Ruthie from Cheyenne, WY, asks, "I'm a single mother, and my 16-year-old son recently told me he wants to drop out of high school. I'm devastated. Do you have any information about the importance of high school diplomas that might persuade him, or any other resources that might help keep him in school?"
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Sean from Houston asks, “I separated from the military three months ago, and am searching for my first civilian job. I experience PTSD from my time in Afghanistan, and it could impact my work occasionally. How should I bring this up with an employer? I want to be honest, but don’t want to risk not getting hired.”
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Juanita from Las Cruces, NM, asks, "My brother said I should take ESL classes to help me get a job, but I don’t know. Tell me about the classes. Do they really help?”
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Aaron from Omaha, NE, asks, "I'm currently looking for full-time work. Because of a physical disability, I require some modifications to my workspace. At what point should I bring this up to my employer? I have good qualifications and want to make sure they give me a chance."
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Elise from Dover, DE, asks, “I started college this year. I’m starting to hear more people talk about how it’s important to have good credit, but I don’t know the first thing about finances. Any tips?”
Stella from Tuscaloosa, AL, asks, "I identify myself as a member of the LGBT community. I think I have been discriminated against in my job, but mostly I just want to be in a workplace where I can be accepted for who I am. How can I find that great fit?"
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Mecca from Fargo, ND, asks, "I got fired from my last job. How do I explain that in a job interview?"
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Bill from El Paso, TX, asks “I have a felony charge from 11 years ago. How do I explain that to an employer?”
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Maxine from Reno, NV, asks, “I am homeless, with no job, no car or license, no family. I don’t know where to begin.”
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Diane from Chattanooga, TN, asks, “I really like animals and think I might want to work with them for a career. Can you tell me more about what a veterinary tech does and what training or education I might need?”
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Benny from Lexington, KY, asks, "I've been out of work for three months and am attending networking events in hopes of increasing my chances. Someone told me I should have an elevator speech ready. Can you tell me what that means?"
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Lidia from Tuscon, AZ, asks, "How do I get my dad enrolled in your free computer classes for seniors?"
