The FIVE essential career tips I gave my kids

[@Vlad-bu3mr]

Only advice I really gave my daughter regarding her career was decide what she wanted to do and try to make it something she would want to do for a lot of years (that can change of course), She is now qualifying as a vet and is very happy with her plan and I'm a proud dad.

[@bonditltd5346]

I agree with your advice. Didn’t realise you were in greater Manchester. I went to Manchester poly many years ago , when Manchester was very different. Re pilot - I considered that myself. There are flight schools abroad to start ( PPL), and of course RAF & the cadets/ reserves. There are many other pilot careers such as small charter, transporting light aircraft, taxi float planes in Canada and such. I used to buy a magazine ( Flight I think it was called) and went to the aircraft jumbles etc. BA used to sponsor people for pilot training , but sore if that’s still an option.

[@simontang5487]

Great advice to your daughters. Try not to go into debt for your education. You should advance both your education and your career trajectory in relative lock steps with each other. Your work experience will enrich your education and vice versa. One more advise - as much as possible have a budget and a saving plan - it is important to have a cushion so you can weather the unexpected financial storms.

[@palmtree-e2l]

I think university is a good idea (depending on the course and the uni) for the networking opportunities and not having a degree can hold you back in your career as some jobs require a degree. The friends I made in uni have been very helpful in terms of careers by recommending for jobs and giving a heads up about job opportunities that aren't advertised etc. You can build up a network through working but at uni you get to meet so many people from so many backgrounds in a way you just cannot replicate at work or life in general.

[@jawlig]

Agreed. Uni is still an opportunity at the end of the day, and someone who is proactive with building a network, getting internships etc. will definitely win in life. Going to uni as a rite of passage like many kids here do with no real aim is how you get jobless or minimum wage degree holders.

[@RichPober]

University fees are sold to the masses to help the Government finance the cost of running universities for those people that need degrees to enter into registered professions, or the intellectual few who want to study specialist subjects. Most young people, and older workers, are better served by gaining vocational certifications through self-tuition (free online courses and books) while working.

[@jawlig]

Exactly. It's the 400-strong cohort of English Literature students who barely have contact hours that finance the medics who realistically cost more than the 9k each year to train.

[@Hellomynameis93]

It’s free at the point of use in Scotland! No stupid fees for us 😂

[@fumanchu9701]

Do a trade. You’ll never be out of work as a plumber, builder, plasterer or Carpenter.

[@GamingCentral2024]

Good advice , thanks for sharing

[@westendwatch]

1 Certainly go to an elite university if you can get a place . If you can't get into the Russell Group study STEM elsewhere ( like your daughter) 2 You cant be too passive . There's a lot of youngsters competing for "careers" and you have to do what's necessary to get on the first step. Often the best careers will require extensive training. 3 Realism is difficult until you've ben through the job mill for a while - can't put an old head on young shoulders 4 How much you can follow your heart I would say depends exactly on how long your parents are able to pay for your rent and food 5 Difficult for youngsters to foresee the future . Industrial jobs have gone to other parts of the world. A lot of professional jobs are vulnerable to AI. I would say people with an understanding of AI tools are going to be in demand.

[@MosAchillesJourney24]

I’m 40… got no where in 18 years. Good tips for the kids. I work in a place that hires school/college leavers. They can get AAT and a few years experience in the bag.

[@larrymcardle]

I'm a GenXer who earned a Master's degree, and I would not recommend anyone to go to university nowadays unless it's for a STEM degree or a degree in a medical field. Anything else is a waste of money nowadays. Better off learning a trade, carpentry, plumbing, mechanic, anything that can't be replaced by AI. STEM, medicine and/or learn to code, or learn a trade. That's it.

[@jamiejack764]

Good advice I didn't go to university in 2008 best decision I ever made

[@pataleno]

My Son did an apprenticeship and it was the best thing he did. No debt and has a great job now paying well.

