Why is Your 20-Something Making Minimum Wage—After You Spent Thousands of Dollars on College?

"I thought I could just take some classes at college and determine what field to study, but that didn’t work. Now, I feel validated and so relieved to have a direction that fits me.” ~~Erin, 20-year-old student

Dear Fellow Parent,

According to the Los Angeles Times “an estimated 18 million fledgling adults are out of college, but not out on their own.” They’re known as the “boomerang” kids, whose unfocused and costly college investment leave them unequipped to support themselves.

As parents we know that the greatest gift a young person can receive is an education . . . We want our kids to be happy, have a great career, and make a lot of money. We want them to wake up in the morning and look forward to their work day. So aren’t we selling our adult children short when we fail to help them discover how their talents and interests match up with realistic career opportunities?

In high school, teens often have their favorite classes . . . The ones where A’s are consistent and where kids spend the most time on their work. This is the beginning of finding their true passion for future careers. Most kids are expected to figure the rest out as they go. Sadly, the planning often stops here. Without planning, students end up changing schools, loosing credit hours, and have difficulty accumulating enough credited classes to graduate.

You might be asking yourself, “Don’t college counselors handle career planning?”

Unfortunately, college counselors are overloaded. They cannot spend an adequate amount of time with each student. What’s more, college majors and career options don’t align well. This is an area that even provides great challenges for the typical college career counselor. Most counselors (and many certified career counselors) have more of an academic orientation versus firsthand knowledge of viable career paths. Their answers to “What can I do with a degree in …?” stems from a series of reference text books without an employer’s perspective.

Increasingly, 20-somethings leave college after the first year and end up back at home without a plan—and delivering pizza. Those remaining often cut back on the number of classes they’re taking due to indecision and a lack of direction. Without a full course load and a sense of achievement, they can easily get lost in distractions, often turning to drugs and alcohol.

Did you know that at least 30% of all college students take five or more years to graduate—even if they think they know what they want to study?

You are reading this page because you love your young adult. You've loved him or her ever since they first drew breath, even during the hard times. And, now your little one is facing life as an adult, and you want to help them make that transition as smoothly and positively as possible.

It’s not too late for them to make informed choices right now that boldly move them toward their passions and callings. Nothing is as gratifying as seeing the sheer enthusiasm and excitement young adults exhibit when they find their place in this world.

As a parent, I realize that kids are more receptive to guidance from an outside expert. As a professional, I know that—like many of my clients—young adults need personal coaching to help them find the right field of study to lead to a satisfying career.

Here is something that might surprise you. In fact, this is why I originally created The 28-Day Career Discovery Experience! A third of all college students leave campus after their first year. Due to the incessant changing of majors, another 30% take five or more years to graduate.

Here’s what one parent told me, “While in college, both daughters changed their majors three times. It cost us an additional $40,000!”

Most people are miserable in their jobs.
Don't let your 20-something become one of them!

It's also a fact that most people who do graduate, hate their jobs - or at a minimum feel that they "missed it" when they chose their current career. Surveys routinely reveal that a whopping 80% of people working in the U.S. are unhappy with their jobs!

There is a reason for this . . . and a way your son or daughter can avoid it! The reason that people are unhappy is because they didn’t have the advantage of taking trial and error out of career planning. Without a clear career direction and the confidence that comes from being validated, they sacrificed their dreams on the altar of the practical.

Simply stated - they have to make money to eat and pay bills, and that becomes their major motivator. After only a few short years of grinding out a living, most people can't remember what they really wanted out of life. They are on what I call the "work for money treadmill" and find it almost impossible to ever get off.

The truth is that most people know they were made for more - much more - and that they could do more if they weren't trapped in their current situation.

Avoid wasting time (and money!) on studying the wrong field!

All it takes is a choice - your choice - to give your young adult what you probably didn't have ... a chance to think deeply about what you wanted while being guided by a renowned career expert. Career planning is doubly important in today’s tight job market and sky rocketing college costs.

And now, thanks to the global reach of the Internet, your adult children can have that opportunity!

Here is exactly how it works, and what you and your young adult can expect.

Our 28-Day Career Discovery Experience Uses a Real World—not Just an Academic—Orientation

Our proven formula works because we have spent over 20 years perfecting the tools and formulas we use! You won't get these results by merely reading a book or by watching a Dateline special on television. Our structured program paired with 1:1 coaching works because of our deep career development experience and the built-in interaction with your 20-something.

Most parents are nothing short of amazed at how well our program works, often telling us how thrilled (and relieved) they are to see these positive changes in their adult children! I believe you will see those results as well.

“There is such a dire need for your services. We count ourselves lucky to have found you. I shudder to think what might have happened had our son waited any longer before planning for his career and preparing for his first job.” ~~ Parents of a 21-year-old

So what exactly does the 28-Day Career Discovery Experience include?

Well, first of all, you should know that the 28-Day Career Discovery Experience is provided by me, Barbara McRae. I will be interacting with your teen personally. Although this page is more about you than me, there are some things you should know (I would want to know them too!) before you consider enrolling your young adult.

 

20 years of experience developing careers with adults and teens. A parent of adult children. I am a Master Certified Coach – highest level distinction worldwide! Best-selling author of "Coach Your Teen to Success." Former professional recruiter & Human Resources Director for top Fortune 500 Companies. Former Recruiter for government agencies. Have worked closely with all levels of professionals including senior managers. This means that I understand careers from both sides of the equation.

