A candid TikTok video by a woman known as Lex (@alexisandthings) has gone viral for her surprising upbeat reaction to being laid off from her corporate job after six years.
In the now widely shared post, Lex calmly recounts her termination due to budget cuts, not performance, and instead of despair, she expresses a profound sense of liberation: “I feel free.”
Lex, who arrived at work dressed professionally, shared the surprising news with her followers with grace and honesty. She disclosed that her departure was not related to anything posted online, but was part of a broader wave of layoffs following grant funding issues. Despite the sudden and shocking nature of the news, Lex told viewers:
“God has a plan for me… I just know there’s something big coming.”
Her vulnerability resonated deeply, particularly among Black women navigating similar career upheavals.
“There are so many people and especially Black women going through this right now,” one supporter noted, echoing broader labor statistics that show Black women often face unique challenges in the corporate workforce, including disproportionate layoffs and systemic barriers to advancement.
Lex’s story shared about a month ago, is not just about job loss — it’s about reclaiming agency and stepping into new purpose.
“You don’t build legacy from passion. You build it from the moments that nearly broke you,” as influencer Afnan Khalifa recently stated in a separate viral post, underscoring a similar theme of resilience through adversity.
The overwhelming response to Lex’s video has sparked a growing community of support online. One commenter wrote:
“She has one of the most beautiful smiles and dimples I have ever seen. Keep your head up, sis.”
Lex concluded her message by promising more content and career insights, telling her nearly 18,000 followers:
“We’re still here and we’re about to grind this out.”
