I also quit my day job. The story you presented on the video is true to the heart. Creating things makes me happier than a corporate job any day. How you feel at the end of the days work is what matters most. Thanks!
I love art so much.. however I was killing my creativity working the night shift as a customer rep... I had people yelling at me everyday... so one day I got tired and quit my job and decided to find something related to art and that would feed my creativity even if it pays less than half my previous salary.
Im quitting my job tomorrow. im excited for a new start lol im going to have to leave the city and move out to my old college town but i dont care i need freedom!
I am chomping at that same bit, I soo want to own my own buisness, just cant nail down what I want to do, I suck at making decisions but I hate working for someone else, especially when I can barely make ends meet as they flaunt their 40 billion dollars profit last year by sending me a stupid ass brass plaq with a thanks for making us billionaires sucker. (paraphrased) I need out, I need a plan, I need to make some seriously hard decisions and fast.
Congratulations! Ive been supporting myself from online income too. Lately I have been looking at pin buttons as an additional stream of income. Do you sell your buttons exclusively on Etsy or do you list them on other websites?
This is the forth or fifth time in several months that I have watched this video. I am really feeling like you once did.
I have been holding on for as long as I can, but this job is simply draining every creative juice that remains... one day at a time. I have been brainstorming on various ideas and think that I have one that will take people's minds of their sucky corporate jobs for a sec and be distracted.
You speak and express yourself very well! And congratulations! Screw the corporate ladder, you have your own ladder to climb, on your terms, at your pace!
Ali, I'm NEW to the Etsy world- and YouTube as well. I just left my job a couple weeks ago, right before the holidays and my family is going through hard times.
Your video was VERY inspiring to me! I'm so proud of you- even though I don't know you. I make stuff,too, but never even thought about selling them until I found Etsy! I just had to leave you a comment and thank you. Thank you, so very much. Good luck to you and your buisness.
This is such a powerful video. You provided so much inspiration and motivation to us and from the looks at the comments to a lot of others! Thank you SO much for this. It gives us hope that it IS possible to make a living doing what we love and not make money for some CEO that already makes millions.
It's not a LOT of money but it's just enough to get me by, just like you said. And hopefully after I start making a profit (all my income now is going towards paying my parents for loaning me money to start my shop) and am able to live somewhat comfortably. Thanks for sharing your story! You're such an inspiration to beginners like me :)
Aw this almost made me tear up. I've always wondered how people can make a living off of etsy, not just pulling in extra spending money next to their 'real' job, but to make a living, using the money to pay bills and buy clothes and groceries and make car payments. I'm disabled so I really can't work a 'real' day job and Etsy has been a lifesaver for me. I don't feel so useless anymore. I'm able to do something that I LOVE and get paid for it.
You, Ali, are absolutely amazing! I cannot even begin to express how proud I am of you and how happy I am that you "saw the light" and decided to live for YOU and YOU only! I could stand to take a page from your book!
It's like Dwight says in Little Miss Sunshine, "Do what you want and fuck the rest."
Thank you so much for sharing. See you at Christmas!!!
Thanks for making this video, I just got my first sale on etsy today. So I am hoping things will start to pick up. Any advice you might have for me would be awesome.
It was right around this time last year that my sales really started taking off, and I hope the same happens for you. Just keep listing, relisting, and promoting your heart out. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! :)
I love you
gracewriter 3 weeks ago
Ali is dreamy. : )
InfiniteWhizBang 1 month ago
I also quit my day job. The story you presented on the video is true to the heart. Creating things makes me happier than a corporate job any day. How you feel at the end of the days work is what matters most. Thanks!
mailelei2009 3 months ago
I love this video!
Girl you rock!
HairitageHydration 4 months ago
P.S. and my supervisor was a bitch all the time.. lol
fairiesnjesters 5 months ago
OMG Ali, I really understand how you feel...
I love art so much.. however I was killing my creativity working the night shift as a customer rep... I had people yelling at me everyday... so one day I got tired and quit my job and decided to find something related to art and that would feed my creativity even if it pays less than half my previous salary.
Keep it up... Stay true to your heart :)
DON'T GIVE UP!!
fairiesnjesters 5 months ago
Im quitting my job tomorrow. im excited for a new start lol im going to have to leave the city and move out to my old college town but i dont care i need freedom!
cdm0014 6 months ago
I like how you are : ) You are very Inspirational <3
You are awesome! I plan to buy buttons/pins ^-^ for my School and etc.
I hope to help you :3 out ~
oishiininja 6 months ago
can you talk to me , i lik you
ahmedegypt55@yahoo.com
ahmedegypt55 8 months ago
Corporations!
YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
harpo103 10 months ago
You're pretty cool.
