A Kenyan lawyer who goes by ivythelawyer on TikTok took to the platform on Monday, September 21, 2026, to share the news that she had lost her job, asking the unemployed community for practical advice on getting by without a steady income.
The post, which quickly drew attention online, came after the young GenZ lawyer was allegedly let go during what appeared to be an ordinary staff meeting.
Rather than suffering in silence, she chose to open up publicly, reaching out to others who had walked the same difficult road.
How was Ivy fired?
According to her post, the news of her dismissal came without warning during what she described as a random staff meeting — the kind of gathering that ordinarily would not raise alarm bells.
For many Kenyans who followed her story, it was a scenario that felt painfully familiar: showing up to work one day and leaving as a former employee.
Her candid admission struck a nerve, particularly among young professionals navigating an already competitive job market.
What do lawyers often invest years in?
Lawyers, like many graduates, often invest years in qualifications, internships and early-career roles, making an unexpected termination especially destabilising.
Rather than dwelling on the circumstances of her exit, ivythelawyer turned her focus forward.
She asked her followers directly: what do you do when the salary stops coming?
Kenyan woman asks unemployed direct questions after losing job
How do you manage your expenses, your time and your mental health while looking for the next opportunity?
The question resonated because it was honest and unguarded, cutting through the polished professional image that social media often demands.
It was a reminder that job loss does not discriminate by qualification or title, and that even a lawyer trained in advocacy can find herself lost for answers when the paycheque disappears.
@ivythelawyer I lost my job today, I need your survival tips for those who are unemployed or have been unemployed before. #fyp #fypシ #fypviralシ #lawyer ♬ original sound – ivythelawyer
