Incoming Freshman and never had a job.

lostaccount
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 03:13:19 +0000

No not having a job would not make you a spoiled brat. Being spoiled is about lacking insight and understanding about the privilege you have, taking it for granted and considering yourself more important, or better than others, who may be less fortunate. Being spoiled is a state of mind and can happen even if someone has a job and is not from a wealthy background, although it is less likely. It is about feeling entitled to privilege, good fortune and advantages over others and feeling that others deserve their misfortune. Thoughtfulness, consideration, kindness and perspective taking (empathy) are a preventative for spoilage.

You don’t need a job to develop those positive attributes. You’ll have plenty of time in your life to work. A focus on academics is a positive thing. Colleges won’t hold it against you. Your brother is correct.