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College and Career guidance for son
Posted on 2/7/25 at 8:56 am
Posted on 2/7/25 at 8:56 am
College visits are happening over the next few months and his only current 'direction' is a list of things he thinks he absolutely doesn't want to do, which is helpful in its own way. Pretty bright kid, but we aren't going to Vanderbilt or Georgia Tech. Should get into any 'regular' school without much problem.
He can't define it yet...but it is pretty obvious that what drives him is service to others. He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
My work requires some overlap with folks in commercial insurance brokerage and some employee benefits consultant-types. I think these would be great fits for him being able to scratch his relationship and strategic thinking skills. I'd love to consider any other thoughts or suggestions yall might have.
He can't define it yet...but it is pretty obvious that what drives him is service to others. He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
My work requires some overlap with folks in commercial insurance brokerage and some employee benefits consultant-types. I think these would be great fits for him being able to scratch his relationship and strategic thinking skills. I'd love to consider any other thoughts or suggestions yall might have.
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Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:00 am to meAnon
quote:Bible College?
can't define it yet...but it is pretty obvious that what drives him is service to others. He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:46 am to meAnon
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He can't define it yet...but it is pretty obvious that what drives him is service to others. He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
Most 17-18 years olds can’t, and shouldn’t be expected to. Which is why it’s unreasonable to take out 6 figures of debt on the basis of knowing how you want your life to run for the next 40-50 years.
“Service to others” is very broad. Being a waiter and being a lawyer both serve others, but are obviously different. Instead of trying to nail down the the “front end” wants - ask him about the back end result.
Does he want a big family? Is he hoping for a jetset lifestyle? Do expensive cars motivate him? When you can more clearly define those lifestyle goal questions, that starts to narrow things down. Of course, the similar caveat is that what we want at 17 is also not what we want at 47, usually.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:50 am to meAnon
make sure he is aware college isn't required to be successful/happy.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:54 am to meAnon
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He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
So he has no interest in any STEM degrees what so ever?
If you cant convince him that it opens the door for many career types, then what about something like nursing?
Outside of STEM, trades, and healthcare there is not much left for careers. I guess being a lawyer?
Posted on 2/7/25 at 10:34 am to meAnon
ROTC is a path to service as a military officer if that's something he may be interested in.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 11:07 am to meAnon
Has he ever had a job? A good minimum wage job with absolutely no chance for advancement and personal development might go a long ways to helping him realize what he needs to do. That might not be the same as what he wants to do.
Edit: If he does this, go out of your way to make sure he gets an a$$hole boss with no education. Then, every time he complains to you, ask him if he wants to be like his boss when he grows up.
Trust me, that is a very valuable and free education.
Edit: If he does this, go out of your way to make sure he gets an a$$hole boss with no education. Then, every time he complains to you, ask him if he wants to be like his boss when he grows up.
Trust me, that is a very valuable and free education.
This post was edited on 2/7/25 at 11:40 am
Posted on 2/7/25 at 12:04 pm to meAnon
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He can't define it yet...but it is pretty obvious that what drives him is service to others. He has no interest in being a doctor, working a trade, being an accountant, or engineer.
Yep, there are a lot of kids out there like that. Obviously, he's never been hungry.
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My work requires some overlap with folks in commercial insurance brokerage and some employee benefits consultant-types. I think these would be great fits for him being able to scratch his relationship and strategic thinking skills.
If he has a good line of bullshite, salesmanship, and a lot of Jonny Hustle, perhaps that would be a good fit. Do overspend on college.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 12:12 pm to meAnon
1) target the one that i the cheapest after all aide/scholorships
2) close tohme to save on living expenses the first year or two
3) if he is unsure, have him set out a semester or two and get a job in the interium (construction/manual labor type job)
dont waste money on a kid that doesnt want to go to college or on a degree that is a waste of time.......
