Navigating sudden unemployment can be daunting, but one tech professional found strength in his father’s unwavering support. After being laid off from his JPMorgan role in the UK, Kaish Ansari shared a touching video on Instagram that captured his father’s comforting reaction.

“I’m sharing this video not for sympathy, but to remind anyone going through a difficult phase that you are NOT alone. Your family is always with you, no matter what,” Kaish Ansari wrote on Instagram.

In the video, Ansari is seen calling his father, and when he picks up, the usual greetings were exchanged, after which Ansari tells him about his layoff. The first thing that comes out of his father’s mouth, “Allah is marzi hai, jahan ka jitna daana paani likha hota hai wahan utna hi hota hai. Allah jo kare na, woh sabke badhiya kare.”

Opening up about his sudden job loss, he continued, “Getting laid off is painful. No matter how experienced you are or how hard you’ve worked, suddenly losing your job can make you question yourself, your career, and your future.”

He reflected on how his father’s words helped ground him during a moment of intense professional self-doubt. Describing the heartwarming exchange, he emphasised that unwavering family belief remains the ultimate motivation during tough times.

“But sometimes, one conversation with your parents reminds you of what really matters. This is a small part of my conversation with my dad after my layoff. Honestly, his words meant more to me than he probably realises.”

Ansari continued, “My dad has always been one of my biggest sources of motivation. Through every success and every difficult phase, his belief in me has never changed. When I doubt myself, he reminds me to keep going. When things don’t go according to plan, he reminds me that life doesn’t end there.”

The emotional son wrote, “That’s the kind of support only family can give. I’m sharing this because I know many people are silently going through the same thing. Layoffs, rejections, failed interviews, uncertainty, financial pressure, or simply wondering, ‘What am I going to do next?’.”

Furthermore, he hoped the message would offer comfort to job seekers struggling with rejection and financial anxiety.

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“If you’re one of them, please remember: A layoff is not a reflection of your worth. It’s one event in your career, not the end of your career. Don’t let one setback make you forget everything you’ve achieved so far.”

Ansari expressed, “Keep learning. Keep improving. Keep applying. Keep believing. There are opportunities ahead that we haven’t even discovered yet. Sometimes life closes one door only to push us toward something much better.”

Expressing gratitude to his father, Ansari wrote, “Your love, your support, and your dua have always given me the strength to keep moving forward. I may have lost a job, but I haven’t lost my confidence, my ambition, or my willingness to fight. I’ll fight this setback, come back stronger, and hopefully come back with an even better offer.”

The video has gone viral and netizens are appreciating the warmth and comfort the father provided. “The smile at the end of the conversation on your dad’s face had a hidden message: ‘Don’t worry, son. I’m here for you just like I was, when you were young.’ Something only fathers have mastered in this world,” wrote one user.

“Bro, literally your father has a king mentality,” commented another person. “Kaish you are so blessed to have such an understanding and supportive father. You will soon hear something good,” a third person added.