AIBU to think a travel adviser role is unsuitable at 16?

[thecuriouscat]

Hi all,
My DD (16) has recently completed her GCSEs and left school. She’s been desperate over the summer to get a part time job which I’ve supported her in, getting her to give her CV to local businesses and unfortunately not many callbacks. So she’s been looking online and applied for quite a few roles.

Today she came down and told us that she has a phone interview lined up for a Tui travel advisor. Needless to say we were unconvinced, because in what world would you trust a 16 year old to book holidays?? She said that they are accepting school leavers and it’s a part time role, but I still find it hard to believe. I told her to withdraw her application, but alas she won’t listen and she’s now in a strop with me and DH. So AIBU? I don’t think this role would be appropriate for her at her age, and TBH I’m surprised they offered to call back.

Is this a wind up?

Your sensible daughter wants a job rather than to waste her whole summer sitting on her arse on her phone and a reputable company has called her back to offer her a safe job in daytime hours that sounds interesting?

And you aren’t happy?

God this is so sad. Why would you hold her back? Surely it’s up to them to decide if she fits the profile and they want to train her. This could be the start of a great career for her in travel or customer service more broadly.
My parents had me believing I could run the company when I finished my education - you don’t believe your daughter can read on-screen prompts. Maybe have a think about that.

My sister started nursing at 16, my friend trained to be a mortgage advisor at 16, my BF joined the military at 16.....

Job market is awful for young folk (and generally at the moment). If she's got a chance to get a job that's such valuable experience for her cv and personal development. TUI is a huge company, they know what they're doing with recruitment and training.

Stop bossing her about! She sounds very sensible and practical.

I was a mortgage advisor at 18, and I was good at it. Didnt buy my own property until I was 31, but i was still capable of advising on mortgages. Yabu.

What, are you quite ok? Well done your daughter! Sounds very capable and motivated despite unsupportive parents.

Wow, what a horrible reaction to give your DD on an achievement she was clearly proud of. Your DD sounds like she has a good character and will thrive in whichever job she gets.

What a shame your DD has such unsupportive and mean parents, who clearly feel that they've done a poor job of raising their child, otherwise, why else would they be so negative about her abilities?

I left home right after my GCSEs and loved being independent from my family. Hopefully your DD will realise there's a world out there for her to explore, grow, and thrive in.

A straight out of school job, it was when I left school .

full training and can work your way up. Great opportunity good luck to your daughter.

Sorry, but what on earth is wrong with a school leaver training to be a travel adviser? What is your problem?

Your attitude is awful.

My DP trained as a journalist at 16 and was a senior reporter on a daily paper at 18. My nephew was working for an estate agent at 16 and was selling houses and earning commission before he turned 18.

What sort of job do you do OP?

At 16 I started work in a high street travel agency. They trained me and by 18 I was Assistant Manager.
I don't understand your concern.

Omg do not ask her to withdraw application! Frankly if they are prepared to interview her that is great news
Be assured Tui know what they are doing !

Fucking hell.

That is all.

Pretty sure you can leave this one up to the recruiters, they usually know what the eyre doing. Good luck to her.

Jesus, the interviewer will decide if she's right for the job or not! Why on earth would you tell her to withdraw her application. Madness!

" I told her to withdraw her application, but alas she won’t listen and she’s now in a strop with me and DH. So AIBU? I don’t think this role would be appropriate for her at her age, and TBH I’m surprised they offered to call back."

Its almost like the company knows what they are looking for - Surely if they (massive company) think she is worth an interview she's possibly suitable for the job?

Interviews are not held for giggles - they take time to prep etc

Be happy she is actually out there trying to get a job rather than wanting to lie in bed watching TV all day.

You are not the best judge of her suitability for the position - here interviewer/potential employer is.

Only on Mumsnet.

I agree with you OP but perhaps you’re in a privileged position how you book a holiday. It takes education and funds to create interesting bespoke trips and you would expect a well travelled advisor.
many people just go and book a couple of weeks somewhere hot as a package holiday. Properly trained I don’t see why an intelligent teenager can’t facilitate that.

Exactly. Well done that 16year old for going for it. Don't hold her back - what exactly do you think she should be doing?

Wow what a weird thread. Getting jobs is really hard at the moment. Do you just not want her to work? Please get a grip.

Um, it's up to the company to decide if she's suitable for their role, not you. They know more about who they need than you do. You should encourage her and offer support if the interview doesn't work out.

As long as it’s definitely TUI it’s good. Hopefully it’s not one of those sketchy online MLM travel companies.

Bonkers!! Support your daughter