With it being years later, you still doing good?
hettybobcat 10 months ago 2
I am chomping at that same bit, I soo want to own my own buisness, just cant nail down what I want to do, I suck at making decisions but I hate working for someone else, especially when I can barely make ends meet as they flaunt their 40 billion dollars profit last year by sending me a stupid ass brass plaq with a thanks for making us billionaires sucker. (paraphrased) I need out, I need a plan, I need to make some seriously hard decisions and fast.
Mikej1592 10 months ago
Congratulations! Ive been supporting myself from online income too. Lately I have been looking at pin buttons as an additional stream of income. Do you sell your buttons exclusively on Etsy or do you list them on other websites?
nate92831 1 year ago
how are you paying for health insurance?
JackANDJude 2 years ago
This is the forth or fifth time in several months that I have watched this video. I am really feeling like you once did.
I have been holding on for as long as I can, but this job is simply draining every creative juice that remains... one day at a time. I have been brainstorming on various ideas and think that I have one that will take people's minds of their sucky corporate jobs for a sec and be distracted.
Thanks for the inspiration!
ddancer2009 2 years ago
You're priceless too
Take care, Nora
newn0z 2 years ago
You speak and express yourself very well! And congratulations! Screw the corporate ladder, you have your own ladder to climb, on your terms, at your pace!
sombromantic 2 years ago
Love this one!!! So inspiring!
DaniellesDesigns 2 years ago
Hearing you speak that way is priceless, hang in there.
Kohfe 3 years ago
Well done - great video - I just quit my job too!
Brigitte M
bamehr 3 years ago
Ali, I'm NEW to the Etsy world- and YouTube as well. I just left my job a couple weeks ago, right before the holidays and my family is going through hard times.
Your video was VERY inspiring to me! I'm so proud of you- even though I don't know you. I make stuff,too, but never even thought about selling them until I found Etsy! I just had to leave you a comment and thank you. Thank you, so very much. Good luck to you and your buisness.
mysugarskull 3 years ago
Thank you so much for your comment! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that.
Now is such a hard time to be out of work. I'll be sending positive vibes your way. Best wishes for 2009! :)
buttonheaddotorg 3 years ago
: ) !!!!!
This video is awesome! Thank you for sharing your story.
Peace, Blessings and BUTTONS! : )
Angie
feelgoodnation 3 years ago
Ali
This is such a powerful video. You provided so much inspiration and motivation to us and from the looks at the comments to a lot of others! Thank you SO much for this. It gives us hope that it IS possible to make a living doing what we love and not make money for some CEO that already makes millions.
HippieDippyDesigns 3 years ago
It's not a LOT of money but it's just enough to get me by, just like you said. And hopefully after I start making a profit (all my income now is going towards paying my parents for loaning me money to start my shop) and am able to live somewhat comfortably. Thanks for sharing your story! You're such an inspiration to beginners like me :)
I had to post 2 comments , I was over the limit!
<3
myheartyourdart 3 years ago
Aw this almost made me tear up. I've always wondered how people can make a living off of etsy, not just pulling in extra spending money next to their 'real' job, but to make a living, using the money to pay bills and buy clothes and groceries and make car payments. I'm disabled so I really can't work a 'real' day job and Etsy has been a lifesaver for me. I don't feel so useless anymore. I'm able to do something that I LOVE and get paid for it.
myheartyourdart 3 years ago
You, Ali, are absolutely amazing! I cannot even begin to express how proud I am of you and how happy I am that you "saw the light" and decided to live for YOU and YOU only! I could stand to take a page from your book!
It's like Dwight says in Little Miss Sunshine, "Do what you want and fuck the rest."
Thank you so much for sharing. See you at Christmas!!!
Katie
toyforjuliette 3 years ago
Love this!! You are so awesome!!!
NotMoira 3 years ago 2
this is awesome. you are so inspirational!!! - jelene :))
cheeryohs 3 years ago 3
you read my mind - great video!
iscreenprint 3 years ago
Ali you are so well spoken! xox
I cryed a bit when I watched this!
Hope your warm and full tonight!
Love ya
flowerbedhead 3 years ago
Wonderful
peacelovebeatles 3 years ago 2
Couldn't have said it better.
dunielle
Vuji222 3 years ago 4
Your eyes are sooooo green when you wear that shirt! :D
InkyProductions09 3 years ago 5
Thanks for making this video, I just got my first sale on etsy today. So I am hoping things will start to pick up. Any advice you might have for me would be awesome.
Hugs,
Hilary
puresimplicitysoap on etsy
HilsHeavenScents 3 years ago 2
Aw, thanks!
It was right around this time last year that my sales really started taking off, and I hope the same happens for you. Just keep listing, relisting, and promoting your heart out. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! :)
buttonheaddotorg 3 years ago