Multiple Degrees But Still ‘Berozgaar’: 26-Year-Old’s Video On Government Job Trap Goes Viral

Woman says years of exam preparation left her jobless; sparks debate on skills vs degrees

A 26-year-old woman’s emotional video about being unemployed despite holding multiple degrees has gone viral on social media, igniting a wider debate about career choices, government exam preparation and the gap between education and employability.

In the video, she says, “Main 26 saal ki hoon aur mere paas duniya bhar ki pothi hai, degrees hai but still main berozgaar hoon.” (I am 26 years old and I have stacks of books and degrees from everywhere, but I am still unemployed.)

Her remarks reflect the experience of many young aspirants who spend years preparing for competitive government examinations. She explains that despite repeated attempts, she could not clear key exams and now regrets the time lost.

“Ek attempt mein mere se clear nahi hua. At the end main last do mahine se taiyaari nahi kar rahi hoon, aur ab mujhe regret ho raha hai,” she says, adding that she feels pressure to become financially independent before marriage.

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She cautions others against relying solely on highly competitive exams such as CHSL, CGL or NEET. “Yeh CHSL, CGL, NEET ke trap mein mat phaso – seats bahut kam hain aur bachche bahut zyada hain. Yeh bhed chaal hai, khud par kaam karo,” she says, warning that the number of applicants far exceeds available positions.

The woman argues that degrees alone are no longer enough in today’s evolving job market. “Insta, YouTube par saare skills kaam kar rahe hain. Jitne bhi creators hain, sab ki skills dikh rahi hain, kisi ki degree nahi dikh rahi,” she points out, suggesting that practical skills and adaptability matter more than certificates.

Her video has resonated widely online. Some users agreed that competitive exams test discipline but do not guarantee adaptability in a rapidly changing economy. Others criticised the culture of investing five to ten years solely in exam preparation with limited outcomes.

Several commentators highlighted the widening gap between academic education and market requirements. One user noted that while formal degrees have value, they must be complemented with practical tools, internships and real-world exposure. Another described the situation as a reflection of how education systems may not always align with evolving industry needs.

Another commented, “Government jobs are a scam… Young aspirants invest their prime 5–10 years but very few succeed. Instead, they should focus on new opportunities.”

A third user noted, “Spending years on exam prep and degrees only to still struggle with unemployment can feel frustrating and discouraging. It also sparks an important conversation about job markets, skill alignment, and whether education systems are keeping up with real-world demands.”

A fourth added, “The education system is a business. Practical life is a struggle. Harsh reality… What we study in school and college often doesn’t apply to real life — except perhaps for doctors and engineers, where it may still help.”

The debate comes at a time when concerns about artificial intelligence, layoffs and shrinking job opportunities are already causing anxiety among young professionals. Many career experts now advise students to diversify early, build transferable skills, explore vocational training, and gain hands-on experience alongside academic pursuits.

The viral video has reopened an important conversation: in a competitive and rapidly shifting job market, balancing formal education with practical skill development may be more crucial than ever.