My elder brother is 27, BTech computer science from Lucknow. He worked for 6 months in an e-commerce start-up in Gurgaon and quit to preparing for UPSC and government jobs. He is still unemployed and doesn't want to give up. Everyone at home is concerned about his career and future. Should he continue preparing for his exams or look for a job? Kindly advise.

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Hi Krishna.

As your brother has not been working for a long time, these are the steps I suggest for him to restart his career:

1. Decide what career stream he wants to pursue… is it civil engineering, IT or some other field?

2. Then upgrade his skill levels in that field by taking up a formal course from a good institute.

3. He could also explore being an entrepreneur in a business of his interest.

4. To start his career he should consider part-time task based jobs rather than a full time role.

Ans: You don't have to give up hope, Do inspire him that his setback due to health issues was temporary and he can do well and as a bright young man. Let him make a start with baby steps with your continuous encouragement. See if he needs counselling, coaching from a professional to get out of his shell and get his achievement orientation back quickly. India needs mechancial engineers in large numbers and he must contibute.

Ans: It sounds like your son has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and creativity through his YouTube endeavors, which is commendable. However, I understand your concerns about his future and career stability, especially considering the recent decline in earnings. Here are some suggestions to help support your son in navigating his career and future. Have an open and honest conversation with your son about your concerns regarding his career and future. Express your support and willingness to help him explore alternative paths that align with his interests and strengths. Encourage your son to explore his interests and consider alternative career options beyond YouTube. Help him identify his skills, passions, and values to find potential career paths that could offer long-term stability and fulfillment. Encourage your son to continue developing his skills, both within the realm of content creation and in other areas that could enhance his career prospects. This could involve learning new skills through online courses, workshops, or hands-on experience in different industries. Discuss the importance of financial planning and budgeting with your son, especially during periods of fluctuating income. Help him create a financial plan to manage his earnings effectively, save for the future, and prepare for any unforeseen circumstances. Encourage your son to network with professionals in various fields and seek mentorship from individuals who have achieved success in their respective careers. Networking can provide valuable insights, opportunities, and guidance for career development. While your son may not be interested in traditional higher education, there are alternative education options such as vocational training programs, online courses, or specialized certifications that can provide valuable skills and credentials for specific career paths. If your son is passionate about entrepreneurship, support his efforts to explore new business ideas, ventures, or collaborations that leverage his skills and interests. Encourage him to learn from both successes and failures and to embrace the entrepreneurial journey as a learning experience. Ultimately, it's important to support your son in finding a career path that aligns with his interests, values, and goals while also helping him develop the necessary skills and resilience to navigate challenges and achieve long-term success and fulfillment. Your encouragement, guidance, and support can play a crucial role in helping him shape his future positively.

Ans: Your brother needs all the family support to come out of this traumatic life experience. Pl continue to cheer him up. Best course for him would be to upskill his computer science knowledge as this is one area that can lend opportunities to work from home. There are several online forums that can open up job opportunities. Similarly he can connect with his network of friends and classmates from HBTI over linkedin or Whatsapp or Facebook groups and seek connections to jobs that his network may know.