Hey Creatures! Firstly, THANK YOU for 100k subscribers!! Like, WHAT!? I hope you all enjoy today's video and find some wisdom or interest in my own animal career journey. Remember, it's never too early or too late to change your fate 🌈✨ Love you all!! Xx Em
Emzotic hey em..after ur last vedio...how are you now? i see ur smiling but i think there is something beneath it...i hope you are ok.. love from India
Emzotic I am just a scared 15 year old. Terrified of my future, you've kinda given me some leverage, I dunno what imma do when I'm older, but thank you Em for giving me some ground, I'm a avid drawer during class but that helps me focus and listen..I'll stop ranting now. You've helped me alot...
Alex Vasquez omg that is actually like my life goal to own a cat rescue!!! I currently work at a cats only boarding kennel and I love it. I also pet sit on the side with rover. My whole life my parents have pushed me away from working with animals because they would always say “there’s no money in it”. Since following my passion I have been so much happier. I was super depressed before. Bottom line is to follow your dreams.
Emzotic thank you, that means a lot. I know that there are not a lot of spots in that career, but I will keep fighting until I land one. You are an inspiration, em.
my brothers and I go outside every weekend and clean the streets. we are also going to invest money in putting up dustbins, and educating people about environmental degradation.
I wanted to be a vet when I was little because I thought that was the only job you could have if you wanted to work with animals. Now I'd rather take care of stray animals
Just for anyone in the comments that is interested in having a career in animal care - i'm currently studying Animal Care and about to start my HNC level. I advise to definitely study at college depending on what level of animal care you want to reach (vet nurse, surgeon etc). Also try and find some volunteering with animals so you can get the hands on experience you need. I volunteer at the PDSA as a Veterinary Assistant. I also advise to never ever listen to people who say you can't reach the goals you put out for yourself. If you want something bad enough you will get it!
Hey hii Its really very good to see this vedio. When she is saying about the careers I myself felt that it was me who have a confusion on animal career. I am revanth iam Indian . I have done degree in pharmacy for about 4yrs without interest due some family situations and force. Now I want to change my life . I seriously love to work with animals a lot heartily I want my passion to be a profession where I can work with satisfaction. Please kindly suggest me whether I can do directly masters in zoology or vet or vet tech ? As I have done degree in pharma I want to change so am I eligible to do my studies in masters in abroad. An please suggest me the country where the scope for animals is good. Iam ready to work in any drastic conditions with animals such a love I share with them. I will be waiting for reply
"We're looking for help! It's not a paid position though..." so common in the animal industry! I feel so lucky that I landed a paid position after about 6-12 months volunteering
Loved this 💛 You're informing people about what it's actually like to have this job and what it takes to look after these animals. Whereas some people just show the pros of owning the pets, causing people to go out and buy the animals without any idea of how to care for them! Thankyou💫
Oh em. Just a few days ago I was looking up jobs for me to get into with animals. I'm only 13, but now I know I can volunteer, or help out in places with animal. I believe my biggest obstacle will be my shyness. I'm pretty sure I have social anxiety, so getting out there, and talking to people about jobs or volunteering at such a young age is going to be immensely difficult for me, but I know I'll be my happiest working with animals. You've really inspired me with this video, and shown me there's more than one way to reach a destination. I'm lucky enough to afford University, so that will really help me. To see that you made it, without University/college, and without knowing what you wanted until you tried many things, is so eye-opening. I really really needed this, and I am so so grateful for you, this video, and your new series of animal careers. You've really opened my eyes, and inspired me. I can't even begin to imagine what would have happened if your cancer diagnosis came back positive. Thank you Em. Your story really touched my heart, and inspired my future. I can't wait to see what careers are out there!
Etta Jurima Etta - animals are great for helping people with anxiety. They fill us with calm and confidence :) I have a very particular strain of anxiety which is hardly ever heard of, and animals help so much. I barely get affected at all anymore. I hardly remember the times where it was bad. You'll get there too. Xxx
Emzotic thank you so much! I teared up just reading that. You are the most inspiring person I know. I hope I'm not being too nosey, but what type of anxiety is that? I'm just a curious person.
Emzotic is such an inspiration, she knew what she loved and knew what she wanted to do and even at a young age she worked hard to reach her goals. I hope that I can achieve my goals like her someday
I keep switching majors (Art, Business, Psychology) and taking different classes but I know somewhere in my heart that I am supposed to work with plants and animals but it's hard to know where to start
marzipeach Start by deciding what is important to you. Write that down. Then decide what you don't want to do, that helps to determine what's left :) for me, travel, exotic animals, meeting people and helping people and animals is important.
Thanks Em! Wish I could be a vet but I faint just at hearing about bloody things >.< So I might study plants this semester & see if I take interest in that!
I'm in the same situation. I'm not good in maths and science no matter how hard I tried in High School. I'm currently in University in cinema (because I've been told I have a natural talent with a camera) and I hate it, I wanna be outside with animals, but I don't know where to start.
Since i wrote that comment, I've made a plan to eventually start volunteering at a Natural Science Museum to clean out animal enclosures and help out the guests. I have a friend who is a bobcat handler there (so cool right?) and she says if I prove myself I might land a paid position. She says I can also come play with bobcats but that sounds both awesome and terrifying >.>
Hey Em! I was thinking about volunteering at an animal shelter near by and this has made me want to even more! Thanks so much for being an inspiring favourite CZcamsr to me and I hope you continue to gain loads and loads of subscribers! (I fangirled so much when you liked some of my comments!) Lots of love Maddy!
Fibonacci IS amazing! I had a Statistics teacher who had a Fibonacci TATTOO and taught us all about it! and CONGRATULATIONS on the 100K Subscribers! You deserve it and so much more! :)
I've always loved animals. From when I was a little girl I said that I wanted to be a veterinarian, my family agreed to it because they knew that I loved animals more than anything. My brother and I have a very bad inmune system, the moment he was four he became allergic to cats, it didn't matter to me that much because that only meant we couldn't have cats anymore, that didn't discourage me. We kept getting dogs and other animals, it made me happy to have them near me. On 2015 I went to Miami to visit my aunt, we went to a pet shop on day and I fell in love with a cat that put on adoption, I begged my parents for me to take it home and I got their approval with the condition that she will be outside. I named her Tinker. My inmune system got worse and I started to become allergic to new things: first was milk, then soy, after a month or so I started to become allergic to dogs that esas the most heartbroken moment in my life. At that time I had a dog called Mimi she was 6 years old and we had to take her outside with tinker. They got together pretty well and Mimi became like a mom to Tinker. My parents were worried about my health so they send me to New York to a friend of them for a year so he could se if there was anything to be done. I came back after a year without solution and I was received with the surprise that I couldn't even be in the same room as my pets, it had worsen a lot in a single year, they looked at me as if they were asking me why I wasn't visiting them anymore and why I sentenced them to be on that backyard alone. Mimi died a year after because of heart failure. I asked my mom if I could be with her in her last moments and she agreed to it. She died in my hands. Tinker is still here but she is more independent and doesn't suffer that much. Right now my mom and de service maid are the only people who can visit her and I have gotten worse and worse to the point that I'm allergic to everything that you can think of. I have deserted my dreams of being a veterinarian for obvious reasons and now I'm aspiring to be an artist because aside from pets I always loved painting. In your video you said that you had fur allergies. Did you find a way to overcome them? I cannot be a veterinarian anymore but I still want to be able to own dogs if you did please reply to my comment🙇🏽🙇🏽🙇🏽🙇🏽
Gabriela Makhlouf i had this same issue with my ferrets (11) dogs (8) cats (9) rabbits (14) and guinea pigs (8) i went through lots of testing and found out i’m allergic to EVERYTHING. i’m now on strong allergy shots once a week and i’m not able to be around them all and even sleep with them in my room. like you i have decided not to be a vet though and have switched to studying forensic science and criminology. best of luck!