2) close tohme to save on living expenses the first year or two
3) if he is unsure, have him set out a semester or two and get a job in the interium (construction/manual labor type job)
dont waste money on a kid that doesnt want to go to college or on a degree that is a waste of time.......
Posted on 2/7/25 at 12:18 pm to tigeraddict
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1) target the one that i the cheapest after all aide/scholorships 2) close tohme to save on living expenses the first year or two 3) if he is unsure, have him set out a semester or two and get a job in the interium (construction/manual labor type job)
Don’t listen to this based on the spelling and grammar
Posted on 2/7/25 at 2:07 pm to TorchtheFlyingTiger
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ROTC is a path to service as a military officer if that's something he may be interested in.
Or just go enlisted if you haven't a clue what you want to do and get the GI Bill money, then go to college. You will be miles ahead responsibility wise of most incoming Freshman unless of course you were an 03 in the Marines, then you probably regressed lol. Then you can go back and do the O route if you want to.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 3:30 pm to meAnon
Philosophy and French double major.
Then become a high end gigilo.
Then become a high end gigilo.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 6:33 pm to MWP
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Or just go enlisted if you haven't a clue what you want to do and get the GI Bill money, then go to college
^This is the way
Posted on 2/7/25 at 6:42 pm to meAnon
Support your kid and let him find his path. Don’t try to choose it for him.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 8:01 pm to meAnon
Pharmacy , family marriage counselor, physical therapist,
Posted on 2/7/25 at 8:32 pm to 756
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Pharmacy
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physical therapist,
good choices
Posted on 2/7/25 at 8:54 pm to MWP
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Or just go enlisted if you haven't a clue what you want to do and get the GI Bill money, then go to college.
I cannot imagine joining the military with the modern day politicians. No thank you
Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:15 pm to meAnon
I have worked in higher education as a professor and administrator for 20+ years, I have seen thousands of students. I developed these rules for my children based on my experience.
1. Go to the best school that gives you the best value after you get merit aid and any scholarships.
For some students, that is LSU or Ole Miss, for others it's Southeastern Louisiana or Southern Miss. There are very few opportunities where it makes sense to pay double or get into significant debt to get an undergraduate degree.
2. "Do what makes you happy" is mostly BS. "Do what you can stand to pay the bills" is better advice.
My children had six majors they could choose from:
Engineering
Computer Science
Medical (from MD to Nursing)
Actuarial Science (best 4 year degree)
Accounting/Finance
Education
All have potential to make great money and there is enough variety. I see students come in and major in Creative Writing, Theatre or Sports Administration and have zero job prospects. Were they happy taking "History of SEC Sports?" (real class taught at my university. Of course. But they can't find a job.
1. Go to the best school that gives you the best value after you get merit aid and any scholarships.
For some students, that is LSU or Ole Miss, for others it's Southeastern Louisiana or Southern Miss. There are very few opportunities where it makes sense to pay double or get into significant debt to get an undergraduate degree.
2. "Do what makes you happy" is mostly BS. "Do what you can stand to pay the bills" is better advice.
My children had six majors they could choose from:
Engineering
Computer Science
Medical (from MD to Nursing)
Actuarial Science (best 4 year degree)
Accounting/Finance
Education
All have potential to make great money and there is enough variety. I see students come in and major in Creative Writing, Theatre or Sports Administration and have zero job prospects. Were they happy taking "History of SEC Sports?" (real class taught at my university. Of course. But they can't find a job.
Posted on 2/7/25 at 9:34 pm to anc
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anc
I bumped your O&G thread baw. Let us know how it went
Posted on 2/8/25 at 2:28 am to meAnon
Is he likeable and extroverted? If so, I would say that being some type of politician might be for him. Maybe get a Poly Sci degree or something like that. I say this because I personally know several politicians and they say they like helping people.
Honestly, maybe he just needs to get a job for a year or so…that’s the route I took and it worked for me.
Honestly, maybe he just needs to get a job for a year or so…that’s the route I took and it worked for me.
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