Wow, you guys are a complete waste of gray matter. Rands didn't have to post this advice; he didn't have to use a tone like your mommies used to; he doesn't have to convince any of you of the "truth" of what he is saying - take it or leave it, if you want, but why all the pouting, hurt feelings, whining, accusations, contempt?

I'd imagine because most of you are the product of two things: poor public school education and growing up in a culture where your "specialness" has been lauded by parents, teachers, and society at large - no matter what you actually do. My opinion is of course just that, an opinion, and I am sure some of you whiny brats don't fit the above description. Still, seems pretty clear that most of you are so uncritical and undeservedly egotistic that you will not only look a gift horse in the mouth, but kick it in the teeth in thanks.

No wonder Rands took the time to write this. If he got through to just 5% of you then it would be worth it if this is indicative of the current mindset of job applicants. Seriously and for heck's sake, I am flabbergasted by the attitudes of an overwhelming number of these comments. G-d help our country if this is truly the state of the job pool. Whiny, uneducated, overly-sensitive, non-reflective, too stupid to know what you don't know brats, all of you!

I am just in friggin shock. I finish reading this post, thinking it's got some good insight from an inside source, and realizing it is just that, ONE source. Sure, it's not the norm for all, but he says that and then explains that this is how HE looks at it. Take it for what it's worth, but why the visceral attacks?

Anyway, thanks for the post, Rands. I feel for you if this is the kind of attitude you have to deal with from employees and job applicants in your field.