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@edwinbear7065

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the answer. This was super useful to hear when I heard it from Adam live.

I've been watching you since I was a little kid, and I'm almost 40 now... I've gone from being a high school drop out, and never got my G.E.D.... To an aero space machinist and I still don't have a high school diploma. Your inspiration has always driven me to new heights, thank you for being an amazing person and instructor. I just started a new job. I was doing timed internal splines/ squares/hex's, to 5 axis live tooling... and I can honestly say it was all due to the inspirations you have put forth in my head. Thank you sir!

@28thAttempt

Жыл бұрын

Mythbusters first aired twenty years ago. Where have you watched Adam before Mythbusters?

@adamthefallnone1817

Жыл бұрын

@MaxiHorst 20 years ago I was 18, and he was doing prop designs before that. But everyone has their own meaning of "kid" 😉

I’d love more advice from Adam about finding work, managing with periods of unemployment as a freelancer, and self doubt, etc

@sethmunn6655

Жыл бұрын

My older brother was freelance for about 10years. He told me a while ago that the first thing he did was build up a really big "no job" fund. Beans and rice, no new buys etc I til he had about a year ahead in savings. Said it has taken that fear out of his mentality completely. He's always got a backstop now and it lets him curate the jobs he take a instead of having to be desperate. He said he put 20% aside for the first couple years and then 10% from then on.

@shirosenshiesq

Жыл бұрын

Easy - don't do work that won't support you 100%. If you have a 9-5, stick with it and do the freelance on the side. The freelance shouldn't be a job but a hobby that makes you beer money at this stage. Save as much cash as you can - when your freelance work starts to be too much for nights and weekends, drop one day of work. Keep going and use your savings to supplement, dropping days as needed. Use your annual leave days to give you extra room to work. When you have the freelance income equal or greater to the salaried work, then you can stop your 9-5. Be ready to use your savings to supplement your freelance payments both in general and during dry periods. Use side hustles to put more money in the bank. If there's a dry period, pick up a casual job until the work picks up again.

@Bondoz007

Жыл бұрын

Yep - always have a back up fund. I've just been made redundant but I managed over 2 years to get the fund in place in case the worst happened. And then it happened. My view is no one's going to look after me except myself. I also get up usual time, try different things every few weeks (for example, choose a different places to job hunt other than the home - a cafe for a while, the library) - stay active and walk a lot too. Good luck 👍🏼

@iambear.6526

Жыл бұрын

@@shirosenshiesq lol really not that "eAsY"

I just love the sentence: “Those are all the things I know about the thermal detonator.” 😊

I just lost a job, the world is strange. Thanks Adam

Just got laid off for the last month for the 3rd time as an adult (08 recession, Covid, Now) it definitely is getting harder. Thanks for the vid!

My mom said basically the same thing when I was first without work. When you don't have a job, finding a job is your full time job. Getting up and out at the same hours as your field works. Spending your 8+ hour day finding places to apply for and applying (to be clear - job ads in the evening, putting in resumes to places that would keep it on file in the day). I would also add - volunteer. Some place with a known name is best. It's hard to get employers to look at an application with a gap in employment. A job in your field is best, a job not in your field is ok, and volunteer work is better than a period of nothing. And if your field has a hobby equivalent, do that and make a portfolio of your hobby work online that you can link to. And practice interviews with family so you can stay calm when you're nervous in an interview and give clear answers. Every time I am on an interview panel, I try to help the candidates who stumble to give us something in their favor because I know good candidates just get nervous, but not many do that. It's a huge advantage to be able to answer interview questions clearly, and you absolutely can practice that. And most importantly, pray. I know some people aren't religious, and praying insincerely doesn't do you any good, but for those with faith, that is the anchor that will get you through. For the nonreligious, I don't know what works for you. Definitely don't go it alone, though, and absolutely do not hide it from your family. Joblessness takes a massive toll on your mental health and you need support.

@Darticus42

Жыл бұрын

@Merennulli very wise and respectful answer, on the last bit in particular. Religious or not, we all need our support systems, our foundational driving forces, our beliefs in who we are and who (+ what) helps us keep going through hard times. Sometimes that's best met from a close family member or friend, belief in a higher being / deity, or maybe from a part of us deep inside ourselves that we forgot was there. Beliefs on what sense of goodness ultimately drives that might differ. But either way, we shouldn't forget that we're never alone, and in a very real sense all of these beliefs and experiences and relationships with others can all come together to support us through hard times. Shouldn't pretend like everything's okay and that you never need help or support, instead you [generic] should know when and how to reach out when it's inevitably needed. I'm too young to have experienced joblessness for myself, so in some ways i can only imagine + extrapolate. But that very much does seem like a common thread for similar experiences of going through hard times.

as a nurse of 10+ years, losing my job multiple times to layoffs, closings, I've learned to have a routine as well, put our ego aside and take up jobs we wouldn't normally give attention, but search for better positions, use your discontent as motivation to maintain your energy. Freelance work is also a life saver, even us nurses can freelance, and madly agree with Mr. Savage, routine is a must, it's way too easy to fall down the path of discouraging emotions.

