The week is finally over

Hell week is finally over and I am very happy.  However, people keep saying "now the real work begins."  If this wasn't real work, then I don't agree with people's definitions of "work."  I don't think it's going to be that bad.  This program is designed for people to be able to accomplish it.  I think it's ridiculous that people are trying to intimidate us as students.  Shouldn't this be a supportive program?  I don't get it.

Speaking of things that bug me, I'm really getting sick of the term "in the real world..."  I LIVE IN THE REAL WORLD.  Have you ever considered that this "real world" that everyone speaks of doesn't exist?  Or perhaps that this "real world" that everyone keeps talking about is not the "real world" at all?  Maybe it's the opposite!

I've been hearing about this "real world" garbage since high school, and guess what?  It's a lie.  I worked in the real world between my bachelor and my master's degree.  It wasn't at all like the "real world" that people describe.  I suppose if I were some kind of idiot, I'd refer to something outside of my life as the "real world."  But this world is as real as anything else on this planet.  Things like ridiculous etiquette rules when eating really don't apply to life.  Anyone who would deny you a job or would be offended if you used your salad fork for your entree is a real jackass.  I'm tired of arrogance.  This is why I got out of business in the first place.

I suppose I should just be happy that my path isn't exactly just in business.  I plan to work hard and get somewhere, but I don't intend to be a CEO.  I don't intend to be in the board room.  I don't want those things.  I want to make a good living, live in a nice house, and be able to provide for my wife and family.

So how about we all just pull our heads out of our butts and live in the real world already?  Place your silverware wherever you like during a meal.  Just don't be obnoxious and let that be acceptable.  Drink from the wrong glass.  Forget to place your napkin on your lap.  Wear a tie with a short-sleeved shirt.  Life is too short to give a crap about any of these things.  Get over yourself and live in the real world since it's what you tout anyway.