The Worst Career Advice Parents Can Offer Options

[Mommy]

Honestly, I think whoever wrote this article is an idiot. Tell me what you think.

http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/careerist/32601

Basically, she says that worst advice parents can give is:
1) Get a graduate degree

2) Don't job hop

3) Don't ask about time off until you have the job

4) Don't have gaps in your resume

5) Earn enough money to pay rent and buy food

She explains why each point is bad advice, including saying that a graduate degree is pretty much useless these days and that job hopping is somehow good? My parents didn't teach me that shit. My friends in the workforce, college professors, and managers have. I would be surprised if anyone on here agreed with her.

[James]

And on a side note, I'd never want to work at one of the "better" school districts. Those kids have everything handed to them on a silver platter. Give me the kid that has a tough time outside of school so I can help him or her make a difference in their future.

[impala454]

And on a side note, I'd never want to work at one of the "better" school districts. Those kids have everything handed to them on a silver platter. Give me the kid that has a tough time outside of school so I can help him or her make a difference in their future.

unless you're planning to give a kid money for lunch, their financial status shouldn't have anything to do with how much difference you can make in their life. it doesn't matter if the kid is trudging to school straw sandals, or bumpin to school in his esky w/dubs. you can't purchase knowledge. you can't pay for a desire to learn. that's where you come in. not bagging on your personal preference, just the reasoning.