A woman was left in tears after finishing her first shift at a 9-5 job. <\/p>\n
Working your first job out of college will undoubtedly bring a mixed bag of emotions, regardless of what it is.<\/p>\n
You may be excited to take the next step in your life and finally earn some money, or you may be really anxious, having no idea what to expect.<\/p>\n
For one former student, it was undoubtedly an overwhelming experience.<\/p>\n
Brielle, who goes by the username @brielleybelly123 on TikTok, went viral after uploading a video about her first day at her new job.<\/p>\n
The video\u2019s overlay text read: \u201cQOTD (question of the day) in a 9-5 how do you have time for your life.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was captioned: \u201cI\u2019m also getting sick, leave me alone. I\u2019m emotional, OK, I feel 12 and I\u2019m scared of not having time to live.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many people have taken to the comments and defended Brielle, with one writing: \u201cThe 40-hour work week is beyond outdated and your feelings are totally valid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another adds: \u201cYou\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s insane how legit your entire day is gone. This is why we need 4-day work weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n
In agreement, a third says: \u201cIt\u2019s so repetitive and depressing, I feel you, girl.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exactly how I felt when I was 22 after I graduated college,\u201d shares a fourth. \u201cI\u2019m 28 now. You will adjust. Also, having a job you are passionate about helps.\u201d<\/p>\n
But others have taken to the comments and shared a not-so-sympathetic outlook on Brielle\u2019s video.<\/p>\n
One person patronizingly writes: \u201cAww, welcome to adulthood.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI guess I was brought up in a different generation. That is life,\u201d remarks a second.<\/p>\n
While another adds: \u201cI work 4 am to 7 pm or longer. Still make dinner, run and gym.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the video which started it all, Brielle was visibly upset as she explained that her job was \u2018in person\u2019, which meant she had to commute to the city which would take her \u2018f***ing forever to get there\u2019.<\/p>\n
She immediately shut down any possibility of moving to the city, explaining that it is unaffordable.<\/p>\n
Brielle said: \u201cIf I was able to walk to work it wouldn\u2019t be an issue. I get on the train at 7:30 and don\u2019t get home until 6:15 [at the] earliest.\u201d<\/p>\n
The TikToker explained that she does not have the \u2018time to do anything\u2019 anymore, as her job is leaving her with just enough time to shower, eat her dinner, and sleep.<\/p>\n
As she continued to hold back the tears, Brielle told her viewers that she was so upset \u2013 not at the job itself but the 9-5 working lifestyle.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike if it was remote, you get off at five and you\u2019re home and everything is fine. But I\u2019m not home like it takes me long to get home,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
After the clip went viral, Brielle spoketo The Independent and said her video highlights the need for change in society.<\/p>\n
She told the publication: \u201cI want to be able to talk for this next generation and explain that a 40-hour work week plus commute is not necessary for productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brielle added that she hopes \u2018more companies consider following in other countries\u2019 footsteps in regards to the work week\u2019.<\/p>\n
In a shocking update months later, the TikToker revealed that she had actually been let go from her job.<\/p>\n
She captioned a video: \u201cCan someone tell me I\u2019m going to be OK!!!! Feels like the world is ending, I need a job immediately. I am feeling so lost right, like I moved for this\u2026?!\u201d<\/p>\n
Brielle would then reveal: \u201cI\u2019m not going to sit here and cry, but I got laid off from my first post-grad job and the one that took me five months to find and I moved to New York City for.\u201d<\/p>\n
She continued: \u201cIt\u2019s so disappointing. It makes you feel like you\u2019re not good enough, and I know that I am.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a hard worker and my boss said I\u2019m one of the smartest people he\u2019s ever had working under him, and he knows I\u2019m going to land on my feet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a degree \u2013 I\u2019ve done everything I\u2019m supposed to do: I did two internships, I built a portfolio, I worked freelance out of school because I was building my portfolio. I did things for free.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have done everything I possibly could have and it\u2019s still not enough.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fortunately, Brielle has since found a new job, which she shared with her followers in an update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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