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[quote=Anonymous]This sounds like more than a job-hunt issue - he sounds like he is struggling with mental health issues and feelings of failure.Which he is absolutely NOT. Can you get him in touch with a counselor or therapist to help halt the negative train of thoughts telling him he's a failure? I agree with the posts suggesting that he get out there and start doing something - even volunteering with a cause he cares about a few days a month. Does he have a church or synagogue community he can ramp up involvement with? Does he have local friends? Where are his college friends? Does he stay in touch with them or is his self doubt making him communicate with them less? Yes, absolutely reach out to the career counseling services available through his college. The fact that he got in and he graduated means he is very smart and very capable and has his whole life ahead of him - this brief although difficult chapter is just one part of a very long story he gets to write. Lots of people don't know what they're doing right out of college, and covid exacerbated that. Reality is that nobody is going to care what his gpa was down the road so help him see beyond that - he graduated and has a great degree. The world is waiting! Even getting a part-time job somewhere he'd enjoy - even if it's not in his career field - might help him structure his days a little and make him feel better to have some income coming in and a place to socialize. Maybe someplace like Home Depot or the Apple store? I understand they're both good employers and have a lot of young professional staff. Heck, a lot of restaurants are desparate for help and if he was waiting part time he could make some decent money, and so many people waitress or wait while figuring out their careers it's almost a trope! The most important thing is getting him mentally strong. It can feel like you're behind but he has so much going for him. If he just does one thing every day to move forward, he's going to be fine. Good luck to you and good luck to him. It can be hard seeing a loved one struggle. The fact he got in and graduated from an elite school during a very challenging historical period means he has grit and everything he needs to succeed. [/quote]

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