Community Chat

[Laura14]

We actually had a parent ask us to share our corporate financials and payroll to show them exactly how we calculate and distribute department revenue to all of our employees.

I told him absolutely I would as soon as he brought me all of his and his daughter's (prospective employee) bank and tax records for the past year.

She was not hired.  

[Imaoldhippie]

Good grief, you gave the perfect answer.  I on the other hand would have sat there with my mouth hanging open and when I came to my senses would have laughed my butt off.

@Laura14 

[Lakelife62]

I am not surprised by this. I helped my kids. Never went to an interview (drove them to a few, but never went inside), but always encouraged and supported them. Interviewing, creating resumes that grab attention is a skill. Schools where we raised the kids had resources, too.

Never had a parent accompany a job seeker. But I did have a parent (Mom) ambush me after I had to terminate her daughter for attendance. It was a very uncomfortable conversation to say the least.

[Winkk]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

What a sad state of affairs.  Parents going with kids to job interviews!!!!!!!  My age group would have been laughed right out of the building.  No wonder kids today cant think for themselves.  I do not feel the least bit sad for college grads that cant find a job,  yes they can, it may not be what they want but there are plenty of jobs out there.  Oh wait, they would have to do physical labor and maybe get their little hands dirty, oh the horror of it all, well then they can go home and mommy will kiss it and make it better.

Society created this monster and they are now reaping the rewards, sorry no sympathy here.

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@Imaoldhippie .. I respectfully disagree.  This may be true for some but, it cannot be used as a blanket statement for all college grads.  There are a lot of them working jobs they don't really want while trying to find a job in what they would like to do.

[SilleeMee]

Some Gen Z individuals I know are going to trade schools. Some have already finished their training and making good money. It's all blue-collar work but really pays well and there's room at the top. Jobs are plentiful here. White-collar jobs aren't the only game in town and mom doesn't need to go with either.

[Imaoldhippie]

@Winkk ...........Of course there are exceptions.

[Winkk]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Some Gen Z individuals I know are going to trade schools. Some have already finished their training and making good money. It's all blue-collar work but really pays well and there's room at the top. Jobs are plentiful here. White-collar jobs aren't the only game in town and mom doesn't need to go with either.

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@SilleeMee .. I agree.  Trade school is an excellent choice if not going to college.  And, those types of jobs are needed.  But, high schools in our area don't promote trade school.  They push for college.  The trade school here has condensed classes because enrollment has decreased.  It's a shame.

[haddon9]

It's one thing to help your kids behind the scenes like driving if they can't and making some suggestions.  But to attend an interview is beyond ridiculous!  

Aren't the kids embarrassed?  I would have been mortified if my parents came into an interview when I was seeking a job.

Why do they think it's a good idea....either parent or adult child?  Don't they realize how bad it looks? It's sending the message that the adult child can't cope by themselves without mommy & daddy helping.   

[DrakesMomma]

I think being a successful parent means preparing your child for what comes next at every stage of their young lives.  The last step is preparing your child to leave you, leave the nest.  The end goal of parenting is separation.  Fostering your child to live without you.  It is kinda sad.  It sucks a lot.

My son is 23.  He's probably looking at moving out in the next six months or so.  It kinda sucks that I probably won't see him or talk to him every day but it has to be ok.  I can't hold him back.      

[RetRN]

Raising our children to be independent should be our goal. We know when they are born that they will leave the nest after graduation. We should be  encouraging them to set goals, move on, and enjoy their lives without our everyday presence. This seems like common sense to wish them well in their endeavors without needing us every step of the way.