My husband and I had a good laugh this week at a guy who posed a question to President Obama during one of his forums. The kid said he was in his second semester of school and had worked at McDonald's for four years. He was fired up when he requested a better job from the President, saying he couldn't get a better job.
Tim and I look at each other, baffled.
I don't know if this kid was on the "I want more, me me me," train, but he seemed it.
When we discussed it, we realized this guy got a job at Mickie D's in high school. Like most high school kids have minimum wage-type jobs.
But now, while still a student in college, he wanted more.
There's nothing wrong for wanting more, in my opinion. But this kid made it seem like he deserved a professional job in the industry he was studying--without yet getting his degree.
I don't get it. When I was in college, I worked as an office assistant on work-study. I didn't expect a job in my field--nor did I have the audacity to go on national television and demand that the President get me a better one. I know not everyone is like me, but most college students are lucky enough--and grateful enough--to have a job during school to help pay the bills. I can understand if this guy was tired of flipping burgers...but most people I know would simply apply for another job. Not expect to get the job of a college graduate.
Maybe this guy should focus on getting an internship. Paying his dues. Taking the steps that all college grads have had to do to get to where they are in their entry-level jobs. No, these jobs aren't perfect, but you're on your way.
This dude--not so much! I think he'll always whine about wanting more without putting in the hard work and effort that this country was founded on.
College grads are having hard enough times getting their first jobs. They don't need to compete with dudes like that. Fortunately, they won't have to.
But he is still a shining example of how not to be, in my opinion.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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While I think this kid was a little over the top, I can understand where he's coming from. Many entry-level jobs require much more than just a diploma or degree and, depending which industry you want to work in, competition can be fierce for the high-quality internships whether they're paid or unpaid.
Some jobs require 3-5 years of industry experience and while it's possible to get that while in school, it can be tough. And it can leave some of us without a job when we finish school.
The point is, this kid wanted an entry-level job and thought working something more menial--while still in school--was beneath him. All he could do was bitch at the President to get him a new job. I wonder how hard he tried to do something else.
Hey Kristen, also commented on this on BrazenCareerist.com, but definitely agree with you. It's up to him, not the government. If everyone had an attitude like that in this economy, we'd never see the end of this downward spiral...
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