I QUIT MY LEGO JOB
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- One of the hardest decisions ever, but yeah, I did quit my job at LEGO.
Couldn't see myself apart from my family so the decision was obvious, even if I had the dream job.
In this video I touch the topic lightly, while giving a look on my last day going to work at LEGO, in Billund Denmark, before coming back to Portugal.
Now I turn my attention to CZcams, trying to make all kinds of LEGO related content for me to have fun, and you guys to enjoy!
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Damn
Dude, mad respect. Putting my family over my dream job is a sacrifice I hope I'll never have to make. You're a great example to husbands and dads around the world.
as a dad and husband who tries to choose family over everything else every day, I found this surprisingly emotional and inspiring!
The fact that 2 sets were released after you left with a “TC” tile prove you were well liked by your colleagues. That is Gold. Carry the good memories further ahead. Love your reviews from an ex -insider !
We just got another announced with a TC!
What is it? @@evanhenderson9461
Imagine having to explain to your kids you once left a job at Lego for them. The guilt would tear them apart! Love all the mini builds, though, so I'm not complaining.
It'll be cool. I'm still "working" with LEGO everyday so, hopefully this will become a full time thing one day!
@@TiagoCatarino Your family is lucky to have you!
We miss you too. Big like for showing Tom in the video. Hope all is good. Milan
Its getting there! Thanks mate! Looking forward to see more of your stuff ;)
@@TiagoCatarino Hello Tiago!! I have many of your sets! New suscribe here, this channel must go BIG!! Btw, between the T-Rex Rampage, the Mickey&Minie (18+ Set) Statues and the recent Haunted House (with your tomb on it LOL) Wich Would Be Your Pick? Money is scarce nowadays 😂
@@TiagoCatarino hi I'm a huge fan!!!
I love your history ❤
In the very least, I’m glad to know that you didn’t leave on bad terms. Sounds like you were a well loved colleague and friend at Lego and I appreciate the videos you make! I recently discovered them, and I really love your insider perspective.
As a Lego lover, I can truly say that this is the most sad video that I ever watched. But someone once said "don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" or something like that. And another thing: go Portugal 🇵🇹
"don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" - that is perhaps one of the most profound things I have ever heard.
I discovered your videos here only recently and subscribed to your channel right away and am always inspired by your ideas.
I can well understand that it must have been a very emotional moment when you finished your last day at work and said goodbye to your colleagues for the last time. But: Lego is not the world and never really was.
It's not the name of the company that's important, but the fun you have when you build what you got for your money. And when we have fun, it doesn't matter what name is on the packaging.
I really like your tutorials and I hope you will continue to delight us with your great ideas for a very long time.
Thank you for the kind words ☺️
This is such a powerful video! Thank you for showing us your last day. It’s such an impressive thing that you would leave the job for your family, and I think that it shows that you are a very strong person. Stick around and keep being an inspiration to so many, both as a builder and a person ❤️
Thank you so much! Means a lot... :)
Great work Tiago! I didn't expect to see myself in that video either!
It came out so nicely that I made sure to put it in :) Sorry I haven't asked you!
@@TiagoCatarino No problem, it worked well :)
Muita força Tiago! Acredito que não foi nada fácil, mas vais ter uma visibilidade enorme aqui no CZcams a fazer o que gostas! Da minha parte terás um seguidor assíduo!
And now you have 500k subscribers! Congrats!
Thank you for sharing this story. Family comes first definitely. Keep up the great work and putting out some of the best Lego content online!
"Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." I was lucky enough to be ... basically a journalist.. for the Canadian Armed Forces. I moved eight times in 22 years. I stumbled on your videos shortly after I "retired" from 25 years in the military to take a new job that would mean no more moving. It's 2023 now and I have no idea if you'll see a new comment on a 3 yr old video, but congratulations on your success. The gingerbread house was the first set I bought on my new lego journey and it just gained value knowing you created it. All the best!
"Even if you have the dream job, family comes first"
Bro... that's awesome.
Just stumbled upon your channel Tiago!! Family definitely comes first!! Even above lego. Love you creations and awesome design techniques!!!!
Forca Tiago! Eu percebo perfeitamente, vivo na Suica, e agora com uma filha pequna, comeco a pensar cada vez mais que a familia vem primeiro que a carreira. Espero ansiosamente por novidades no canal, muitos videos de MOC's de preferencia. eheheh
P.S. - Este ultimo set que desenhaste, vai ser o primeiro que comprarei do tema "Winter", foi mesmo o unico que gostei ate agora.
