If you fail to take advantage of X you can't complain about Y

Five weeks ago Abe* sent a message around a local user list: "I'm graduating and I need a job"

I forward his message to Betty, Cc:ing Abe: "Here is a guy who needs a job, I know you're looking for a recent grad. Abe, sent Betty your resume."

Three weeks ago I ask Betty if Abe sent his resume. No. An email? No.

Last week Abe wrote in a reply to another email on that list

Charley: I think this (a headhunter cold-calling) is one of those signs that the economy is kicking along ...
Abe: Just not here.

I think if you fail to take advantage of opportunity you should loose your right to bitch. Maybe that is just me.

*Names changed to protect the clueless innocent.