My Kid Can’t Get a Job - a Forum
You have a kid and a career, but, what if you have a kid who can’t get a career?
Pete Aldin of Freaked-Out Fathers is hosting a forum, “My Kid Can’t Get a Job“:
A sad reality in the Western World is that smarts and a good attitude won’t guarantee you a job. At the beginning of the 21st Century, thousands of young adults and older teenagers - who are talented, sharp and who work hard at getting employed - just can’t get a break.
Is your son or daughter one of them?
Soon I’ll be hosting a 60-minute conference call, a forum where you the parent can
* air your frustration and concerns,
* meet other parents struggling with the same challenges and
* hear some of the ideas that have made a difference in my professional work with jobseekers and young people.
Pete Aldin is a life coach, and, the forum takes place on August 22nd (Australian time), get more information at Freaked Out Fathers.
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9 opinions for My Kid Can’t Get a Job - a Forum
RB
Aug 6, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Oh, I thought YOU were hosting the conference call. I don’t have any kids older than 3.5, but the chance to talk to Busymom on the PHONE? Wow.
Laura
Aug 6, 2007 at 2:07 pm
This is an interesting post, because I had almost the exact opposite experience. My teenage daughter went out to look for work. She only applied at three places. She was offered jobs at two of those places. What we kept hearing over and over again is that it is hard for employers in our area to find reliable employees for low-end jobs.
Gayla McCord
Aug 6, 2007 at 5:13 pm
I’ve seen lots of parents with this same frustration. I can only imagine how it’s going to be when my 14-year-olds get old enough to work or find a career after college.
Pete Aldin
Aug 6, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Thanks Elizabeth for the mention! Laura that is so cool. And that happens a lot. It makes it all the more disappointing for the teens and young adults who can’t get that break.
But obviously your daughter is doing something right and there ARE jobs out there. Maybe some tips on your blog might help some folk who are wondering how to get their kid onto the career path.
Oh, dear, what a male! I’ve taken over your blog, Elizabeth! I’m a first time reader and I’ve just subscribed to your RSS. This looks really really good!
MommasWorld
Aug 7, 2007 at 9:36 am
My son took a year off since graduating from High School last year. He will start college this fall. He has applied everywhere but could not get a summer job. Not even at a fast food place! I suppose it did not help that we moved way out to the country. He has been bored out of his mind this summer so he is reallly excited about starting school! Yeah!
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Laura
Aug 8, 2007 at 8:47 am
Hi Peter and Elizabeth!
I did as Peter suggested and blogged about it on my WritingThoughts blog.
Vytas
Aug 23, 2007 at 1:21 pm
every kid with talent can get a job, sure they won’t get a good pay as an experts. Its possible to work on internet, if they are good at computer. One type of website where can work on intertent everyone with talent http://www.fivq.com/
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