It’s hard to advise your kids on how careers work today, let alone how to get a great job. We all want to set our kids up for self-sufficiency and meaning, so what’s the best way to help them with their careers? Begin by telling them that early on they’ll be valued more for their potential than their experience. They should try out as many kinds of jobs as possible to see what they’re good at. Later, in their middle to late twenties, they should figure out how they enjoy working: In a small company? In a competitive environment? For long hours, but more pay? Help them think through the trade-offs they’ll have to make. And let them know that their career will likely follow a winding path. There’s no right answer for what careers should look like, and they don't have to worry about following in your footsteps.
Adapted from “
What Parents Should Tell Their Kids About Finding a Career,” by James M. Citrin.
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