Back-to-Work Post by Donnalyn Bartolome Resurfaces
DONNALYN BARTOLOME — After the long holiday season, many people have returned to work and school, with social media users jokingly calling them “main characters” as they face the reality of daily responsibilities once again. This scenario has brought renewed attention to a viral and controversial social media post by the actress and content creator from 2023, in which she shared her perspective on why people often feel “sad” about returning to work after the holidays.
According to Donnalyn, she personally enjoys going back to work, especially on the first day of the New Year. She explained that, based on her superstition, having work on January 1 predicts continued employment throughout the year. She encouraged her followers to view returning to work positively, noting that having a job provides an opportunity to improve one’s life and the well-being of one’s family. She said people should be grateful for having work, rather than feeling upset.
Donnalyn added that if someone feels unhappy with their job, they should seek employment that brings them joy. She reminded her audience that having a job is a blessing and encouraged a shift in mindset, urging them to embrace the new year with optimism.
The post resurfaced recently on social media, shared by pages such as “Follow The Trend Movement” (FTTM), and it generated a wide range of reactions from netizens. Some found her message humorous or relatable, while others expressed mixed feelings about her tone. Comments included a combination of agreement and playful criticism: some users appreciated the reminder to be grateful for having work, especially after expensive holiday celebrations, while others joked about wanting to “dramatically” dislike going back to work. Some noted that her delivery could come across as insensitive or mocking but acknowledged that her main point was valid.
Meanwhile, Donnalyn recently announced her formal decision to stop creating vlogs, marking a shift in her online presence and focus.