After 283 Unemployed Days, I Finally Started a “New Job” At 32

After 283 days of unemployment, I finally started a "new job". Last year, I left the high-pressure finance industry without a backup plan. At 32, after months of uncertainty, family expectations, and deep self-reflection, I’ve decided to turn the page and start completely from scratch. In this video, I take a high-speed train to Hefei to partner with my sister and brother-in-law, helping them expand their flooring business into Shanghai and the surrounding areas. Going from crunching numbers in finance to learning about construction materials, floor samples, and real-world business operations is overwhelming—but it’s a path I chose for myself. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the ups and downs of my unemployment journey. This is just the beginning of my new chapter. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Leaving behind 283 days of unemployment & heading to the station 02:16 Reflecting on the emotional ups and downs of being unemployed at 32 04:34 Arriving in Hefei & revealing my "new job" partnership 05:56 Finalizing details and learning the ropes of the flooring industry 08:24 A warm, home-cooked family lunch with my sister 10:24 An afternoon of diving deep into product samples and tackling new challenges 12:56 Dinner chats, family support, and heading back to Shanghai 16:09 Final thoughts: Taking the first step toward building something of my own #unemployment #startingover #career