When students say this . . .They really mean this!

*I have to miss class to go to a funeral/a conference with another teacher/a drs. appointment/ or--the proverbial--I was sick. . .
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*I really did the paper, but my roomate's computer is broken (or printer, etc).
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*Why are my teachers so demanding?
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*Why are my books so expensive?
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*(Sniff) I wish my mommy was here
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*I hate Dr. ________--she doesn't know how to teach!
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

*IT'S ALL SOMEONE ELSE'S FAULT--!!!
I'm a lazy guy who should not be in college

JUST DON'T BLAME THE TEACHER

Perhaps half the comments were actually substantive observations about real problems with teachers; the other half seem to be from slack-asses who only want someone to hand them a diploma and get out of the way.

Granted, there are some problem teachers and there are some teachers who are in the wrong profession. But students are (presumably) here to learn. We should welcome hard tests, hard teachers, and hard books, because without heat and pressure there can be no diamonds.

Wait until life after college . . . .

What employees say, and what the response is:
I couldn't get that project done, Mr. ____________
You're fired

I'm sorry I'm late for work again, but why are you so anal about getting here on time anyway?
You're fired

I'm sorry I couldn't make that sale, but I've always been good at selling before.
You're fired.

Why are the work assignments so hard, Ms. ________________?
You're fired

Why do I have to pay so much for a business suit and shiny shoes? My clients ought to like it when I wear a baseball cap.
You're fired

I don't see why I should have to write my own cost/benefit analyses; I majored in chemistry.
You're fired

What do you mean I should have worked over the weekend, that's MY TIME!
You're fired

I'm sorry I fell asleep in the board meeting this morning, Ms. _______, but your voice is so nasal and monotone. Sorry :-)!
You're fired

Welcome to the real world. Hope you enjoy it.