LIFE IN LA gets lonely and hard: dating, finding a job, friends

today, we're talking all things LA: finding jobs, dating, friends (or lack there of). we're getting real. thanks for being here and supporting, always.
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A little bit about me:
1. I am 23 years old!!
2. I SURVIVED Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. I am a college grad. omg getting old.
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Пікірлер: 108

  • @diego.e.a
    @diego.e.a Жыл бұрын

    I used to live in California. I moved away more than a decade ago and never looked back. It's not in your head... it's too expensive and the people are incredibly unfriendly compared to other parts of the country. NYC has friendlier people, but is horrendously expensive.

  • @sincereiam

    @sincereiam

    Жыл бұрын

    I say this about the people here.

  • @_ladiosanegra

    @_ladiosanegra

    10 ай бұрын

    nyc was more horrific than la. i spent 2 years in nyc too. way worse than la and LA is really bad now

  • @patrickprendergast9589

    @patrickprendergast9589

    3 ай бұрын

    people are unfrendly on chicago they are nice in florda and arazona tell me more diego

  • @aiden-cz3ss
    @aiden-cz3ss2 жыл бұрын

    regarding friendship - it’s quality over quantity. despite only being 17, i faced a horrendous bowel cancer scare just recently. sadly it runs in the family and claimed the lives of my uncle and grandfather. - without your content I probably would’ve ignored the signs that my physical health was declining; polyps were found on my sigmoid and I was told eventually they would’ve become cancerous. with my family history, the cancer is known to be extremely aggressive and difficult to treat. sometimes with even some of my closet friends, i was unable to open up because everyone else was trying to deal with their own problems. however it felt like nobody was there to pick up my pieces despite me being their to pick up theirs. just remember you’re making a difference to the people who watch your videos. i essentially owe my life to you. love, aiden.

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    this means the whole world to me. seriously. I'm so glad you went and got it checked out. proud of you for putting your health first- it's so so important and I think a lot of young people like us tend to put stuff off. I hope you're doing well. sending you the biggest hug ever. ♥️

  • @wayneren4834
    @wayneren4834 Жыл бұрын

    LA is somehow not that friendly for a job hunting, I’m actually in the same situation like you and alot of young people with positive energies and goals, honestly been looking for jobs for a month now, millions of applications sent out, interviews went on, and zero responses ever comes out, hope u doin well now, I mean both mental and physical, the right time will come soon

  • @RogerBarretoo
    @RogerBarretoo Жыл бұрын

    I’ve moved to LA in 2022 and it has been one of the most depressing moments in my life. I struggle and feel so lonely in here! If you ever wanna get a coffee , hit me up :)

  • @bananamilk1974
    @bananamilk1974 Жыл бұрын

    Many Thumbs up on recovery and healing, you do you internet stranger! I also agree with you about NYC, if you know where you're going in LA, it's one of a kind place. Be safe

  • @kelleybondzio168
    @kelleybondzio1682 жыл бұрын

    Aww Kam!! Your so awesome! We love you & your videos! 💜 Putting out Positive vibes for you! ✨✨✨ Good luck with the job searches!!! It will happen!! Keep us updated! 🌸

  • @wxllflower1032
    @wxllflower10322 жыл бұрын

    I related to soo much of this! thank you for your vulnerability and helping us realize we are not alone! sending much love and good energy your way! you’re an inspiration, Kam 🌟

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you 😭

  • @lillianchaney4601
    @lillianchaney46012 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching your videos since you got sick. I've always enjoyed them.

  • @SamSung-rv9rm
    @SamSung-rv9rm Жыл бұрын

    I m in exact the same place. I can't describe how.

