oscar1
Recycles dryer sheets
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- Jul 25, 2013
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My daughter is moving back home after graduating in May with a degree in International Studies but no job. She busted her chops the last 6 months doing a career fair, at least 30 interviews, LinkedIN, etc. 3.0 GPA. Came close on one great position as a social media community manager but after 2 months and 6 interviews they notified her via e-mail that it was not to be. We had downsized our house to be able to afford college and never dreamed she would be moving back home so this is a major shocker for us and her. It's going to really stink around here for awhile (Mom is over joyed! Argh). The kid is in shock but getting a great lesson in life's ups/downs. My worst fear is coming true as I fear she will not start at the bottom of the barrel and never make it high enough to even consider early retirement much less saving 20, 30% to get there. Within a year she'll be competing against the next crop. Should she go to grad school? Do I charge room and board to motivate? How have others in similar situations handled this? Any advice from the group is appreciated?