A whole video series or hell even another book by Adam about freelancing and what he's learned from 30+ years would be amazing. Could become an invaluable resource and broad guide for those getting into freelancing and side work. I'd buy it.

Many people equate their job with who they actually are as people. Losing a job therefore threatens to destabilize who a person thinks they are, so I would add the first thing to do is seperate yourself from what you do, as much as you can. Losing a job doesn't mean YOU lose. It's just a job. There will be others. And for the Etsy question, it is important to remember asking price has nothing to do with what people will actually pay for the item. Or for ebay, listing price has nothing to do with actual sold prices. The old adage for this is "something is worth what someone is willing to pay" and it doesn't matter if your Etsy item took a month and cost you a million dollars to make, if nobody will pay that price. So knowing what the market will bear is vital. Again, not LIST prices. Actual sale prices. That's a number you must know in order to know if it even makes sense to do a product.

To underscore what Adam is saying, my uncle once told me, "Finding a job should be the same as having a job."

In the 90’s, I was laidoff/downsized four times in seven years due to changing market specifics. It sucked but I survived and came out of the experience with valuable lessons that have served me well since.

So I got the notification for this video yesterday morning as I was getting ready to head to work. I watched it with great interest. Little did I know, that six hours later I would be handed my termination notice. So this came right on time. At 45 years old I have never been fired from a job and have left every single job on good terms. This is going to be a very difficult road for me into completely uncharted territory. Thank you for your advice.

@rippedmlagirl

Жыл бұрын

I feel you. I was also informed of my retrenchment last week and I'm still processing.

After losing my job last month I've been pretty down but I remember how much I hated the way things were managed and how my checks were late and how much time I put into that place without getting anywhere I realized that I could be anything I wanted and a company to work for us always just that. Focus on your goals, get there and take care of yourself it's the only way to get anywhere in life. a company isn't going to do it for you. Thank you for the video

Oddly enough, in a VERY dark night. This video gave me peace. Thank you, Adam.

That was a great question, and a great answer. Wish my depression didnt impact my sleep so I could have kept a routine....doing much better these days and in a job I absolutely love that has all the flexibility I could need.

@clehrich

Жыл бұрын

I'm SO with you. I have lived where you're living for the last 5 years. Good luck -- you can do it!

"And those are all the things I know about the Thermal Detonator!" Lol.

Adam you are the most interesting person. I can listen to you speak on anything for hours. The passion you have for what you do is a rare trait in humans. Cheers Adam and thanks for all the content and advice you provide.

@joshhorley2116

Жыл бұрын

i think he’s just been validated in his passions socially and financially, he might have more hutzpah than the average bear but I don’t think it’s fair to say it’s a rare trait among humans

When you lose a job it is always yourself that you have to look at to stay positive. You have to tell your self it is fine lets go and see what else is out there. Yes it is sad that the job you did for x number of years and you did well is gone but you have to take care of yourself and see what can help you move on to the next thing. Dont be afraid to ask for help or learn something new.

That is the perfect answer that I have used for many years. Your current job, is to find a job so you have to go about it every day. BTW making or designing magic tricks is a rabbit hole that is not for everyone. I have made a few for other magicians and the trip from vision to reality can be a long grind.

To the etsy question, I am a wood turner who sells bowls/pens/openers etc on etsy and local markets. I completely agree with what Adam says about knowing you market and competition. At my last local market I realized I had my market all wrong, people are not spending 100+ dollars on a big salad bowl but they are spending 40-60 dollars on a multi purpose utility bowl. Then I worked back from there based on material costs and time to get the revenue I wanted to determine what materials, size, time for each bowl.

❤❤Thank you. I feel even more love for this channel. We all experience tough times. Knowledge is Power. Blessings 🎉

I seem to be able find work but I ALWAYS have something going on to make a living. I paint houses for a living (or so I say). I actually do everything from start to finish, refurbish, repair, clean, sand, prime, paint. I’m the all in one guy, no need to hire a builder or handyman to fix a problem before putting everything back together and finished out.

