Okay so I am a proud mama. A week ago my son Jonathan graduated from Bard College with a major in mathematics.
Because of the existing economic climate this crop of college graduates could be facing a tough time however I suspect this could be a character building period. A time when things are not just handed to you, and more decision making will go into the choices made.
So congratulations and best wishes to all you 2010 graduates and best wishes with finding a job.
And Jonathan one last instruction put that math degree to good use!
Spoken like a proud mama.
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
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Congrautlations to both you and your son.
And my daughter graduated from college last year and had a job within two months....he will do fine....
congratulations to mom for raising a math wizzzzzzzzzzzz
Nancy thanks. It is a bit strange not having a child in school I suppose I am entering a new phase in like :). I am glad your daughter found a job quickly.
Vick thank you. I think it is in the genes, my dad loved math, all 3 grandsons in college were majoring in math.
Jennifer ~ congratulations. Is he planning on teaching or doing research?
Jennifer, you have every right to be proud of your son, Jonathan! His smile says it all !!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes for Jonathan to find that job that he is looking for!
Dawn thank you. With young people you just never know what direction they will take, and with the present job market best to keep all options on the table.
Bruce thank you, and yes I have reasons to be proud.
Hi Jennifer. Congratulations to your son Jonathon, and a lot of credit goes to you too! I'm sure he will agree with that. I hope he finds a great job that will lead to a wonderful future for him.
Jennifer, from this math major (though MANY years ago), congratulations to you and Jonathon.
If he applies it to something computer oriented or teaches, he'll be OK. If he's good in statistics, he might make it well as an actuary, which is an incredibly important position and pays pretty well.
If not, then he will need to be creative. I've used very little of my math material that I learned in college. However, it did four (4) main things for me:
If he's like me, the college might not have taught him job searching skills or helped him understand which types of jobs he is likely to find and succeed.
If he is UNLIKE me, then he'll adjust immediately. A lot of places are eager to take on fresh graduates. They're cheaper and easier to mold. I would suggest for HIM to interview the company to make sure they have a strong training program, a sort of continued education.
Great luck, and congratulations.
Let me know if I might be able to help.
Jennifer,
Our economy needs an enormous amount of mathematical common sense, all across the board. I think your son will be a valuable asset to all. Congratulations!
Hi Jennifer... CONGRATULATIONS to you and Jonathan. It looks like you have a lot to be proud of! :)
Yeah! You should be proud. That is a great accomplishment. Congrats proud mama!
Good luck to Jonathan in his future endeavours. I'm sure he will do well. I'm sure you are very proud of him Jennifer.
Jen, one, congratulations to your son on the accomplishment. Two, with the shortage of math teachers here in CT, he could start off making serious money as a teacher...if he was so inclined...just a thought...
Jen,
Congratulations to you and your son it is a proud moment and you should treasure it.
Jennifer, Congratulations to you and to Jonathon. Have a good weekend.
Kudos and congrats! :-)
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Gary Jonathon is a wonderful young man and I am sure he will be successful.
Chris thanks for the advice, there are many possibilities with a math major.
Greg Thank you. I expect him to make a meaningful contribution.
Steve we do. Hard to believe I won't have anyone in school. I will have to move on to the next phase in my life :)
Paula thank you I am proud. Recently heard a report about how many students failed to make it to graduation, so I am thankful he went all the way.
Jennifer That is an accomplishment of which you both can be proud - good luck to Jonathan
Jeny thank you and yes I am a proud mama:)
William CT is so close so that can be an option on the table. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
Tim Thank you and I do plan to treasure the moment.
Gita Thank you and you too have a great weekend.
C- Thank you. As parent we are proud of the accomplishments of our children. I can still get a kick out of drawings brought home from elementary school.
Karen thank you.
Congrats to you and your son Jennifer! Now on to the real world:)
Hi Jennifer, Congratulations to Jonathan and his proud mama !:-) It's time to celebrate that achievement! Hope you are having a great Memorial Day weekend and good luck to Jonathan in the future.
Oh my gosh - you have got to be over the moon!!! Congrats to Jonathan! Havea wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
Very cool - congrats to Jonathan and to you!!! All the best to both of you - Jonathan with his career and you with entering your new life phase! ;-)
Jennifer, WOO HOO! Congratulations to your son, and of course to the proud mama! Hope he finds the job of his dreams... or at least a job, LOL.
Way to go!
Jennifer congrats to you and to your hardworking son! May a job come his way quickly!
Jennifer, congratulations to Johnathan and his proud mama...all that hard work will hopefully pay when he gets that great job.
Congrats to Jonathan!! Take the world by the horns :) and have FUN!! ~laura Cerrano
Hi Jenn,
Congrats Mom, and yes you do have lot's to be proud about.
Sorry I missed this earlier. Congrats to you and your son. You have every reason to be proud!! I hope that he learns from the tough days ahead and when he enters the workforce he will be that much stronger for the experience.
Bill - That is eaxactly what I told Jonathan now it is time to face the real world.
Mary - Thank you. I worked in my garden over the weekend.
Leesa yes I am so happy for him.
Sandy thank you, it will be strange not having a child in school.
Andrea Thank you. I think most of the graduate would settle for a job.
Deb I am hoping the same.
Rebecca I know you are right.
Laura that is great advice.
Linda I do.
Michael you are so right.
Thank you all for your well wishes and helpful suggestion; both Jonathan and I were touched.
Jennifer - It is always so heartwarming and wonderful when we see our children set goals, and go on to succeed in accomplish them! You have every right to be proud. Shoot, I'm proud right along with you!
Major in Mathematics wow! You deserve to be one proud mama after all these years - what type of work will he be looking for? Hey Jennifer I'm going to be in New York mid-end august -would love to meet up for a coffee or something?
Jennifer - Your son looks so intelligent, handsome and kind. I can't help but think he'll do well in the job market. If he has your social skills, then he's really someone to look out for. What a combo! Congratulations!