[@colinrichards3012]

I started an apprenticeship & then the company sponsored me to go to university, on a small salary. I doubt that is available now.

[@uniteallaction]

I've watched a few of your videos where you mention you're an accountant, and I was wondering why you haven’t considered going self-employed, offering tax return services for individuals or small businesses, and being their accountant. I currently have an accountant who handles my year-end tax return and payroll for three employees, and it costs me £118 per month. Have you thought about doing something like this, even as a side hustle? With 50-60 clients paying £100 per month, you'd be set. Is there a reason you haven’t explored this option?

[@TheMindfulman1]

Maybe your daughter could consider joining the local glider club to get actual flight experience and then move up. My brother is currently training as air cabin crew with BA at Heathrow. The process started last September. He’s expecting to start flying next month. It been quite a challenging training from what I can see,(from medical to wet course, and evacuation process etc )but he been enjoying it.

[@VicFlange]

I’d also add if you’re in the U.K. look at getting a job in the public sector and staying in it until your late fifties.

even that's not possible anymore I started a job at a social housing firm and since Jan 22 they have had 2x restructures and 30 people have been made redundant..!

[@jawlig]

I have a mate who's got into that path, but being in our 20's, he doesn't feel fulfilled at all despite it being a solid choice due to higher job security and better pension.

[@palmtree-e2l]

I think it's a good idea to do a public sector job for a certain length of time, enough to build up a decent/basic level of DB pension. But to also work in the private sector where the jobs can be more interesting and the pay is generally better than public sector. That's what I would do if I was starting out again now.

[@audreywring1920]

Leaving the uni bubble is an eye opener for all students. Once in a job( if lucky) that they graduated for such as teaching nursing social worker, law. The long hours, stress and aggression make them want to rethink their careers. Even though they had lots of placements in their uni years. Uni does not prepare them for reality. My daughter did 3 years at uni and went into the workforce in various settings in her field. Staff room filled with people telling her to get out fast whilst young. Otherwise, you will end up like them very depressed. Now whilst working in her field, she is also seriously looking at other career paths. Work and life balance is very important.

[@sbkr4906]

University is heavily subsidized in the EU, with many free scholarships available. Universities in the UK, however, have become a money-making industry targeting naïve Asian students, and even local students fall victim to the high tuition fees imposed by these institutions. For me, university was incredibly important because it helps structure your mind, teaches you how to continue learning throughout life, and how to approach complex tasks while dealing with higher-IQ peers. While it's possible to gain knowledge over the years without attending university, you would likely make many avoidable mistakes along the way. Furthermore, not all jobs can provide you with the same experience as university does. Many high-level white-collar careers also require a university degree, and even a master's (MSc) or MBA. Employers tend to prefer candidates who have survived university, as it demonstrates their ability to handle complex projects and interact with peers. I recommend studying in Holland, as it's more affordable and offers better value than the UK.

[@vevey75]

Great advise university unless it's a top one it's a waste of time. The youth of today have very little hope of owning a house and the level of debt when you leave puts too much pressure on them.

[@dh-1501]

You quickly get stuck in the no experience-no work-no experience death spiral. Better off becoming a bus driver & earning cold hard cash nowadays

[@misscoutts6193]

For most people staying in 'education' long term is pointless you would be better leave school a.s.a.p. and start earning. School leaving age should be lowered back to fifteen.

[@justjacqueline2004]

Our daughter left Edinburgh University with a Masters in Engineering applied to well over 300 jobs in her field and NOTHING! So working as a labourer on a building site so that was a huge waste.

[@abc33944]

Think of it as experience … no one can take that away from you and it’s intacked for life!

[@hidusb]

I'm an CEng and at the other end of the of my career. All I can say is keep applying. We have a growing shortage of Engineers un the UK,

[@ochinski3568]

The popular opinion here in the US is/was (in the mid 2000’s) is that we should go to Uni and get a degree as a safety net that will more or less be able to ensure that your resume will make it across employers desk’s . I have to disagree with you here… I think it’s a good thing to go to Uni. You tend to get a solid foundation of… critical thinking skills, for example. I agree with you that Uni can be costly, but a lot of people here go to community college (two year) college… and one can save thousands of dollars.

