A poignant piece of family history has struck a chord online after a Nigerian lady shared her late father's resignation letter from nearly two decades ago. The document, dated February 10, 2005, has gone viral for its candid and powerful explanation for leaving his job.
A Daughter's Discovery and a Father's Stand
The lady, who goes by the TikTok handle @__finemwiru__, came across the letter while sorting through her father's old documents. Moved by its content, she decided to post it online with the simple caption, "Enough is enough," echoing her father's own closing words.
The letter was written by her late father, Elliott Kabangira Magande. In it, he addressed his employer directly, outlining two primary reasons for his decision to resign. The first was the company's refusal to grant him a salary increase. The second, more alarming reason, was that he had begun receiving a series of anonymous threats following his request for better pay.
The Heart of the Matter: A Struggle for Dignity
Magande's letter went beyond professional grievances, touching on the personal toll of his stagnant salary. He explicitly stated that his income was so insufficient he had failed to pay his children's school fees. This financial strain, coupled with the hostile work environment, forced his hand.
His concluding sentences have become the most quoted part of the letter, resonating deeply with many. He wrote: "I have been mistreated as if I didn't go to school. So, enough is enough." This assertion of his educated worth and his final stand for dignity encapsulated the frustration of many professionals.
Netizens React: A Mirror to Shared Experiences
The post triggered an avalanche of reactions on TikTok, with many users seeing their own family struggles or workplace frustrations reflected in the decades-old letter.
Ms. Heart ? commented with relatable exasperation, "Where was this 2 months ago when I was resigning for the exact same reason!!!!?!??!?! anyways, Yours retiring." User consuming-fire shared a personal connection, writing, "I see my dad in that letter. He really did a lot for us. Escaped a lot of tragedy, kept telling us things are not okay at work, it's just so sad."
Others found inspiration and humor in the phrasing. LongStoryShort? stated, "'I have been mistreated as if I didn't go to school' is a phrase I plan to use a lot from now on," while evemunyimuchiri suggested "'Yours retiring' should be printed on a billboard yoooh."
The letter also prompted reflections on parental sacrifice. User bwesigyelaurent recalled, "I remember going through my late dad’s docs too… mahn I just didn’t know he was going through a lot. It was humbling."
The viral letter serves as a timeless reminder of the universal quest for fair compensation, safe working conditions, and professional respect. While the specific circumstances are from 2005, the themes of standing up against mistreatment and prioritizing family well-being continue to resonate powerfully with a new generation online.