  • @LStottmann
    @LStottmann2 жыл бұрын

    I felt exactly like you when I was your age. I am 34 now and wish I followed my own pace. You will regret one day not following and living at your own pace if you don’t do it now. You are SOOOOO super young and the world is your oyster truly. and from your past you know exactly what it means to seize each day. Your perspective is probably a lot different than society’s and your friends’ perspectives that are your age just because of what you’ve been through. But trust me live exactly how you want right now and there is SO much time for you to find your dream job (I know it doesn’t negate the fact that getting rejected from a job sucks!) but you have so much time in your life. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck and I hope you have a wonderful summer! And what’s crazy, you will find the truest friends stay when you go through your roughest points. When I was in a terrible car accident and almost died and had a very long recovery and rehab, some of my best friends visited me a couple times in the aftermath but conveniently faded out of my life (maybe because I could not offer them my same self anymore?) What you went through causes trauma and anxiety and some people aren’t tough enough to be around people that have had their whole world change so fast.

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @scotthood-bi3yj

    @scotthood-bi3yj

    10 ай бұрын

    @@KameronMcKenzie KameronMcKenzie you look fabulous baby - can black jacket - i hope you video amazing Reply

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @lolpa_dancer5855
    @lolpa_dancer58552 жыл бұрын

    you are such an inspiration to me! keep up the great work!

  • @sugarcoat8024
    @sugarcoat80242 жыл бұрын

    Sending you some good vibes Kam. You have such a good spirit, keep it up!!

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you ❤️

  • @sydneylivingston7841
    @sydneylivingston78412 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your videos, never stop creating content & sharing your life

  • @lauraicolonmorales4178
    @lauraicolonmorales4178 Жыл бұрын

    I definitely love your videos! I’m passing through a tough time too but trying to seek the positive out of it 🎉

  • @angelatutino6789
    @angelatutino67892 жыл бұрын

    I really hope it felt good sharing for your mental health...I know it did for me thinking she’s always positive, no matter what. Thank you for making us be part of your journey! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

  • @katieallan8602
    @katieallan86022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so real. I really appreciate being able to turn to content that feels so relatable to where I am in my life right now. I'm pretty much graduating uni in a few weeks and everyone seems to be on different pages for what they're doing in the future - its really reassuring to hear you talk about what you're doing without it feeling stressful!! Sending you lots of positive energy, I can't wait to see where you end up

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah thank YOU so much 🥺🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nc31410
    @nc314102 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching you since your diagnosis! You are amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing!!

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @isabellagonzalez2000
    @isabellagonzalez20002 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video ❤ I know you’re gonna do great in anything you do. Live up to your standards and don’t compare yourself to others

  • @KiaraMadisen
    @KiaraMadisen2 жыл бұрын

    You’re doing great Kam. I think so many people need to hear this and know that they too are no alone. Proud of you for still finding joy day to Day and putting one step in front of the other on the path. Love you lots & can’t wait to pop into your LA life this weekend!!

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love you so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @renattonunez517
    @renattonunez517Ай бұрын

    Girl you sound that you are so cool and awesome! Hope you can find some happiness in this city too

  • @gabecapripullin
    @gabecapripullin2 жыл бұрын

    I love these car chats! And it’s soooooo relatable.. too relatable. 🤣 also bridgerton season 2 was ugh too good.

  • @vmunroe
    @vmunroe2 жыл бұрын

    You are the cutest! So full of love and light and you will find the right job who sees it all :)

  • @missmjj7303
    @missmjj73032 жыл бұрын

    You have a supportive family to lean on. They will help you through your lows.

  • @kim.andrews5678
    @kim.andrews56782 жыл бұрын

    You are more than worthy. The right job will happen when it happens. You are so awesome and I love all of your videos. Just like a job, a dude will come around when you least expect it. ❤️ I do feel like you are a kindred spirit and please keep making videos. Please take care of you! 🤗

  • @beckyshields
    @beckyshields2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video it honestly couldn’t have come at a better time. I got the all clear in March and I also graduated last year during treatment. I’ve recently been putting so much pressure on myself to get a summer job before I start medical school in the fall and I feel so behind. Thank you for making this feeling less lonely. Survivorship is so hard but you are right what is meant to be will happen❤️