Are you allergic to known hypoallergenic dog and cat breeds ? Hypoallergenic cats are more difficult to find and are usually very expensive but I'd bet that many hypoallergenic dogs are in need of foster care in many places, js ! Good luck in your journey and hope your passions are doing well for you 🌟
LOVE this video! Getting my A.S. in Biology right now and want to work with animals, and this has definitely opened my eyes to more careers than i thought! You are so sweet, and I love how your educated others to the best of your abilities :D
Just as I was crying that I don't have a job I watch this video and feel empowered. I am a dog sitter at the moment but it is starting to take a toll on my household. I've been struggling to find a job but this video makes me feel so much better about my situation... I can't wait to see what you've been working on! I love animals and would looooove nothing more than to work with them as I do now. Thank you so much for this video and also, I only just stumbled upon your account the other day and subscribed on the first video I watched. Really glad I did.
I absolutely love your channel! I will be going into college soon and thanks to you I finally know what I want to go in for. I was always stuck between working with animals or acting haha, overtime acting became less and less entertaining for me (still fun, just not as passionate for it anymore), but my love and passion for animals and wildlife never faltered. When I found your channel, yesterday! I actually binged all of your videos, never bored of the information, and of course the animals were adorable in your creature features!! Thanks to you I want to actually be a animal handler! Not exactly like your educational job you have but still exciting and great for the animals
You're inspirational! Thank you! Without even knowing stumbled upon your channel & subscribed. You gave me that little push I really needed for today's rough day.
Hey Em! I tried the college thing and it definitely wasn't for me! You have my dream job and I would love to learn more! If I could work with animals for the rest of my life it wouldn't be long enough! Love you, your videos and your animals! 😘
I just met your channel and I got to say that with this video you give me a lot of motivation... I'm from Ecuador and I'm studying vet, I'll keep watching your videos and I always wanted to work with animals but in a different way so I'll be stick to your channel and get all the information that you are already giving me about the animal profesional world and animals in general. Greetings! Keep doing what you do!
I had a similar experience working with a zoo, I studied for years to get a zoo keeping degree and working in a zoo was not what we were told it would be like at all! I'm all for zoo's and the work they do but they are also a really frustrating place to work. I'm currently saving funds to start my own animal based business while also running my own jewellery business too.
I honestly love you and your videos and your animals so so so so so much and you make me feel so much better and confident about what i want to do when im older i just cannot describe how over joyed i get when you post about your animals or just how you came to be because everything is just so interesting and detailed there needs to be more people like you in this world 💗💗💗💗
You have been one of my idols since childhood. This video came up on my feed and im now actually going into college for animal care. Ive always struggled with figuring out what i want to do in the future, but you have stayed in the back of my mind over the years. Ive always loved seeing what you do on here and I've found a lot of relatability in you as well. Thank you :)
You are so inspiring! I'm going through a phase of not feeling passionate about the degree I am doing. It's so motivating hearing about people who had a change in direction and did amazing in both!
You are one of my role models! I plan on studying Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Sciences in hopes of becoming a zoologist. I start this fall and I'm so excited for my wildlife interactions! Also that heartbreak story, been there too!
I actually have been always wanting to educate people and children about animals and how most of them are not as big and scary as some people might think. I always thought that there wasn't a job that could do that. I always thought that I had to do it by CZcams. But now I know that there is a job out there that does what I want to do!! Thank you so much Em for teaching me this:)
I recently found your channel and I'm so happy I did! Thank you so much! I'm going into my last year of an animal biology degree and am currently interning at a reptile zoo! I have no idea where I'll be in the future but getting different ideas as to where I can focus a career is super helpful! Thank you for sharing your journey!!
Hey Em ❤️ I absolutely adore animals, just like you, and have worked as an animal attendant at multiple businesses, such as at a dog hotel, feeding farm animals (for theme parks) and worked at 2 pet stores. I've left all of those jobs because, although the pay was amazing, they didn't treat the animals right, often leaving them with incorrect care, and I didn't want to support their methods of animal keeping. I'm very skeptical about working with companies dealing with animals now, and I wish that I could own my own business/es like you do, and hopefully one day I do! I really appreciate the video, it opened up my eyes to the limitless possibilities of careers about working with animals, and I support you every step of the way so that you keep doing what you do, it's inspired me and most definitely many others. THANK YOU!!!
Im never 100% sure which animal career I'd want to do for the rest of my life, and with people drilling it into you that uni is your only option after school/college, it is such a relief to hear how you got to where you are without a uni degree! Xx
Tash the Animal Girl Uni isn't essential for every animal job, but it can give you an advantage, and it is essential for some jobs, like veterinarians, but for those who want to create their own work and aren't afraid to hustle, you don't HAVE to go to uni :)
I have to admit that you are the only youtuber who I can just sit and listen to without having to get bored and do something else while listening. Love you×××
Hi Em! I know I am very late (and you will most likely not see this) but if you di, i just want to thank you for all you've dine and all you do! I have always loved animals, and your videos truly inspire me to follow my dreams! I want to be a marine biologist, studying mainly ocean life (reefs and sharks) and I get so much negativity. People always tell me that i wont be able to do it or that I wont get a job because there already are so many people working in the field. Ever since i started watching your videos i have gotten more and more confident that i can do it and i will do it! I just want to thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me and all others who seek comfort through your videos! Whenever i feel down or just feel like giving up one thing or another, you're always here and cheering me on! (Although not actually just me) so thank you, thank you for being an inspiration and a help for people like me who has almost lost their faith in themselves.
i always wanted to be a vet or work with animals when i was little and still want to be one (im only 12) .Every day i learn about a animal and put info in a journal right now i take care of 2 res turtles, a dog,and 6 fishes. i always think of working in the ASPCA every time i go there i always want to help i just had a big passion with animals and would love to do something based on thins passion i have.😊
I would love to be like you when I grow up, you inspire me so much and we should be thanking you because you are sharing your life with us and telling us your story
YOURE SO inspirational ive been so scareed about how i would ever get to work with animals and you helped me see that not everything is black and white, thank you for boosting my confidence!
I had changed my major a few times until I ultimately dropped all of my major courses and signed up for the entry level veterinary assistant courses for a certificate. I have always loved animals, and I wanted to be a vet when i was a child, but that dream was put on a shelf when everyone around me tried to get me into a well paying career. I was in my second year in college when I hit a point where I didn't even feel like I was in control of my life, and ultimately fell into depression. I discovered that I always looked back into a career in animals every time I felt lost. I finally decided to follow that childhood dream, and pursue a career in the veterinary industry. If anyone of you read the entire thing just a little word of advice: as soon as you begin to doubt your choices, that feeling will only grow and weigh you down. Take some time, relax, and review what you believe will make you happy. As cheesy as this may sound, you should all follow your heart.
What you said at 6:30 really resignated with me, I have recently realised that no matter what I do, animals is my real passion in my life and I cant get away from it, I have also done different courses and worked in various places, but nothing gets me more exited and engaged than interacting, learning and being with animals of all walks of life! Im starting a Diploma in Animal Care in 2 weeks and I've never been more exited about anything!! Well done for following your dreams and helping others to chase theirs!!! 🙈🐢🐤🐒🐧🐑🐼🐴🐹🐱🐨🐮🐫
I really relate to this! I have always loved animals but when I started my GCSE subjects I was focusing on drama and acting and forgot about animals. In the end though, I'm planning on becoming an animal physiotherapist. This video was really helpful for me especially as it's really close to my personal situation. I'm trying to work out what direction I want my life to go in and this video has really helped me out. Thank you so much!
