I feel we often get so wrapped up in the warm and fuzzy aspects of our interaction that we may not convey the reality of the transition into the work place. Certainly, we need to be receptive and concerned, but, once into the work place, the question for the graduate/employee is did we prepare them to shrug off and grow from disappointment, aggression, challenges, and all those elements that are part of work where few are going to throw their arm around us and reassure us that it will be alright.
