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<blockquote data-quote="Crayola13" data-source="post: 703825" data-attributes="member: 21066"><p>When I was 20, I didn't want to do just "any job", either. That comes after years of experience. Tell him he can't get experience without experience. When you are young, you often start doing the tasks no one else wants to do, like filing, making copies, and answering phones. After 1-2 years, you take on other responsibilities. After another 1-2 years, you get to do the fun, interesting stuff like negotiating contracts and supervising people. I remember how frustrating it was for me when I first got out of college. Older workers didn't want me there. Anyone without a degree resented me for having one. It takes time before people start taking you seriously. Now that I am 42, everyone listens to me in meetings and implements my ideas. Even if your son doesn't know what he wants to do now, tell him to pick something because his interests and career goals will constantly change as he gets older. I know people working in human resources who have degrees in biology. I know people who used to be RNs but now they are chefs. Approach him with this career idea: Professional chef for cruise line. You get to travel the world for free. Culinary school required, of course. Or, if he wants to do a 1-year certification as a CNA. It can be a rewarding job. It's not just any job to comfort someone on their death bed and hold their hand as the priest does the last rites. It sounds depressing, but it's an important job in which you can really give back to society. Downside: Salary low.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crayola13, post: 703825, member: 21066"] When I was 20, I didn't want to do just "any job", either. That comes after years of experience. Tell him he can't get experience without experience. When you are young, you often start doing the tasks no one else wants to do, like filing, making copies, and answering phones. After 1-2 years, you take on other responsibilities. After another 1-2 years, you get to do the fun, interesting stuff like negotiating contracts and supervising people. I remember how frustrating it was for me when I first got out of college. Older workers didn't want me there. Anyone without a degree resented me for having one. It takes time before people start taking you seriously. Now that I am 42, everyone listens to me in meetings and implements my ideas. Even if your son doesn't know what he wants to do now, tell him to pick something because his interests and career goals will constantly change as he gets older. I know people working in human resources who have degrees in biology. I know people who used to be RNs but now they are chefs. Approach him with this career idea: Professional chef for cruise line. You get to travel the world for free. Culinary school required, of course. Or, if he wants to do a 1-year certification as a CNA. It can be a rewarding job. It's not just any job to comfort someone on their death bed and hold their hand as the priest does the last rites. It sounds depressing, but it's an important job in which you can really give back to society. Downside: Salary low. [/QUOTE]
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