Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A recent viral video has sparked a conversation about societal perceptions of employment, as a young woman shared her emotional experience of being judged for her factory job by a close friend. The video, uploaded by TikTok user @nailabiela, shows the woman at an outdoor eatery, visibly distressed while an off-screen voice questions her career choice, suggesting that a factory job is 'ordinary' compared to a government position. In the video, the woman, identified as Naila, is seen eating and drinking, her expressions shifting from contemplative to visibly upset as the conversation unfolds. Text overlays in the video highlight the hurtful comments, such as 'Why factory?' and 'Suddenly judged because of private sector job, not government.' Naila’s accompanying description reveals her deep disappointment, stating, 'I never thought that someone I once considered a good friend... who knew me for a long time, who knew my life struggles... could be the first to judge my current job.' Naila emphasized that her work is legitimate and that she built her life from scratch without assistance. She expressed sorrow that her choice of a path outside 'standard' corporate office jobs led to her being looked down upon, especially by a friend she trusted. 'Now I understand... not everyone will be happy to see us find our own way. And not all friends will remain supportive when our way of life is different from theirs,' she wrote. The video has resonated with millions, garnering over 1.5 million views and thousands of comments, reflecting a widespread sentiment against career-based judgment and advocating for self-acceptance and independence.
Menerusi rakaman yang tular di TikTok, wanita bernama Naila telah berkongsi video ketika sahabat baiknya bertanya tentang pekerjaannya ketika mereka …
