Would your parents object if you left a stable career for a more risky business venture? Would they see the value in starting a food blog or becoming an Instagram celebrity?

Even if your parents support your every move, it’s likely that what they expect from your career differs from what you want in a career. Companies didn’t always offer a work from home policy or allow people to bring their dog to work.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we chat about how to talk to your parents about what you do to pay the bills, especially if they’re unsure about your career…

Key Takeaways

• Living at home to save money makes a lot of sense – but you better be pitching in and helping around the house
• Have a conversation with your parents about the rules of engagement now that you are officially an adult
• Engage in open conversation with your parents
• Explain to them how you’re going to support yourself
• Bring specifics to your parents. Find ways for them to contribute and help you if that’s what they want to do
• If you’re living at home and not towing their line, be ready with a plan to leave