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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A few months ago, I thought my neighbor’s son was a loser and another neighbor wasted her Ivy League education just sitting at home.

I have since learned that the job market is really bad right now and there were a lot of layoffs. These failure to launch kids may be trying to find work or have some mental health issues. Or maybe they just lack confidence. MYOB.

I have a bipolar brother. He has had odd jobs over the years. The longest he has had a job is 5 years. Most jobs last a few months. I’m sure many people have wondered why my parents enabled him. We are just grateful if he is stable and not dead.[/quote]

Is the job market terrible right now for college grads? My friend's son is in the same situation—Ivy League grad, no job, parents footing his bills. I don't understand why he doesn't get any job now; even waiting tables would be better than living off of parents (who aren't wealthy and stretched for the Ivy education). [/quote]

I agree but These kids feel they are above waiting tables and other manual work.[/quote]

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