I lost my job due to a disc herniation in my lower back. Have not been able to walk right since July last year. But this will not get me down, i will get back :)

Your Q&A are my favorites, and this one was special. There was something extra warm and soothing and supportive in the content and your voice. ❤

At first I was going to comment that as a maker you should stay in your lane. After 35+ years as a dislocated worker specialist you gave great advice. Well done Adam.

With the Etsy selling, also check sold items and reviews, where those sellers are doing well and where/how they're marketing their products. It definitely helps to see why they're shifting items and where you can do better or push into certain platforms and niches.

I recently lost my job and I’m trying to make my way as a freelance maker- these videos are a goldmine for advice! Your feedback and encouragement when you received the tiny Excalibur I made also helped me get motivated to work more on my craft. Scary but exciting! Thank you again Adam.

Thanks for talking on topics like this.

I lost my job years ago, and ended up being freelance for a while. I struggled some days but got up and 'worked' be that applying for jobs, going for a run i.e. not sat watching junk TV all day, and got 'lucky' with a lovely company that needed some help, and a friend who found me a regular temp job. Nowhere near my usual wage, but it paid the bills. Honestly covering the bills gives headspace, easier said than done.

Went freelancer in 2001. I've had clients who at some point decided to move to another service provider, but those were always organic situations, upon friendly agreement. I've fired a few clients though, which is always a hard decision to make but If a work relationship begins to feel toxic and uneven, its time to say goodbye.

I feel sorry for folks who have never lost a job or had to change careers. It's disheartening, however it has always been an opportunity for growth and change. The biggest thing Ive found is sometimes it is you who will create a job or opportunity while you are doing something different. The main key is to not give up or give into despair while your life is changing.

Thanks for this video, all of the questions and answers here are great to hear and hear answered

The hardest thing about losing a job is getting into the right headspace. Losing a job is not a personal insult or a comment on you as a person. It's usually just a business decision. You are not your job, a job is just part of what you do. And it's not the most important part, even. I've lost a few jobs in my life, and every one has been hard. But every time i lost a job, i got better as a person. And usually scored a better job as a result. It can be really easy to just get into a rut, instead of making the most of your time. Because going to the same job day after day can get very comfortable, but it isn't necessarily the best bet for your personal growth. In short, losing a job is something that happens. It's not the end of the world. Pick yourself up, dust off, and carry on!

Good advice Adam!

Thank you for this! Recently lost a free lance job, this was a great talk!

Adam is full of good advice and his office is supa cool

Useful info.

Adam, please be assured that this is indeed sage wisdom. Every answer to a question is absolute gold to somebody out there. I, personally can apply many of these life lessons. Thanks for all you do!

I had no idea how complicated the thermal detonator was. Thought it was a simple metal ball cut in hand with some extra details

When I left school I was all set for an army career. Failed the medical so went to college. College screwed me so I left with nothing. I was now 18, unskilled, inexperienced and no educational qualifications. Unemployed for 2 years until I got a job as a car detailer. I then noticed there were jobs to be had all over the place. Was easier to get a new job and work up. I decided I would never be unemployed again no matter what job I would have to get, it's a starting point.

my boss loves me for my ability to adapt. maybe if someone can show them skills... Plumber, Electrician, Auto Mechanic, and Irrigation service tech. Skills are key

thanks for video great advice tho

What to do when you lose a job? I'm thinking that sitting on the couch watching KZread videos isn't the best advice, but it's how I started. And i doubt I'm the only one. Just do stuff, and don't beat yourself up, too bad, for not accomplishing as much ai think you should.

@cmdraftbrn

Жыл бұрын

been career unemployed for 10 years. i'm no ones first pick for any "job" which i find hilarious when all these places whine for workers and then treat them like trash.

@emiliaholmberg3320

Жыл бұрын

@@cmdraftbrn I know what you’re talking about. Either you’re too young or too old for employers to want you. And yet they want employees for hire. Real double standard

Perfectly timed video, I got layed off on the 4th

@tested

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear

When I was free lance I couldn't maintaince a schedule. Sometimes jobs for me would end up coming in at 9pm and be something that can only happen between 11pm and 6 am. When I was younger my dad got annoyed because I was underbidding for the skill set I actually bring to the table.

Nice video

Hi Adam, have ever thought of make the Star Trek space probe Nomad?

Job is what we do for others, work is what we do for ourselves. We can be jobless but not workless.

hey if I oversleep one more time I lose mine too lol. hate the points system. doesn't matter how much I work they take a year to come off. it's tough to sleep for midnights, I end up using my one day off just to catch up on sleep. but I guess I'm in the wrong and shouldn't complain

As an adult with adhd, too, I cansay for myself, routine is the worst I can think of. It gets boring very soon and then I don't want and won't do it anymore 😅 but hey, maybe even we are different in what works for us...

