An Apology

This may seem awfully odd, and could very well fall through the cracks, but I felt inclined to post this.

I created a thread yesterday blasting those who complained about their work. Anyone remotely interested can take look at it (won't be deleted), and see the aggression/belligerence within the first couple sentences. Why I felt inclined to make such a post, as a prospect, no less? Couldn't even tell you.

The things I said were rooted in inexperience. I have never worked a single hour doing the things that many on this site do, tirelessly, day in and day out. I've never dealt with the pressures of the banking industry, have never felt the stress that bankers feel, and have never had to sit back and contemplate what I'm doing with my life. I'm a second year undergrad student... Suffice to say, I know nothing.

My post received overwhelmingly negative feedback. And, engulfed in cluelessness, I sat back confused. I had somehow written a post bashing the issues of others thinking that I would somehow be admired. I was convinced that I had crafted some miraculous motivational epilogue. Currently smiling looking back on the ridiculousness of what I posted. What I wrote was rooted in ego, non-existent self-awareness, and general stupidity. And for that, I am sorry.

I actually went to bed thinking about the feedback I received from NightmanCometh. In the event that you are reading this, Nightman, thank you. My feelings changed rather quickly after conversing with those who replied to the post driving this apology, and instead of feeling hypocritical, I was taught a lesson in personal development. Perspective ebbs and flows, much like any other learned phenomena. And I'm grateful for those who took the time to go back and forth with me. I learned a valuable lesson yesterday and feel lucky to have access to the people on WSO who can remain level-headed and deal with the poorly thought out interjections of second year students such as myself.

Again, I apologize. We're lucky to have WSO, and even more so to have a place where complaint and confusion can be vented and subsequently received by well meaning, understanding people. To anyone who felt invalidated by my comments: What the fuck do I know? 

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Regards.