Unemployed Engineering Graduate Drains Son’s Finances, Reader Seeks Advice
The "Asking Eric" advice column in Cleveland-Akron (Canton) features a reader's concern about their son's unemployed boyfriend, who is financially draining their son. The boyfriend, who holds a mechanical engineering degree, graduated in 2023 but has not secured employment.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 1, 2026 —
A concerned reader has turned to the “Asking Eric” advice column in the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) area for guidance regarding their son’s relationship with an unemployed boyfriend.
The reader’s primary concern stems from the financial burden the son’s boyfriend is placing on him. The boyfriend, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering, graduated in 2023. Despite his qualifications, he has yet to secure employment since completing his studies.
The situation has led to the boyfriend financially depending on the son, which is reportedly causing financial strain.
The specific details of the financial support, the amount of money involved, or the duration of the boyfriend’s unemployment beyond his graduation date were not provided in the summary of the advice column’s query.
The “Asking Eric” column typically offers advice on various personal and familial matters. This particular query highlights a common contemporary issue where individuals with higher education are facing challenges in the job market post-graduation.
The advice provided by Eric has not been detailed in the summary. The reader is seeking a resolution to the financial drain and potentially guidance on how to address the situation with their son.
Story summarized from the original created by R. Eric Thomas on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
