It's that time of year again, Reader--the time when we send our young people out of the comfortable halls of academia into the wild world of work.

I don't envy those grads.

'Cause from what I can tell, they're getting loads of advice.

And not all of it's good.

• "Find your dream job."
• "Don't settle for less than you deserve."
• "Do what you love and the money will follow."

That's bananas. 🍌 Advice like that keeps us stuck, stalled, waiting, wondering. Or there's this:

• The job market's iffy, so go after your MBA (or grad degree) instead.
• Make sure you have a perfect resume.
• Create videos for LinkedIn about your job search and someone's bound to hire you.

[Insert buzzer sound here.]

For most people, those actions are what I call "productivity fakers."

They sound like we're doing something useful. They feel busy. But too often, they're just us deferring, delaying, or dancing in place. 💃🏼

So I'm loathe to give the graduating class too much advice, lest they tell the good from the terrible.

Instead, I'd rather get them in action 🔛 ✅🔥.

​Read my article: Advice for the Graduating Class (& What We’re Asking of You Now)​

So what about you, Reader? What do you want to ask the next generation? Hit REPLY and tell me.

Or share the advice you've gotten--the good, bad and ugly. As always, I happily await hearing from you. 😇

And if you or someone you love is in the Class of '25--or if you're graduating from one stage of life or work to another, remember: we need you now more than ever in our world of work. Thanks for being here!

Always, Darcy

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P.S. Parents of young adults tell me that my book, "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job," helps early careerists understand themselves and their workplaces better. I wrote it for the mid-to-late career person who's feeling stuck, but the book has now become a guide to taking control over your career, no matter what's happening in your company and your life. If there's someone new to the workforce in your life--or if you'd like a jump start on your career--please get it from your favorite bookseller here. OR, if you want it signed and sent directly from me, hit REPLY and we'll make the arrangements. --D

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