A woman's emotional reflection on her life path has recently struck a chord with many Malaysians after she shared her story on TikTok.

Posting under the username @izzati.is_, the woman uploaded a video of herself frying squid, presumably at her own food stall, while opening up about the struggles she currently faces. Despite being 30 years old and holding a chemistry degree, she revealed that she has no stable career.

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What drew even more attention was her academic background. She is a former Public Service Department (JPA) scholarship recipient who graduated from a local university with a degree in chemistry.

Although she lacks business experience, she decided to take a leap of faith and venture into the food industry. In the video, she openly questioned whether her life choices equate to failure.

"In my 30s now. Chemistry degree holder, JPA scholarbut no career.

Not good at business, but giving it a try. Now a street vendor. Am I a failure?" she wrote.

It's believed she is currently running a mee sotong stall in Pongsu Seribu, Kepala Batas, Penang.

The video has garnered over 200k views, with many netizens expressing empathy and admiration for her bravery. The comments section quickly filled with words of encouragement, with many users reassuring her that success is not defined by traditional career paths.

Others also shared their own experiences, highlighting that having a degree doesn't always guarantee a smooth or straightforward future.

Her honest confession resonated with many, becoming a reminder that life doesn't always go as plannedand that's okay.