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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - major was English -- a beautiful major. The world needs more English majors.... especially from schools well known for their English & humanities departments. That should translate into many jobs in media, publishing, etc. And yes, with what we paid, no guarantees, but I would expect better assistance from the career center. The kid has worked so hard looking for a job and [b]is not willing to be underemployed.[/b]

I appreciate the tecchies, but not everyone is made to do that work. The world needs some fuzzies, too. More than ever actually.

BTW - middle class burb family that has worked hard for it. [/quote]

This is the problem.  You need to clarify to them that Everyone starts from the bottom.  In fact should have done unpaid internships while in school to prove himself.  Your kid needs humility.  The school is great and will open doors later and it’s cute you are proud of them but no one comes in as leadership.  Your kid needs to pay his dues.  Suze orman has good advice on this if you have a low starting salary everywhere then you take a job, work your butt off for a year, then negotiate for a big increase.   [/quote]

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