I've noticed many of the young ones on SB are mentioning they are looking for a mentor or mentoring, what are they looking for, is this a catchword for platonic? Are they expecting just be paid for us talking to them? Do they want us to find them jobs? I'm confused and have been passing them by, those and the profiles with only a blurred photo and expecting us to take the time to request access and then wait.

I came back to the bowl in Aug expecting a new crop of young ones, but I'm not sure what they want except $$$ of course.

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It’s bullshit.  They want the $$

So many divorces these days, many of these kids probably don't have fathers around.  Or they are still in that phase where they are awkward taking advice from dad.  They really don't know much about life, so I think mostly they are legit seeking guidance.  

Some of them actually understand that they don't know much about the world, especially personal financial management and business.  I've taught quite a few how to handle their money.

They just don't want to admit that they're prostitutes

...as a general rule, they tend to include mentoring because they think we want to see it. It may add some sense of "not just a whore for cash" to their profile...  

 
I have had many that noted mentoring. Most, about 65%, never mentioned it again after we sealed a seal. The others actually did end up asking for advice on various topics. Of that remaining 35%, less than 20% of those actually follow my wise and sage advice.  Which is a mixed blessing as they continue to need my "help" to deal with their poor planning and finance skills, but I am sad they really are not ready to put in the work to advance.  

No need to avoid these... just be prepared to work into your mix IF she asks.  

 
Life is good

 
The Cat

Like many others, I ignore the tag. Girls mean different things, or nothing, by including it. In my experience, most of them have been mentored in any meaningful way, so how could they know what they want in a mentor?

 
However, some of the most satisfying situations have been where, at some point in the relationship, she says something like, "I really like how you have experience in business and careers [or finances, or whatever]. No one ever told me these things before." And like HTC, I find it rare for them to actually follow advice.  

 
One exception is when I suggest to a girl what she might say to a boss or a coworker about a particular work situation. Usually that's when she's looking for a raise or dealing with some kind of conflict. I have found girls who *say* they took my advice, and then they tell me what happened.

 
Rockford

This is an example lifted from one profile which gives you an idea of the mindset.. whether it makes any sense, who knows?

I’m here to find people that can help taking me to the next financial level that I seek and to meet successful friends.
As they say, surround yourself with successful people and you’ll become one of them.
That’s what I want

Thanks for the replies, most were useful. I have a better understanding of what they're possibly seeking.