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @amberlawson668
    @amberlawson6682 жыл бұрын

    Your an incredible human Kam! Love you so much! 💛💛💛 I'm a huge fan of your videos :)

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    appreciate you everyday

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @samskidoodle4768
    @samskidoodle47682 жыл бұрын

    What you say about taking life at your own pace is absolutely right. As we come out of the pandemic (and recovery from illness), it's very easy to get caught up in that "must get up to speed and tick those boxes" whirlwind. You're doing brilliantly, Kam - please cut yourself some slack and trust the right job and people will not pass you by. Sometimes when we take our foot off the gas and just let the universe do its thing, that's when opportunities flow to us. Your channel helped me so much during my HL treatment last year; chemo during lockdown was quite the endurance test and your experiences and joie de vivre really inspired me. Yep, you're a survivor - and a thriver! 😘🌷🌞🌈✨

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU 🥺😭 you are the sweetest human. thank you for the kind words.

  • @samskidoodle4768

    @samskidoodle4768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KameronMcKenzie aww, thank you, Kam - it goes both ways. 😌

  • @jaclynb_2230
    @jaclynb_22302 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kam, a kind reminder that you 2 years ago would be so proud of you

  • @herroally
    @herroally2 жыл бұрын

    I also graduated back in December, and I applied for a pretty competitive program right off the bat at my university and I just heard back that I was accepted, but I've also had this job that I've been loving and now wondering if I want to change career paths and ugh.... making life decisions can feel so monumental its challenging. So thank you for this video Kam ❤️

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank YOU for being here. making big life decisions can be so hard. but life is truly so short and you gotta go where your heart wants to go and find what makes you happy!

  • @jchandler320
    @jchandler3202 жыл бұрын

    Great things are coming. ✨You are a beautiful and dynamic woman! ✨You’re kind, motivated and ready to receive great things. You’re on the way hunnaaaay!! 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @lucasmaizongigli6911
    @lucasmaizongigli69112 жыл бұрын

    loved this video and all of rest! Hope all the best for you!! lucas from argentina.

  • @son0funiverse
    @son0funiverse6 ай бұрын

    You're so young, no need to worry. Keep that positive attitude.

  • @girlsbasketballharvey2312
    @girlsbasketballharvey23122 жыл бұрын

    Don't stress the job thing. The right 1 will come along soon enough and everything will fall into place😉

  • @rachelk4070
    @rachelk40702 жыл бұрын

    You’re killing it at life dude. The self doubt and pressure is so real and there will always be aspects of that no matter what stage of life you’re in. Just know you are such a positive soul and a breathe of fresh air to see on social media. Also you should see if the Seattle Storm need a social media manager 👀 WNBA baby

  • @cobo19950818
    @cobo19950818 Жыл бұрын

    Kam, I've been following you since your cancer journey. Your vulnerability, openness, and positivity has always been so inspiring to me and many others. Life is so hard! but it's people like you who makes the world brighter. Keep believing in true friendships - they will come, and stay

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @Datsrum4
    @Datsrum42 жыл бұрын

    Hi beautiful Kam ❤ I just want to say that I'm going through the same crazy rollercoaster life of emotions, and feel like I'm stuck where I am right now. but I always say to myself that everything I want in my life and my future, will happen when it's my time and the right time. that things happen when you least expect it, and for a reason. we just have to take care of ourselves, enjoy life and the things we have right now, breathe and be patient. You are amazing! And i love your videos 😘

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    this is sooo so true. everything happens at the right time, when it needs to. such a good reminder, always 🤍

  • @susanhughes1124
    @susanhughes11242 жыл бұрын

    You are such a beautiful human! Everything you say helps so many people dealing with the same issues, I hope you know that! I have two sons around the same age as you are. There are a lot of pressures on you kids now. Take a deep breath and everything will fall in place for you. You will get the right job, the right guy and a life full of adventures.☺️

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @alicemairpeel9512
    @alicemairpeel95122 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos. I found your channel in December 2021 when I got diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I'm so extremely grateful I found your vids before I started chemo. Just seeing how positive you are and how real you've been about how you feel, but still looking at the bright side of things really helped me. and I honestly don't think I would have been as positive had I not seen you vids. plz keep these vlogs going you'll get were you want to be. 💕 edit: oh yeah and I'm almost done with my treatments. 2 MORE TO GO BABYYY!!!!😆

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    omg wow thank you 🥺🥺🥺🥺 appreciate you so much. 2 more to go- omg sending you alllll the love.

