They’re Working a Job They Don’t Like

Why It’s Normal — and How You Can Help Them Find Meaningful Direction

Your child landed a job after college — but it’s not what they dreamed of. Maybe they’re:

• Feeling bored or unchallenged

• Doubting their choice of major or career path

• Struggling with low energy or motivation

• Wondering if this is all there is

It’s normal to feel worried when you see them unhappy at work — and you want them to find something fulfilling.

🧠 The Reality: Early Career Jobs Are Often Not the Dream Job

Studies show that the majority of recent grads start in roles that don’t align perfectly with their passions or long-term goals.

This is part of the exploration phase — a necessary step to:

• Build skills

• Understand what they like and don’t like

• Clarify their values and strengths

• Gain professional confidence

It’s a process, not a failure.

💡 What Coaching Offers Your Child in This Phase

Coaching helps students:

• Reflect on what they do enjoy and value in work

• Identify transferable skills they’re gaining

• Explore alternative career paths or side projects

• Manage stress and avoid burnout

• Build a realistic plan for change — even if it’s slow

❤️ How You Can Support Them

Instead of pushing them to quit or stay, try to:

• Listen without judgment

• Encourage self-reflection

• Help them celebrate small wins

• Remind them it’s okay to pivot or explore

• Share stories of successful career shifts

🙌 When They’re Ready for Change, Coaching Is Here

We guide grads through this tricky middle stage — helping them turn dissatisfaction into clarity and purposeful action.

📞 If your child feels stuck in a job they don’t like, coaching can help them explore new possibilities.

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