I started working a 9-5 for the first time in my life

Back in October of 2022 I started working a 9-5 for the first time in my life...

I've always kind of been holding off since graduating University as I was focused on helping my best friend grow his business.

After spending years and dedicating my time to the business, I was in a situation where I needed more money in order to move out with my girlfriend.

I finally landed that 9-5 job and then it made me realise...

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Music: In The Forest
Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi @lesfreemusic

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[existing_existence]

When life and responsibilities hit harder than post nut clarity

[Ben-bjoz]

The hardest part is being productive after the 9-5 grind cause all you want to do is sleep, recover and be lazy (especially if you work a labour intensive job)

[beansprout]

Nothing wrong with still living with you parents as long as you have goals

[tanawatkampansudsin]

Being 16, having a brother recently getting a full time job and barely seeing him throughout the day has really got me thinking. When i was a kid and im sure alot of people can say the same thing, i used to want to be an adult, to want to make my own choices but as life goes on and that adult life approaching faster than i thought im starting to regret those things i said. I miss being a kid and not needing to think about having to make my own money to stay alive.. i dont want to spend 7+ hours at work and not have any free time... So for those early teenagers reading this, be grateful for what you have and use your youth to its fullest<3

[yaxon]

I’m in the same situation: I live with my parents and have low expenses. I decided to go back to community college so all I do is gym, school and I’m home. I think I needed this video to go out and get a job. I may not need the money right now, but I need to learn how to manage responsibilities

[l_eel_em]

A little bit of back story for all of you!

Growing up I always thought my path was to graduate uni, make my parents happy, and get a full time office job.

After graduating uni, I held off and worked for Panda, the online coaching business i helped grow with my best friend, where i spent my time learning how to make videos, create content, and trying to grow the business.

I was always a little bit too comfortable with everything. Despite not making much money as the business was quite small, i really wanted to help grow the business where i could, i was comfortable playing games all day, comfortable training, and comfortable relying on other people to get things done for me.

But i guess life eventually catches up. When my relationship started getting more serious, I obviously couldn’t live like i was living. I needed to think about moving out, making more money, and having a stable income to support my future. So i finally decided to get a full time job and sadly give Panda a break.

At this time my videos had started slowly picking up which gave me a taste of what i could achieve by myself. And having finally experience what it was like working 9-5, I realised I had an option. Go through the motions of a boring life, or get of out my comfort zone, and really put my all into trying to pursue something as I’ve finally found something i wanted to do for the first time in my life.

Fast forward to today, ive been uploading every single day, havent had any time to play games or do much else really (but it’s fine, ill get back free time eventually!!), and im finally looking at stopping this 9-5 at the end of March to try and pursue content creation as my full time job.

And at the end of the day, it’s all thanks to all of you for watching my videos and supporting my content ❤❤

[zakkeahey]

You got it man, life is like chess, can’t take back a move just gotta look at the board in front of you and make the best move you can with what you got.

[jaleenbrown]

Man I’m 24 fixing to be 25 and I finally have gotten my own place and etc like a month ago (I know it took a minute but different strokes man ) however a lot of things have changed . It’s crazy cause the adulting thing has been a blessing and a curse . It’s a blessing to have that level of freedom you always wanted but now it’s a burden on bills, rent and other things and as much as I have a few of those things in line I’m still learning (literally scared every month that I may not have the rent or lose my job on super dumb shit ) . One thing I’ve figured out is responsibility comes from you wanting to be responsible for yourself or any other being . No one likes to work but it’s what drives us forward in our lives . Like I’m barely home during the week because of work and other activities and even when I’m home I want to go out because it gets terribly lonely but it’s so fulfilling at the same time being a functional member of society and being able to rely solely on myself is one of my biggest accomplishments as a man, I hope you get to experience that too so good luck

[anwarmaggi]

man i cant wait to see lee being absolutely fkin shredded for his comp

[joshevans]

It doesn't get easier. You have to try and find a job that you love or at least you enjoy. Remember it can often be the people you work with that make the job brilliant and not the job.

[anthonypeterkin]

Be grateful for parents that can help. Some of us have to learn on our own.

[benski]

Moving out is honestly the best thing I've ever done. My mum would do EVERYTHING for me at home. Washing, meals, etc. As amazing as it is, it's also tiring and annoying not being "responsible" for yourself when you're grown. So I left the house at 22 and haven't looked back. Yea the days are shorter when I got washing, cleaning, food, work etc to do. But at least I'm doing the things in my life. Not someone else.

[YehudiNimol]

I feel you. I finally signed up for a fast food job because I realized I needed to start somewhere to get money instead of leeching from my parents. I'm starting next week. It's my first job ever.
Wish you luck 👍

[adiecakes]

This video found me when I need it the most! Thanks Lee Lem 🥺
I also live with my parents, and as an eldest Asian daughter, I’m kind of embarrassed with where I am in life. I took the board exam for Medicine a few months back and unfortunately failed. Right now I’m still struggling to find my footing in life but seeing this video is a comforting hug that I needed. I’ll come back to this video after a year (2024) as a licensed doctor.

[kingsman.]

Ah shit mate, you gonna make me tear up 🥲, we will all be here for you, and we wish you the best of the best of the best 😭😭🙏🏾

[Allan]

Love this - speaks to me so much.

I've lived with my parents for the past 3 years and it's been hard to find my passion without any sort of kick in the butt to move forward.

Getting my shit together, but for the first time in a long time it feels like I'm discovering what it means to be proud of myself. I've found a job I love and am about to start dental school - excited to see where life takes you as well.

[alexthedepressedgremlin]

Good luck lee! We believe in you man. You are a monster in the gym and you’ll be no less in the office!

[Isamarathon]

I support you bro!! Life’s to short to not chase your dreams❤

[SnowyBlizzard]

What’s even crazier is all the adults in life who’d rather crush you and say “no shit” than relate to you and say “yeah I have dreams too, we’re all working on it”

[Thebettermoney]

Very smart of you to quickly catch up on this. 9-5 can zap you of energy, dreams and everything in between. Have had to work the last 15 years to support my family, still trying to kick myself out of that cycle. Best time to do it is when you have don’t have dependants with the luxury of still living with parents😊