i quit my job without a backup plan: 6 month update

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It's been six (!) months since I left my job after spending four years as an early employee at Notion. Here's a glimpse into my meandering thoughts on what it's actually like to quit your job without a backup plan. I share whether I have any regrets, what this adjustment period has been like for me, and a look into my headspace during pivotal moments in this journey so far.

For anyone on the brink of a huge life decision like leaving a job or changing career paths, I hope my story can serve as one data point as you consider yours 🫶

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:24 Farewell
02:33 Voyage
03:53 Wander
06:21 Wonder

🎵 Music

👋 Say hi!
Instagram: @itsamyjenny

[lysanderh]

Thank you for the update video! 🫶 I just watched the one before this, and I love hearing your insights and thoughts six months later. I just gave my resignation notice at work and I’m in that disbelief stage 🥲 I don’t have regrets either though - it feels like a weight has been lifted, and a sense of peace and relief has settled in. Your entry you found again during your retroactive exercise was so powerful and exactly what I needed to hear right now 🫶 thank you! You’re so wise, and I hope your 2024 has been going well! Definitely subscribing and planning to watch more of your and Amy’s videos ❤

[sveltevelvet]

Thank you for making this! I'm 8 months into a sabbatical and legit thought I would be in my new chapter by 6 months. You've articulated the emotional journey I've been on so well, even as living it felt like moving equal steps forward and backward everyday.

[mumk]

Thanks for the awesome video (especially the editing ) and the calendar on the wall is so lovely

[BallyBoy]

So damn inspirational. My own situation is not so dissimilar to yours, so watching this really gave me some much-needed comfort. Thanks.

[yolanda_lam]

I resonate so much with this video! Love how you mapped out your mental journey. I'm currently in the wander phase (with some lingering presence of voyage) and am so glad to have found your channel because my brain can be all over the place during this confusing time. Watching this definitely makes me feel less alone!

[daniellebaxter]

Your videos are just so well designed and full of wisdom ❤

[athenayang]

Thank you for sharing. You are so poetic ❤

[hackerandpainter]

this is a great video thank you. literally INVALUABLE.

[goat]

The aesthetics on your videos are wonderful. Myself and I’m pretty sure others would tune in to watch vlogs

[Dontstaylonely]

i would love to afford to do this. i got laid off last year and the 1.5 months inbetween being laid off and then finding a new job were the best and most content i'd felt in YEARS. now i'm in a startup and i can't imagine feeling relaxed again.

[aarond]

Loved this... honestly... as per usual!

[rusalshrestha]

Great video, i quit my job 2 months ago and this was super relatable!

[saibabaalapati]

Super relatable I also Have quit my job 3 months ago to do a startup. Been blaming my self if even take a day off.

[thetechpmm]

Awesome recap. I quit my job a year ago and can relate to the same feelings described. Keep making more great content like this. Btw are you an ENFJ?