What do you think the #1 fear of all parents is?
Cancer? Going broke? Losing a job? Losing a house?
I think the #1 fear of all parents regardless if they’re in Bangladesh, Costa Rica, or India is:
Is my kid going to get a good job?
HOW’S MY KID GONNA GET A JOB?
The world of work is scary for everyone, but it is especially scary for younger people – the millenials. They have high unemployment. Huge college debt. And, this is a worldwide phenomenon.
The NY Times and Thomas Friedman (World is Flat author) recently led a Next New World conference around the theme of ‘How’s My Kid Gonna Get a Job?‘ I think this is one of the most important videos and conferences I’ve seen.
Why? I’ve got a 15 year old. I went to the Portland National College Fair last week. It was jam packed. With kids going to college? Yes. But, more parents, mom and dad and sometimes entire Asian families were there stressing over SAT’s, good colleges, admissions, and most importantly employable degrees. And, most importantly:
How are we going to pay for this?
And, implciit:
Is my kid going to get a good job after this huge investment?
MUST WATCH VIDEOS FOR PARENTS
So, all parents must watch these videos. Then, watch these videos with your kids. it’s going to a life changer. Guaranteed
Introduction and Keynote
Becoming a Googler and Other Opportunities
HOW Do You Do Business in the Next New World
The New Forces Shaping Our Lives, Our Work, and Our Economies
The Shape of Things to Come
Bringing New Ideas to Market
COME TO JESUS MEETING WITH YOUR KIDS
Now, comes the most important meeting you’re gonna have with your kids about money, work, career, jobs, and college. It’s more important than the birds and bees. Why? They’ve already learned this online.
If you’re confused by what I mean by the Come to Jesus meeting with your kids. The Urban Dictionary defines the meeting as:
“An epiphany in which one realizes the truth of a matter; a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something; coming clean and admitting failures; realizing the true weight or impact of a negative situation or fact; acknowledgment that one must get back to core values; moment of realization; an aha moment; moment of decision; moment of truth; critical moment; moment of reassessment of priorities; turning point; life-changing moment.”
Do this now or you may be supporting your kids into their 30’s. Don’t believe me. Talk to your friends.
Bio:
Greg Hutchins PE and CERM (503.233.101 & GregH@QualityPlusEngineering.com) is the founder of:
CERMAcademy.com
800Compete.com
QualityPlusEngineering.com
WorkingIt.com
He is the evangelist behind Future of Quality: Risk®. He is currently working on the Future of Work and machine learning projects.
He is a frequent speaker and expert on Supply Chain Risk Management and cyber security. His current books available on all platform are shown below:
