@Aria.Inthavong

Hey there! I said this in the video, but just to stress it again: other people have had WILDLY different experiences with BuzzFeed, and their stories are absolutely just as valid. This experience I’m sharing here is entirely my own, as I also mainly wanted to provide insight into my plans and hopes for the future. Thanks for watching, and I hope you’ll continue along that journey with me! 💙

@MerleONeal

SO PROUD OF YOU, your talent shines brighter than the sun 🙌🏻

@JosieSchuller

Buzzfeed Unsolved is still one of the best channels on YouTube.

@maydayrayday

your long-form documentary pieces are genuinely the reason why i haven’t stopped watching buzzfeed, your way of filmmaking is so interesting to me (tbh i draw a lot of inspiration from them, cannot wait to see the feature film by the way!!). i’m so glad everything is going well for you, you deserve it, your talent and passion truly shines through these videos and they’re a JOY to watch :)

@danigirii

This feels like 2 siblings having very different experience growing up with the same parent. It's like buzzfeed learned some of the mistakes they did and was able to make up with the remaining child they had... which is you

@caseysiefert611

See this is the kind of reaction I always expected from buzzfeed employees and when the Why I Left Buzzfeed videos started taking over the internet I was disheartened. It was sad to see that people who seemed to be having so much fun went through so much. I do realize that so many people have all kinds of different situations that occur and everything that people talk about are honest, both the good and bad. Anyway I just really like that you spoke out about why you haven’t left Buzzfeed. You’re showing people that there are two different sides to Buzzfeed and it’s important for people to know. Good work Aria.

@Olivia3641

I saw a plethora of “Why I Left BuzzFeed” videos.  I’ve never seen a “Why I Haven’t Left BuzzFeed” video.  Lol.

@theboringkaren

Good managers really do make a difference. I'm glad to see you thriving, Aria.

@CiggyNextUp

Respect you for everything you’ve done!

@AbbyTuangco

Nothing wrong with choosing a path where you have steady salary and benefits! Honestly, I haven’t been watching much Buzzfeed videos, unlike before, except those from you, Merle, Rie, Andrew, Steven and Inga. I felt like Buzzfeed’s era declined when The Try Guys and Ladylike team left. But yea, nothing wrong with security most especially when a company gives you the resources. You keep doing you, Aria and keep producing those content! 😄 You have a new sub from the Philippines!

@MarieJesne

Your storytelling seems to come very naturally for you which is a true gift! Thanks for opening up and sharing some insight into your future plans too!

@chelsearecord-palacio6866

3rd reason Aria hasn't left buzzfeed: steady paycheck during a pandemic. 💵💰💲

@stefanniemonica616

Anything you do with passion is legit. So anywhere you are, you'll feel comfortable. 🥰 Support you all the way Aria!

@RandomShowerThoughts

man this is a gem of a channel, your content is amazing

@monroerobbins7551

I’m glad you’re doing well, mate, major respect. I know everyone has different experiences when it comes to a workplace, especially such a large one, and I just pray that people like you, talented folks who just wanna make the content they care about, and needing that financial security and safety net, are able to have that, and do the things you wanna do, including in the future. I just really appreciate your transparency, cause it can be easy to feel like you have to lie, say “oh it’s terrible, I just have no choice”, or “oh it’s great, why would I leave”, just to keep up a certain appearance, or go with a certain side. I just hope that with all those leaving, and as more content creators like you are brought in, that Buzzfeed will try and become a better company to work for, for everyone. Good luck, man, and thank you.

@vivifromloona192

aria really replying to every comments omg

@staytuned56

I love your work on buzzfeed and I have just subscribed to your channel. I am looking forward to watching more on your channel. Keep up the good work!

@sofiamarieestadilla360

Passion. It’s what makes people stay.

@Nikki-rx8ri

Glad to hear you're doing whats best for you!

@PrettyPrapti

We loveeeee youuuu Aria! ❤️