I deserve that. No, you don’t!
Being entitled doesn’t add up well to your well being
Over the past week, I shared an opportunity with a group. The opportunity was looking for senior high school leavers for an “An Advisory” role at a certain popular company. Some degree holders weren't very happy about the situation. And they sort of felt it was an insult to degree holders. I decided to let them know that the role is probably a sales role as the company listed selling as the top required skill. My main point was that university graduates do not necessarily know how to sell better than senior leavers. And the expected salary for a degree holder was far more than what is expected for a senior high certificate holder. Companies want to be efficient and effective, not just effective but not efficient. So taking SHS leavers, training them to do the job well seems like a pretty good win as they can save on salaries and still get the job done. After this explanation, they weren't still happy and felt it isn't fair.
The truth is that holding a certificate doesn't necessarily mean you can do something any better than others. And our education system has made it pretty difficult to always trust any certificate holder. There are many mechanics who can perform repairs and work on machines better than engineering degree holders. I believe when people attend school, they sometimes feel entitled to get a job or some other opportunity. This may be the reason why most people stop improving themselves because they feel they have arrived and must enjoy all that there is. Truth is, school is just a bit of it. We all need to define education for ourselves if we want to grow and to merit certain opportunities without having to feel entitled but rather feel skilled and knowledgeable enough to have those opportunities.
Honestly, Entitlement is what's killing most people. They feel someone like the government or their parents are responsible for them so they can do nothing or very little and depend on such people for survival. They also feel they can get a free ride after they gain a certificate or two. Masters degree holders are hawking on the streets and doing odd jobs to make ends meet. I believe completing school is just one part of the puzzle and we must do away with the feeling of entitlement. No one deserves anything until they have put in the work, or have demonstrated that they have the skills, knowledge and experience to get a job done.
When you feel entitled, you end up blaming others. When you blame others, they become your problem. When others become your problem, you lose power, Because unless they change, you will not get what you want. Imagine having to wait for someone else to change before you get what you want? The other option is to stop blaming others, take up the responsibility and getting what you want. When you do away with the entitlement mentality, you feel in control of your life and you are more likely to do the things that give you the advantage to land the opportunities you want so badly.