Obrigado Pedro! :) Lentamente estou a entrar no ritmo, conteúdo LEGO a caminho! :) Obrigado pela sugestão, MOC's é sem dúvida uma área onde me quero focar no canal!
You may have been there for only a few years, but in that time you designed multiple sets that I think will be remembered by the community for a long time to come. You've certainly left your mark!
Thanks for your time at LEGO! I have the Truck and Shuttle Transport set as well as the Gingerbread Family House...very cool!
I just discovered your channel accidentally and am so glad I did. I've seen quite a number of review channels on here and your reviews are so clever, detailed, well explained, genuine and honest. Your excellent reviews convinced me in acquiring several Lego sets I was on the fence on whether to acquire or not. This particular personal video was quite moving for me. After seeing 10 of your video reviews is that I now discovered you were a model designer for Lego. I had no idea about your experience with Lego, the company. Anyways, keep up the great work. You have a subscriber and fan for life. Muito obrigado!
I found your channel after watching David's review of the Titanic set, with its TC Easter egg, and via a few of your more recent uploads. Wow, the sadness of leaving this dream job is palpable. Total respect to you for putting your family first. Now I understand the context behind that Titanic Easter egg. Your old colleagues clearly have a lot of respect and admiration for you. The Titanic set is such a fitting tribute to you, given your pitch for it. In this video you mention an amazing set that's yet to be released. Is that the Titanic?!
No at this point in time it was the gingerbread house :) Thank you! And welcome, hope you enjoy it here!
@@TiagoCatarino ahh, love that set!! The ship in a bottle is on my list. Thanks for the welcome. I wish you all the best with the channel
Yes, your tips are incredible. Love them, thank you so much.
Thank you for your support!!
coming here after 500k! i'm impressed by your attitude and building enthusiasm
Wow! What a story! You have seen LEGO from both perspectives! I subscribed. I would love to work at LEGO someday, but I wouldn't want to have to move to Denmark. Does LEGO have any jobs here in the U.S or online? And what does that look like?
Yesterday I finished building the LEGO Titanic with my partner, and I remembered the TC Easter egg and I got so excited to explain the story to my partner (who didn't grow up with LEGO). Both of us were skeptical about the Titanic due to the size and cost, but after watching your video I fell in love. My partner wasn't convinced until after we started building it and now it's on display as an artwork with lighting in a dedicated display box.
Today I remembered your old LEGO Titanic review video and as a trip down memory lane I watched it again with my partner, and then subscribed and binge watched many of your review videos and already added a couple of sets to my LEGO wish list! It must have been hard to leave LEGO but to start a CZcams channel and support your family is a brave new direction, and I commend you for it.
Thank you for all you do for the LEGO community, besr wishes and success for your future endeavours, and I look forward to seeing more content on your channel 🙏
Life is full of twists and turn! I trust your channel will be great and inspiring, like your mocs and the sets you designed!
Still need that inspiration of yours for storing the LEGO! Thank you Pierre :)
Hey man, love your content, massive respect for the sacrifice u made
I already built something fun today! :D
A very emotional video, I must say... Looking forward to the population of your channel. I want to see as many AFOL things: MOCs, tutorials, time lapses, building tips... Good luck with your new occupation. Enjoy it, it's still LEGO. :)
You had to come and make a guy jealous didn't you? :P Thanks Marin, hope you're having fun there ;)
Nice, everything is so familiar in Billund :) Was just there in June 2019 and also in the P-Shop and in Kornmarken. Just found your channel and will surely follow it!
Awesome!! Fan Media? Inside Tour? or do you work for LEGO? :P
@@TiagoCatarino FanMedia Day and a photo Safari last year with a RLFM. Normally I Visit billund once a year, but this year, I am not sure.. :-/
It is sad to leave a dream job but sometimes the best and most rewarding things lie ahead, just found this and subscribed I like Lego I had some of the space 80s stuff and will be peeking now and then, best wishes on your adventure :) salutes from Latin America.
Family culture in Iberia is like few other places in the world- I miss my time living in Madrid every day- and Billund is sooo remote. I'm sorry that you can't do both and still make amazing LEGO commercial models, but will be subscribing to wish you well and see what comes next.
Thank you so much for the kind words Bryan! Family does come first right? Glad to have you around, hope you enjoy whats to come!
Can't wait to see some of your MOCs!