At 8:18 he corrects himself from “chrome plating” to “vacuum metallization” anybody know why the first terminology was corrected?

Nothing like having a good old fashion existential crisis followed by a period of numbness to really gain some perspective lol

Great insights, I would think in today's economic times, trying to sell things for a nominal wage profit would be difficult. Everyone is looking for bargains.

When you're in the Etsy space, surrounded by people just like you who really want to make stuff they love and get paid fairly, it really is OK to ask directly. "Hey, I adore what you do, and I'm trying to break into kinda the same space. Like, doing what you do with Marvel, only with more Dr Who stuff. Can I ask how you do your cost-benefit stuff with that amazing Iron Man thing you do? I'm so stumped, I try to make stuff and I don't see how to charge anything other than insanity for it. Anyway, I know I sound like I'm dumb and begging, but I just thought your stuff was so awesome I'd give it a go and ask." Revise to your voice, but do it. They're just like you. You'll meet them at the next con, and you'll rave about their stitching, and they'll be like, "OMG, how the F did you get that bit of rubber to lie like that??" And then you're not-really-competing pals in the same approximate maker-product-space, and you learn more and more. ASK ASK ASK!!!

"Revenge!" "NO, Jamie."

I remember my boss telling me that he was letting me go because I had a bad temper. I lost it and punched him. No one tells me I have a bad temper and gets away with it.

I would argue you should embrace some negativity. Let yourself feel. Take a long weekend to mope. And then add some ritual to mourn the loss of let the anger out. Trying to stay positive and jump right in to sales or job hunting without letting yourself feel the hurt is a recipe for burnout. If you didn’t mourn the loss, or release the anger, every failure along the search will feel worse. Also you need to look at what mistakes you made if any and commit to work on those.

well this one’s easy, you go into the office make a big scene, then scream “and im taking my football back ted” and storm out, with all your office supplies and your football 🏈 😬🇺🇸🤘🏻🤫

I'm really curious to hear from more people around the world... but what time do you all normally get up, and what country? 8am sounds astoundingly late. I can't sleep past 6:30 on a day off even if I stayed up late, and 5-5:30 is normal. I always thought it was weird in American movies to whine about being woken up at 6am. I should also mention I'm Australian, so I am also curious if there is a stereotype around us getting up early.

I'm not sure if cheap trophies would be plated by sputtering when electroplating is so much cheaper and can be done in huge batches.

Edwin: How do you handle losing a job? Adam: Go find another Job.... Me: damn, why didnt I think of that?

@seanstoyroom7274

Жыл бұрын

Didn't work for me during the Great Recession; so I enlisted to save myself.

The solution to finance in making and freelancing is to stop seeing it as a replacement for a salary, or as a quick buck, or as a quick fix. I know many people that quit their 9-5s to freelance and got surprised when they didn't have any money. You need to introduce it slowly, build it up while slowly reducing your salaried work, and only when you have enough savings and work that you can go a year without any work, will you have enough money to survive two years and still have a year left. You can't buy a camera, decide you're a freelancer, quit your job and just do photography, and expect to come out with a profit.

God, I wish I knew how to establish routine, as a fellow adult with ADHD.

@itsmrwizzy6678

Жыл бұрын

It’s hard but I find that trying to keep either a day journal or a day pad where you just write down tasks for the day. A whiteboard could work too. Remember to start small and try to slowly work into a schedule. All the best!

@danherman4081

Жыл бұрын

@@itsmrwizzy6678 Great answer. I'd say, observe as much as you can, even the times you are distracted. Write or text them down to yourself such as in Notepad.

I was looking for a job when I got the last one.

"Those are all the things I know about the thermal detonator" Well, I'm sure Adam's on a watch list now, but that's ok because he probably knows the guys that run the watch list!

Look immediately for another job. Don't wait.

Start hiking, walking, riding a bicycle when you feel depressed. Start doing volunteer work.

I would totally watch Revenge of the Jedi!

Be excellent at your job and build more knowledge and skill on top of it . Have at least one side gig . When you lose your job , know that your boss has messed up . Do point this out to them on the way out .

What type of Engineer does what you & Jamie are doing ?

Stay positive! The government will take care of you!

“Revenge of the Jedi” is going to stick with me for a while

No no. Be in good cheer. If Hollywood teaches us anything, it teaches us that we must accept our successes as well as our failures with quiet dignity, and grace.

Great, now the algorithm knows I’m unemployed.

