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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. In many fields, and many graduate programs, he would have a competitive edge over other candidates with one year of work experience or directly out of school. Perhaps not if you were on his interview panel, but every panel I’ve been on, especially recently, has valued diversity of experience. The life experience and independence he will gain from traveling alone in foreign countries cannot be matched by anything he would accomplish in the office. He graduated from college in 3 years with merit aid. He has demonstrated he has the aptitude and ability to do the work and achieve excellent results. The kind of travel he’s talking about will only enhance his already stellar resume. [/quote]

OP here.  Funny that my DS said almost the same thing you said above.  He always reminds potential employers that he graduated in three years on a 100% scholarship, room, board, and stipend.  He also reminds them he did two internships in his freshman and sophomore years, the first one with a startup and the 2nd one with Qualcom, and 25K in savings from those two internships.  He told me and my DW not to worry but as parents, I am always worried given the current economic situation.  [/quote]

Look at it this way OP. If the economy tanks next year he’s likely to be out of work anyway - last in, first out. [/quote]

Perhaps in the government but not in the private sector.  When the economy tanks, it is not last in first out.  It is more like those who get paid a lot and don't produce.  Companies want newbies to stay to keep the cost down.  Younger college grads do work harder and under technology much better than older people.[/quote]

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