Parents Are Spending Upwards of $50,000 to Land Their Kid A Job

Parents with means are hiring career coaches for their children years before they enter the workforce, reflecting concern that the job market is hostile to new graduates. The article points to a cautious, defensive response to weak entry-level employment conditions rather than a direct corporate or market event. Market impact is limited, with the story mainly highlighting labor-market anxiety among affluent households.

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Parents with means are hiring career coaches for their children years before they enter the workforce, reflecting concern that the job market is hostile to new graduates. The article points to a cautious, defensive response to weak entry-level employment conditions rather than a direct corporate or market event. Market impact is limited, with the story mainly highlighting labor-market anxiety among affluent households.