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To The People Still Living Like They're In High School

We got our diplomas, now it's time to grow up.

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To The People Still Living Like They're In High School
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High school: Where self-esteem, innocence and dreams go to die.

It's almost three years after graduation and there seem to be some stragglers. Honey, it's time to leave high school behind you. We're college students now, and that makes us adults. Adults are responsible and move out of our parent's house.

You, oh you, have yet to realize that graduation means that you're an adult and need to do adult things. Adults live either on campus at the school they attend or have an apartment with friends or a significant other. Being an adult means that you can't always depend on your parents to rescue you when things are "hard".

When I realized that you hadn't grown up much since graduation, I thought I was mistaken. Unfortunately, I'm not. You continue to act the same way you did in high school and it's reflecting on your professionalism.

Your social media accounts aren't private. Future employers can see them. Would someone hire a person who tweets about how much better their life is than someone else that you used to be friends with? Or would they hire someone that mocks another's disability? No, no they would not.

I do not pity you, and this is not to make fun of you. I wish you well in your future endeavors, however, you need to mature some. This is your wake-up call. This is me trying to help you.

We used to be friends, but I didn't benefit your needs so I am no longer your friend. Please, make better choices, continue going to college, and make something of yourself. That is all I can ask out of anyone.

Have a great life, or not, the choice is yours. Make the right one.

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