I really really appreciate you talking about university at the end! I'm at the end of my 4th semester now and am seriously considering dropping out. I didn't really want to go to uni in the first place but ended up there because a job I had been chosen for fell through and I didn't have a better alternative. Hearing your story about an "alternative" path gives me a lot of hope for my own! :) Thank you so much!
I am actually studying wildlife biology in university at the moment. I really want to work on wildlife conservation. I haven't met a lot of people where I am from that do that kind of work besides my professors. Super excited to see your new series!
Hi Em! As usual, your video is awesome. But here's my story. I'm a 14 year old girl. Since I started to walk my love for animals has been huge. Especially cats. Everyone in my surroundings have always told me "Freja, you're going to be a vet one day!". And I've always thought that was my destiny. But now in high school it's different. You need really high grades, and I have high grades but I don't think I want to keep up that much for the gymnasium (kinda like mini college). I'm not passionated about physics. So. There is photography too! I love photography! And I've always told everyone since I started high school that "I'm going to be a photographer!". But when I've seen your videos is realize that there is more jobs out there than just vets. In a small town in Sweden there is not that much jobs for me with animals as I wish it was. But I really hope to maybe open a photo place where I can photograph animals etc. I will keep on searching and hoping to find something one day. I can't wait for your video about jobs!! I can start summer working next year. I'll maybe find something then. Thanks for the time and effort you put in your videos. I love you and your channel.
Chain Breakers Yup. It was going to be Emxotic, as in 'Exotic' but I changed the X to a Z because X has adult connotations and Z is used for zoo, zoology.
The last part of this video meant so much to me! I have pretty bad anxiety and I ended up missing exams for 2 out of my 6 subjects and so I couldn't apply for any of the conventional routes. I ended up working at a zoo for a couple of months while studying to take the exams privately so I could apply for a school and things just got worse and worse from there because of physical illnesses that impacted my mental health. And now 5 months later I'm studying to be a dog trainer and have 9 tanks in my house AHAHA. It's the happiest I've ever been really. It is true that even if it seems like you're stuck, there's always something out there for you. I started watching this channel because you're really knowledgeable about animals and now you be spitting out life lessons too??? TALK ABOUT ROLE MODEL MATERIAL
I'm so happy you made this video. I love animals, but not sure where to start yet. I almost started in a animal shelter, but was scared of seeing the animals being injured or sad. So I never went. I've been trying to apply at animal spas/stores but no luck. I was starting to give up, but I'm glad I've seen this video. Thanks Em 💜
Hey em, I'm going into my final year of high school and this video really opened my eyes. When thinking about what I want to do in the future, people always say that in the end it doesn't matter what course you take at uni because you will probably change your mind and it's ok if you do. But there is still such pressure to make a decision even if no one is trying to make me feel that way, because I don't want to finish school and be kind of drifting through until I find something I love which could take who knows how long. Hearing about you going to school for acting because you were told you didn't have the grades for being a vet, but ended up working with animals anyway gives me some comfort that even if I choose the wrong course, it'll be ok. I am also very indecisive and constantly changing my mind. I don't know wether I want to do fashion design or working with animals. I made a decision to drop all science classes a year ago, because I hated them, and all the animal courses seem to be very science based. But I still want to work with animals. I am conflicted because I want a clear path ahead of me, but both my current options are very different and I fear that if I go towards one too much it will close the door to the other one. Sorry that was a bit of a ramble, but anyway I am looking forward to your new series, im sure it will help me a lot :)
Interesting video. I kind of regret not having studyied Biology as my second major (First major is East Asian studies. Here it's mandatory to study two subjects at the same time, that's why). However, I might probably not have been capable to graduate in Bio anyway because of all the Chemistry, Math and Physics that come along... so I chose Geography instead. Still don't know yet what to do after graduating... It's amazing how you always knew what was your calling.
I think this video is great for younger kids to see! Knowing that interests that they have now can actually grow into a career one day is important! My eldest daughter (she is 9 years old) has a dream of rescuing unadoptable animals and rehabilitating them. I can't wait to see what great things she will do one day! 💜💜
@Emzotic I always felt like I was an odd ball for loving animals, my family members were always weirded out by it and shot me down when I wanted a certain pet :( and you make me feel so much better my goals is to make my future house like yours full of animals that I love 😍❤
Emz!! I have been watching you since just before you hit 1k...not that long ago haha!! I've said this before but you are amazing! My family and I are very into CZcams! We vlog but I also allow my children to watch educational videos and you are the top of the list! Each of my children has autism and other special needs and they all have this wonderful connection with animals which I very much encourage! I want to thank you for your videos your passion just shines through and my children have learned a lot. We watch your creature features together! We are hoping to get some small pets as we've literally just moved into our new home yesterday! Thanks again so much you are awesome! 💙💙💙
Our AUsome Life Thank you so much for your continued support. It's important to me that my videos are suitable for all ages. I'm still finding that balance, but I pledge to try and keep this channel as clean as possible so that you can all enjoy videos as a family. If I ever think that content won't be suitable, I will endeavour to put a disclaimer in the video. Thank you so much, and much love to your children. I work almost daily with children who have varying levels of autism, and I've found that every single one of them has a true galant or gift. Find it, nurture it, and watch them thrive!!!
Emzotic that's amazing I did not know that you work with kids with autism! As a mom to 3 on the spectrum I'm very active in trying to get the world more aware and accepting. They each truly have a gift and we know how special that can be. Thank you so much for your response!! My kids are blown away you wrote back! 💙💙💙
I just graduated high school and have wanted to work with animals since I was a little kid. I had so many people tell me how I would be an amazing vet as well, and then I was told that I wasn't smart enough and my grades weren't high enough even though I put all my energy into it. I'm not going to college or university next year because I don't see the point for what I want to do. Nobody can teach you how to be passionate or a hard worker and there isn't really a straight path for animal care work. So I won't lie I'm a little lost at the moment, and there is so much pressure from people around me saying I have to go to school if I want to be successful. So thank you for making this video its so nice to see that you can be successful and be doing something that you love.
I was watching this video just out of curiosity about the animals but it turns out you had several things to say that hit home and that were reminders I truly needed at this time in my life. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video, Emma! I've been lost this entire time about what i want to do but you're right, it'll all fall into place one day. I remembered telling my teacher i wanted to be a vet and she said she doesn't recommend it because vets will deal with mostly the negative side of pet keeping and pet loss. Looking forward to the series!!
This is super interesting and inspiring! I absolutely loved hearing about your origins with animals! It was really fascinating. I'm just about to graduate from my animal management degree and finding it so difficult to get into the specific areas I'm interested in, but you've inspired me to keep pushing on
When I grow up i have a few things u want to do. I want to own my own pet store, work at a zoo, work at a pet store, or be a animator/artist I would also wanr to get my degree in zoology :)
This honestly gives me hope for myself and makes me feel so much better, everyone around me pressures me to do this or that and I also can't afford college/university. I'm really set on opening a small animal rescue since my town doesn't have one - we have many dog and cat rescues and even bird and reptile but not small animals. It will take a while to get the property and such but seeing that there isn't just one way to get there makes me feel so happy :) Keep doing what your doing
this is the best video ive watched in a long time, i can relate to your mindset so much girl! im in a situation where i feel i dont know what im doing with my life but im at the end of an animal biology degree and i haven't enjoyed it much purely for the fact that i have very little hands on experience with animals, yet working with animals is all ive ever wanted to do since i can remember..i just want to go out and learn so much about beautiful creatures, yet the stress and workload of uni made it next to impossible to find time for this, you have inspired me to not be worried about the future and make my own happiness and career work for me, thank you so much, im so proud you have found your own career.
