Can you believe it? We’ve made it to the end of 2024! 🎉 Whether this year flew by or felt like it was never-ending, now’s the time to take a deep breath, reflect, and gear up for what’s next.

In this final episode of The Future is Hired for 2024, I’m keeping it short and impactful with 5 smart moves to help you (and your Gen Z kids!) wrap up the year on a high note and step into 2025 with confidence. 🚀

I’m diving into: ✅ How to reflect on this year’s wins—and lessons learned ✅ Why now is the perfect time to refresh your resume ✍️ ✅ Cleaning up your digital presence 🤳 ✅ The power of setting ONE realistic career goal for 2025 🎯 ✅ Celebrating progress AND the importance of rest 😴

This episode is packed with practical advice and relatable tips to finish the year feeling accomplished and ready to take on 2025 like a pro.

PS: Thank you for being part of The Future is Hired journey this year! Your support means everything. BIG things are coming in 2025, so stay tuned. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season and a career-ready new year! 🎄✨

Show ideas or questions? I'd love to hear from you!: debra@firsttherebestdressed

In this episode of The Future is Hired, I’m sharing a personal, laugh-to-keep-from-crying story about how my son’s fall break trip home turned into a $6,000 saga. From car breakdowns in the desert to last-minute Vegas hotel bookings and a surprise 21st birthday adventure, this rollercoaster of a week is packed with lessons in preparation, problem-solving, and resilience.

Tune in to hear how we navigated stranded college kids, unexpected expenses, and the unique “teachable moments” that came out of this wild experience. While this episode detours from our usual career prep focus, it underscores the importance of real-life skills—whether it’s for the workforce or handling life’s curveballs.

If you’re a parent of a Gen Z kid, you won’t want to miss this one—it’s relatable, hilarious, and filled with takeaways you can share with your own family.

Show ideas or questions? I'd love to hear from you!: debra@firsttherebestdressed

College breaks bring joy, laundry, and a whirlwind of emotions. In this episode, I reflect on my Thanksgiving experience hosting both of my college-aged boys, sharing tips and lessons learned about managing expectations during these fleeting visits.

From ditching the turkey for stress-free filets to navigating curfews, Harlan Cohen's advice on parenting college kids helped me embrace simplicity and flexibility. Discover the importance of limiting questions, respecting their need to recharge, and letting them set the pace during breaks.

Plus, I share relatable insights from Chip Leighton’s humor about parenting college kids and how small gestures—like YooHoos and Christmas cookie body wash—can make homecomings extra special.

Whether you’re facing your first college break or a seasoned empty nester, this episode is full of heart, humor, and helpful strategies.

Tune in now to learn how to make the most of these fleeting family moments.

Have a show idea or a question?: debra@firsttherebestdressed.com