APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.
Here she gives a reader advice on how to deal with a friend who has been appointed manager and speaks to her disrespectfully.
Q: My daughter has always had her heart set on being a footballer, and while she’s very good, it’s become clear she’s unlikely to play in the WSL or make a living out of it.
She doesn’t want to accept this and is trying to pursue her dream. I want to support her, but also be realistic.
Do you have any advice about the kind of jobs she could apply for that would mean she could stay in the world of football while also having a long-term career?
From tongue scraping to saying no, here are 12 health trends to try in 2023
Jude, via email
A: It’s wonderful that your daughter is so passionate about football, and it’s important to support her in pursuing her dreams.
At the same time, it’s essential to be realistic about the challenges and uncertainties of a professional career.
Encouraging her to explore career options that allow her to stay involved in the world of football while also building a stable future is a great approach.
There are many different roles within the industry, including coach, referee, sports journalist and sports therapist, as well as jobs within marketing, sales and operations within a football club itself.
Your daughter could also explore entrepreneurial opportunities, such as starting a coaching academy or sports equipment store, or organising tournaments.
Encourage her to think about her strengths, interests and what aspects of football she is most passionate about.
This can help guide her towards a career that aligns with her love for the sport.
She should seek out internships, volunteering or networking within the football community she is already part of, as this could help her gain valuable experience.
She can do all this while still playing, but it will help future-proof her career if she doesn’t make it to a professional level.
How to de-clutter if you have a beauty stash to last you a lifetime
- Got a careers question for Karren? Email bossingit@fabulousmag.co.uk