Young Woman From the City Chooses Mining Career, Talks About Life in Small Town on TikTok

Young Woman From the City Chooses Mining Career, Talks About Life in Small Town on TikTok

  • A young woman from the city candidly discussed her choice to pursue a career in mining while highlighting the stark contrast in her social life
  • In the TikTok video, she speaks about the challenges of adjusting to a small town's limited social scene after leaving the vibrant urban life behind
  • People flooded the comment section with their own experiences of living in a small town

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Young woman talks about living in a mining community.
A young woman shares a video of her living in a mining community and trying to adjust to the lifestyle. Images: @justdin30
Source: TikTok

In a TikTok video that's been making waves, a young woman hailing from the bustling city has opened up about her decision to embark on a career in mining.

Woman in mining

TikTok user @justdin30 shared her thoughts on the challenges she faces in adjusting to life in a small town. In the video, she speaks honestly about missing the social life and conveniences of city living.

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This TikTok post highlights a common experience for many who transition from urban to rural settings for work. It sheds light on the sacrifices people make to follow their career dreams, even when it means leaving behind the bustling city life they're accustomed to. The video has gathered over 400K views and thousands of likes.

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Watch the video below:

Mzansi's shared mining experiences

The woman's story serves as a relatable reminder that career choices can bring about significant lifestyle changes. Her TikTok video has sparked conversations about the adjustments people make when they move to small towns, showcasing the importance of adapting to new surroundings while pursuing career aspirations.

People flocked to the comment section to share their views:

@Mcwaseni said:

"Atleast uyasebenza."

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@Mafifi commented:

"Me thinking about my life in Kuruman for the next years."

@zanelemtintso shared:

"Me being stuck in Northam."

@Mashudu said:

"I would love that. City life is overrated."

@Laone laughed:

"But the bank account is looking nice."

Woman takes on mining

In a similar story, Briefly News reported about a brave woman from Limpopo who is making waves on TikTok by showing what it's like to work in mines.

In a world where primarily men work in this sector, she's breaking stereotypes and sharing videos of her daily life underground.

The young woman says as a fitter and turner, she's exposed to a lot of opportunities, both nationally and globally.

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za

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