One Year After I Quit my Job – Why, How, & What Now?

What happens when you quit your job of ten years to invest in your own creative pursuits? In this video, I share my experience of why and how I quit, and what I'm doing one year later. Thanks to Artgrid for sponsoring this video. Use my link to get two extra months free: https://bit.ly/artgrid-matthewencina In 2021, I joined The Great Resignation, and quit my job. The year that followed was one of the most fruitful I've ever had creatively, personally, and financially. *If you're reading this drop a 👊🏽 emoji in the comments* ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources & Links ▬▬▬▬▬ 🛠 Receive updates and learn about my project with @GrovemadePortland : https://bit.ly/GrovemadeXMatthewEncina 📝 I wrote a companion article to this video, which you can read here 👉🏽 https://matthewencina.medium.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-342dd19b5c07 ⏰ My struggle with accountability and my productivity tips : https://youtu.be/6uCxTvRdOzw ✍️ Read more on why I quit my job at The Futur: https://matthewencina.medium.com/i-just-quit-the-best-job-i-ever-had-60f417c3efb4 🎥 Watch the Generation No-Code Documentary trailer: https://youtu.be/-ChLT7b2Gj8 By using some of the affiliate links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is the easiest way to support me and helps me continue making content like this for you. Thank you 🙏 ❓ Miscellaneous Products seen and used in the video 📝 What I used to map my ideas PanoPad: https://geni.us/Pano-pad Blackwing Pencil: https://geni.us/Blackwing-Pencil 🧩 Human Head Puzzle: https://amzn.to/3gliw7p 🖥 On my desk Matte Black Pen by Grovemade: https://geni.us/Grovemade-Pen K7 Keychron Keyboard: https://geni.us/Keychron-K7 ☕️ Cold brew bottle for coffee/tea: https://geni.us/HarioColdBrew 🎧 Do you like the music in this video? The tracks are from Artlist. Get two free months when you sign up through my affiliate link: https://bit.ly/artlist-matthewencina 🎥 The gear I use to make my videos: https://kit.co/MatthewEncina/matthew-encina-s-essential-video-kit ▬▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – Introduction 1:16 – Getting a job offer 2:02 – How to decide your career path 3:17 – 2020, the year that changed everything 3:51 – Why I decided to leave my job at The Futur 5:45 – This section is sponsored by Artgrid 6:39 – One year after I quit 7:15 – What am I doing now? 8:46 – The results: time, money, & happiness 9:15 – How much I made in 2021 9:51 – Advice if you want to quit your job ▬▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMERS: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. By using some of the affiliate links above, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. This is the easiest way to support me and help me continue making content like this for you. Thank you 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬▬ My Website: https://www.matthewencina.com My blog: https://www.modmusings.com Home projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modmusings/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewencina/ ▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬ Created by Matthew Encina Additional footage captured by Jonathan Garcia, Kamel Bentot, @ChrisFranklinJr, @JonJagsNee and @thefutur3190 Special thanks to @BeckiandChris for reviewing my script. #TheGreatResignation #ModMusings #MatthewEncina #1BminusOne #TheFuturIsHere