  • @alicemairpeel9512

    @alicemairpeel9512

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KameronMcKenzie 💕

  • @whitneyhannah522
    @whitneyhannah5222 жыл бұрын

    Girl I feel you, started applying for anything Graphic Design, Marketing or Social Media in September....still nothing

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    it’s so tough out here 🥲

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @jeremiahjohnston8430
    @jeremiahjohnston8430 Жыл бұрын

    No …. I am watching , you are not the only one ….promise you. Love My Lady!!!

  • @awwilliams4914
    @awwilliams4914 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos, I just graduated, also graduated late, and I had some health things going on this past year or so. THANK GOD I'm doing better now & also that you are cancer free!!! I'm deciding wether I want to move to LA or NYC. Your videos are really helping me decide and so many of these things are factors that I am considering, so I'm glad I found your channel.

  • @sincereiam

    @sincereiam

    Жыл бұрын

    Go to NYC. I made the mistake and moved to LA.🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @awwilliams4914

    @awwilliams4914

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sincereiam What happened please explain :(

  • @sincereiam

    @sincereiam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@awwilliams4914 I have a video on my page talking about some of my experiences living in LA.

  • @awwilliams4914

    @awwilliams4914

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sincereiam okay thanks, I’ll check it out!

  • @corinaolivas8212
    @corinaolivas82122 жыл бұрын

    proud of you!!!!

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you 🥺

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can

  • @TheEdenn
    @TheEdenn2 жыл бұрын

    Leaving a lil comment to let you know I enjoy these videos!!❤

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

  • @crystalwigglesworth4525
    @crystalwigglesworth45252 жыл бұрын

    Kam you should never minimize the cancer journey you were on for two years! I worked as a Certifisd Chld.Life Specialist on a Hematology/Oncology unit and when I worked with the teens and young adults, they would suffer emotionally as theu "thought" they had a great peer support of froends. As their jounery progressed their friend group would continually dimosh and some had 1 or 2 friends that stuck through their journey but most would find themselves without any of their peers for support. Just remember when anyone gets diagnosed and fights for their lives it changes you from the deepest place in your heart and soul! Your world-view is profoundly challenged and changed and you gain an intense self awareness that gives you courage and insight that helps you maneuver through the rest of.your life. You cannot.compare your journey to.your friends , its like comparing apples and oranges. Unfortunately or fortunately, its how you personally view it, you are a warrior who fought long and hard. You've gained strength like no ther. Gods timing is perfect and as we put our faith in Him the things you pursue such as a job, friends, and living place will happen in the perfect time for YOU. Many blessings, Crystaj

  • @luisamucke6014
    @luisamucke60142 жыл бұрын

    I LIIIIKEEE 😌

  • @katieryall4048
    @katieryall40482 жыл бұрын

    I love your vids - from NE England 💕

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    omg I want to come visit England asap!

