「I had my thesis in two weeks before it was due. Scheduling conflicts can be overcome, and people need to learn to do the work ahead of time. I have no sympathy for these students. Sorry.」
「They need to experience consequences. As an employer, I want graduates who meet deadlines and who anticipate potential problems and plan for them -- no excuses.」
「They need to learn that the first part of the word "deadline" is "dead," which is what they are when they miss one. Sometimes it's a very difficult lesson to learn.」
「I know a few people who will never survive a work environment.」