The emotional and viral text of a 17-year-old Cuban who is looking for a job to support her mother while also studying.

The young woman resides in the province of Holguín.

La joven cubana Liannet Gallardo © Collage Facebook/Liannet Gallardo
The young Cuban Liannet Gallardo.Photo © Collage Facebook/Liannet Gallardo

A Cuban teenager who studies at pre-university shared an emotional request in the Facebook group Empleos Holguín, as she wishes to work and study at the same time to support her mom.

"I am 17 years old, currently I am in the twelfth grade and I am looking for a job. I am not seeking many comforts, just an affordable schedule to continue my studies," wrote the young woman, named Liannet Gallardo.

The teenager specified that she can work from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and added as a preference that the job be close to the Alcides Pino neighborhood.

"I don't have much experience, but I assure you that I learn quickly and I am responsible. Please, I hope that someone helps me so that I can meet the requirements to enter university and help my mom. I am open to your offers, and I hope to count on your support," he concluded.

Facebook Capture/Jobs Holguín

The request has touched the hearts of hundreds of internet users who have praised the minor's determination to move forward with all kinds of kind words.

"Young people like her are the ones who need support"; "I wish you a lot of luck for your bravery and good wishes. Your mom must be very proud"; "Help that young woman, there are very few at her age who have a decision like hers, blessings"; "Good luck, my dear, I hope you quickly find a good job"; "I hope you find something and can get ahead, that's how it's done"; "If all the youth were like this, we would be much better off," are just some of the many phrases of support and good wishes that the young woman has received.

"Young girl who studies and is looking for a job, I don’t have a job to offer you, but what I do have is a marriage proposal for when you turn 18. Women like that are few," a flattering young man pointed out.

There was also a father who identified with the writing because he was going through a similar situation.

"I identify a lot with your message because I have a daughter who will turn 18 on the 8th and will start University at UH, at InsTEC, and it is practically an impossible task with my salary as a master's and researcher with 27 years of work in Environmental Sciences to cover her expenses, and she will have to work when her schedule allows to be able to fulfill her dreams," pointed out the concerned father, extending the crisis that for years has prevented parents from covering their children's needs in Cuba.

Among the praises for Liannet's determination, several internet users suggested job proposals, some of them as a sales manager for various types of products.

"Thank you all," replied the young woman.

For Liannet, who is about to reach adulthood, the reality of Cuban children working as street vendors to help their families has become common on the island in recent years, so much so that some state media have already acknowledged it.

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