Gary Vaynerchuk’s Post

Great advise for young people starting out in the workforce. Focus on what you like and figure out through that what is your thing.

For a while now I've been reflecting on the choices I've made in my career and what has led me to them. Read about my findings or take a casual stroll down memory lane with me in my latest blog! 🚶♂️ #career #psychology #childhood #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery

With Father’s Day around the corner, I have been reflecting on how our parents shape our career paths. I have caught myself tempted to guide my own children’s paths. But a recent survey hit home, revealing that nearly half of respondents felt their parents strongly influenced their career decisions, with many feeling pressured to follow parental advice. Sure, parents often pass on their passion for their own careers, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Over half of those surveyed said their parents pushed them to pursue the same field. It's understandable— they want security for their children. But it might not be what's best in the long run. It overlooks our children’s unique strengths and interests that drive their success. So, what if you've found yourself in the wrong career or if you're now a parent? First, it's never too late to find your true calling. Your life experiences have given you invaluable insight into your skills and what motivates you. Plus, remember, parental advice is often colored by their own experiences and worries, which might not apply to you now. Secondly, if you're a parent, pause and consider the messages you are sending to your children about their future. Reflect on your own expectations and unfulfilled dreams— are you projecting them onto your children? Give them space to explore and experiment without judgment. Their dreams today might change tomorrow, and that's okay. Let them discover what brings them joy and what they're naturally good at, without fearing your disapproval. As we celebrate this Father’s day, let us recognize the profound impact our parents have on our professional lives. For those of us who are parents, let us strive to inspire and support our children in finding their own unique paths. #CareerReflection #FindingYourPath #Careerswithchi

In the pursuit of guiding our children towards a successful future, we often place immense emphasis on their career development. We want nothing but the best for them – the top universities, lucrative jobs, and a respectable life. As a career counselor, I have witnessed how this drive motivates parents to seek career counseling for their children. However, it is only after spending hours conversing with both parents and children that the true underlying issues come to light. Amidst the facade of career aspirations lie some harsh realities. Many children grow up in toxic home environments, where their parents engage in daily battles. Fathers may unknowingly project their insecurities onto their children, while mothers strive to fulfill their unfulfilled career dreams through their offspring. Some parents even unconsciously try to prove their worth to society by leveraging their children's success. The education sector too, bears its own burden. Amidst the race for academic excellence, there's an alarming emphasis solely on one form of intelligence, while stifling a child's creative instincts. Inadvertently, we end up draining their emotions, innocence, and impulsivity – the very essence that defines a child. Often, parents and grandparents compare their own upbringing, narrating stories of walking long distances to attend school or facing various physical struggles. While those experiences were undoubtedly difficult, it is crucial to recognize that mental struggles are equally significant. Many children of this generation possess the latest gadgets, have access to the best tutors for their education, and enjoy a wardrobe filled with designer clothes. etc. But beneath the façade of material comfort, they silently carry the burden of pain and loneliness. Hence, I implore all educators, parents, mentors, and guardians – let us grant our children the freedom to make mistakes and embrace the consequences. Stand by them and provide support as they navigate the outcomes of their actions. Practical experiences hold the most profound teachings for kids, far more than mere theories ever could. Let us empower them by embracing their learning journeys, even when they stumble along the way. Ps: Let me reiterate – this isn't about pointing fingers at parents. I wholeheartedly understand that they are doing their best. However, it pains me to witness the hidden struggles faced by our younger generation. Beneath the cloak of apparent ease and convenience lies their silent mental battles, no less significant than any tangible hardship. #career #academics #competition #psychology #parenting

I love to hear that Teens are starting to want to work again after a generation of young people who often waited until after college to get their first job. Now, we as a society need to make it easier for them to find employment. One industry that needs to take a hard look at this is Retail. With many retailers now requiring job seekers to be 18 and up, mostly due to labor law restrictions on those under 18, their once bountiful job pool for teens is mostly dried up. Suppose retailers would loosen up their age restrictions. In that case, we could see a benefit for both the Tees, valuable job/life experiences, and a new, long list of potential fresh employees for retail employers.

