He's just finished college and seems unable to motivate himself to find a job. I try to point him towards opportunities but he is unable / unwilling to try unless it's a job he wants. He owes me money [another story] and has obviously promised to pay me back.
Recently:
- he applied to be an apprentice at the local council, but forgot to tell them he would be on holiday on the day they offered him ( offered him! ) so could they fit him in on the other day when he wouldn't be on holiday. They said 'no'.
- he applied for a job in a comic book store opening soon but they said they'd get back to him within a couple of days. A week and a half later - nothing.
- he went for a job in the post room of a local firm and they said 'no'
He is very isolated and is in his room for 90% of the day, online. He's also very shy and seems confused by the big world out there and I feel, quite scared. He refuses to go for something he isn't interested in and I had to force him to apply to the council. We live right next to a huge retail centre, where there ought to be loads of jobs, but nothing he [nor I as it happens] might suit.
How do I encourage him to try?