Mischievous Raven hey there!! I’ve often considered being a falconer due to my love for birds of prey, so would it be possible for you to share how you became one and how the journey was like? Thank you xx
Only just seen this video, can I just say yet again that you are absolutely amazing !!! Definitely the pel talk I've needed to hear for a long while, because I only got my job in the Pet Store because I also was hanging round there a lot, not only buying supplies but also observing the animals, listening to the lovely staff give advice, handling the animals...in the end they offered me a job there & to give interactive talks aswell since they do all that along with selling animals ! 😌 applied for a Zoology with a degree in Herpetology course at Uni next September so couldn't be happier in life right now, thank you !! ❤️
Im really struggling to find a job that I am passionate about. Its hard to walk on the thin line of making money while enjoying it. Too many people live to work and dont actually like their work (all that much). And I refuse to have work bethe centre of my life AND not like my job. Its hard not to lose hope. Can you do a storytime of your time as a zookeeper? Im really curious to see/hear about zoos from an insider perspective. An hour away for me is a zoo called Wilhelma. (germany) . Its horrible. The animals are technically looked after, but they are just beating hearts and working organs. The polar bear sat there like his soul had already left him. staring blankly into nothing. The huuuge birds didnt have room to actually fly, just space to hop from branch to branch. The elephants had nothing interesting for them in their enclosure. I had to leave after 30 minutes or so because I couldnt take it. I was heartbroken.
Thank you Em! The video on the different animal related jobs would also be really helpful. I have been struggling to combine passion with job/money for over five years now and its beating down on me immensely because Im just moving in circles. Your videos always give me a couple minutes of a break where I can just learn and smile with you. So thank you. ♥
I am 13 and I really want to work with animals I have lots of pets but I need a job to pay for their food and other care supplies does any body know where I could work for money and be with animals? Also emzotic I look up to u and want to be like u when I get older. THANK YOU FOR READING
Mia animals101 I'm also 13 and want to be a zoologist! Believe me I know how expensive pets are (especially when your parents don't like animals 😫) you could try volunteering at a nearby pet shop or animal shelter, walking dogs for a bit of money is also a decent option. Lots of pet shops have notice boards for posters of lost and found pets and things, ask an employee if you can put up a poster advertising your dog walking or pet sitting services. 🙂
Em , thank you so so soo much for this advice , I've been torn between photography and animals and I've always loved animals since i was a toddler and you are right as much as you try and divert from your love for animals you can't fight it so that's what I'm trying to do find the perfect position 🥺❤❤
I really really hope my comment will be seen... Because I feel extremely driven to express how grateful and appreciative I am of you, Em, for sharing your story about how you got your animal job. I am very thankful for your honesty, and your passion that LITERALLY radiates to all of your viewers. What stood out to me most is how you've inspired me to follow my passions- like you, I lived in Hong Kong, and I absolutely love love loveee working with animals, and also like you, I sometimes can't stand working for people because most of the time, all they care about is their business. Even if the job involves animals, it is still business-based and therefore, some of the tasks makes me stand against my own integrity... Like you, I value my integrity a lot, and working for people makes me really mad as I may have to compromise my values and integrity while working for them... I do plan to be a veterinarian, and not just that, I also really want to take a role in CZcams to educate people about animals. This is why your channel stands out to me so much, and you are truly so inspirational! I really hope you know that!! I really hope you will be giving us access to send you fan mails soon because I really want to thank you personally with a handwritten card to let you know how thankful I am to come across your channel! Anyways, so sorry this is super cheesy, but keep up the good work and continue following your passion to work with animals and educating more people!
Congrats on hitting 1K, I listen to every word of, Iv got the same passion for working with animal, I used to work at a city farm and now I work for a pet shop, u have an amazing job and the chance to work with so many different and would be great, keep marking the vids
Hey Creatures! Firstly, THANK YOU for 100k subscribers!! Like, WHAT!?
I hope you all enjoy today's video and find some wisdom or interest in my own animal career journey. Remember, it's never too early or too late to change your fate 🌈✨
Love you all!! Xx Em
Emzotic hey em..after ur last vedio...how are you now? i see ur smiling but i think there is something beneath it...i hope you are ok.. love from India
Emzotic I am just a scared 15 year old. Terrified of my future, you've kinda given me some leverage, I dunno what imma do when I'm older, but thank you Em for giving me some ground, I'm a avid drawer during class but that helps me focus and listen..I'll stop ranting now. You've helped me alot...
Emzotic it's summer. I don't need any more math for now.
Extinct but not forgotten saaaame man
Hey Em I love your videos there amazing and its clear your so enthusiastic about your job👍🏻💕
I agree with what you said regarding "avoiding" your passions or whatever. I went to school to be an engineer and now im running a cat rescue haha 😂
Goals!
i went to school for engineering and now im a travel agent and also in a hip hop dance crew
Alex Vasquez omg that is actually like my life goal to own a cat rescue!!! I currently work at a cats only boarding kennel and I love it. I also pet sit on the side with rover. My whole life my parents have pushed me away from working with animals because they would always say “there’s no money in it”. Since following my passion I have been so much happier. I was super depressed before. Bottom line is to follow your dreams.
Okay but was it hard to go to school for engineering? Lol
I went to school for Architecture, but now I just want to work with animals
My dream is to become a Natural Conservationist, and clean up the mess we made with our wildlife.
AlphaWolfForever The world needs you!!
Emzotic thank you, that means a lot. I know that there are not a lot of spots in that career, but I will keep fighting until I land one. You are an inspiration, em.
AlphaWolfForever I want to be that too
Bill I’ll join you so what are we starting? Planning clean up into our week?
my brothers and I go outside every weekend and clean the streets. we are also going to invest money in putting up dustbins, and educating people about environmental degradation.
I wanted to be a vet when I was little because I thought that was the only job you could have if you wanted to work with animals.
Now I'd rather take care of stray animals
What is the job taking care of strays? Like in the shelter. I am interested in that but it also makes me sad and cry so idk
@@whyjustwhy2168 same
@@whyjustwhy2168 me too!!
I love you and I actually got a summer job at a animal shelter I hope your proud
Sarbear Gaming congratulations!! That's wonderful!!!
Sarbear Gaming I would love to work with animals
im just kimmy me too
How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter?
am cute usually like 16+ in america
Just for anyone in the comments that is interested in having a career in animal care - i'm currently studying Animal Care and about to start my HNC level. I advise to definitely study at college depending on what level of animal care you want to reach (vet nurse, surgeon etc). Also try and find some volunteering with animals so you can get the hands on experience you need. I volunteer at the PDSA as a Veterinary Assistant.
I also advise to never ever listen to people who say you can't reach the goals you put out for yourself. If you want something bad enough you will get it!
Hey hii
Its really very good to see this vedio. When she is saying about the careers I myself felt that it was me who have a confusion on animal career. I am revanth iam Indian . I have done degree in pharmacy for about 4yrs without interest due some family situations and force. Now I want to change my life . I seriously love to work with animals a lot heartily I want my passion to be a profession where I can work with satisfaction. Please kindly suggest me whether I can do directly masters in zoology or vet or vet tech ? As I have done degree in pharma I want to change so am I eligible to do my studies in masters in abroad. An please suggest me the country where the scope for animals is good. Iam ready to work in any drastic conditions with animals such a love I share with them. I will be waiting for reply
I’m thinking about doing this but, it makes me so anxious.
