It's My Money, and I Need it Now

By Kelly Bridgewater

I know everyone has seen J. G. Wentworth’s commercials about getting their money now. The popular phrase, “It’s My Money, and I Need it Now” is important when talking about settling a long-time payment.

However, I see this occurring more and more in this generation. And it is not just the students that feel this way. It is the parents too.

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My daughter has worked hard and earned a 3.8, but I want the college to pay 100% of her bill. When someone tells me no, they throw a fit, and throw up accusations about the meeting that makes the employee look bad by lying, which did not happen at all.

Or they claim that the employee is being rude when they refuse to waive their late fees because they have not paid their bills by the time those fees went on.

Or claiming that the school needs to offer more scholarships when the student did not apply for any when they were open. Now they have loan options, but they do not want to take them. Even though one loan has no interest, which can be paid on when the student attends school and be paid by the time they finish school.

Or asking for a product that is not even on the menu, then throwing a fit at the employee.

CALM DOWN PEOPLE.

The world is not out to give you a free ride. You need to work for it.

If you cannot afford the bill, then maybe find a cheaper place to live, attend school, or shop.
No one is required to attend college.

You are not required to live in a penthouse suite in New York, overlooking Central Park.

You are not required to shop on Rodeo Drive in Las Angeles.

Live within your means.

If not, please don’t take your anger out on the employee who, honestly, wants to help you by providing solutions to your current situation.

Have you ever had to work with an Anger Entitled person? If so, how did the situation go? Any suggestions to help keep them calm.