They have difficulty turning good intentions into concrete actions, such as researching careers, applying for jobs, choosing classes, or exploring alternatives.
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They don’t seem to have a clear understanding of their strongest interests, personality traits, work styles, or other characteristics that could help guide career decisions.
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Very True
They start plans, jobs, classes, or programs but frequently lose momentum, withdraw, or stop following through.
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Very True
They frequently say things like “I don’t know what I want to do,” “I don’t know where to start,” or “I’m not sure what I’m good at.”
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Very True
Fear of making the wrong choice causes them to delay or avoid making decisions.
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Very True
My child seems to want to move forward, but months pass without much meaningful progress.
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Very True
They seem overwhelmed by the number of possible majors, careers, or life directions available to them.
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Very True
I sometimes avoid talking about their future because previous conversations have created tension or made things worse.
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Very True
I believe my child genuinely wants a better future—but doesn’t know WHAT to do or where to begin.
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Very True
They know relatively little about the range of careers available beyond the familiar occupations they already know.
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Very True
They rely on me to handle responsibilities, solve problems, or make decisions that they could reasonably begin learning to manage themselves.
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Very True
Compared with six months ago, they seem to be standing still—or moving backward—rather than gradually becoming more confident and independent.
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Very True
I frequently remind, encourage, push, or check on them because I worry that otherwise very little will happen.
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Very True
When I try to talk about college, work, careers, or their future, they often become defensive, irritated, quiet, or withdrawn.
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Very True
They are uncertain about their college major, career direction, job path, or what they should do next.
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Very True
