[quote=flyer]I completely understand the stress many of you who are parents of young children are going through with the school situation in the areas you’ve mentioned, especially since we have friends who are in the same boat, but I can tell you, it’s not going to get any easier as time goes on.
In our kid’s age group (early to late 20’s) many parents are stressing over why, after after sending their kids to elite private schools, and incredible universities, many are still have difficulty finding their “dream jobs,”–especially if they want to stay in San Diego–and buying their own homes (unless the parents purchase it for them, as we have) is pretty much out of the question.
In the final analysis, our kids ended up finding their “dream jobs” through family connections, even though they all had great educational backgrounds, so, IMO, education is wonderful, but, to keep it in perspective, there are truly many variables that lead one to success.[/quote]
I agree with you completely…ALL my jobs except for 1 was through referrals. The 1 job I got on my own, I got fired from eventually. 🙂
That said, it’s always been who you know, not what since if you want to get promoted, you better know how to play the office politics game and not piss off someone who could get you fired.
From my experience as well and similar to what I posted in the other thread about 30-40 years ago vs. now, it’s just not possible for most people to stay and live in CA and buy a home in San Diego/Bay Area/Los Angeles especially for people coming out now. Certainly not in the areas which people would compare with 30-40 years ago or half desirable areas. Everyone I knew who bought a home in the bay area had family help and these homes are mostly 1 mil+. Unless you hit it rich through stock options, it’ll be tough for most folks just getting a “regular job” to buy. One reason for the delayed household formation/marriage as well.
Knowing what I know now vs then, I’d recommend more kids try to start companies if they can…Doesn’t have to be tech, but good experience to be entrepreneurial.