The bottom line is this . . . I love guiding young people--and my background has created a unique set of skills that I will employ to help 20-somethings discover their passion and identify a perfect career!

Here are only a few of the life-changing skills your sons and daughters will gain during their 28-Day Career Discovery Experience

• Identification of what type of career/job is most natural and satisfying
  
  
• Select a career that takes into account all job factors, not just the pay.
  
  
• Have certainty about what they want to do and how to go about it right now. This is proven to help young adults make quality choices that help them build a foundation of success!
  
  
• He or she will know what environment suits his or her personality and learning/working styles. This is vital when choosing a career.
  
  
• Your adult child will feel energized and alive during the week, not just on the weekends.
  
  
• Your adult child will be able to bypass trial and error to know whether to work in a mega organization or small business or become an entrepreneur.
  
  
• Learn to build on natural abilities and strengths; he or she will become super confident!
  
  
• The ability to make decisions now that make the most out of his or her education.
  
  
• Learn valuable insights about themselves and important tips to get ahead fast.
  
  
• Benefit from professional individualized attention.
  
  
• And much more!

What Results Can You Expect To See?

This is my favorite part! Your adult child will be changed. He or she will gain insights that will see them through some of the hardest years of their life.

No longer destined to drift aimlessly, young adults will know their strengths (and how to play TO those strengths) know their weaknesses (and how to avoid temptations that exploit those weaknesses) and have a firm grasp on what they want to do with their life!

Imagine if YOU had had that knowledge early on! Imagine how much more satisfying life would have been if you had been armed with this critical wisdom when you were in your early twenties (or earlier!)?

Candidly, I've met 50 year olds who didn't know as much about themselves and what they wanted out of life as your adult child will know after completing The 28-Day Career Discovery Experience!

What Is The Investment And How Do
I Get My Young Adult Involved?

We both know that seeing your adult child become excited about their future is priceless. It was hard for me to come up with an investment that I felt is appropriate. After all, what would it be worth to help your child find their passion in life ... to help them find their perfect work?

While there is no easy answer, I know that some parents have gladly paid $6000 for this type of guidance. Other parents have told me that they paid $4600 and considered it a bargain.

But the fact is that the Internet gives me a huge advantage, and I'm not going to ask you to pay $6000 or $4600 or anything near that.

For a very limited time, I am offering you and your teen the complete 28-Day Career Discovery Experience for a one time fee of only $375. (Normally $675!).

Your teen will receive the complete 28-Day Career Discovery Experience, which includes . . .

• A complimentary initial consultation where I will personally assess core motivations.
  
  
• Unlimited email consultation. They can ask me anything!
  
  
• A full-range career profile assessment. The Career Profile includes a comprehensive set of assessments that are done in simple bite-size pieces; the results serves as a blueprint of what your adult child needs to be successful in her or her chosen field.
  
  
• Two full hours of one-on-one private tele-coaching with me. The two hours are made up of four 30-minute sessions. This is proven to be the most effective method to hold your yound adult accountable, explain what the assessments mean, and prepare him or her to make great choices that are in alignment with the results.

Remember, I’m a Master Certified Coach—one of only a few hundred worldwide, and my fees for private coaching alone are much more than this experience investment when I have the time to consult.

I've blocked out time for your young adult, but you must act now to ensure that you can get the full 28-Day Career Discover Experience for this incredibly low rate! I don’t know how much longer we can keep it at the price.

I’m often asked, “Why aren’t you charging more for your program?” There are two reasons. One is because every young person deserves to discover how their talents and interests match up with realistic career opportunities. The second reason is that—right now—I’m in a position to offer it at this highly affordable price. This way, cost won’t stand in the way of us helping students align their major with a perfect career OR provide clarity to those back at home after college without a plan AND/OR learn how to score early wins on their first “real” job!

Sign up for THE 28-Day Career Discovery Experience now here and your order will be securely processed immediately.

I know that you love your young adult and want the very best for him or her. I want the best for your adult child, too which is why I’m devoting my life to young people, and why I created the 28-Day Career Discovery Experience.

I know how much I personally could’ve benefited from a program like this when I was in college. I had an affinity for languages, so I thought it would be logical and fun to become a translator for the United Nations. Big mistake! I could not have been more off of the mark. I took several detours before I got on track.

“My friends and I switched majors several times. Without Barbara’s simple and powerful program, I’d still be clueless. I[‘m a college senior now with a specific action plan in place that’s right for me. ” ~~ Troy, 22-year-old student

I look forward to working with your adult child, and look forward also to hearing from you as you watch with delight as your daughter or son blossoms into a confident, self-directed young adult, ready to move confidently toward his or her chosen career.

All the best,

Barbara McRae, MCC
Author, Career Coach, Parenting Expert

Sign up for THE 28-Day Career Discovery Experience now

P. S. When young adults are focused and looking forward to a bright and rewarding future, they don't need to resort to negative pressures like drugs or other destructive behaviors. The best gift you can give your adult child is the gift of self-knowledge and confident assurance that his or her future is bright. Call us at 888-409-5433 to register your adult child today!

P.P.S. To help you introduce this program to your 20-Something, you can easily refer your son or daughter to http://www.20-something-careers.com.

P. P. P. S. Here’s my risk free guarantee! I’m confident that you will be delighted with the direction your kids receive—critical next steps and insights that last for a lifetime. So, if the student completes all the assessments, private coaching, and related fieldwork within the 28 days allotted and has not received any value during this time, we will reimburse the entire tuition (minus the materials that are yours to keep).