I Stayed Jobless for Many Years, Sending Applications Every Day, Attending Interviews That Led Nowhere, Borrowing Money Just to Survive, and Feeling Like a Burden to Everyone Around Me — Until the Day My Life Changed Unexpectedly
For many years, unemployment defined my life. Every morning, I woke up with the same routine: open my phone, search for job openings, update my CV again, and send applications. Some days I sent ten, sometimes twenty. I believed that if I kept trying, something would eventually work. But days turned into months, and months turned into years — with nothing to show for it.
I attended interviews full of hope. I dressed my best, borrowed transport money, and rehearsed my answers. Some interviews went well, or so I thought. “We will get back to you,” they said politely. But the calls never came. Emails went unanswered. Rejection became my normal. Each failed interview crushed my confidence a little more.
Life became harder. Savings disappeared quickly. I started borrowing money just to survive. At first, friends helped. Then they grew tired. Family members supported me, but I could feel their disappointment. I hated asking for help. I hated being dependent. I felt like a burden to everyone around me.
The worst part was not the lack of money — it was the loss of dignity. I avoided social gatherings because people always asked the same question: “So, are you working now?” I avoided calls because I did not want to explain myself again. I stayed quiet on social media while others posted promotions, weddings, and success stories. I felt forgotten.
