I quit my 9-5 job to be a *full-time YouTuber*. My experience from the first 3 months...

I left my 9-5 corporate job end of last year to be a full time youtuber. My experience has been a roller coaster, but if you've ever been curious about what's it's really like in the first three months, this video is for you. However, this is just my experience, and everyone has a different one!! I could go into more detail in another video once I have more experience in the industry itself, but for now these are my general reflections and how i've been feeling about it! Grateful every day. Thanks for watching!

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timestamps
0:00 introduction & behind the scenes
3:00 waterdrop sponsorship
5:18 my experience & more behind the scenes

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disclaimers
*this video may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links*

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[ChelseaCallahan]

There’s so much more I could have talked about too! If you found this kind of video interesting let me know, I can definitely go into more detail on some of these things from my perspective… especially once I have more experience in the industry. For right now, I am a little sponge with a beginner’s mind. Thanks for watching ❤ Official invite to my housewarming live event coming to my instagram & community tab next week, stay tuned!

[lilyzook]

Still the best sponsored segments on Youtube.

[alexjohnson]

"feeling terrified is better than feeling bored"

love this!

[letciatxr]

Just wanted to say, I'm so happy I found your channel last year. Love how real and imperfect it is – that's what makes it perfect. Your personality is like a breath of fresh air, and every video makes me feel like we're in this together. Keep doing your thing, girl!

[CT-oddl]

Chelsea - adore your high-pressure, low-anger personality. It's a lovely mix.

[gjbaan]

Kind voice, kind spirit, heart on your sleeve, being honest, and being able to communicate your point. Chelsea keep being you. You are fantastic!

[yilderim]

Your commentary about not having health insurance while you were perched on the window sill was perfect timing for dramatic tension. You are correct about the quiet but fearful mechanisms that keep people in corporate life (spot on). Also I think you need to oil your door hinges.

[mollyduckpond]

I’m so glad your channel got into my algorithm last year!

[CatherineShoresHMN]

I normally skip over sponsored content in videos - if it’s something I’m not interested in or if I’ve seen multiple creators doing them - but I love how you’ve been doing them. It’s fun!!

[shareuhlin]

these ad spots just keep getting better and better! LOVED the cross over surprise, alexis is my other fave nyc-vlogger 😁

[deborahthatsme]

Omg water drop is so lucky you crushed the sponsorship - was epic 👏- I recently found your channel and really enjoy it for so many reasons - I have a small channel where I focus on gluten and dairy free cooking and baking but after a rough 2023 and running over into 2024 I want to add more of everything I love into my channel but am not sure how to go about it!😊❤

[wellyremigio]

"I'm stressed, but I'm incredibly happy". That literally brought tears to my ears, it's so good to see that you're doing great and I couldn't be happier for you.
You got this, girl!! ✨💖

[melissatelier]

I found your channel last year and it's been great to see you grow as a person, changes and challenges that came but seeing you embrace them is something inspiring.

I'm just starting on youtube, I graduated last year from college and everyone's expecting me to get a 9-5, I might as well do, but I've always wanted to start my channel, you asked us to say what our channel is about but tbh i'm just experimenting with different topics and styles, but once again, your channel and your journey have been motivating to me, you're so authentic and that's something I value a lot, thanks for sharing bits of your life 💙

[thelaundress]

Also - this behind the scenes real look is the best- it’s exactly what I want to tune into. People wanna know what it takes to be a content creator. A lot of people want to be YouTubers without realizing how much work it is and young kids feel entitled by that thinking it’s easy to be glamorous and live in a huge house without doing the work. I think blogs like this is what is going to elevate your channel. I feel like you’re really finding your stride as a content creator who isn’t just trying to be an influencer and sell people excessive consumerism junk from Amazon that we don’t need. Keep up the good work girl.

[sunshinemindset]

I love that you are friends with Alexis Eldridge. I follow her too! Love you both xxx

[anakirola]

I watch Alexis too. A lot of us were like yeah Chesla is so cool. I love your openness and honesty. I’m so proud of you!

[sammylapue]

You look great with or without professional makeup!! We all like to totally chill on our less busy or off days. It is much needed for your mental health. I would love to post on You Tube, but I am clueless regarding editing.

[joetsan]

Super interesting info and loved the very creative sponsorship piece! I always look forward to your content!

[cynroles]

I want to thank you for being so open and honest about your experience. I know how vulnerable that can feel but its also so relatable. I worked for starbucks for just under 10 years while going to school and they consider 20 hours a week full time which gives you all the benefits including vacation hours, medical, and 401k match. They also give a wonderful sense of community. That could be a fun part time job for you because you meet so many interesting people. With that being said, I think its fun to watch your progress on this platform and if you’re comfortable with it, a fun video idea could be how much YouTube paid you the 1st year of monetizing your channel or something along those lines. I always find those videos eye opening. Anyway, thanks you for your content and being so damn relatable ❤

[hilsbeasley]

You do work hard to get the videos out. It's appreciated! I've followed Alexis for a while as well, and it was both a surprise and lovely to see the two of you together! xx