Career & Graduation Guide"
Graduation is upon u* and you
know what that means.
Presents. Ix>ts of present*. And
not just those wimpy presents
like the sweater you got for cnristma*
last year.
(Graduation means big presents. After
all. you can't really honor such an
achievement, such a milestone in one's
life with now socks and underwear. So
open up your wallets because these
graduates aro about to go out and face
the real world They need something
that will help them get a start on life -
like a job.
But if you lack connections you can
always give them a good start on their
first million instead And if money
is tight I think you owe it to your
favorite graduate to take out a
loan. l.«t's lie honest, what do
they have to look forward to
after graduation other than
presents? Hec tic, dead end
job searches and annoying
little things like loan repay
ments?
So give your graduate
something that will make
their transition into the real
world a smooth one. some
thing that will help them learn a
few of life's tough lessons early
An initial suggestion is a gift cer
tificate to Century 21. Both thoughtful
and practical, this gift will enable your
graduate to choose their own place of
residency, while at the same time learn
ing how to deal with nasty mortgage
payments via your credit card.
Or if your graduate is already a
home owner why not buy them a
void plated spatula ^
engraved with
I heir initials.
This is sure to
Impress their
new boss at the
total fine food
establishment spe
cializing in quickly
prepored foods and
will make
lovely
compliment to their
polyester uniforms
A trip (preferably to
Kuropn or some place warn) where they
drink inargaritns) is a grout way to show
you care and will give them a chance to
relax Indore moving back home.
Hut don't
r shy away from small
(gifts altogether—
remember its the
thought that counts.
So adorn your gradu
ate with jewels.
Anything that makes it
difficult for them to lift
their hand and easier for
you to lift your wallet is
acceptable.
Some people say that gifts
of money are impersonal, but a
blank check or the number to your
credit card are sure to bring tears of joy
to any graduates eyes
If creativity fails, you can always fall
hack on the usual graduation gifts: pens,
appointment hooks, briefcases, or scrap
books. but they should he neatly placed
in the glove compartment of a brand
new shiny red
sports car.
To keep your graduate in shape
a membership to your local country club
will help them unwind after a stressful
day at the office (or restaurant). We
don't want any early heart attacks from
all those burgers eaten on the employee
discount.
If your graduate is one of the lucky
few who will not be provided with free
food at their place of work perhaps they
would enjoy gift certificates to the local
restaurants around town. This way they
can see all the friends they graduated
with and still avoid cooking their own
food for another year or two. Besides,
their stomachs may go into shock if they
suddenly revert back to normal home
cooked meals after 4 or 5 years of col
lege
Story by
Jenny Carey
Photos by
Brian Hendrickson
And don't forget that
your graduate will probably
want to wear something other
than those raggedy jeans and
sweat shirts displaying their alma
mater. So why not go to your local Polo
or Anne Cline boutique and purchase a
new wardrobe which they can wear
while lounging around their new house,
driving their new car, and putting golf
balls at their new club. Don't worry
about buying them any fine polyester,
their work establishment will provide
these uniforms free of charge.
And parents, a word of caution, lug
gage is not acceptable. Graduates who
are presented with luggage at the advent
of their special day have been known to
seek revenge by doing things like mov
ing back home, or going to graduate
school for another three years and
30,000 dollars. In the long run a good
graduation present is like a good invest
ment.
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