[pikachu]

"I'm going to get one of those jobs because I have confidence in myself," Ann proclaimed, perhaps to herself as much as me.

Self confidence is okay but you have to have skill, want/need to work, and make the effort to succeed. Sadly this young lady in the article seems to have self confidence and the ability to work the system only.

[PeterPrinciple]

I am reminded of the comment from a freeper on another thread....... "Wouldn't Adam Smith be surprised that there is great demand for something that is given away free."

[Diana Rose]

I do not think the amount given, to the person, counts as much has what is expected from the person.

[justshe]

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[BeAllYouCanBe]

"She hasn't had to work for it. And when people are given too much, it makes them lazy."

True, and when you work for something you appreciate it. Then when you truly appreciate what you have worked for you take care of it an nurture it and won't waste it.