Some people are more risk-averse when it comes to career prospects. I admire Choatieson’s service, but he and hisc classmates do not have to worry about unemployment after graduation (and yes, I recognize he will have far more important responsibilities as a young officer). On many college campuses, many students are deeply concerned about their career prospects and there is palpable anxiety among the students over jobs. One of my kid’s is very risk averse, and ideally, would like her post-grad job wrapped up immediately (yes, she knows that isn’t going to happen). The other, with an admittedly stronger quantitative and computer skill set, is very flexible and risk-taking, and confident that she will find a way to support herself given her skill set. I don’t think either child is wrong in their approach but it reflects their personality and temperament. And by the way, Choatiemom, when your son is done, there are many opportunities in finance especially for service academy graduates, as that skill set is valued on Wall Street.