tedsteriscool said:
No, a middleground would be much better. For example:
"Although you've been having a tough time in school, I'm sure that if you're able to prioritize more efficiently next semester you'll do well. It's very difficult to find a stable, desirable job in this tough economy, but if you persevere and are willing to work your way from the bottom up, you'll reach your goals."
Being an ass doesn't help people stay motivated. Ask anyone with abusive parents or bosses. |
Meh, what can I say, life isn't sunshine and puppy farts and neither am I. Not only do I believe that the above statement will motivate nobody but I can't help it-- I'm blunt.
I could be totally nice and pleasant and blow smoke up his ass but that doesn't really get him anywhere.
Truth is:
- he likely doesn't have a good GPA
- he has no experiences what-so-ever
- probably has never even atttempted to write an actual resume
- has probably never talked or at least listened to his advisor
- ignores every email his school sends him about career fairs
All that together is a recipe for disaster. It isn't hopeless for him but he's just going in against a serious disadvantage against every else. I have no idea what he wants to do so can't say anything there but there aren't a lot of jobs out there and they are going to the people that have some sort experience, people who not only pass their classes but have a 3.5+ GPA, and people who actually try.
After a few months he'll finally realize finding a real job will be hard so he'll go work for McDonald's, The Gap, Gamestop, or whatever but sad thing there is he will be too qualified and the 16 year olds will get it before him.
Like I said, it isn't hopeless for him but things don't also look good if he ever wants something above minimum wage. He's 22 and it's time to grow up.
