Growing older often comes with dreams, pressure and silent comparison.
For one Malaysian woman, turning 27 has become a painful checkpoint in life, and her post has gone viral after she admitted that she feels like she has fallen behind in every aspect.
Stagnant career and heartbreak
The woman shared that she has been working in the healthcare sector for almost four years, but her salary remains at RM2,500 and is still struggling to move on from a past relationship, reported mStar.
Seeing her former classmates getting married, starting families and earning higher salaries makes her feel even more left out.
I feel like such a failure. I am turning 27 soon and I am still searching for a proper career path. I feel left behind in every aspect.”
She added that it is difficult to stay positive when the people around her seem to be moving ahead in life, while she is still trying to find her direction.
Silent pressure many young adults understand
Her struggle is one that many young Malaysians in their mid to late 20s quietly relate to.
While society often expects clear achievements by a certain age, not everyone finds the right career, partner or stability at the same pace.
The viral post has become a reminder that life is not a checklist or a race. People grow through different challenges, and each journey unfolds differently.
At the end of the day, it is not about matching someone else’s timeline, but learning to progress at your own pace.
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