Parenting in the modern age now often means assisting your college kids in finding internships.

[Anonymous]

My parents told me where to find my internships 20 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Isn’t unemployment for college terrible these days?

My HS had an impressive internship with DH’s old colleague. DS shined and was invited back. Yes, connection got him the initial interview.

Over the years, there have beeen a few interns here and there that were obviously nepotism. Some were useless. Others were good.

[Anonymous]

As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

[Anonymous]

I have my kid's Handshake login and am applying for the internships for DC directly online because DC is too busy with school leadership, clubs, and schoolwork. And stressed about it.

Lots of interviews. Just started in Nov. It's going well.

- T20

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

I would do the same for my child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

Nepotism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have my kid's Handshake login and am applying for the internships for DC directly online because DC is too busy with school leadership, clubs, and schoolwork. And stressed about it.

Lots of interviews. Just started in Nov. It's going well.

- T20

oh my.

My kid got great internships (5 offers, super high pay) on their own. They feel very proud of their own accomplishments. I'm super proud of them.

[Anonymous]

^ oh, and T40 state flagship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have my kid's Handshake login and am applying for the internships for DC directly online because DC is too busy with school leadership, clubs, and schoolwork. And stressed about it.

Lots of interviews. Just started in Nov. It's going well.

- T20

Are you doing the interviews as well?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

Nepotism

Networking

[Anonymous]

This is nothing new. Professors and employers have been telling stories about the kind of parents in the article 2000.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I feel a great sense of pride that I was able to use my influence to help my son secure a well-paying job in this tough job market. As a government in the SES position, I personally reached out to the Senior Vice President of the main contracting company to ask for assistance in getting my son a position, though not on the same contract. While my son was definitely qualified for the role, I know there were likely other candidates who were more qualified. Still, he got the job and is now earning a solid paycheck. Without my intervention, he would likely still be unemployed. I don’t feel the need to apologize for what I did—any parent would have done the same for their child.

This is against the law.

I am an SES, I hope this is a troll. I will do a lot for my kids, this is beyond unethical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Helicopter forever

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/boll-branch-ceo-says-parents-message-him-to-get-their-kids-a-summer-internship.html

Smart, hardworking and resourceful kids don't need mom and dad's help

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have my kid's Handshake login and am applying for the internships for DC directly online because DC is too busy with school leadership, clubs, and schoolwork. And stressed about it.

Lots of interviews. Just started in Nov. It's going well.

- T20

this is too much!