How Losing My Dream Job Skyrocketed My Career | Alexandra Gater | TEDxCentennialCollegeToronto

[kylietokar]

Coming here from Alexandra's channel! Didn't know her full story but now I'm even more of a fan ❤️

[sandrastrobel]

As one of your avid followers, I’m so glad that you followed your dream. Way to go Alexandra!

[LaGatitaPH]

I found Alexandra's channel on YouTube during lockdown. I am not a millenial (she could be my daughter!) and yet her channel resonated with me. Her videos were all well written and well produced. I knew she had a good head on her shoulders. I've always wondered what made her start her channel. After seeing this, I admire and respect her more. She's not only inspiring to young adults, but also to people like me who thought it was too late to start something new. Thank you, Alexandra and TEDx Talks for this.

[kaykitching]

I find it inspiring to listen to all these people who got fired or laid-off/lost their jobs then used this as the catalyst for a better career future... But most of the time these great stories involve people who are educated and experienced in great fields, therefore they have the resources to make things happen, or at least make it easier for them. I'm about to lose my job and I'm frustrated because I hate jobs and have no sense of purpose whatsoever. If you're in the same situation as mine, cheers to a hopeful and successful future. We'll get there.

[MK-ccve]

Here’s what I find interesting, Alexandra had a degree in journalism, but shines as a decorator. There are so many employers who won’t hire you unless you have a specific degree, interior design, and 5 years experience. Yet just about the whole world wants Alexandra to design there spaces. She had zero experience decorating, and no training. There is an industry failure to identify the gifted. Relying on educational attainments misses the mark.

[lavane]

I had never heard of recreators and repurposers... I guess I'm a little of both. I was let go from my job as a graphic designer in a newspaper and since then I started a business as an illustrator, which has not been sustaining me yet, but I also wrote and illustrated a children's book, one of the things I'm proudest of.

[AlisonLam]

So proud of you Alexandra. I was a fan of yours since the home primp days and i remember being shocked the magazine let go of the most promising person that would set them ahead into the new world of YouTube.... Their loss, our gain. We have more content from you now that you courageously branched out on your own and look at you now with your own office studio and full time employees of your own. Keep rockin it!!

[lorrainegatzke]

Alexandra, you bring tears to my eyes, I am so happy for you. I am twice your age, I love your channel and I pay attention to what you have to say. That was an excellent and inspiring talk.
And this is just the beginning. 😁💖

[jeanne_guitton]

Wow, Alexandra is not only a gifted decorator and an immensely engaging online presonality, she is also an awesome public speaker! Ive been following her, so I knew her journey, and still I was on the edge of my seat!

[WeGetHighWeLetGo]

Alexandra, your TED Talk reminds me of the saying "Sometimes good things fall apart to allow even better things to come together" and it sounds like this was definitely the case for you! You are such an inspiring lady and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for team AG!

[NoraDesmond]

Gurl, you rock. Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. I am going to read that book you discussed. My reality is that the last job I had, made me an introvert and have extremely low self esteem. I'm in my 50's, I'm not done, just have to find my way.

[lovefaith]

I'm also not a millennial but found Alexandra's channel prior to lockdown and it inspired me to make my house a home. I love her style, although it's not my style, I have found so many tips on how to create function and beauty to my own style. This talk resonated with me because I have been let go from two jobs that I loved, the first was a massive layoff and the second one due to COVID. Alexandra, ur so right about having trust and I'm still trying to find that. Congratulations on your success and thank you for not quitting. 🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾🥂❤❤❤

[roland_joshua]

I'm in a similar situation, I just lost the only and last opportunity to take a job that I have prepared myself for all my life, I fell so empty right now, I was searching for some videos that could help relate this and I found this, this is helpful. Only one thing is true I will be champion I don't mind starting a different path.

[janelleetsitty]

I didn't realize this happened... I get it. I am in the midst of this, being called into the office and being let go. Its tough at my age as I am not as marketable as the younger crowd. I look at the websites of the jobs that I have applied and see the fine print of the discrimination policies for agegism, etc, etc, blah blah blah... There is discrimination. Period.

[shannonsolomon]

Alexander you are so inspiring! I started a job as an independent contractor and so many times I just wanna walk away. But something inside of me says give it time and those around me say give it time. So after hearing you speak I'm going to keep chuggin along!

[isabelapinto]

Just came here from her channel. I just found out about it last month and I’m already a fan of her work. She’s so inspiring. ❤

[dawnvickerstaff]

I'm not a millenial but I love Alexandra and her tips. I am a big fan.

[realmofthesenses]

Not a millennial, but a middle aged renter of a small appartment. Recently I "discovered" Alexandra Gater's affordable and creative make overs on YT. Lovely story how she got where she is.

[ajpompe]

This full-on made me cry. I have been watching Alexandra's channel for a year or so now, and her story is so incredibly inspiring. She is truly an inspiration to me and so many others out there! ❤️

[gabrielasimmons]

As a follower of Alexandras channel, I wish I had just a little bit of her creativity and guts. She is a very smart young woman and I hope I can watch her for a very long time as a creator on YouTube, even though I know there will be bigger chances waiting for her.