Welcome to a more realistic side of career advising, where we go beyond “just follow your passion.”
Maybe they’re getting good grades, staying involved in extracurriculars, and seem to have a bright future ahead.
Maybe they have a lot of talents, but they’re struggling to narrow down their options, and the pressure is starting to build.
Maybe they’ve struggled with ADHD or a learning disability and are completely turned off by school while panicking that they won’t ever be able to get a good job without further education.
It’s so common to feel this way. That’s not to say it’s normal. We’ve made it normal, but it’s not.
Your teen is facing uncertainty about their future, which can leave them feeling:
Anxious about graduation and the pressure to have a plan.
Overwhelmed by options and others telling them what they “should” do.
Terrified of making the wrong choice or “falling behind.”
Emotional because everything is about to change so quickly.
As a parent, you’re probably feeling the pressure too. How many friends, family members and “experts” on social media have told you what you should be doing to help your teen right now?
You want to help, but if you’re feeling all the same things your teen is feeling, that’s gonna be hard.
about themselves and excitement for their future plans.
in their abilities to find what they need to make good career decisions.
knowing they have a giant toolkit to help them navigate career decisions now, and for life.
Portfolio careers, lifelong learning, the ever-evolving economy and mind-spinning technology changes mean your teen’s career path is probably going to look pretty different than yours. What a fun addition to the stress you already have in trying to support them!
I’m here to help you both take the lid off the pressure cooker and to give your teen the tools, knowledge and encouragement to figure out this career stuff…maybe even with a bit of flair.
