Which may be a blessing in disguise since I seem to be uniquely unqualified to do anything.

man, I always feel this way when I've been at a job for a while. Seriously, though, with the stuff you've had to deal with? You are qualified for MANY types of jobs now.

You know how I always talk about entitled students and people think that I'm exaggerating?

Check this out:

IIntern takes employer to task about not responding to emails

Jesus criminy.

THAT is exactly like my students too. I mean, not all of them, but the ones that are like that enrage me beyond belief.

(OK- I am so amused that it caused me to delurk over here again. I thought we were in Natter)

Can someone give me the gist of the article? Gawker is blocked here.

I am amused by this in the comments.

As far as this intern goes, let's just say, it doesn't get better for him/her over the next few years. And they will end up going to law school.

Chi, intern canditate (for internships that have been filled) gets around to asking a question about said internship (like maybe a week later) and then goes all passive aggressive, "I'm sorry you're so unprofessional." When he doesn't get an answer in 24 hours.

I can hear Hil's eyes rolling from here.

Yikes. Well, I'm sorry I don't feel compelled to reply to little shites like you.

Dude e-mails a company about an internship, asking if the internship could lead to a full-time position since he doesn't want to waste his time otherwise.

One entire day later, they have not responded. Dude tells them that it is very unprofessional of them, so please answer his question. He reminds them that he will be taking into consideration their lack of professionalism in deciding whether he will even deign to apply. He's sorry the company has gotten them off on the wrong foot. Yes, he says that.

The company says the internships have been filled and his response was rude.

Dude is sorry that he pointed out the mistakes they made and their lack of professionalism. They ought to know they're representing the company and must always act in a professional answer. Also, they still didn't answer his original question, so he's sorry to inform them that he will not be submitting an application. Plus, he tells his contact person that she ought to get her act together before her time at the company is cut short.

I wonder if this is some sort of new way of trolling.

Hahaha! That sounds like some of the e-mails I get from people interested in the language programs we offer. "I didn't hear from you within 5 minutes of sending my e-mail, how dare you slack at me???"

I sent one requester, who wanted to know what building a class was in, a map of campus with the 6 buildings we use highlighted in red, building names right on top of the buildings, street names in all caps, etc. I got back a request: "I can't find building _____ on the map. I need a street address." One of six buildings, outlined in red with the street name right above it. Possibly color blind? I dunno. The really amazing thing is, she works on campus within blocks of here. She's within a 6 block radius of the building she can't find on the map. I despair.

so he's sorry to inform them that he will not be submitting an application

I know that whole company cried and cried about this. They are probably still crying unconsolably.