A 60-year-old woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over her current predicament following failed attempts to relocate abroad. According to the woman, she sold all her properties, but her relocation dreams were shattered after six different embassies rejected her visa applications. A video of the woman, who now works as a bus driver in Nigeria, has triggered emotional reactions on social media, with many users encouraging her.
Woman Shares Her Story on TikTok
In a TikTok video posted by the user @grandmalittleashlee, the woman revealed that she now drives a bus in the city after facing multiple visa rejections. She said, "Listen to a 60-year-old frustrated woman driving a keke bus in a city after being rejected in six different embassies after selling all her property." In the comment section, she further lamented, "What a life."
Reactions from Social Media Users
The video has drawn a wave of reactions from netizens. Some expressed empathy, while others offered advice. User Ire Mide said, "Same here, we have the same experience, my shop itself burned on top." DL_IMOLE commented, "God doesn't care about age when he wants to restore. I pray he restores you and gives you answers with full understanding." lusciouscraft remarked, "I don’t know why people will always invest their life for something that’s not sure."
FOM OFFICIAL wrote, "60-year-old woman, God did not reject you. Ask him what to do, he will direct you. God encourage you in Jesus name." Butter_Mint questioned, "But you didn’t say anything, what are we listening to? What’s the moral of the story? Should we not apply for visa or should we be careful of the visa we apply for? Or should we not sell our property or belongings?"
LUXURY HAIRMPIRE la cute said, "Mama, don't give up on yourself. I was rejected at the embassy three times. But I just realized I was being prepared for the life ahead, and there is no way I will succeed in the mission if I was across the seas. All glory to the universe because he will make it happen at the right time. I know by then I would have been fully equipped and prepared for the journey."
Christiana Balogun added, "God got your back. Life begins with courage. Hugs from the senior citizens." Kayla Edo said, "Omo visa denial nor be small pain. I haven’t slept since two weeks because my visa got rejected for the third time."
Related Story: Banker Who Sold All Properties to Relocate to UK
In a related story, a Nigerian lady who sold all her properties and relocated to the UK posted a sad update after five years. The lady, who worked as a banker, resigned from her job and sold her properties to move abroad. She emptied her savings and paid an agent for a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK. Her story also drew sympathy and caution from social media users.
