<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://assets.hiredly.com/cms/IMG_9798_6e21d1c4c4.JPG"></figure>The Engineer Who Quit His "Iron Rice Bowl" Before he became famous on TikTok, Chris MJ (Christopher Mathews Jacob) had the life every Asian parent dreams of. He had a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a steady job at Sony. But deep down, sitting in the office wasn't making him happy. He wanted to tell stories and make people laugh. So, he did something shocking: he quit his stable job to chase a dream with no guarantee of success. Starting with Just a Spoon (Sudu) When he started, Chris didn't have a big budget for expensive microphones or cameras. So, he just used what he had a metal spoon from his kitchen! That is how "Sudu on the Street" was born. It turns out, the spoon was magic. It made people feel comfortable and ready to joke around. Combined with his funny "Cicak" sound and his "Chindian" style, he quickly became a favorite on social media because he was real and relatable. From TikTok to TV Host. Today, Chris isn't just a guy with a spoon. He has proven that content creation is a real career. He went from making videos on the street to hosting shows on DidikTV (NTV7) and MC-ing big events. In this episode of Hello Mentor, we talk about the real struggles, dealing with worried parents, managing money, and working hard to turn a hobby into a full-time business.🎧 To watch or listen to the full episode, click the link below.📺 YouTube: [<a href="https://youtu.be/51o3H_c-6T0?si=aoOGVlb6ECcK1DyX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch Here</a>] 🎧 Spotify: [<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nxKilzRgDdZ3kiJLiMXHv?si=cbd1604cbdcb4d70" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Listen Here</a>]

Chris MJ quit his secure engineering job at Sony to chase a dream with nothing but a kitchen spoon. Discover how "Sudu on the Street" led to a creative career.

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