Shock and heartbreak hit social media as a former Head of Department (HOD) from Nigeria was reportedly left devastated after being rejected for a menial cleaning job in the UK.
The once-respected academic, who commanded lecture halls and led students, now faces the harsh reality of job market struggles abroad, sparking widespread outrage and sympathy online. Videos of the emotional breakdown have gone viral, with viewers expressing disbelief that a man of such credentials could face such treatment.
Netizens are questioning the UK’s hiring practices, while others highlight the difficult plight of skilled professionals forced to seek humble jobs overseas. Hashtags like #RejectedHOD #FromChalkboardToCleaning are trending, igniting heated debates about immigration, recognition of foreign qualifications, and the dignity of work.
Observers say this incident reflects a bigger crisis for professionals leaving home in search of greener pastures, showing that prestige and experience sometimes hold little sway in a foreign land.
The story has left many asking: how far would you go to survive, and what price does experience pay abroad?