My first job as a teenager was when I was 15, I worked the summer as a janitor - waxing floors, scrubbing desks and urinals.  I wasn’t super excited about cleaning bathrooms, but I did love seeing my name on a paycheck and paying for my own basketball shoes!  👟👟  I’ll never forget what that job taught me.  One lesson I learned was to truly appreciate the often unseen labor that janitors do in afterhours to keep offices, schools, buildings and our streets clean and beautiful.  I always always make it a point to say “Thank You” directly to the good people who do these jobs everywhere.  That’s hard work that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.  🏆 Do you think teens should have a job? I’m definitely encouraging my kids to have teen jobs to learn and grow their skills and employment awareness.   I think the paycheck math alone is so engaging, relevant and motivating.   I want my kids to know how to find a job, keep a job (or how to quit if the situation warrants) and negotiate in the economy. Hands on experience beats theory all day.   Id love to hear - what was your first or memorable teen job?? #investinyourself #teenjob 

Thinking about a Summer Job? Here are Some of the great benefits of paid employment for students: 💸 A new sense of identity—as a worker 💸 Learning workplace norms and expectations 💸 Developing important executive functioning skills, like time and task management 💸 Building social skills by collaborating and negotiating with other workers and/or customers 💸 Improving self-awareness through receiving coworker and employer feedback 💸 Reading a paycheck and learning to manage earned money 💸 Starting to identify learning and career goals (“I never want to do this again, so I am going to need to get a degree or some training.”) and/or gaining experience in a field of interest

"The Case Against Imposing Careers on Children: Empowering Choice for Future Success" In the journey of life, parents often shoulder the responsibility of guiding their children towards what they perceive as a successful career path. While this guidance stems from a place of love and concern, the practice of dictating a child's future career can pose significant challenges, hindering their personal growth and stifling their potential. One of the primary issues with parents deciding their children's careers lies in the fundamental disconnect between parental aspirations and the child's innate interests and passions. While parents may have noble intentions, their choices may not align with the unique talents, ambitions, and inclinations of their children. This misalignment can lead to a lack of enthusiasm, motivation, and fulfillment in the chosen career path, ultimately impacting the child's overall well-being and professional success. Furthermore, imposing a career choice on children deprives them of the opportunity to explore and discover their own strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Career exploration and self-discovery are essential components of personal development, allowing individuals to identify their passions, aspirations, and potential career paths. By robbing children of this autonomy, parents inadvertently limit their growth and self-awareness, hindering their ability to make informed decisions about their future. Moreover, the pressure to conform to parental expectations can lead to feelings of resentment, frustration, and inadequacy in children. The constant need to meet parental standards and fulfill predetermined expectations can create a toxic environment where children feel powerless and constrained, unable to express their true selves or pursue their dreams. Additionally, the fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of the modern workforce requires individuals to possess adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change. By pigeonholing children into predefined career paths, parents risk stifling their ability to adapt to new challenges and seize emerging opportunities, ultimately limiting their potential for success in an increasingly competitive global economy. To address these challenges, it is crucial for parents to adopt a more supportive and empowering approach towards their children's career development. Instead of imposing their own aspirations, parents should strive to foster open communication, encourage exploration, and provide guidance and mentorship as their children navigate the complexities of career decision-making. #career #careercounselling #careerdevelopmemt #radixt

Last chance to register!! Parental Guilt is a term thrown around in online mom groups and between colleagues often. It has become a catch-all phrase for the awful feeling parents have to sit with when they attempt to do something for themselves, including returning to work after a parental leave. It's common because most parents have high standards for themselves, which is a good thing. But, if they don’t have strategies to manage their life roles and own feelings and expectations around them, it can damage their own perception of self and wreak havoc on their careers. Jennifer Sumner works with parents in career transitions and has developed strategies to help them transition back into the workforce with confidence while also maintaining balance with their other life roles. In this lunch and learn we will explore specific strategies you can use with your clients and community and provide further insight into why this transition is an important, but often under supported stage in their careers. Join us to find out more on May 15, 2024 from 12pm - 1pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/clw550RrivV

We come from a generation that treated our seniors at work as gurus and teachers. 12 years ago when I started my baby steps into the working world, I had the blessing of being groomed by seniors who took my career as a responsibility of their own and corrected me whenever they saw I was going astray. Turn to today’s generation, the kids today have lost patience and are willing to listen to no one except themselves. Egos have surpassed their instinct for learning and correcting themselves. I never for once in my life back answered when we were given a hard hearing because I knew there is a learning in this too and was for my own betterment. This is a far cry for Gen Z or whatever we choose to call them today. There were times when I might have left some seniors behind when I felt I couldn’t take the brunt anymore. But today, I remember their words and their significance in my life because I knew there was a learning and lesson in that too. Why don’t youngsters today entering the workforce realise that sometimes there is so much to learn from somebody who has been through so much more grinding and trials and turbulations to reach where they have. Today when I am finally in my senior’s shoes, I realise where my seniors were coming from. It might have taken a lot of years but it finally makes sense. I wish many others in the early years of their working years learn to do so in time than regret not learning years later - when a simple piece of advice from a senior could have changed their career trajectory because they is so much to be learnt, but sometimes such little time. And you miss the very presence of those guides in your life time later on when time passes by. #work #workethics #values #learning