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It’s all downhill after the graduation party.

December 10th, 2008 Jessica Hagy Posted in ego, perception |


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22 Responses to “It’s all downhill after the graduation party.”

  1. sunofyork Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    gotta delay my graduation day as long as I can.

    my parents would be glad to hear this :)

  2. GRS Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Should the x-axis distinguish between “actual entitlement” and “sense of entitlement”?

  3. Christopher Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    GRS,

    There’s no such thing as actual entitlement, only the misconception that it exists. Every “right” is actually a privilege that exists in a delicate state only because enough people still agree to treat it specially. Any entitlement can disappear in a moment’s time.

  4. Darren Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    I’d say X is Perception of Entitlement and Y is Salary Expected for a B.A. in Philosophy (with a 2.8 GPA).

  5. yefet Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    this one is perfect for me. i just got a job i don’t want, and i think i’m going to head back to school very soon just so i can delay taking a job very similar to it in the future. (i miss college)

  6. Bret Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    I have to show this to my students. What are the copyright issues here? Can I claim this as my idea? Nevermind. You haven’t heard from me at all today. This conversation never happened.

  7. Murray Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 12:09 am

    I know SO MANY deluded individuals that this pertains to. And, yes, usually the parent’s fault little Johnny expects the world on platter…
    Thanks JH!

  8. Rod Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 6:16 am

    Gad, this is a killer. Our son graduates this weekend with no prospect of his really getting off the payroll.

  9. JustJoe Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 8:28 am

    @Rod: You mean your payroll? Cut the kid loose, he’s got to grow up sooner or later.

    This comic is just great, not least because it hits very close to home. Very well done.

  10. Rod Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 9:57 am

    @JustJoe: Right. Actually, he’s excited and I’m excited for him. We have to have faith in them.

    Truth is, a hundred years ago it was me, and I got a little help from home along the way during the salad days.

    It’s all good.

  11. FTBC Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 9:59 am

    That’s the problem with college, graduates think they deserve special treatment because they muddled through four more years of school.

    I’m a dropout who makes more than most college grads my age. Hard work and experience do a lot to stifle that whole entitlement thing. What is truly sad about it is I’ve actually had some college grads tell me there’s no way I should make more than them because I didn’t “finish school”.

  12. To FTBC Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 10:34 am

    It’s unfortunate that some college grads feel that entitled as to say such things to you. If you found something that works for you, good on you for that.

    Still, graduating college is necessary to get the jobs that many people want. Many large corporations and such require that piece of paper that says B.A. or B.S. or whatever. Same with higher education.

    I guess the truth is everyone’s gotta find their own path, just keep hustlin’ :)

  13. Jen Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I think most college graduates/20 somethings feel the pain of this, because we are all told that at the end of college tunnel is a bright light of a great job with an equally great salary. Reality sinks in when you realize it takes work and time. Seems the current generation is a bit worse than most. HAHA! I sound old. :-)

  14. Ros Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Yep. All true!

    Nearly 18 months since my Graduation Ceremony, and I’m doing temporary admin work. So I’ve moved up, how exactly?!

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  16. Matthew Mahoney Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I can’t think of anything else that more closely correlates to entitlement than disappointment. You’ve nailed it again. And you’ve helped illustrate there’s an even more to it than meets the eye. (http://bit.ly/8147). Thanks for making the post.

  17. JustJoe Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    @Rod: I may have come off a bit harsh. I’ve seen friends of mine come to rely on help from home instead of taking responsibility for themselves. Best of luck to both you and your son.

  18. Jacko Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 1:04 am

    The Main Thing to Understand is the Slow Transition that College/Universities Have Made. 30/40 Years Ago We Didn’t Need the Number of Managers That are Needed Today. Everyone was a Line Worker, and There Were Rarely Supervisor/Managerial Positions Open [Generalizations ofcourse]. Today, Everything is Servicee, Every Industry Needs Motivated, Coordinated Workers Run but an ‘Educated, “EXPERIENCED” Manger. What’s the Easiest Screen to Put up, require BA or BS.
    Alright, I Already Talked to Much. But Not Just a Bachelors, Often it Says + 3 Years of Experience. The Education Gets the Interview, Experience Gets the Job.

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  20. Work at home mom Says:
    December 16th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    “You need another axis for years in school because this only gets worse with advanced degrees,” sighed the PhD.

  21. Tina Says:
    December 16th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    My husband’s grad party was in 1988 and he JUST got his office with a window. Perseverance pays off ;)

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