I’m after some advice regarding our son who is in his early 20’s. He worked in the travel industry before covid and absolutely loved it. He was in his element and was doing well. Then covid hit. He didn’t lose his job but it was starting to look like he might, so he got a job within a very secure public service industry. He enjoys it and is doing well but it’s not massively lighting his fire like the travel industry job did. However it’s completely secure. He will never be made redundant and the pay is quite good for his age.
He’s now been given an opportunity to go back into his beloved travel industry. My initial reaction was to tell him to stick with the security of his current job, we’re heading for recession, what if there’s another covid etc etc.
Ultimately we want him to be happy in his work but are worried about job security for him. We also appreciate he’s an adult and if you can’t take a risk in your early 20’s, when you’ve no responsibilities, when can you.
Can I ask what your thoughts would be, particularly from parents of young adults. Do we encourage him to go for what he loves, even though it’s not as secure, or does job security trump everything. The pay is similar to what he’s on now.