Going Fulltime on YouTube Update #3 - 6/6/18
Added 2018-06-06 18:22:53 +0000 UTCThis is going to be tough for me to write but I can't hold it in anymore or I'm going to explode. Working at my job is killing me bit by bit. My job was my WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE for 4+ years where I would stick my tail between my legs and bow in the presence of my boss. I thought that was okay and was always too afraid to speak up in fear of being fired.
I do social media work for a living and people have no idea how much hard work and dedication goes into it. But they also have no idea how straining and destroying it can be. Like today my boss CC'ed someone in an email who is a hot-shot in the publishing company because she always does this to be passive aggressive and get me to do my work faster. I don't even make enough to survive or pay for the bills and after work I just cry because it's hell on earth. I can't go into detail but it's full-blown emotional abuse.
When I put in extra effort I make like what an extra $50 for work that took over 5 hours to do. When I ask for help I get ignored. I put so much effort into supporting that company and I just can't do it anymore. The only reason I am staying is because it's an extra form of income and one that I know will be steady.
Some of you may even remember how I talked about my job in the past and included it in older videos. Some of you may remember how I was a completely different person because of my job. And some of you may remember how I wore a fake smile in the efforts to try and say "Everything is fine. Everything is okay."
Well I can't do it anymore. Everything is NOT okay. My stress levels are the highest they have ever been, I am losing weight and sleep and my anxiety is sky high because of this job. So I'm asking for help. I've reached that point in life where I am basically desperate and trying to find a way to make YouTube my fulltime career so I won't have to suffer with this job anymore.
My boss has that split personality where one day you are best friends and the next you are trash. And for so long I would wear that fake smile, nod my head and become a little puppet everyone could control. I need help. I need an out and I need a new life before it all comes crashing down again. I'm worth more than what my boss thinks I am.
Thank you for letting me vent. Love you guys.
Comments
Stay strong Kat. One day you'll look back and laugh at that place. You can do anything you set your mind to.
2018-06-07 00:21:39 +0000 UTCSee this is when I wish I could hug you and send you a care package. Come live here with me in England! I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through. I’ll keep supporting you whatever and wherever you go. You’re such a kind and positive soul and you don’t deserve to be going through half of what you are. If I could click my fingers now and make Youtube your full time job I’d do it a thousand times over. You’ll get there. I just wish you could find another job that’s kinder for now. The world of work can be a nasty place. I do hope you find solace in it soon gorgeous. All my love <3
oddlestv
2018-06-07 00:04:13 +0000 UTCLove you too, Kat! I've said it before and I'll keep saying it again and again; I personally will keep offering what little I can for the long haul to make your dream of doing YouTube a reality! :)
David Cleveland
2018-06-06 18:50:57 +0000 UTC