Got a ton of LEGO to sort before thinking about it! But cant wait to start! Maybe Ill follow your footsteps and submit to Ideas!! :)
Miss you already man!! Awesome work with the first video by the way!! ;)
Thanks my friend :) More to come for sure!!
My comment over at a German fansite was like 'What a downer, nearly broke my heart. Thanks for the great set (Gingerbread House of course) Mr. Catarino'. 10 seconds later I'm following a new CZcams Channel. :D Happy to be here and hoping to see some LEGO magic in the future.
Glad to have you here! Let's work on that LEGO magic shall we? :)
Subscribed!
From one Portuguese AFOL to another, the best of luck!!!
Thanks! Things are going well :)
Eu tenho uma dúvida: onde é o local atual onde os designers trabalha?É ainda na Innovation House? Lego House?
This is heart-breaking! But I'm glad that you will keep building with LEGO. And you can always come back to Skærbæk as AFOL.
This isn't the end! Only a new beginning :) This year will be hard, but maybe next year!
Tiago Catarino The SFW was a blast! My first time this year and the first time I showed some MOCs. I'll definitely be back. Hope to see you there next year.
Boas Tiago, soube que fizeste parte da criação do Ship in a bottle!
I can't imagine how sad it is giving up the dream job but if there was any reason to do so family of course is up there.
Forca Tiago , big respect for you ! I am a fan
Hi Tiago! just stumbled upon this video while trying to look for career opportunities in Lego. May I please request you to make a youtube video on describing how to build lego based on the manual. I mean, it's great if you are able to come out with video that provide manual for the blid lego builders to build lego set.
just want to ask, what subject did you study at uni to become a lego designer? i want to become a lego designer but dont know what to study at uni.
Wow, I've seen some of your creations few times on the internet, but it's today when I found out more about the creator! :O
Instant sub, a lot of simple yet elegant builds!
I've been a fan of LEGO since I was a child but seem to have a tough time getting creative, even more so as I grow up... I hope to get some inspiration here... Keep up the good work sir, your channel is a buried treasure in CZcams!
You're too kind! Thank you for the very nice words!! Hope you find all the inspiration you need in here!
I'm sorry about that. I hope you can get another job. Hopefully one that lets you spend more time with your family.
"Hi! My name is Tiago" I love to hear that
Life is about change. Congratulations on the Lego success. I would consider that is a very high achievement, for a designer such as yourself.
You are an amazing person. Thank you for your kindness, and creativity.
Wow, thank you!!
I'm so sorry for you. But GOOD LUCK for the future!!!
Don't be! I'm happy doing CZcams :)
I see your Ship In A Bottle set, everyday at work! I clean a children's counseling center and a lady has the set on her shelf and I have been admiring it for over 2 years!
I can absolutely respect your reason for leaving your dream LEGO job to raise your children in your home country. You could, theoretically, get a job, again, at LEGO when your kids are older but you won't get a second chance at raising your children around native-speaking Portuguese people, etc. Much respect for that and for keeping things positive and in the spirit of LEGO.
Damn! It would be so awesome to see glimpses inside 😞
Giving up the dream job!? Heartbreaking. You are a good man! I love your channel, MOCs and Reviews. Keep inspiring!
Woop woop!! Great to have back in Portugal! 💪
Somewhat glad to be back... :P
I'm sorry you had to leave LEGO I'm sure you would have gone though all the options as they said Happy Wife = Happy Life...work life balance thing is hard I bet your wife missed the sunshine...😁 good luck on here you've got my support ❤❤👍
Thank you Gala! Im always up for a new challenge so lets see whats the road ahead!! Glad to have you around :)
Awesome and emotional video Tiago, we miss you!!
:) Ill crash your place again one of this days! :p
I’d look at it as ‘You achieved one of your dreams’ and proved to yourself how good you are with lego to become a designer (what wonderful memories!) & you also achieved many people’s dream of getting married & having children which is wonderful but having family around for them growing up & to support you & your wife as parents is a big reason to go back to Portugal I’d imagine. So now you work on your next dream, your CZcams channel x I’m sure you also have lots of other jobs or businesses you could do using your lego talent too - Lego educator/team building etc xx Best of luck to you and your family xx I love you channel 👍🏼 Oh & my Gingerbread house is just amazing! 👌🏼💝 xx All the best
Would be interesting a video about the job routine of the dream job at LEGO
Hope she appreciates you for this every day!
I can feel your sadness tiago im verry sorry
You just got a subscription from me. Could you do a redesign of the lego star wars Venator class star destroyer? It's my all time favourite!
