational you are!!!
yeah, bad move with the afterpay sponspor katy. a little disappointed tbh
you definitely deserve more subscribers ❤️
Omg yay ! I needed this... you’re such an inspiration
Very inspiring video!!!
KATY please!! what camera lens are you using?? Is it still your 30mm lens from years ago? This quality
I love the music in the intro! I was wondering what song/sound it is?
Great video.
Do you have any fave CZcamsrs that are graphic designers and who give design tips?
I’m loving these career advice vids! You’re incredible! ❤️
Thanks Katy! I actually just got laid off from my corporate video production job in January and started my own video business. I just made a video about my start up costs. Would love anyone's feedback 😊🥰
This helps so much! but since the group has to accept you first. Where else do you find freelance jobs?
Instagram DM! :)
off topic but you look so so beautiful!
I’ve been a subscriber for a while now, since your high school years actually haha. Even back then I really enjoyed watching your videos, especially the ones where you sit and just talk to us about life and other useful things that a lot of CZcamsrs don’t touch up on. You just always seem to have a way of explaining things that make everything so much easier to understand, so thank you for making these videos. I hope I can also make something of myself and find my passion like you did.
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Do you find it hard to get your illustrations from procreate to illustrator - I struggle with losing quality when using image trace
Ugh YES! I think they're working on this.. (Procreate). I"ve looked up some tutorials on how to export without losing quality but I still have some challenges there..
Your patreon won’t let me log in for some reason:(((( but I am very excited to explore once it finally does! I’ve been watching you since I was 15 and I turn 22 on Sunday. I feel like I grew up with you so I’m grateful you’re using your platform to help people do something besides get a damn six pack.
Stay at home only my friend
Omg where is your necklace from? 😍
Urban Outfitters!!
HelloKaty thank you!
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AHH! this video is so helpful. i’m graduating next week from college and planning on being a freelance graphic designer. i actually just finished my first draft of my portfolio (😅) my link is ethanschaffer.co (shameless lowkey plug) BUT thank you for all of these tips. i literally was taking notes
i do freelance photography & i have to admit word of mouth helped me kickstart it 🤩 elenakimphotography.com // @elenawkim
Never have I ever seen a grown woman fixate so much on her middle school "haters" lol
Growing up & being bullied was a traumatic experience for me. Judging the way someone handles their childhood trauma is not right.
HelloKaty valid!