You'll be sorry when we're old

Ok, first you need to listen to this song.

Done? Good.

Am I the only kid who, after coming home upset and depressed due to bullies, received the following advice from their parents?

Don't worry about it! It's good that you're a geek/nerd/dork/etc. It will pay off in the long run! Just wait -- when you grow up, you'll get a high-paying job as a computer expert, and those bullies will be envious of you.

This is, at best, mildly comforting, and most often unrealistic. After all, Bill Gates was a dork in high school who grew up to be a multi-billionaire, and people still pick on him. (Though it is completely deserved...) And bullies often rise up to become successful.

In my case, it just adds to my unease. When you're still not finished four years into your bachelors' degree, and you're eager to move into a hip bachelor pad instead of living with your parents, remembering that old advice just makes you bitter.