It sucks, especially if you want it, gotta pick yourself up and move to the next one If you're lucky, you might learn a lesson from it

Found a company :)

Takeaway: Great life hack and mindset shift: Treat not having a job....as a job!

That look to camera after saying "Revenge of the Jedi" says to me Adam is either LOOKING for the "true believers," or he's TROLLING the true believers.

My first commission is to make a 2 gallon casserole. One, my claybody is not formulated for cooking directly over heat, and will probably break on the first use. Two, finishing the job will put me hundreds of dollars into the red, just in shipping alone. Should I be sad about losing a crappy commission that's been a nightmare? I should be, but I honestly don't care. The point of what we do in this world is to make money, not lose it. Fundamentally losing money on a deal, simply because Americans are too stupid to understand what goes into making goods, is soul crushing. I think it truly is impossible to succeed as a ceramic artist in the US without some kind of financial support like a teaching job, or working for a nonprofit. Americans only want cheap ceramics and don't care about the fact most potters survive on less than $10k a year. A established potter might bring in $50k a year, but when your overhead is $40k a year, it's kind of like, "Why bother?" What did I learn? Don't take commissions unless you are a rapacious sociopath when you set your price. If it isn't worth the time and effort, again, why bother? Would you want to constantly beg for commissions just to scrape by on less than minimum wage? Eugenics via capitalism sure is fun. At some point rich Boomers need to have a reality check, and expecting the youth of your country to be able to survive on peanuts, and constantly running everything in the red isn't the solution. If you want nice things in this world, you have to pay for them. I see the entire system as a fucked nightmare.

@DirtyBottomsPottery

Жыл бұрын

I can't even afford a fucking car.

Oh Etsy… you better have something proprietary, or you are losing money. There is no money to be had.

Revenge of the Jedi lol

I've had over 90 jobs in 25+ years of working. CNA, machine operator(cnc), forklift driver, dock worker, pizza maker, pizza delivery, shrink wrapper in a chocolate factory, door to door vacuum sales, vacuum repair, landscaping, shipping/receiving, production work I am fast as hell at(muscle memory helps a lot there), interior/exterior house painter, supermarket stock, dish dogger, white glove busboy/waiter for the Buffalo Country Club, warehouse picker, had 3 jobs at once, gone through 3 jobs in a week, fired on a Friday and have a new job and at work on the following Monday, had an employer ecstatic that I had so many jobs because that meant they didn't have to spend any extra money to train me, temp agency sent me to a warehouse where the boss showed me the warehouse when he got a call. Excused himself, said he'd be back. Well after a while I get bored and start cleaning. Put all the tools away, swept and just kept busy. 2 hours later he comes back to say he's gonna be even longer so he says "Why don't you grab a broom and sweep?" I say "Already done." Look of surprise and then says "Why don't you collect all the tools and put them away?" I say "Already done'" Even bigger look of surprise and then he says "Ok , well then I'll leave you to it." and away he went. Back in my day we had to fill out a piece of paper called an "Application". Nothing to do with phones. So anyway my trick was to take that app home, fill it out and then take it back. Ask to see the manager but don't say why. Now you hand the manager the app and now he has a face to go with the name and app. Now he starts looking through the apps and yours comes up. He thinks"I remember this guy." and puts your app in the pile to call back. I didn't get 90+ jobs without a few tricks.

Oh yes Adam! The blade runner blaster water pistol. Went from 5 dollers to 75 dollars after if was featured by you. Love your show but you are a double edge sword.

Hey Adam, you need an intern?

Simple, move on and get usefull ;)

dude what's that shirt

Need a job? Every restaraunt Today, needs Good Help! The youth of today is to entitled to do good work. Learn a new skill in the food industry! & Start a cooking channel on KZread?

Easy to say when a multi millionair

@GeneCash

Жыл бұрын

How do you think he got to be a multi millionaire?

Adam! Please stop contributing to the abuse/misuse of the word "notoriety". Has everyone gone and bonked their collective heads? It seems everyone and their mothers have been using this word incorrectly of late. To use one of your examples, a creator would gain notoriety, say, if a compound used in the $100,000 gold leaf helmet wings they created caused the wearers to sprout a literal third eye in their foreheads. One that needs glasses.

You claim it's all fake and the job was stolen from you.

People with careers don’t get it. A job is not a career. If you’ve always been a freelancer, you should really shut up losing a job because you don’t know what you’re taking about.

Adam has very good business advice, for a life long tinkerer! 📐🛠⚙️ Ha ha I find his shop, somehow very calming, curious, and mysterious... In a mad scientist labratory kind of way!

"how to take advice on losing job advise from someone who couldn't lose a job if they tried"