Mulligan
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A couple of interesting threads on the forum concerning children, their educational costs, and avoiding trainwrecks after turning 18, have me thinking about my own daughters future. She is heading off to college this year and does not have any type of career goal yet. What are some experiences from parents on the forum? Did you assist much? Did they listen? Did they want advice from you?
My main concerns for her are (of course I understand these are my concerns, not necessarily hers): 1) No debt for a 4 year degree 2) A career with job opportunities and liveable income 3) Hopefully satisfaction from her career. At this age she has little knowledge of career choices. I got a plan that can get her out of school in 4 years debt free, but if she changes career choices a time or two that would rack up the costs quickly (and I am not too keen on paying for career due-overs). I also hear stories of students graduating not understanding the limited future and/or income in that field. She pretty much clams up any time I bring the subject up. Anybody have advise/perspective on this?
My main concerns for her are (of course I understand these are my concerns, not necessarily hers): 1) No debt for a 4 year degree 2) A career with job opportunities and liveable income 3) Hopefully satisfaction from her career. At this age she has little knowledge of career choices. I got a plan that can get her out of school in 4 years debt free, but if she changes career choices a time or two that would rack up the costs quickly (and I am not too keen on paying for career due-overs). I also hear stories of students graduating not understanding the limited future and/or income in that field. She pretty much clams up any time I bring the subject up. Anybody have advise/perspective on this?