<p>There is no substitute for working a job imho. Employers around the country are becoming increasingly frustrated with the work attitudes of young adults as evidenced by the 60 Minutes segment re-aired a few months ago.</p>
<p>I worked in a factory every summer following hs graduation and it gave me first hand appreciation for the work ethic of my elders, taught me the value of 8-10 hrs of honest labor 5-6 days/week and made me appreciate the value and benefits of a college education.</p>