“I am a parent for life.”
“Yes, you are. I responded to a mom from Simsbury, Connecticut.
“Steve has been drifting now for about 7 years. Three different jobs, a couple of side hustle businesses, some periods of unemployment. Nothing has stuck. He’s now doing some temp work for his uncle.”
Steve’s mom continued that her initial efforts to help him were rebuffed. But now, he realized that at 29 he needed to find direction. The world has changed. Parents are still NEEDED by many young adults to sort out the craziness of the career world.
The job market today is unrecognizable from what it was a decade ago. With AI reshaping industries and automation changing roles, many young adults find themselves lost when trying to forge a sustainable career path. For parents watching from the sidelines, it’s difficult to know how to help.
At Career Counseling Connecticut, we see more adult children—college grads in their twenties—struggling with underemployment, career indecision, or frequent job-hopping. The traditional ladder is gone. The gig economy, remote work, and emerging technologies have replaced linear career paths with something more fluid—and more confusing.
Many young adults feel overwhelmed. They may possess degrees, but they lack clarity on how to use them effectively. Parents, wanting to help, often find their advice is outdated. This is where expertise matters. A trained career counselor provides tools, assessments, and strategic coaching to help young adults gain direction and confidence.
If your adult child seems stuck or unsure, guiding them to work with a professional—like those at Career Counseling Connecticut—can make all the difference.
Yes…I know, sounds self-serving. But the work is distinctly mission-based.
Early thirties without career direction can be brutal. We can help.