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The lost generation
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Manolis Ouranos, a 30 year-old cook, poses in the Mavros Gatos (Black Cat) tavern in Psiri neighboorhood in central Athens, May 23, 2012. Manolis studied at Athens Technology University (TEI) for four years where he received a degree in civil engineering. He hoped to find a permanent job in public sector infrastructure but has been working as a cook for four months instead. He now takes cooking lessons which he funds with his salary as a cook.