If the job is within your career passion, dive in. A career occupation should be one which you would enjoy doing even without a salary. Getting into a... life long career should not be via obligation. Listen to how you FEEL about the JOB, and if not contented, wait.
Getting into a career just because of money causes many problems many years later when you have bills and loans to pay and not able to change your career. You become unhappy and easily depressed. more

In much as I respect your opinion and views, I will advice you to take the your parents are offering you. You know, life is dynamic. As you grow you... will begin to appreciate how nature works. You seems not a lot experience in life yet. Give yourself some few years you will understand my point. My dear , please listen to the advice of your parents and try to ignore the youthful feelings in you. Thank you.  more

Why not try on your own and accept your parents help? What you know and do for yourself is important… and who you know and assistance freely given by... others is equally important. “Don’t close the door unless you’re sure you have the key with you. “ Good luck! more

I do not think you understand the job market and power of social capital in employment. I do not think your parents would want you to settle in a bad... job, why do you say that you feel you owe your parents and the employer? Aren't employed on qualifications? I will agree with you if the job offer challenges your values, exploits you or generally unpalatable to your job career. Connections in Jobs are not bad thing, many have climbed the ladder through it genuinely and are happy for it as do their employers. If stick with the superstitution, I would also think that you aren't willing to help lift someone too.  more

The other side of the coin in today's world is "it is not what you know but who you know!" Consider that as you look for employment. It's not a bad... thing to know the right people like your parents and friends! LOL. more

I would do what you want so you can prove yourself which will also increase your confidence in yourself. It's a really helpful experience to do it on... your own! It's nice your parents want to help and I understand that. You could always fall back on that kind of help if you need to. more

I was in this situation few months ago, I didn't want help from some certain people for some reasons. I later had to succumb and submit all they asked... me to, kept on pushing for jobs and horning to ace interviews, eventually, I got the opportunity I needed myself.
My advise will be to do the same, run on both sides since it costs nothing, whichever one comes and that aligns, then you take. You might not even have to stay on the job forever, greater opportunities lies ahead.  more

Take the job get some experience and then you can leave and go elsewhere. It’s hard to find a job without having actually worked a job. If someone... is helping you then it’s ok accept the help. It might be a bit stressful at first but get your bearings, learn as much as you can and be a good employee so that when you do leave no one can say you didn’t serve well.  more

Accept it say thank you let them know you are also looking for yourself and focus on that!

Everyone was/is going to behealped by someone else on this planet. Some even demand a premium for that help and I dont think your parents can fit in... that bracket. And besides you already owe your parents big time, from birth all the way to tertiary, thats a lot. So whats wrong at this stage to get help from them? I dont see anything wrong. more

Yikes this one is difficult. You think like me. I feel your concerns. I know that working for people you know may come with a whole other level of... expectations . It may be a positive or negative experience. However, realistically with the climate of the world that we live in today and unemployment numbers are rising, I suggest you take it. In life we often have to make sacrifices. Look for something you desire at a later time. Accepting this would allow you to establish some work history. Make sure you have good work ethics eventhough you know them. Wishing you well in your endeavors  more

Personally,I would go look for a job rather than to work for family and friends for my peace.I do not want to be discussed by them.It doesn't command... respect because it's like you owe them  more

parents are your first respondent and social friends hence cannot mislead you.kindly appreciate and accept the offer.i graduated in 2011 but upto now... no job and my parents have no job networking better yours go for it. more

Our parents wants the best for us and they can not mislead us. Accept the offer and who knows something good may come out of it. So as you scout on... your own which ever comes first go with it. Other wish you the best as you start a new chapter of your live and Congratulations in advance. more

If you take a parent referral with an attitude of feeling that you owe them, you will jeopardise the job. If you go to your own job feeling that... you've escaped owing anybody, you will jeopardise it as well.
The attitude of facing a job is actually doing it to your best, whichever its source. The probable untold reason as to why your parents want to help you is that you're not at your best at starting off. If they believe you are they'd not even be bothered. How do you reconcile these competing interests? Do your trials, as your parents do theirs, whichever comes first go for it. Endeavour to do it at your best. The metric of performance is result, not who you owe. All the best. more

I will also graduate in a few weeks, and have only applied for two positions recently. Have not heard back yet, but I have been observing the job... market. The market does not seem ideal since we are competing with people who are laid off and fresh graduates. Maybe take the help for now, and make a transition later when you get some experience. more

Accept the help. If your parents can help pls take it. Except if you have an option. In the absence of none. Pls take it or better still refer me.