“Sending You Love”: Man Officially Throws In the Towel on Job Searching for 2025, SA Relates

• A man recently shared his profound exhaustion and decision to abandon traditional job-seeking methods
• The raw account, shared on TikTok, captured his emotional resignation from sending CVs and attending interviews
• Social media users responded with immense empathy, sharing similar experiences and offering a mix of advice and commiseration

A powerful video recently captured a man’s emotional declaration that he was giving up on the exhaustive process of traditional job searching.

The raw account, shared on TikTok by @king_soul1st, struck a chord with many social media users.

The video features the man, wearing a suit, appearing visibly exhausted and drained, suggesting he had just come from another interview. He shares his heartfelt decision to no longer send his CV to hiring companies, apply for jobs, or attend any more interviews, stating that he is tired of the entire process.

The end of his job hunt

Walking outside in the sun, still suited, he declares that as of today, August 1, 2025, he has stopped praying and would not be fasting for a job, choosing instead to trust that things would work themselves out naturally. He elaborates that he is done pursuing opportunities according to his understanding and wisdom, implying a surrender to circumstances beyond his control. His final statement is that for the remainder of 2025, he is finished with the active search, conveying a deep sense of resignation and emotional fatigue.

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Social media users flooded the comment section, sharing the same sentiments of exhaustion and frustration. Many expressed deep understanding for his feelings, noting they also felt they had nothing in their names, except for IDs, underscoring a shared sense of lack and identity tied to unemployment.

This collective response highlighted the nature of the unemployment crisis and the emotional burden it carries for many. Some users offered practical advice, suggesting he should consider starting his own company. Others urged him not to give up hope, advising that he was likely too close to a breakthrough, encouraging him to persevere despite his current emotional state.

User @Cynthia detailed:

"I gave up a long time ago. It's been more than 10 years since I've been unemployed, and it's Okay. I'm 46 with nothing on my name,😞 no house, car, job, etc. Maybe in the next life, I will be Okay."

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User @Value Creation said:

"Rest intentionally for the weekend, brother, and try again on Monday."

User @sammyG commented:

"The reason why you feel like that, my brother, is that you are too close to your breakthrough. Please don't give up. Love and light ❤️🫂."

User @Shilavi shared:

"Take a break, gather strength and come back."

User @Reginah added:

"I feel you, bro. I stopped praying; it's been two years now. I said God, whatever. Things are getting better. Sending you love 💕."

User @Nandi said:

"You're not giving up. I call that surrender, you've done the work, let the universe play its part, don't chase, just attract."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News