Yves stop his job regardless that he had all of it: a giant wage, well being advantages and a pension plan. He offered his downtown rental, too. Why did he resolve to drastically simplify his life? As a result of he was sad and unfulfilled. A few years in the past, he went on a 10-day silent retreat and, after a lot soul-searching, realized that his job and his nerve-racking life-style wanted to go. Now, a 12 months and a half later, he is residing a minimalist life-style in a small bachelor condominium, driving his bike to work, and dealing 3 days per week at a grocery retailer. He has extra time to spend with the individuals he loves, and so much much less stress. Does he remorse his downshifting choice? Watch this video to seek out out!
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Now, do how to quit work PERIOD
What are these comments? What reality do you people live in where working part time can net you a livable income? Can I join?
I was disagree with him until I found a job,😄😄
Fear of change keeps good people in bad places
Where is this apartment that he can't rent so sman cheap? He works only 3 days a week and can pay rent and groceries and heat for his house, he has got to have a savings of some kind or bought the small apartment.
I wish I was he, I literally want a place small like his and nothing else. I am looking for a job that is 24 hours at the most cause I can't take all the over load of work.
Good for you! That is true success!
I did something similar at age 28. After working full time for five years, quit my job, sold my car with a payment and worked a two day per week job for three years. Went back to full time for four years after that and hated each day. But kept living like I only worked three days per week. Have only worked part time the past six years and love it. I'll get tired of self employment and find a fun day job soon. Change is good for many of us.
You only walked away from it after you had acquired assets that grew in value. You admit that you liquidated those assets for a liquid safety net that allowed you the comfort and state of mind that if something happens your financially stable enough to maintain the current standard of living which you find satisfying. But you still had to work and achieve to get their. Don't tell people pursuing material success is a waste of time. You yourself are currently benefitting from it and to deny that is detrimental to other people of they should view you as a role model. Having money isn't everything to life. But it is an important component to it.
I saw this 6 years ago and thought this guy was crazy, but now I totally understand. Completely understand 🙁
I watched this video just one week before i quit. Now nearly 2 months passed after i quit. I still dont have a legit plan. But feeling similar salvation like him.
Now, that's a man with real value and morals.
Cool.
I have been thinking lately about working in a grocery store. I need an easy job, low stress and to be around people and I don’t want to travel far everyday to work. I was trying to work into teaching but you’re never free in that job. You take your work home which sounds awful. I’m also a massage therapist and I could do that part time as well. I did massage full time and burned out my body.
There are some jobs you just have to quit! No matter how much you need the money. I quit working as a chef and I’m now a taxi driver. Best thing I ever did! I’m just pissed off with myself for not doing it a lot sooner.
A lot of these stories have one thing in common. No family depending on them. I would absolutely take the simpler path, but putting the little ones down the hall in jeopardy for the sake of your own happiness is the height of selfishness I think. Fathers have always run themselves down for the sake of their family.
That prove that money can't buy happiness you can have all the money in the world, but still be miserable.
Can we can an update on Yves? I frequent the grocery store shown in this video but I've never had the pleasure of meeting him and having a chat.
Take all the shrimp everything
Just left my corporate job where I made 75k and needed this as a reminder for why I left. I want to live the simple life and get away from the rat race. But still question myself because its not an easy thing to do.
Fake
I'm European. Only 2-3% of people make 80k euros where Iive sooooo its not even a choice xDDD
who is Mat & Danielle?
I would love to see an update from him today.
As they say "money can't buy happiness". Even though he downsized it's still a really nice place that he ended up with. Kudo's for him for doing what makes him happy.
I repeat watching this 100 times and now i still in the meeting 😓
I think the only thing that scares me of downsizing and going to a minimal job is the limited health insurance as I get older not reducing my income or home. My Dad thankfully had 2 pensions plus medicare to pay the bills that would have bankrupted my mom. He passed but my mom has the money to live in a comfortable beautiful retirement community. When we go camping I look around and think yeah I don't miss all the extras stuff. I tell my husband the only thing that may be expansive when we age (which is right around the corner) is any health issues. We only will have our savings and medicare. What then?
What's fucked about this is that 80k isnt enough to buy a house or a condo anymore. 7 years later you might be able to rent an shitty apartment in the city.
I must really say, the dude has found his freedom!!
It's a terrible thing to live in mental stress, the dude knew it, he knew it all too well!
NO wife NO kids NO purpose No effort…..same
I think he needs to join to fight club
I studied law. After spending some lovely toxic time with lawyers, bailiffs, notaries, real estate… God bless manual labor.
Who thought you wouldn't be happy with only micro fiber couches and being lonely?
Insert Fight Club quotes!
80k $ a month in Toronto is pretty sad pay. I don't get how he could afford stuff besides nicer necessities
I studied hard, thought i would be ambitious, have a gold sign on my door for some career. I got fairly sick and part time is all I can do. Reality came knocking. lots of toxic jobs out there. Labor contracts also aren't reliable anymore. Renting a small studio is so relaxing compared to having a mortage and being chained to anything. a lot of noble and idealistic jobs also have changed into sociopathic megalomeniac gold digging toxic jobs.
I watch this video periodically over the years. It’s funny a few years back this seemed far fetched. Now that I’m debt free and I really don’t need much I just need to maintain my living expenses I’ve decided to work part time. I was in deep debt before and this wasn’t possible. I’m tired of consumerism and never thought the idea of working in a supermarket would be appealing but it is. I work remotely but being stuck at my desk doing unfulfilling work is n no longer enough.
I can relate to this guy. I worked in a gov job for 20 years and was in the same situation. I was miserable all the time. Unlike him though, I have a wife and kids to take care of, and cannot simply walk away.
One video that you always come back to when you are lost
Inspirational.
WE NEED AN UPDATE!
Since graduating from college, I have worked in government organizations. Then I once lived in Australia, a country that taught me how to value life, 8-8-8 rules, and work-life balance. Only by working as a courier do I spend time with my family on weekends, drinking a cup of coffee with my beloved wife, and many other valuable family activities. Further, when I went back to my country, I worked at a law firm office with a high income but gave a high level of stress. Finally, I decided to quit my most valuable job and choose my way to enjoy my life.
The story of my life
80K a month is awful. Lmao. 150K is not even enough in Canada
His idea of golden handcuffs was $80k/yr?
I would also feel enlightened and happy if I would work 3 days in a grocery store while I have a million dollars in the bank…😂😑
Way too many people listen to these "societal norms" and think that's the way they are supposed to do stuff and behave. This guy is smart, you gotta do it like him and live your OWN LIFE. Your happiness is the ultimate currency always remember that.
We need more people like this in the world
the thing is how are you gonna have a family with such low income? If you are going to stay alone all your life and having no problem with that, I agree with you . But if you gonna have a wife and kids , you got no choice to have a much higher income than that even if you are stressed aand mentally destroyed .
I love reading through the comments here … respect to all you guys and good luck