To parents of young adults who are struggling in their job or career choice, hear them with love but see through their BS.
I see through their BS, so do their friends, their boss, and their co-workers.
Their fantasy story-telling about their situation, aka BS, can hide so many secrets, like:
✅ Fear of failure
✅ Fear of change
✅ Lack of confidence
✅ Education fatigue
✅ People pleasing
✅ Perfectionism
✅ Self-doubt
All of this manifests in unhealthy behavior and BS when asked how they are doing. We typically hear versions of this:
☑ I'll never get another job
☑ I'll never make more money
☑ I don't need more
☑ I can't quit
☑ There are no other jobs for me
☑ I'll never graduate
☑ I failed before, so ...
☑ 'They' are to blame
☑ I'm fine
Take the time to see through the discomfort they are feeling and if their story never seems to change, take action to help them.
✔ They want to succeed.
✔ They want you to be proud.
✔ They want to be happy.
But your child needs someone other than you to guide them on their career path. They need a career coach to hold them accountable, uncover and release them from denial, and find their own inner power to take action. Call me!
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