I Quit…

Yes, I quit. The anxiety, the struggle, the wasted hours, the sleepless nights—I just couldn’t take it anymore. It’s been, what, three years since I last had a peaceful mind? Since I felt good about what I was doing? I’m not even sure.

I got into engineering in college because I liked it but never really knew what to make of it. Throughout those years, I kept asking myself the same question: I studied engineering, THEN WHAT? What’s my career going to look like? And all I got in return was dead silence—not even the sound of crickets.

Before engineering, though, there was something else. I started doing 3D visualization when I was 7, just for fun, and kept at it for 10 years. I wasn’t making any money; I did it purely out of joy. But then I fell into the trap of chasing a "real" career—getting a degree, landing a 9-5 job. My parents didn’t support my 3D hobby, so I pushed it aside and went down the path that seemed more secure.

I started working as an engineer, and fast forward four years, the question still lingered: THEN WHAT? I didn’t find fulfillment, purpose, joy, or any motivation to keep going in my engineering career. So, here I am. I quit to pursue 3D visualization.

It’s been two months since my last day on the job, and I haven’t made a single dollar yet. But I’ve been sleeping well, working hard to build my skills and portfolio, and finding joy in what I’m doing. Most importantly, I’m finally EXCITED about the future.

It’s been forever since I last felt this way—fulfilled, purposeful, and genuinely happy with what I’m doing. I believe in myself, my friends, and the future. I don’t know exactly where this decision will take me, but one thing I know for sure: I’m excited to see where it ends up, and I’m going to enjoy the ride as long as it brings me joy.