“I’m Done for the Year”: South African Gent Shares Sad Message After Giving Up on Finding a Job

• A young South African man recorded himself explaining why he has decided to stop sending out CVs and attending job interviews
• The emotional video, posted on 2 August 2025, struck a chord with thousands of viewers who related to his struggles in finding employment
• His heartfelt message about throwing in the towel sparked supportive comments from South Africans sharing similar experiences

A South African man has touched hearts across the country after sharing an emotional video about his decision to stop looking for work.

The content creator @king_soul1st, who describes himself as a singer/songwriter and traveller, posted the candid video on 2 August 2025, which has since gone viral with over 3,600 reactions and hundreds of supportive comments.

In the raw footage, he speaks directly to the camera, explaining his frustration with the job search process. He talks about being tired of sending out CVs, attending interviews, and following up on applications that seem to lead nowhere. The young man admits he's exhausted from doing things according to his own understanding when nothing appears to be working out for him.

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The video resonated with many South Africans who understood exactly what he was going through. His honest approach to discussing unemployment struggles has sparked conversations about the reality of finding work in the country, especially for young people who often face additional barriers in the job market.

South Africans offer support and encouragement

The video attracted genuine sympathy from viewers who shared their own experiences and offered words of hope.

@sithokozilegedions related completely:

"I am with this guy. Nje ayiiii."

@naythan1_ offered spiritual support:

"Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will show up for you, fam."

@pula_mthembu wanted to help directly:

"What is his TikTok handle? I want to tell him what to do from here."

@diketso0203 encouraged him:

"Do not be discouraged, God will come through for you, brother."

@andrianawinter remained hopeful:

"Hope this video gives you the exposure you need so that you get the job of your dreams."

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@nox_zola suggested perspective:

"Only for the year, next year you will try again. As long as you don't give up permanently."

@van_lexi shared her own success story:

"I was in his shoes. Just when I was about to give up, God came through. His breakthrough is coming!"

South Africa's unemployment crisis

According to StatsSA, unemployment is a big problem in South Africa, especially for young people between 15 and 34. In early 2024, almost half of them (about 45%) didn’t have jobs, compared to about 33% of the overall population.

Young people who already have some work experience are four times more likely to find a job than those who don’t. Education also matters a lot, less than 10% of working youth are graduates, showing how limited study opportunities make it harder to get employed.

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Source: Briefly News