Two-time Graduate Unemployed for 2 Years Shares Struggles in TikTok Video

Two-time Graduate Unemployed for 2 Years Shares Struggles in TikTok Video

  • An unemployed graduate shared her long experience with unemployment despite having two qualifications.
  • The young lady completed her skincare routine while getting into how she's been having trouble finding work
  • Many people found the young lady's video relatable, and they shared words of encouragement with the struggling graduate

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In a video on TikTok, a young lady explained how it has felt for her to be unemployed despite having degrees. The lady shared that she never expected to stay unemployed after graduating twice.

Unemployed graduate opens about struggles
Graduate with two degrees discusses facing unemployment for more than a year. Image: @paidamoyomutototwa
Source: TikTok

The clip that the woman shared received thousands of likes, as many people could relate. TikTok users also commented on the video and engaged with her words of encouragement.

In a video on TikTok, @paidamoyomutototwa shared that she graduated in 2023 and 2024 with two degrees. She said it has been difficult to see others who are coming fresh out of the university get employed. The woman admitted that she never expected to go for so long without a job. It has been especially difficult because she started to wonder if she pursued the wrong degree. The lady later revealed in the comments that she studied Applied Mathematics with Economics.

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Unemployment is a recurring issue in South Africa
Unemployment is a common issue in South Africa. Image: Dino Lloyd
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Many people commented, offering advice and encouragement for the young lady to stay strong. Online users were confident that she would find a way out of unemployment. Watch the video she shared below:

Mrs Mary Isaac’s said:

"I am a firm believer that what’s yours will never miss you 🥰. You will be fine!"

GoodGift wrote:

"I am going through that. What I can say is it’s just not our time yet because I have the skills and qualifications. God is definitely preparing you for preparing perfect job for you, the one that your heart desires. Sometimes I feel stuck and get overwhelmed, but God keeps me going. Things will definitely work out at the right time 🫂"

onewa_ximba could relate:

"I get you so much it’s like you have everyone that’s so supportive, so you’re not feeling any pressure, but you can’t help feel pressured because you keep comparing your journey to people around, and just genuinely want to be independent."

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_LethinjabuloShivambu had a similar experience;

"We will be fine. I also have two degrees and am currently finishing my Master's. No job 🥺we will be fine, things will work out !!!"

☀️ Rutendo Chisi ☀️ also shared:

"I understand what you are going through. 🫂I graduated in 2022, got my first job five months ago. Keep pushing, you’ll find something eventually."

MpiloG_M🧑‍🏫🥰 opened up:

"Don’t worry, you are not alone, Sonke. I graduated in 2023, still no luck, but I will make a plan."

gracieruee remarked:

"You are doing so well, my love, and surely everything will work out in due time. Love you❤"

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Rutendo Masasi (Weekend Entertainment and Human Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 3 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za