Jez Layman
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How to Grow the F*ck Up

How to Grow the F*ck Up is my popular blog where I answer questions and write in-depth guides on how to tackle adulthood. On the site, you you will find advice on everything from college to job hunting to living on your own and buying your own groceries. The goal of the site is to provide comprehensive and easy-to-understand guides with accurate information to help young people navigate your teens and 20s.

I started the site in October 2013 with a meager, but loyal following of 30 people. I now reach over 126,000 followers all over the world. Below are some of my most successful guides, but feel free to visit HTGTFU's homepage or twitter for more information.

In addition to posting on the blog, I also do speaking engagements! Want me to teach teens or adults how to write resumes, cover letters, or nail their interview? Check out my public speaking page and look below for praise I've received on my work.

Blog Samples

  • How to Write a Resume Like a Boss
  • How to Write a Cover Letter Someone Will Actually Read
  • How to Crush It at Your Interview
  • Grow up and Buy Your Own Groceries
  • How to Do Your Laundry without Ruining Your Wardrobe
  • 100 Mostly Helpful Tips for Life
  • Find the rest of my guides here

Praise for HTGTFU

Here's a small sampling of what people have had to say about my blog:
  • "You help so many people in such an easy to understand way on every topic possible. I wouldn't be prepared for my future if it weren't partially because of this blog."
  • "I'm 20 and was afraid of everything, but this blog gives me some peace of mind."
  • "This blog has helped me get a job, and into the college I dreamed of out of state-and all debt free"
  • "I followed your job search, resume, and interview guides and nailed my first real job application process!"
  • "You've helped me and so many others in having some kind of clue about adulthood."
  • "This blog is exactly what I need. Thank you so much for existing. I am clueless to this whole grown up thing and [was] scared I always [would] be."