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[Abrowneyegirl]

A family friend gave me a call asking me to think of her children to send referrals to as they are trying to 'drum up business.'

She has twins, a boy and a girl.  

The son is now a business coach the daughter is a life coach.  They have some sort of certification.

They are 23 or 24 (?), live at home, this is their first job.

I was speechless.  I honestly did not know what to say.  She thought since I worked with a lot of professionals and do volunteer work with people moving from jobs to careers that I could refer people to her children.  ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I can not imagine PAYING a 20 something-year-old with no work experience, living at home for career or life coaching.

It's a head-scratcher!

[stevieb]

I'd have to agree. A relatively ridiculous request. Get a track record and call me back...

[Imaoldhippie]

I dont understand it either and I am not really sure was a business and life coach really is.  If anyone wants to be told what to do, I can do that for free and I am really good at it.  LOL.

[RetRN]

That family friend certainly has nerve to make such a request of you. Her kids need to do it on their own, I doubt that they will have much success. 

[SXMGirl]

@Abrowneyegirl  I would be honest and tell her that her children need to be out in the business world before they have the experience to be coaches.  I have no idea how many years that would be; but, if I needed a coach for either, I would want a detailed resume and many references.  The family is living in a dream world.

[QVCkitty1]

I know everyone needs to start somewhere, but having your folks drum up business for you doesn't seem like a good plan.

[AuntG]

I'd say if an opportunity presents itself, I'll think of them. However, it seems to me that a coach should find their own clientele.

[queendiva]

@Abrowneyegirl : are you in CA? I ask because my cousin went from being a RN to a Life Coach when she moved there!

A Business Coach and a Life Coach whose mommy is drumming up business leads for them?! I don't think so! Mom needs to give them both notice to find new places to live- I'll bet they will find work of some kind soon enough!

[drizzellla]

Working in an office 9 - 5 does not appeal to many college graduates. I found that out when my son graduated from college. Sitting at a desk all day and being told what to do by a boss was not on their wish list.

So many kids are trying to start out with jobs that they are their own boss and they pick and choose when they want to work.

A neighbor was a "party planner". If there was a big sporting event he would "plan the party". Not sure how successful he was - he moved and get this - to a bigger house. And he was 24 when he bought the house across the street from us.

I wish your family friend's kids well. And am sure they are going to learn some life lessons along the way.

[SXMGirl]

I am going to add that if they need mom to make calls for them, they are much too immature to be coaching anyone or any business.