"We're looking for help! It's not a paid position though..." so common in the animal industry! I feel so lucky that I landed a paid position after about 6-12 months volunteering
You are such a inspirational and amazing youtuber/biologist and are a underrated channel.
Jordan Davis Aww thanks Jordan xx
I could listen to you talk for hours 😭💓
Me three
Same. Her voice is so calming
Same!
cheyenne • right?! Her accent, her energy.. Hot dam, i have a crush!
This couple is amazing. 💚💜
Me 4
Loved this 💛 You're informing people about what it's actually like to have this job and what it takes to look after these animals. Whereas some people just show the pros of owning the pets, causing people to go out and buy the animals without any idea of how to care for them! Thankyou💫
The onion that Namjoon couldn't cut I do try. I want people to keep animals and to keep them well. I'm always still learning and improving too xx
You are a very wise onion, I'm glad NamJoon couldn't cut you.
Let's just admire how gorgeous she is for a second!! ;)
edit: 51 likes???!!!! I was just telling the truth! lol
Allison Kruskamp ☺️
+Allison Kruskamp 235 likes mate xd
412, mate.
515... 516
Lets just admire how adorable your profile picture is
“turned out to be a cult” IF THAT ISNT SOMETHING I HAVE SAID BEFORE! OMG I LOVE YOU ❤️❤️
Grande Lover it actually did!! I think it's shut down nowb
Emzotic OMG!!! Can you do a story time on it sometime XD?
would love to hear this story!
Oh em. Just a few days ago I was looking up jobs for me to get into with animals. I'm only 13, but now I know I can volunteer, or help out in places with animal. I believe my biggest obstacle will be my shyness. I'm pretty sure I have social anxiety, so getting out there, and talking to people about jobs or volunteering at such a young age is going to be immensely difficult for me, but I know I'll be my happiest working with animals. You've really inspired me with this video, and shown me there's more than one way to reach a destination. I'm lucky enough to afford University, so that will really help me. To see that you made it, without University/college, and without knowing what you wanted until you tried many things, is so eye-opening. I really really needed this, and I am so so grateful for you, this video, and your new series of animal careers. You've really opened my eyes, and inspired me. I can't even begin to imagine what would have happened if your cancer diagnosis came back positive. Thank you Em. Your story really touched my heart, and inspired my future. I can't wait to see what careers are out there!
Etta Jurima Etta - animals are great for helping people with anxiety. They fill us with calm and confidence :) I have a very particular strain of anxiety which is hardly ever heard of, and animals help so much. I barely get affected at all anymore. I hardly remember the times where it was bad. You'll get there too. Xxx
Emzotic thank you so much! I teared up just reading that. You are the most inspiring person I know. I hope I'm not being too nosey, but what type of anxiety is that? I'm just a curious person.
Etta Jurima I'll do a video about it some time :) you're not being nosey xx
You are literally my current situation
Seems like literally the luckiest life ever.
LongLiveNatasha I've worked hard for it x
Emzotic u sure did
@@Emzotic Luck is just opportunity meets preparation I'm sure you did work hard
Emzotic for real
Emzotic is such an inspiration, she knew what she loved and knew what she wanted to do and even at a young age she worked hard to reach her goals. I hope that I can achieve my goals like her someday
Mirin Spear you will xx
I keep switching majors (Art, Business, Psychology) and taking different classes but I know somewhere in my heart that I am supposed to work with plants and animals but it's hard to know where to start
Biology major?
marzipeach Start by deciding what is important to you. Write that down. Then decide what you don't want to do, that helps to determine what's left :) for me, travel, exotic animals, meeting people and helping people and animals is important.
Thanks Em! Wish I could be a vet but I faint just at hearing about bloody things >.< So I might study plants this semester & see if I take interest in that!
I'm in the same situation. I'm not good in maths and science no matter how hard I tried in High School. I'm currently in University in cinema (because I've been told I have a natural talent with a camera) and I hate it, I wanna be outside with animals, but I don't know where to start.
Since i wrote that comment, I've made a plan to eventually start volunteering at a Natural Science Museum to clean out animal enclosures and help out the guests. I have a friend who is a bobcat handler there (so cool right?) and she says if I prove myself I might land a paid position. She says I can also come play with bobcats but that sounds both awesome and terrifying >.>
I could listen to you all day long! Many greetings from Germany :)
myownparadise Hey!
story time about the cult school pls!! xD
EleanorsHead worddddd
Yes PLEASE
adopt me em
an Sure thing! Come over here and I'll teach you how to catch a crocodile like a true daughter of mine! Xx
Emzotic omw !!!
Me too!
😂
I'm so happy that you found your career
King Sargon Thank you! I'm sure it will evolve :)
Emzotic I'm sure it will
Hey Em! I was thinking about volunteering at an animal shelter near by and this has made me want to even more! Thanks so much for being an inspiring favourite CZcamsr to me and I hope you continue to gain loads and loads of subscribers! (I fangirled so much when you liked some of my comments!)
Lots of love Maddy!
Fibonacci IS amazing! I had a Statistics teacher who had a Fibonacci TATTOO and taught us all about it! and CONGRATULATIONS on the 100K Subscribers! You deserve it and so much more! :)
tomaspasie He had a Fibonacci tattoo!? LEGEND!!!!! Thanks so much, Tomas ^_^ xx
I've always loved animals. From when I was a little girl I said that I wanted to be a veterinarian, my family agreed to it because they knew that I loved animals more than anything. My brother and I have a very bad inmune system, the moment he was four he became allergic to cats, it didn't matter to me that much because that only meant we couldn't have cats anymore, that didn't discourage me. We kept getting dogs and other animals, it made me happy to have them near me. On 2015 I went to Miami to visit my aunt, we went to a pet shop on day and I fell in love with a cat that put on adoption, I begged my parents for me to take it home and I got their approval with the condition that she will be outside. I named her Tinker. My inmune system got worse and I started to become allergic to new things: first was milk, then soy, after a month or so I started to become allergic to dogs that esas the most heartbroken moment in my life. At that time I had a dog called Mimi she was 6 years old and we had to take her outside with tinker. They got together pretty well and Mimi became like a mom to Tinker. My parents were worried about my health so they send me to New York to a friend of them for a year so he could se if there was anything to be done. I came back after a year without solution and I was received with the surprise that I couldn't even be in the same room as my pets, it had worsen a lot in a single year, they looked at me as if they were asking me why I wasn't visiting them anymore and why I sentenced them to be on that backyard alone. Mimi died a year after because of heart failure. I asked my mom if I could be with her in her last moments and she agreed to it. She died in my hands. Tinker is still here but she is more independent and doesn't suffer that much. Right now my mom and de service maid are the only people who can visit her and I have gotten worse and worse to the point that I'm allergic to everything that you can think of. I have deserted my dreams of being a veterinarian for obvious reasons and now I'm aspiring to be an artist because aside from pets I always loved painting. In your video you said that you had fur allergies. Did you find a way to overcome them? I cannot be a veterinarian anymore but I still want to be able to own dogs if you did please reply to my comment🙇🏽🙇🏽🙇🏽🙇🏽
Aww, I feel so bad,I am allergic to fur.
Gabriela Makhlouf i had this same issue with my ferrets (11) dogs (8) cats (9) rabbits (14) and guinea pigs (8) i went through lots of testing and found out i’m allergic to EVERYTHING. i’m now on strong allergy shots once a week and i’m not able to be around them all and even sleep with them in my room. like you i have decided not to be a vet though and have switched to studying forensic science and criminology. best of luck!
