In an emotional LinkedIn put up that has since gone viral, a Bengaluru man opened up about his lengthy wrestle with unemployment, isolation, and emotional burnout.
Accompanying his heartfelt word was a photograph of himself with “RIP” written throughout it, a picture that startled many customers.(Linkedin/Prashanth Haridas )
Accompanying his heartfelt word was a photograph of himself with “RIP” written throughout it, a picture that startled many customers.
“Thank you, LinkedIn, for everything. Thank you, industry leaders, for ghosting and ignoring me,” Prashanth Haridas wrote. He expressed frustration over spending cash on grooming for interviews, solely to be met with silence. Regardless of receiving suggestions and making an attempt his finest, he lamented that he stays jobless and invisible to recruiters.
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Within the put up, Prashanth apologized to these he felt he might have damage, together with an individual named Chandini, mentioning that he tried laborious to rebuild his life and relationships. His phrases mirrored the psychological toll of being unemployed for almost three years.
Nevertheless, essentially the most placing a part of his put up was his readability in stating he had no intention to hurt himself. “P.S.: I’m not gonna kill myself,” he wrote. “Just dead, trying to get a job, fix things, and be with the love of my life. Being unemployed for close to 3 years and being isolated is very hard.”
Learn his full put up right here:
How did LinkedIn customers react?
A number of LinkedIn customers responded with affords of assist and encouragement. One person wrote, “Hey Prashanth, let’s get in touch. Times can be tough and lonely. Nevertheless, do let me know how I can be of help.”
Others acknowledged the emotional weight of his phrases, with one saying, “I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through. I cannot begin to imagine. Please take care of your mental and emotional health.” One other commenter expressed shock, stating, “Your post shocked me and I choked on my food!!”
Many identified the painful irony {that a} cry for assist obtained extra traction than any of Prashanth’s earlier posts. “His only post where he received the most reaction and impression… sadly, this is the reality,” one person noticed, earlier than providing to share job leads and assist.
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