Answer: Don't loan him/her a car - that is asking for trouble. Don't loan money - that will interfere totally with your mentor-mentee relationship. Help your mentee problem-solve. Show him/her how to research public transportation costs & schedules. Help him/her with appropriate questions: Is there anyone else where you work who has a car? Could you offer to pay for car-pooling? What hours are you working? Is there a problem with late night transportation? Have you talked with your employer about travel concerns?

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