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re: What would you do if your millennial kid was unemployed after college?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:43 pm to notiger1997
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:43 pm to notiger1997
Funny fricker you are
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Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:44 pm to Grim
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I'm 29 and still live with my parents. I haven't been able to get a job yet even though I only have 2 semesters left for my kinesiology degree. It's not like I'm just free loading though. I cut the grass and take the trash out and shite like every week
I've got some bad news for you.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:47 pm to Grim
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I'm 29 and still live with my parents. I haven't been able to get a job yet even though I only have 2 semesters left for my kinesiology degree. It's not like I'm just free loading though. I cut the grass and take the trash out and shite like every week
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Grim
You picked a good username
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:47 pm to Honky Lips
First few months- chase the real opportunities. Network, polish interviewing skills, volunteer in industry adjacent opportunities etc.... you aren't applying 40 hours a week but you can do a lot to stay active and growing
After a few months- settle for a lesser job but hopefully with flexibility to still interview and grow towards the desired path and start contributing in along the way too.
After a few months- settle for a lesser job but hopefully with flexibility to still interview and grow towards the desired path and start contributing in along the way too.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:52 pm to Slippy
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Obviously you take him/her in, and you give them an opportunity to get on their feet.
But how long do you let it go on before you pull the plug?
Each situation is unique, but I wouldn't kick my kid to the curb unless they were sleeping till noon, drinking, smoking pot, watching TV, playing video games, etc and not pursuing some career.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:53 pm to EA6B
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If they are sitting on their arse playing video games and texting all day I would immediately drop them off at the nearest armed forces recruiting station.
What if they are playing games with certain people and texting as part of their networking
Posted on 7/18/17 at 7:56 pm to go ta hell ole miss
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Take them back in my home? That seems to be the usual, which is strange to me.
For all those saying you wouldn't take them back in would you really allow your kid to be homeless vs. moving back in? I wouldn't think many of you would if faced with this situation, even if it was the kid's fault.
With that said, there would have to be serious ground rules, and I'd only allow them to stay as long as they were actively seeking employment and helping around the house. If my kid started just mooching off me and not taking any responsibility for his life, then I would probably kick him out.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:00 pm to TigernMS12
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then I would probably kick him out.
What if girl?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:01 pm to TigernMS12
I don't think anyone is saying they'd kick their kid out to be homeless unless they were a major drug user etc. I assume they mean force them to find other living arrangements, like rooming with someone in a cheap apartment.
I think every situation is different. I had trouble finding a job in my field after graduate school. I stayed with my parents without a second thought and we enjoyed our time together. When I did find a suitable job, I was able to buy my own place. I was working temp jobs etc while I was seeking, but why stretch myself financially before I was ready to?
I think every situation is different. I had trouble finding a job in my field after graduate school. I stayed with my parents without a second thought and we enjoyed our time together. When I did find a suitable job, I was able to buy my own place. I was working temp jobs etc while I was seeking, but why stretch myself financially before I was ready to?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:02 pm to NoSaint
quote:that's very reasonable
First few months- chase the real opportunities. Network, polish interviewing skills, volunteer in industry adjacent opportunities etc.... you aren't applying 40 hours a week but you can do a lot to stay active and growing
After a few months- settle for a lesser job but hopefully with flexibility to still interview and grow towards the desired path and start contributing in along the way too.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:06 pm to TheWalrus
I dont have kids, but if i did, I'd tell them to just worry about getting a college degree-- then, if they did that-- I'd let them do whatever they want to do (within reason) for a couple of yrs on my dime.. they could do the 'backpacking through Europe' thing, or they could go try to be a rock star or a filmmaker or whatever, as long as they get the damn college degree.. after that, i feel very strongly that your 20s are a time to chase your dreams and try not to be too 'practical', you'll have the rest of your life to do that.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:20 pm to LesIsMore
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couple of yrs on my dime.
You like to let dudes get with your wife eh?
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:25 pm to LesIsMore
You must be wealthy. Middle class folk and lower class folk ain't paying for junior to go fricking backpacking or movie making.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:27 pm to Lsu4thewin
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Funny fricker you are
Don't get your undies messed up. It's kind of a joke that I think Slippy will get.
Unlike the baws around here, I very much respect teachers and all they do.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:29 pm to Slippy
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But how long do you let it go on before you pull the plug?
Six months than they're going to Syria to be a reporter.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:32 pm to Slippy
They have to show me theyre trying to find a job. None of this partying n sleeping till fkn noon shite.
I already told my kids when they turn 18 im knocking out the wall that divides their rooms and buying a pool table
I already told my kids when they turn 18 im knocking out the wall that divides their rooms and buying a pool table
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:41 pm to StringedInstruments
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You must be wealthy. Middle class folk and lower class folk ain't paying for junior to go fricking backpacking or movie making.
Not wealthy-- but i definitely have a little more $ than i would if i had kids. :-)
My thing is, i just wouldn't want my kid thinking 'what if' for the rest of his life, if he took some soul-crushing job right out of school, instead of pursuing something less traditional that he/she might be good at, or actually have a talent for.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:43 pm to Slippy
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Obviously you take him/her in, and you give them an opportunity to get on their feet.
Um
This isn't "obvious" at all
Im not saying you definitely don't, but it definitely depends
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:46 pm to dbuchanon
I just don't understand the "trying to find a job" thing. You're supposed to find your next job before you quit your current one.
Or did I do it wrong? Been employed since I was 15, and was self employed before that. Living on your own is like a 2 on the 10 point difficulty scale.
Or did I do it wrong? Been employed since I was 15, and was self employed before that. Living on your own is like a 2 on the 10 point difficulty scale.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:47 pm to Grim
I just don't understand. The day I graduated high school, I was out. I couldn't stand living at home and not being able to do what I wanted. Never looked back.
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