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Originally Posted by UCF w00t
As someone who recently graduated from college, I have to agree and disagree.
Yes, there's lots of kids out there who just want a handout. But also, there's a lot out there who are ready to work for what they want. I've been working since I was 16, etc. Had to do chores around the house and didn't get paid for it (I got a roof over my head as my folks said). I have friends who fit in both camps but really, I think when it comes to it, they'll buckle down and get work done. The problem is people have let them get away with slacking off they expect it to continue. When it doesn't, they're perfectly capable of stepping it up just as every generation in the past. And every generation thinks that the next generation has it easy. It's part of progress. Our lives SHOULD be easier than the previous generation's.
So, moral of the story, don't give up on the kids coming out of school these days. Some are ready to work for their money.
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As a fellow graduate I certainly agree! Though, the older generation has a leg to stand on, as many of my peers have little motivation to make something of themselves. I know many kids I went to highschool with are now mowing lawns or shoveling snow for $15/hr and they are happy with their situation. Live at their parents, they can afford all the beer they want, and they hit the bars every weekend. I think that's fine if that's what you want to aspire too.
But there are some of us that have a fire under our butts. Some of us do what it takes to be "successful". Some of us have the motivation our parents had to work hard to get a good job, and shine once you've secured that job; to support yourself, your family, and your happiness. (and a 2SS
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