I just made a job offer to an Ateneo fresh grad, and I was shocked that she declined a 37k starting salary. The role is for an entry level Marketing Associate. I asked for her reason and she said that she expects at least 60k because of her educational background. I’M SPEECHLESS.

This was my budget for the position. I just offered it to another candidate — a very bright Marketing Management major from UST, and she happily accepted. Well done, Thomasian! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💛" title="Gelbes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Gelbes Herz">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐯" title="Tigergesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Tigergesicht">

By the way, the tweet is not intended to bash Ateneo grads. It’s actually a thought-provoking situation — what kind of mindset do kids have these days? Are they simply out of touch with reality, or were they brought up to think they deserve such huge salaries right off the bat?https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">

Many people misinterpreted the tweet. The whole point was her reason for rejecting the offer. She said IT’S BECAUSE OF MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. She was a graduate of a 4-year course like all the other candidates. She basically said she deserves 60k because she’s from Ateneo. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤦🏽‍♂️" title="Mann schlägt sich die Hand vors Gesicht (mittlerer Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Mann schlägt sich die Hand vors Gesicht (mittlerer Hautton)">