Are you allergic to known hypoallergenic dog and cat breeds ? Hypoallergenic cats are more difficult to find and are usually very expensive but I'd bet that many hypoallergenic dogs are in need of foster care in many places, js ! Good luck in your journey and hope your passions are doing well for you 🌟
@@adriannavasquez520 when I tried going to uni I did criminology.
LOVE this video! Getting my A.S. in Biology right now and want to work with animals, and this has definitely opened my eyes to more careers than i thought! You are so sweet, and I love how your educated others to the best of your abilities :D
It's 3 in the morning here butttt
I'm really loyal subbie...
sooo.... I watched dis.
Mintixious Kaye awwww! Thank you! Get some sleep and sweet dreams xx
Mintixious Kaye it's 1:51 here
Just as I was crying that I don't have a job I watch this video and feel empowered. I am a dog sitter at the moment but it is starting to take a toll on my household. I've been struggling to find a job but this video makes me feel so much better about my situation... I can't wait to see what you've been working on! I love animals and would looooove nothing more than to work with them as I do now. Thank you so much for this video and also, I only just stumbled upon your account the other day and subscribed on the first video I watched. Really glad I did.
I absolutely love your channel! I will be going into college soon and thanks to you I finally know what I want to go in for.
I was always stuck between working with animals or acting haha, overtime acting became less and less entertaining for me (still fun, just not as passionate for it anymore), but my love and passion for animals and wildlife never faltered.
When I found your channel, yesterday! I actually binged all of your videos, never bored of the information, and of course the animals were adorable in your creature features!!
Thanks to you I want to actually be a animal handler! Not exactly like your educational job you have but still exciting and great for the animals
You're inspirational! Thank you! Without even knowing stumbled upon your channel & subscribed. You gave me that little push I really needed for today's rough day.
So inspirational as I am just about to apply for vet school!
Courtney Deann Best of luck!!!
Sooo what happened 😂😅
Hey Em! I tried the college thing and it definitely wasn't for me! You have my dream job and I would love to learn more! If I could work with animals for the rest of my life it wouldn't be long enough! Love you, your videos and your animals! 😘
You're honestly such an inspiration, not only in an animal-career setting but in life in general. Thank you for this video and for sharing your story!
I just met your channel and I got to say that with this video you give me a lot of motivation... I'm from Ecuador and I'm studying vet, I'll keep watching your videos and I always wanted to work with animals but in a different way so I'll be stick to your channel and get all the information that you are already giving me about the animal profesional world and animals in general. Greetings! Keep doing what you do!
I had a similar experience working with a zoo, I studied for years to get a zoo keeping degree and working in a zoo was not what we were told it would be like at all! I'm all for zoo's and the work they do but they are also a really frustrating place to work. I'm currently saving funds to start my own animal based business while also running my own jewellery business too.
I honestly love you and your videos and your animals so so so so so much and you make me feel so much better and confident about what i want to do when im older i just cannot describe how over joyed i get when you post about your animals or just how you came to be because everything is just so interesting and detailed there needs to be more people like you in this world 💗💗💗💗
You have been one of my idols since childhood. This video came up on my feed and im now actually going into college for animal care. Ive always struggled with figuring out what i want to do in the future, but you have stayed in the back of my mind over the years. Ive always loved seeing what you do on here and I've found a lot of relatability in you as well. Thank you :)
You are so inspiring! I'm going through a phase of not feeling passionate about the degree I am doing. It's so motivating hearing about people who had a change in direction and did amazing in both!
You are one of my role models! I plan on studying Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Sciences in hopes of becoming a zoologist. I start this fall and I'm so excited for my wildlife interactions! Also that heartbreak story, been there too!
Congratulations on 1k can't wait for u to hit 1mil 😁🤗
Tha Monsta thanks!!
i want to work with animals when i'm older. people like Taylor Dean Nicole and you inspire me! taking care of my pets are something that calm me. ❤️
I actually have been always wanting to educate people and children about animals and how most of them are not as big and scary as some people might think. I always thought that there wasn't a job that could do that. I always thought that I had to do it by CZcams. But now I know that there is a job out there that does what I want to do!! Thank you so much Em for teaching me this:)
I recently found your channel and I'm so happy I did! Thank you so much! I'm going into my last year of an animal biology degree and am currently interning at a reptile zoo! I have no idea where I'll be in the future but getting different ideas as to where I can focus a career is super helpful! Thank you for sharing your journey!!
I'm an animal ecology and zoology student! Animals and nature are my passion and I love what I do every single day.
Hey Em ❤️ I absolutely adore animals, just like you, and have worked as an animal attendant at multiple businesses, such as at a dog hotel, feeding farm animals (for theme parks) and worked at 2 pet stores. I've left all of those jobs because, although the pay was amazing, they didn't treat the animals right, often leaving them with incorrect care, and I didn't want to support their methods of animal keeping.
I'm very skeptical about working with companies dealing with animals now, and I wish that I could own my own business/es like you do, and hopefully one day I do!
I really appreciate the video, it opened up my eyes to the limitless possibilities of careers about working with animals, and I support you every step of the way so that you keep doing what you do, it's inspired me and most definitely many others.
THANK YOU!!!
Im never 100% sure which animal career I'd want to do for the rest of my life, and with people drilling it into you that uni is your only option after school/college, it is such a relief to hear how you got to where you are without a uni degree! Xx
Tash the Animal Girl Uni isn't essential for every animal job, but it can give you an advantage, and it is essential for some jobs, like veterinarians, but for those who want to create their own work and aren't afraid to hustle, you don't HAVE to go to uni :)
Hey Emma you should collaborate with Coyote Peterson !!!
Omg yeeees🐾
Jack Pliskin I'm not sure he could keep up with me ;) Just kidding! His content is incredible! I was watching his horseshoe crab video last night!
Jack Pliskin YESS!!! That would be so cool😁
+Emzotic sooo creepyyy fun theyre not actually close to crabs but scorpions!
That would be awesomeeeee
plz do a video on ur zoo keeper job.
ya
Animal lovers doesn't support zoo
I have to admit that you are the only youtuber who I can just sit and listen to without having to get bored and do something else while listening. Love you×××
Hi Em! I know I am very late (and you will most likely not see this) but if you di, i just want to thank you for all you've dine and all you do! I have always loved animals, and your videos truly inspire me to follow my dreams! I want to be a marine biologist, studying mainly ocean life (reefs and sharks) and I get so much negativity. People always tell me that i wont be able to do it or that I wont get a job because there already are so many people working in the field. Ever since i started watching your videos i have gotten more and more confident that i can do it and i will do it! I just want to thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me and all others who seek comfort through your videos! Whenever i feel down or just feel like giving up one thing or another, you're always here and cheering me on! (Although not actually just me) so thank you, thank you for being an inspiration and a help for people like me who has almost lost their faith in themselves.
i always wanted to be a vet or work with animals when i was little and still want to be one (im only 12) .Every day i learn about a animal and put info in a journal right now i take care of 2 res turtles, a dog,and 6 fishes. i always think of working in the ASPCA every time i go there i always want to help i just had a big passion with animals and would love to do something based on thins passion i have.😊
thx Em for the heart ❤
Yasss! I've been waiting! :') ♡
Jennifer Rodríguez same! Like all week!
icon for hire x flyleaf Glad to have you both here xx
Emzotic you're up there in my mind for favorite CZcamsrs
I would love to be like you when I grow up, you inspire me so much and we should be thanking you because you are sharing your life with us and telling us your story
YOURE SO inspirational ive been so scareed about how i would ever get to work with animals and you helped me see that not everything is black and white, thank you for boosting my confidence!
