- By Shibra Siddiqui
- Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jobless for three years, a Bengaluru man posted his obituary on LinkedIn, expressing how the struggle to secure a job has taken a toll on his mental health, resulting in emotional burnout and social isolation.
Prashanth Haridas voiced his disillusionment with the job market and criticised recruiters for ‘ghosting’ him despite his efforts. In a dramatic move, Haridas posted a picture of himself with ‘Rest in Peace’ written on it, symbolising the end of his job search, what he called an ‘obituary’ for his job search.
"Thank you, LinkedIn, for everything. Thank you, industry leaders, for ghosting and ignoring me. Thank you for making me spend money on self-grooming so you can ghost me. Apologies for my posts and ranting. I know with this post none will hire me, no matter how good I am or the recommendations I have received," Haridas wrote.
Many resonated with Haridas’s situation, highlighting the struggle to secure a job in competitive job market. Alongside his post, Haridas shared a photo of himself with the words "Rest in Peace" written above, symbolizing the fading of his hopes and the emotional toll of his prolonged job search.
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Haridas clarified that his post was not a cry for help but a symbolic representation of his frustration with the job market after receiving outpouring concern from LinkedIn users.
"I'm not gonna kill myself. Have a lot of things to do, cuisines to taste, and places to visit. 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," he added.
Response To Haridas’ Post
Haridas’ LinkedIn post quickly went viral, receiving an outpouring of responses for help, sympathy and a moral boost. One LinkedIn user wrote, "Your feelings matter. Job searching for 3 years in today’s competitive market is tough, many are struggling, even highly skilled pros like you. Ghosting is common now.”