I’m so shocked to see this. Denmark is incredible. Sorry this happened.
You had me in tears with this video
Love you brother, family comes first.
wow! you were one of the reasons i was not hired last 2016! hahaha
I also had a skype interview with Jamie, it was around April or May. I received a Ferrari, nexo and Friends set to create a model, or lego assignment.
I did apply again last april, but didnt manage to get my visa on time so they put me on October- batch and
I was about to go to Billund last week for the 2-day workshop but I backout because my wife had an accident and as you said it; family first.
I wish I can ask you a few questions if you have time. they told me they will consider me on next year's recruitment. any advice or words from you would be a big help. 😊😊😊
Were you in the 2015 october/november recruitment workshop? Thats were I was picked from and then started January 2016
Good luck! If you got invited for a workshop once, you can do it twice for sure :) But family was the biggest reason for me to quit. As simple as that :)
What sort of studies are good to become a lego designer ?
Ciao scusa,che studi hai praticato per fare il Lego designer? Scusa ma non parlo bene l' inglese e quindi non ho capito come si fa a fare il lavoro che facevi tu, grazie:)
I write with conviction that you designed the best model in the Creator Expert line for Christmas. (lego gingerbread house ) Thank you very much for making the Lego fan collection more beautiful. Despite the design giants in Lego, your model is still the best.
Is it an option to someday start working at Lego again?
Muita força amigo espero que tenhas um bom canal com muitos subs e já agora já tens mais um +1 😁👌🏻💪🏻👍🏻
Awesome! Great catchphrase! ;-)
I'm trying!
You are a legend
Uau quase dá vontade de chorar. A vida dá muitas voltas e junto da familia é tudo melhor. Quem sabe o que vem. Estou a descobrir o canal. Em português era mais fixe mas chega a menos pessoas. Vou tentar perceber o máximo possível.
I can’t believe you have your initials in Ship and Bottle AND Titanic! 🤭🤭 epic!
And in the Haunted House, and in the Modular Skate House! ;)
@@TiagoCatarino oh my gosh 😮
A sad but great video mate. Family dose come first
I'm so sorry you had to leave Lego, but thanks for telling a little bit about you :D
This will be the channel of my story! Hope you keep enjoying it! :)
;)
1 year later we can all agree it was a difficult, but great decision! The universe is giving back! And with LAN project as well, you never really quit your job haven't you? 😂😂😂 abraço!
There's no crying in legoland. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. lol love that ship in the bottle btw.
Take your time Tiago
Maybe you can work remote? - Cool channel subscribed a couple of days ago :-)
Tiago! Força na tua decisão! Dream family before dream job! Seems right and totally righteous to me! Godspeed!
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Só me subscrive porque és Português carago😜👍🇵🇹.
É triste ver te passar por esse tipo de experiência mas para compensar desejo-te muito sucesso para este teu canal.
Ja via alguns dos teus videos e são espetaculares.
Um grande abraço.
Obrigado!
you just got another subscriber and a like, who's watching in 2022
Continuas a ser o maior Amigo Tiago, um Grande Abraço
Grande abraço Virgílio!
I would love to be Lego designer!
I feel this video so deeply, man. I interviewed at my 2 dream jobs but can basically never work them because I'm not willing to relocate my family to those places. Maybe things will change someday and these jobs can be worked remotely - including LEGO. In the meantime, loving your content!
Sooo, you're still a LEGO designer just at home now lol either way a great builder!
Pretty much ahah thanks man!
I have lego in waffle I have snap cube, knex micro and regular, mecano play and do paper craft but why does no one talk about knex. What's happening
Im verry sorry for you tiago verry sorry😱😱
Is that building located in what country Mr. Tiago?, and pleasure to meet an employee of Lego group🤩, respect equally good luck in your new job Mr. Tiago Catarino
Denmark?
I used these videos on how to build stuff and built them
Family does come first . Too bad Lego couldn’t work with you remotely at least, or part time consulting gig. I wonder what you do now in Portugal for work. Unless it is just CZcams (and family of course 😅). Love the channel nevertheless, thank you 🙂
Just CZcams! :)
A legend Was Born
Family first always
Tiago Catarina joins new Portuguese design team
Here a Legend was born!
Exactly 19.9k until I watched again 20K VIEWS!
Was it fun at lego?
The best!
When its the hardest decisions ever make, lego is a great employer. I works at IKEA and will not feel the same...Looking for a new job
Legend has born
I'm not crying!... You are crying! 😭
can you make a lego venus fly trap.