Yay Em "Story time" (clap clap)
Benny Liang *clap clap clap*
You are so inspirational!!! 🙅🙆
I had changed my major a few times until I ultimately dropped all of my major courses and signed up for the entry level veterinary assistant courses for a certificate. I have always loved animals, and I wanted to be a vet when i was a child, but that dream was put on a shelf when everyone around me tried to get me into a well paying career. I was in my second year in college when I hit a point where I didn't even feel like I was in control of my life, and ultimately fell into depression. I discovered that I always looked back into a career in animals every time I felt lost.
I finally decided to follow that childhood dream, and pursue a career in the veterinary industry.
If anyone of you read the entire thing just a little word of advice: as soon as you begin to doubt your choices, that feeling will only grow and weigh you down. Take some time, relax, and review what you believe will make you happy. As cheesy as this may sound, you should all follow your heart.
What you said at 6:30 really resignated with me, I have recently realised that no matter what I do, animals is my real passion in my life and I cant get away from it, I have also done different courses and worked in various places, but nothing gets me more exited and engaged than interacting, learning and being with animals of all walks of life! Im starting a Diploma in Animal Care in 2 weeks and I've never been more exited about anything!! Well done for following your dreams and helping others to chase theirs!!! 🙈🐢🐤🐒🐧🐑🐼🐴🐹🐱🐨🐮🐫
Could you give tips on how you opened up your own doggy daycare?
Eliza Hunt Would you be interested in a video dedicated to it?
Emzotic yes that would be fantastic i've really wanted to start one for a while now but just not sure how to go about it
Emzotic PLEASE!
Ur such an inspiring person! I love you!!
I really relate to this! I have always loved animals but when I started my GCSE subjects I was focusing on drama and acting and forgot about animals. In the end though, I'm planning on becoming an animal physiotherapist. This video was really helpful for me especially as it's really close to my personal situation. I'm trying to work out what direction I want my life to go in and this video has really helped me out. Thank you so much!
I had a super bad day at work and its 3 am here right now but watching this video make me feel a lot better, thanks Em
I'm early not because of notifications but because I live on CZcams.
The Mad Hatter Thanks for having us in your home!
Emzotic You're welcome :)
The Mad Hatter 😂😂😂
The same thing happened to me! They told me to be an actress, and I went to college anyways and now I'm applying for vet school this cycle
I really really appreciate you talking about university at the end!
I'm at the end of my 4th semester now and am seriously considering dropping out. I didn't really want to go to uni in the first place but ended up there because a job I had been chosen for fell through and I didn't have a better alternative.
Hearing your story about an "alternative" path gives me a lot of hope for my own! :) Thank you so much!
I am actually studying wildlife biology in university at the moment. I really want to work on wildlife conservation. I haven't met a lot of people where I am from that do that kind of work besides my professors. Super excited to see your new series!
Hi Em! As usual, your video is awesome. But here's my story.
I'm a 14 year old girl. Since I started to walk my love for animals has been huge. Especially cats. Everyone in my surroundings have always told me "Freja, you're going to be a vet one day!". And I've always thought that was my destiny. But now in high school it's different. You need really high grades, and I have high grades but I don't think I want to keep up that much for the gymnasium (kinda like mini college). I'm not passionated about physics.
So. There is photography too! I love photography! And I've always told everyone since I started high school that "I'm going to be a photographer!". But when I've seen your videos is realize that there is more jobs out there than just vets.
In a small town in Sweden there is not that much jobs for me with animals as I wish it was. But I really hope to maybe open a photo place where I can photograph animals etc.
I will keep on searching and hoping to find something one day. I can't wait for your video about jobs!! I can start summer working next year. I'll maybe find something then. Thanks for the time and effort you put in your videos. I love you and your channel.
I know the Fibonacci sequence 0+0=0+1=1+1=2+1=3+2=5+3=8 and so on
Chain Breakers yusssssss!!!!!
Is your name emzotic because you have exotic animal's
Chain Breakers Yup. It was going to be Emxotic, as in 'Exotic' but I changed the X to a Z because X has adult connotations and Z is used for zoo, zoology.
That's pretty smart I would never had thought about it
The last part of this video meant so much to me! I have pretty bad anxiety and I ended up missing exams for 2 out of my 6 subjects and so I couldn't apply for any of the conventional routes. I ended up working at a zoo for a couple of months while studying to take the exams privately so I could apply for a school and things just got worse and worse from there because of physical illnesses that impacted my mental health. And now 5 months later I'm studying to be a dog trainer and have 9 tanks in my house AHAHA. It's the happiest I've ever been really. It is true that even if it seems like you're stuck, there's always something out there for you. I started watching this channel because you're really knowledgeable about animals and now you be spitting out life lessons too??? TALK ABOUT ROLE MODEL MATERIAL
I'm so happy you made this video. I love animals, but not sure where to start yet. I almost started in a animal shelter, but was scared of seeing the animals being injured or sad. So I never went. I've been trying to apply at animal spas/stores but no luck. I was starting to give up, but I'm glad I've seen this video. Thanks Em 💜
"Get out of my eyeball juice" 💀💀💀 she so funny
Love your hair!! :D
Sydney thank you!
Hey em, I'm going into my final year of high school and this video really opened my eyes. When thinking about what I want to do in the future, people always say that in the end it doesn't matter what course you take at uni because you will probably change your mind and it's ok if you do. But there is still such pressure to make a decision even if no one is trying to make me feel that way, because I don't want to finish school and be kind of drifting through until I find something I love which could take who knows how long. Hearing about you going to school for acting because you were told you didn't have the grades for being a vet, but ended up working with animals anyway gives me some comfort that even if I choose the wrong course, it'll be ok. I am also very indecisive and constantly changing my mind. I don't know wether I want to do fashion design or working with animals. I made a decision to drop all science classes a year ago, because I hated them, and all the animal courses seem to be very science based. But I still want to work with animals. I am conflicted because I want a clear path ahead of me, but both my current options are very different and I fear that if I go towards one too much it will close the door to the other one. Sorry that was a bit of a ramble, but anyway I am looking forward to your new series, im sure it will help me a lot :)
CONGRATS ON 100K!!!!!!! you were just at 50k when I subscribed and in just 2 weeks grew so much
Interesting video. I kind of regret not having studyied Biology as my second major (First major is East Asian studies. Here it's mandatory to study two subjects at the same time, that's why). However, I might probably not have been capable to graduate in Bio anyway because of all the Chemistry, Math and Physics that come along... so I chose Geography instead. Still don't know yet what to do after graduating... It's amazing how you always knew what was your calling.
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this really made me realise that i dont have to map out my life exactly and that i can do anything that i love! thank you so much
I think this video is great for younger kids to see! Knowing that interests that they have now can actually grow into a career one day is important! My eldest daughter (she is 9 years old) has a dream of rescuing unadoptable animals and rehabilitating them. I can't wait to see what great things she will do one day! 💜💜
@Emzotic I always felt like I was an odd ball for loving animals, my family members were always weirded out by it and shot me down when I wanted a certain pet :( and you make me feel so much better my goals is to make my future house like yours full of animals that I love 😍❤
ah! I got so happy that I got a like or a heart from you! ❤ your amazing Em I love you.