  • @Mrnasty133
    @Mrnasty133 Жыл бұрын

    If a job doesn't get intouch with you call them, that's what I do and most kd the time I get the job

  • @lamborghiniap4033
    @lamborghiniap4033 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you

  • @dailynmerriweather1023
    @dailynmerriweather10232 жыл бұрын

    I say let’s start our own NBA team and make all the others regret not having you do their media!! Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your rant hehe 😘

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    that sounds like a plan. haha love u miss u so much

  • @samonge7
    @samonge7 Жыл бұрын

    I just moved to LA. I have a job here at least but that and the gym is the only thing going on in my life right now. Would like to get out there and start meeting people

  • @mjayy2448
    @mjayy2448 Жыл бұрын

    You really have good points about LA and I believe Europe is better especially when it comes to making friends and dating

  • @SamSung-rv9rm
    @SamSung-rv9rm Жыл бұрын

    I m working on getting out. I hate la

  • @theotherlauren
    @theotherlauren2 жыл бұрын

    job hunting is so soul destroying. you will get something ❤

  • @reginaldkingii6057
    @reginaldkingii60577 ай бұрын

    If you're average and not Hispanic it's a nightmare.

  • @dudoklasovity2093
    @dudoklasovity2093 Жыл бұрын

    LA people don’t have time to be friends. Most of them is focused on job and hustling. It’s just this city attracts such people. It can be toxic environment for someone who has other priorities.

  • @j.hattiebrewer5355
    @j.hattiebrewer53552 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking you are being directed to do content for your videos because of the way everything else is going. A circle of true blue friends is going to be very small. Probably less than you can count on one hand. That’s perfectly normal. As for a partner, that’s going to be a really important choice that needs lots of time to cultivate. Usually comes when you aren’t looking and least expect it. Something to never rush. ‘The honeymoon phase’ isn’t just a saying. It’s very important to go all the way through it before totally committing. Do what makes you happy always. You are such an intelligent person who deserves nothing but the best. My wish for you ♥️

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this. seriously. 🥺

  • @sydneylivingston7841
    @sydneylivingston78412 жыл бұрын

    I will never settle until I find my Anthony Bridgerton & neither should you hehe

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    just waiiiiiting for our true love match

  • @elizabethconte4159
    @elizabethconte41592 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kam! I just watched your video and have been following your journey for a little while now. I felt inclined to let you know that I work in the sports and athletics world. I have a former co-worker that works for the NBA in content creation and I would be happy to connect you with her. Just want to help in anyway that I can.

  • @KameronMcKenzie

    @KameronMcKenzie

    2 жыл бұрын

    oh my goodness that would be amazing!! feel free to dm me or email me @ kameronschalk@gmail.com 🤩

  • @elizabethconte4159

    @elizabethconte4159

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! I friended you on Instagram and sent you a message. Happy to help someone break into the business! 😊

  • @tg7734
    @tg77342 жыл бұрын

    Well, I watch your videos here in Belgium. So disregarding the fact that Belgium is deeply irrelevant, you can claim to reach a global audience. Take it from this old fart: focus on your strengths and the right job will materialize. Good luck!

  • @colossalgent
    @colossalgent Жыл бұрын

    I think you'd get along with my girlfriend totally! You guys would vibe! We're out in West Hollywood! Let's grab 🌮!

  • @nasssshdaewg2362
    @nasssshdaewg2362 Жыл бұрын

    people move to these big cities to chase a lifestyle and i bummed when they realise how shit it is, 😂😂😂😂

  • @cathykozlowicz5252
    @cathykozlowicz52522 жыл бұрын

    Wnba?

  • @SamSung-rv9rm
    @SamSung-rv9rm Жыл бұрын

    Dating socks, scams con artist

  • @johnr39
    @johnr397 ай бұрын

    "Using plastic" 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ oh noooo, what should u use? A wood / paper cup that is made out of a tree?? That how del...al y'all are. Tryna "protect the nature" yet destroying trees 🤡

  • @juliettewiegs
    @juliettewiegs2 жыл бұрын

    Even though we have never met in person and probably never will you feel like a friend to me. 🥹💗 Thank you so much for sharing because I am in such a similar phase of my life right now in which I feel like I am not surrounded by as many and as true friends as I used to be, and feeling really lonely about that. I think it’s an early-mid 20s thing as you’re trying to find your path. We’ve got this Kam! Xo

  • @Unknownimmigrant369

    @Unknownimmigrant369

    6 ай бұрын

    i am new in La looking for friend i dont how to make it help me out if you can