I recently read a statistic in Playboy magazine (the photos are secondary of course) which states that it takes about 14 years on average for a college graduates income to supercede that of a high school graduate. Take into consideration the time for and costs repaying student loans and related incidentals. This brings me to an interesting little story of the power of positive, or should I say "wishful" thinking.
A Human resources manager was wrapping up an interview with a young graduate. Finalizing the financial aspects of the desired position the interviewer asked "Did you have an estimate of what compensation you were looking for should you be our choice for hire? Well, yes, said the prospect, I am seeking about $130,000 per year depending on the benefits package offered. With that the Human resource manager replied, what if we offered 6 weeks vacation, 100% company paid medical and dental, a 75% match on your retirement package, 15 paid holidays and a new company leased vehicle every 2 years, how does a BMW 750 sound. After absorbing all this the graduate sat straight up in the chair and said "Awesome, are you kidding me?" Then, without missing a beat, the manager said "Of course, but you started it."
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