More than three quarters of UK workers would not want their children to follow in their career footsteps, according to the results of the latest employment survey from staffing services company, Select Appointments.
Whilst tradition dictated following the career example set by a parent, it will come as a relief for those who have resisted the temptation that this is perhaps no longer expected.
Had he been among the respondents, David Beckham> í> s dad, Ted, may have given his blessing to his son> í> s decision not to follow in his footsteps and become a gas fitter. Whilst the extra skills might have come in handy in later life, the favourable climate in Spain means that David very rarely even needs to use the central heating, let alone fix it.
Rather than fall out with their offspring for making alternative career choices, 83% of respondents in Selectís survey of more than 1,000 people from a variety of industries said that they would not actually want their children to follow in their career footsteps.
These findings reflect the wider availability of career advice and guidance in today> í> s society. Jobseekers can now get access to more independent thinking on careers, and do not depend as heavily on parental advice as was perhaps the case 20 to 30 years ago.
According to Rachael Moss, head of marketing and communications at Select Appointments, Whilst these findings suggest that society is changing, parents will always have an influence on the life decisions of their children, not least when it comes to choosing a job. Our consultants now provide candidates with a greater degree of career based advice - we understand the need help an individual make career choices, rather than simply placing them in a job.
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Parental advice - Dont do as I do
More than three quarters of UK workers would not want their children to follow in their career footsteps
