Teenage unemployed .

I admire your son for trying all his best to get a good job. There are young teens who are too lazy to look for a job and depends a lot to their family. At least your son is not like those brats. I wish him all the luck.

Times are hard and we do want everyone in the family to be doing well, especially financially. However, this is not happening to everyone. There are circumstances that prevent other people from getting gainful employment. Anyway, your son is only 19 and has plenty of time to hone his skills and find some decent work someday.

We'll all cross our fingers that he does get the position. I know how frustrating it must be for him. Just tell him to have patience and things will come around.

I hope that his girlfriend does stick around, that will just show how much she loves him. But you should encourage him that no matter what that he should not give up and keep on looking for work. It was good that he got an interview, maybe you should suggest that if he doesn't hear from the job in a week or so that maybe he should call the company to check on the status and go from there. It will show them that he is still interested in the position. I've done this plenty of times and on top of not giving up on looking for a job and I eventually landed a job. Sometimes it just takes some patience and hard work. Good luck to him.

I have a friend that has 3 adult mentally challanged kids. 23,21 and 19. I am not saying your son has a problem, but these three kids would love to have a job and its not possible. If your son has some anger issues (who doesnt these days) look into social service most have a service to assist with anger issues and how to put a perspective on it and maybe deal with how he is feeling. Unfortuntely maybe your son needs to think about a technical school? Or college? the Financial Aid my help. and he will be building a stronger resume or job application if he is excelling hisself. Without knowing him, its hard for me to suggest other options. Unfortunately there are so many out of work now, and employers that cannot afford to pay health care will cut a lot of full time workers to part time. If the military cuts are made,my husband stands to lose his job also in March. His commander of the base sent emails out to everyone two weeks ago. I understand how your son feels. Tell him think small and go towards the goal. My son is 23, he works February to October with the other 3 months off. So he has had to learn how to manage his money and keep some back for the months he is not working. he still lives with us. maybe letting your son see this he might get an idea that its not just him that cant get a job and move forward. my son works for the United States largest night club that MTV sponsored and built. But its a really hard job as he is the Manager of Security for anyone that enters the clubs (there are 8 night clubs with a pool and stage, and the beach and ocean behind. He would like to get another job, but its just not possible. he is always under a lot of pressure to keep things calm. So tell your son to take some pressure off. Everyone in the US is feeling the pinch all the way to our doctors and their practices. Hope this helps. Just a few suggestions I could think of suggesting. And then letting him know where our family stands at this moment.

Hi Suzzy, I know about your worries because you love your son and hope he can get a satisfying job soon. But honestly he is still so young. I understand it is not the matter of the age. And as a 19 year-old boy are also old enough to find a job. But sometimes it is not the right time to look for a job. I mean, there are the midseason and off season for the recruitment. What you can help him is to encourage him to keep it up and don't be frustrated. If he is hard working and confident, he would settle down sooner and later. Best wishes to him.I hope everything works out for him.

hi suzzy Oh do I understand his feelings my best friends;son is also out of work and has been for months,He spent a lot of money getting educated to do trailers for the movie industry and even there they are cutting back and laying off people.right now the younger ones get hired faster then experienced ones like my 53 yr old son who needs a full time job doing what hes qualified for computer programming so they gave him part time job doing electronic repair he did as as youngster at half the salary of a programmer. so should be easier for your son to get a job than older men.\I do n ot know what to tell you as California where I am is second highest in peole ou t of work not a thing to be proud of.

It is hard for anyone to get work these days . I did a lot of small time voluntary work before I got the right connections . I hope he get something soon . Also I like the fact that you support his relationship and like his girl friend .

Hello there suzzy3, I have read your post and was surprised to know that your son is very eager to have a stable job on his own that is a nice sign that your son is responsible enough. But don't you think at age 19 he should be in school?Or he is a working student in your place?I know how it feels to give your best to land in a good permanent job I have been there and done so many things in order to get a job but our economic state sometimes prevents us from that because some companies are saving from hiring new employees :( I must say all your son needs now is understanding and support from you and your family.That way he would be able to regain his confidence and his belief in himself that he can get a job.Regarding with his lovelife, we can't do anything about it but give him some space to heal to be able to regain his senses in time he will be back on foot again and ready to face what will come his way.

Well, I can understand perfectly the frustration of your child at age 19, without a job. This problem, however, concerns me too, only I of years, I'm almost 38! Few experiences in the past and lack of skill, are my negative characteristics that I restrict employment opportunities. I frankly speaking, I'm almost resigning, not to ever find a job, also because as I already said, I'm already in mature age. But your son, nineteen year old, it still has good prospects. However, I am glad that he is fine with his girlfriend.

He is to be patient then sooner or later, he will find a job. Another option is for you to help. try looking for posts on papers and on the internet. It's good he is determined to begin life at an early age.

sorry to hear you and him are going through that.. lets hope things get better for him there soon. And he finds a good full time job. Lets hope so.

i rewally understand about your son situation right now, because i also felt the same when i was in the same old. i don't continue my academic from high school to the college because i have not enough money. but when i am searching for a job it's also difficult to find some job. i have been frustating for 2 years but i keep searching for a job and finally i get a job. so the key is don't give up with your problem and don't give up.

If money was no object, what would your son love to spend his time doing? Everyone has a niche, but some are way harder to find than others. And often, our purposes present themselves in the most unusual ways. His anger issues probably makes it hard for him to deal with authority figures of any kind. It would benefit him to find a job where he could be his own boss. Thinking outside of the box helps too. Be creative, you'd be surprised how many ways there are to make money these days. With the internet, we basically have the whole world at our fingertips.

Im sorry to hear that he is having problems right now with finding a job. but its good that he has his girlfriend and you and his family to support him. i am sure that he will be more focused, and i am sure his girlfriend would appreciate you and will not do anything, (i hope) to disappoint you and her boyfriend.