The Moment
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Mostly mild show gives adults second chances at dream jobs.
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What's the Story?
THE MOMENT is a reality series that gives select people a second chance at realizing their career goals. Hosted by quarterback Kurt Warner, the series features folks who once aspired to be sports photographers, executive caterers, orchestra conductors, and even NASCAR drivers, but who walked away from their dreams due to unexpected life circumstances and/or early failed attempts at success. Now being given a second chance to pursue that same dream, they are given two weeks of intense training to brush up on their skills and have their work critiqued by no-nonsense mentors in their chosen field. When the 10 days are up, they interview for a position in hopes of landing a job that will allow them to continue working in the career they always wanted.
Is It Any Good?
The Moment offers some inspirational messages about following career goals despite age, previous failures, or difficult circumstances. It highlights the importance of putting aside or overcoming personal fears of failing and other mental blocks, which are often the main reason people are unable to accomplish what they want in the professional world. Also interesting are the details shared about the skills professionals need in each field, which range from mastering equipment to strong listening skills in order to perform well.
The Moment is motivating, but the show's real value comes from underscoring some of the obstacles that come with trying to return to a career later in life, including not being up-to-speed with the necessary skills, and having to compete with younger and better trained candidates. The required sacrifices people must make to be successful, like making large financial investments, working nonstop hours, and moving far away from loves ones, are also pointed out. But these messages are positive ones, because they remind us that in life there are no guarantees, and that success isn't only defined by getting a dream job.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the reasons people don't realize their career goals. Parents: Are you working in the field that you dreamed about when you were kids? Why or why not? If you had a second chance at realizing that same goal, would you take it? Kids: What kinds of things can you do (or not do) now that will help you realize your goals later?
How realistic is this reality show? Is the point of shows like this one to help people get a job? What are some of the larger messages these shows offer to viewers?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 11, 2013
- Cast: Kurt Warner
- Network: USA
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: October 14, 2022
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