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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 401034" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>Thanks everyone, once again. Matt did make arrangements last evening to get his mess of hair cut off this afternoon. He did have a pretty major cut right before Christmas but he still has a longer style and it is so thick (even after massive thinning under a month ago) that he really must have a major hair change to be presentable for potential employers. I'm pretty shocked that he is doing this, he has had long hair forever. Oh my the fights over hair (gave that battle up years and years ago, his hair, his problem. My line in the sand was it must always be clean). I think this cut is probably based on trying to prove something to me, that he won't just sit idly after stopping school and is committed to finding a job. I doubt that motivation will last long, he admits himself his lack of organization and his inabililty to find motivation. But for now, at least he's going to cut that mop.</p><p></p><p>I did remind him of the huge hiring sign at a nearby convenience store/gas station. it is attached to my favorite coffee shop and we are all well known there. The owners will know him on sight and perhaps that will help him get a foot in the door. It is only 2 blocks and a 5 minute walk away. We'll see. He says he'll go in today after his haircut. He is even understanding he needs to shave his facial hair off. He has a pretty good amount of facial hair and while I actually find it suits him and he grooms it very neatly, it also won't be suitable for job interviews.</p><p></p><p>He has never had a job before so I hope someone will give him a chance. I am also good friends with someone whose daughter and son in law own a pizza franchise downtown. She is going to speak to her daughter about Matt and see if she is willing to interview him even though he has no experience. I'm hoping that this woman will agree and honestly I'm hoping she will give Matt a chance since my friend babysits her granddaughter while the parents run the restaurant and this little imp is a total sweetheart. She attends kindergarten at easy child's school and is babysat daily across the street. I used to babysit her and hour a day when her nana did deliveries for the pizza place to the high schools. She's a darling and we give her a nice present every Christmas and she's a huge fan of me and easy child. Maybe that will help this woman think kindly on potentially hiring a 17 year old without experience. </p><p></p><p>I really think if this is to not be a feeling of failure for Matt, he needs a real shot at some sort of successful experience. He needs to find a job he can do well and get a pat on the back for doing. That first pay cheque, opening a proper bank account, budgeting etc. </p><p></p><p>I'll be keeping you all posted. I'm less heart broken this morning but am left with a deep sadness. Mourning is a good description.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 401034, member: 4264"] Thanks everyone, once again. Matt did make arrangements last evening to get his mess of hair cut off this afternoon. He did have a pretty major cut right before Christmas but he still has a longer style and it is so thick (even after massive thinning under a month ago) that he really must have a major hair change to be presentable for potential employers. I'm pretty shocked that he is doing this, he has had long hair forever. Oh my the fights over hair (gave that battle up years and years ago, his hair, his problem. My line in the sand was it must always be clean). I think this cut is probably based on trying to prove something to me, that he won't just sit idly after stopping school and is committed to finding a job. I doubt that motivation will last long, he admits himself his lack of organization and his inabililty to find motivation. But for now, at least he's going to cut that mop. I did remind him of the huge hiring sign at a nearby convenience store/gas station. it is attached to my favorite coffee shop and we are all well known there. The owners will know him on sight and perhaps that will help him get a foot in the door. It is only 2 blocks and a 5 minute walk away. We'll see. He says he'll go in today after his haircut. He is even understanding he needs to shave his facial hair off. He has a pretty good amount of facial hair and while I actually find it suits him and he grooms it very neatly, it also won't be suitable for job interviews. He has never had a job before so I hope someone will give him a chance. I am also good friends with someone whose daughter and son in law own a pizza franchise downtown. She is going to speak to her daughter about Matt and see if she is willing to interview him even though he has no experience. I'm hoping that this woman will agree and honestly I'm hoping she will give Matt a chance since my friend babysits her granddaughter while the parents run the restaurant and this little imp is a total sweetheart. She attends kindergarten at easy child's school and is babysat daily across the street. I used to babysit her and hour a day when her nana did deliveries for the pizza place to the high schools. She's a darling and we give her a nice present every Christmas and she's a huge fan of me and easy child. Maybe that will help this woman think kindly on potentially hiring a 17 year old without experience. I really think if this is to not be a feeling of failure for Matt, he needs a real shot at some sort of successful experience. He needs to find a job he can do well and get a pat on the back for doing. That first pay cheque, opening a proper bank account, budgeting etc. I'll be keeping you all posted. I'm less heart broken this morning but am left with a deep sadness. Mourning is a good description. [/QUOTE]
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