<p>My stepdaughter moved back with us for a period after she graduated to gain experience before applying to graduate schools. Because she lived at home she was able to work in a colleagues lab as volunteer for a while instead of having to earn money to support herself. It paid off for her because she ended up being accepted to a program that provides good funding-something unlikely without the experience. In the end the free tuition and stipend for 4 years far more than made up for the brief time she lived with us. I am not sure she felt it was the easiest thing to do but I think she is glad she did it.</p>