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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't agree.  I am speaking from the immigrant perspective who has been in 4 countries and  not from the conventional American mindset.   I think you need to have a deep conversation with him.  He should have 3 months of grace period from getting a job.

This is a time for focussing on social connections (yes, he should party with friends, get together for golf, keep the connections alive and thriving), his network (college and HS friends, professors, mentors, PI, coaches, EC connections),  his health and appearance (lose the pounds, clear the skin, get the dental checkups, up to date with vaccines, lose bad habits, therapy and career coaching if needed), and a close look at his resume, interview skills, linkedIn profile, next steps for career etc.

[b]Do not be in a hurry to throw him in a menial job at Home-Depot or McDonalds.  Because he will lose the momentum and circle that he gained in college when he transitions into doing a low-paying, low-skilled job.  He will not feel good about himself and it will drain away his confidence.

It is really bad advice and a poverty mind-set that you need to get out of.[/b] [/quote]
interesting take. not sure how i feel about this. anyone have any thoughts or input?[/quote]

I don't agree with this.  No one is above menial labor and it's important to have and keep social and working skills. I hire people in my job and I always respect those who are not too proud to work in any field. You also never know when those jobs will lead to other things. (for example, my nephew is into graphic design and he worked in a menial job and then they asked him to design their logo and that led to other things).

I have one kid in the working world and he did jobs for about a year that did not require his college degree, but it led to jobs and he is now doing a terrific job with good prospects in his field. My other son is still in college and working at a retail job that he will keep until he gets something in his field after college.

This is a hard job market and everyone needs to have the mindset to be creative and work. Plus, the high school kids are getting out of school soon - if your kid doesn't get a job soon, all the lower level jobs will be taken. Now's the time.[/quote]

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