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[quote=Anonymous]Graduating and moving back home without a job is a widespread reality today, fueled by a brutal job market. Unfortunately, nobody knows when things will turn around.

I think it is important for parents and the recent graduate to come up with a strategy together.

What the parents can do -
- be kind, supportive and patient. 
- keep an eye on the mental health of your grad.
- do not charge them for rent or groceries unless you yourself are dirt poor and unemployed. 
- if you (the parent) are dysfunctional (abusive, addicted, unhealthy lifestyle) - then use this opportunity to change so that you are a source of inspiration. 
- be in a mission to improve yourself, your lifestyle, your home, your professional skills.   When you are also on a similar journey as your grad - you will have better insights to give.  Regardless of if your grad is willing to emulate you or not, you will not lose out.

What can the grads do -
- first of all chatGPT this.
- figure out what your next steps are in terms of a)another professional degree and b) better marketing your skills. 
- look after your mental health.  which means you should learn adulting by taking on some household chores, exercising and eating healthy, no substance abuse, taking care of your physical appearance and grooming, being serious about your job hunt and keep improving your skills. 
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