Emz!! I have been watching you since just before you hit 1k...not that long ago haha!! I've said this before but you are amazing! My family and I are very into CZcams! We vlog but I also allow my children to watch educational videos and you are the top of the list! Each of my children has autism and other special needs and they all have this wonderful connection with animals which I very much encourage! I want to thank you for your videos your passion just shines through and my children have learned a lot. We watch your creature features together! We are hoping to get some small pets as we've literally just moved into our new home yesterday! Thanks again so much you are awesome! 💙💙💙
Our AUsome Life Thank you so much for your continued support. It's important to me that my videos are suitable for all ages. I'm still finding that balance, but I pledge to try and keep this channel as clean as possible so that you can all enjoy videos as a family. If I ever think that content won't be suitable, I will endeavour to put a disclaimer in the video. Thank you so much, and much love to your children. I work almost daily with children who have varying levels of autism, and I've found that every single one of them has a true galant or gift. Find it, nurture it, and watch them thrive!!!
Emzotic that's amazing I did not know that you work with kids with autism! As a mom to 3 on the spectrum I'm very active in trying to get the world more aware and accepting. They each truly have a gift and we know how special that can be. Thank you so much for your response!! My kids are blown away you wrote back! 💙💙💙
I just graduated high school and have wanted to work with animals since I was a little kid. I had so many people tell me how I would be an amazing vet as well, and then I was told that I wasn't smart enough and my grades weren't high enough even though I put all my energy into it. I'm not going to college or university next year because I don't see the point for what I want to do. Nobody can teach you how to be passionate or a hard worker and there isn't really a straight path for animal care work. So I won't lie I'm a little lost at the moment, and there is so much pressure from people around me saying I have to go to school if I want to be successful. So thank you for making this video its so nice to see that you can be successful and be doing something that you love.
I was watching this video just out of curiosity about the animals but it turns out you had several things to say that hit home and that were reminders I truly needed at this time in my life. Thank you.
Yass. I'm 13 and I want a job with animals and we just finished learning about the Fibonacci sequence at school. Btw I love u xxx
Buzzy Bee Asmr No way! Amazing!!
YES ANOTHER VIDEO
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Thank you so much for this video, Emma! I've been lost this entire time about what i want to do but you're right, it'll all fall into place one day.
I remembered telling my teacher i wanted to be a vet and she said she doesn't recommend it because vets will deal with mostly the negative side of pet keeping and pet loss. Looking forward to the series!!
This is super interesting and inspiring! I absolutely loved hearing about your origins with animals! It was really fascinating. I'm just about to graduate from my animal management degree and finding it so difficult to get into the specific areas I'm interested in, but you've inspired me to keep pushing on
When I grow up i have a few things u want to do. I want to own my own pet store, work at a zoo, work at a pet store, or be a animator/artist I would also wanr to get my degree in zoology :)
i love exotic birds and would love to work with them all day but not in a vet capacity
This honestly gives me hope for myself and makes me feel so much better, everyone around me pressures me to do this or that and I also can't afford college/university. I'm really set on opening a small animal rescue since my town doesn't have one - we have many dog and cat rescues and even bird and reptile but not small animals. It will take a while to get the property and such but seeing that there isn't just one way to get there makes me feel so happy :)
Keep doing what your doing
this is the best video ive watched in a long time, i can relate to your mindset so much girl! im in a situation where i feel i dont know what im doing with my life but im at the end of an animal biology degree and i haven't enjoyed it much purely for the fact that i have very little hands on experience with animals, yet working with animals is all ive ever wanted to do since i can remember..i just want to go out and learn so much about beautiful creatures, yet the stress and workload of uni made it next to impossible to find time for this, you have inspired me to not be worried about the future and make my own happiness and career work for me, thank you so much, im so proud you have found your own career.
i love u em
when i grow up i want to be like u when i grow up
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Awesome story^^
Love this!
Mischievous Raven hey there!! I’ve often considered being a falconer due to my love for birds of prey, so would it be possible for you to share how you became one and how the journey was like? Thank you xx
Only just seen this video, can I just say yet again that you are absolutely amazing !!! Definitely the pel talk I've needed to hear for a long while, because I only got my job in the Pet Store because I also was hanging round there a lot, not only buying supplies but also observing the animals, listening to the lovely staff give advice, handling the animals...in the end they offered me a job there & to give interactive talks aswell since they do all that along with selling animals ! 😌 applied for a Zoology with a degree in Herpetology course at Uni next September so couldn't be happier in life right now, thank you !! ❤️
Im really struggling to find a job that I am passionate about. Its hard to walk on the thin line of making money while enjoying it. Too many people live to work and dont actually like their work (all that much). And I refuse to have work bethe centre of my life AND not like my job. Its hard not to lose hope.
Can you do a storytime of your time as a zookeeper? Im really curious to see/hear about zoos from an insider perspective.
An hour away for me is a zoo called Wilhelma. (germany) . Its horrible. The animals are technically looked after, but they are just beating hearts and working organs. The polar bear sat there like his soul had already left him. staring blankly into nothing. The huuuge birds didnt have room to actually fly, just space to hop from branch to branch. The elephants had nothing interesting for them in their enclosure. I had to leave after 30 minutes or so because I couldnt take it. I was heartbroken.
A Betta Life Yes, I will story time my time as a zookeeper asap x
Thank you Em! The video on the different animal related jobs would also be really helpful. I have been struggling to combine passion with job/money for over five years now and its beating down on me immensely because Im just moving in circles. Your videos always give me a couple minutes of a break where I can just learn and smile with you. So thank you. ♥
I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM OMG
I am 13 and I really want to work with animals I have lots of pets but I need a job to pay for their food and other care supplies does any body know where I could work for money and be with animals? Also emzotic I look up to u and want to be like u when I get older.
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Mia animals101 I'm also 13 and want to be a zoologist! Believe me I know how expensive pets are (especially when your parents don't like animals 😫) you could try volunteering at a nearby pet shop or animal shelter, walking dogs for a bit of money is also a decent option. Lots of pet shops have notice boards for posters of lost and found pets and things, ask an employee if you can put up a poster advertising your dog walking or pet sitting services. 🙂
Em , thank you so so soo much for this advice , I've been torn between photography and animals and I've always loved animals since i was a toddler and you are right as much as you try and divert from your love for animals you can't fight it so that's what I'm trying to do find the perfect position 🥺❤❤
Your videos always seem to put me in a more cheerful mood :)
Your story is so cool hope u see the case comment
Lit_ Everyday I see it! Thanks! Xx
Omg love u fav youtuber
omg I want to work with animals but I also think it would be cool to be an actress. I'm so confused but I think I will choose animals.
I really really hope my comment will be seen... Because I feel extremely driven to express how grateful and appreciative I am of you, Em, for sharing your story about how you got your animal job. I am very thankful for your honesty, and your passion that LITERALLY radiates to all of your viewers. What stood out to me most is how you've inspired me to follow my passions- like you, I lived in Hong Kong, and I absolutely love love loveee working with animals, and also like you, I sometimes can't stand working for people because most of the time, all they care about is their business. Even if the job involves animals, it is still business-based and therefore, some of the tasks makes me stand against my own integrity... Like you, I value my integrity a lot, and working for people makes me really mad as I may have to compromise my values and integrity while working for them... I do plan to be a veterinarian, and not just that, I also really want to take a role in CZcams to educate people about animals. This is why your channel stands out to me so much, and you are truly so inspirational! I really hope you know that!! I really hope you will be giving us access to send you fan mails soon because I really want to thank you personally with a handwritten card to let you know how thankful I am to come across your channel! Anyways, so sorry this is super cheesy, but keep up the good work and continue following your passion to work with animals and educating more people!
Congrats on hitting 1K, I listen to every word of, Iv got the same passion for working with animal, I used to work at a city farm and now I work for a pet shop, u have an amazing job and the chance to work with so many different and would be great, keep marking the vids