[@topman.9646]

It’s free pretty much. When you get to a certain level of income you have to basically pay a contribution every month and then after 30 years complete debt is written off. No brainer to go uni here.

[@jamesgrant9184]

This video really increases my anxiety level to the max! I'm 46 years old, been unemployed for over two years now and live in Rome. Finding employment in Italy is a challenge for even Italians, let alone an Englishman who barely knows the language. My only option clearly appears to abandon my family here and head back to the UK to try my hardest to find a job, yet even that appears to be impossible for people such as yourself with a certified career in accounting! With only £4500ish still left in my bank account, the very thought of how I can provide for either of my daughters for the rest of their future (First Car, University, Wedding) fills me with pure panic, trepidation and major depression!! I literally have zero idea what exactly I am supposed to do....

[@mjax8614]

Interesting. I enjoy your videos but usually get carried away in my response. so I give too much irrelevant personal history and then delete! I'm from the era where university was free and fun, and you would have to have thought of a good reason not to go. Yet I never really found career "success". My regrets? Listening those who passed judgement on my lack of "success", and wasting money on courses to to try to improve my non existent career prospects.. I now appreciate having had jobs where I could be myself and my main job having a young retirement age. I enjoy retirement, yet I am still looking for this "career"!

[@nathanthompson8728]

100% and I forgot this at my last job, I’ve been gone 8 months and been forgotten about. Does it matter? No 😂

[@Nyren_]

The lack of female pilots in comparison to male pilots would probably give your daughter a good chance in getting a some sort of funding/grant to be a pilot

[@davidcox8433]

I personally see University as an industry. Unless you are at the very very top academically or in a special niche not worth it. Out of interest, when it looked like you daughter wasn't going to get into medical school were her teachers pushing her into any old degree just to go to university?

[@palmtree-e2l]

University is an industry but for some careers you need to have a degree to even apply for the job but you don't need to be at the very top academically. But a degree alone is not enough, you need to develop your soft skills and gain some real life work experience as well.

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

💯👍

[@CPlusPlusDev]

airline industry , very nice. flying around - good luck. 100K yikes. To get into coding do you think its enough to have an online profile and not require a degree in IT? Working from home can be soul destroying. And sitting in front of a computer is just a chains to laptop experience. Better to be out in the open and working and meeting people.. Of course you'll get to meet toxic people. I guess the best is a balance between the two.

[@Razdanvinodk]

Namastey India 🇮🇳🙏💯

[@mnava4290]

Good advice. I am Indian and we financially support our children for only 2 degrees - medicine and engineering. If not, we teach them to wash dishes.

[@jawlig]

I feel like university is a luxury because not everyone can afford to delay earning a proper income for 3+ years after becoming an adult. Especially those from poorer backgrounds, despite the higher loans they can get. Degrees tied to professions is a different story, but from my experience, a lot of the fancier arts/humanities degrees are only suitable for richer kids because they likely won't start earning properly until late 20's, which is not a problem for them.

[@LouisHuttley]

Did you ever go to university, as I someone, going back college doing my access course in business management. With doing either accountancy or marketing.

[@VicFlange]

Don’t do those mate, do something like welding.

[@vovanminh999]

Very hard to get a job in accounting field and low pay as well.

2x fields very competitive and salaries have diminished over last 15 years. do you have chance to do IT/AI?

[@topman.9646]

I went back to uni at 30 and did a foundation degree and then a degree. Came out and got a job straight away for nearly £40k and good and conditions too. I would just say if your older and cannot be unemployed for a while or work for free I would go for something specific like teaching, nursing, accounting.

[@cloudypalms3803]

@@topman.9646 What degrees and what job did you get?