Also, to parents who are excited about their kids graduating from
college–many congratulations–but, as a parent who has been there, done that, be aware that, even though the hiring forecast has greatly improved, the competition out there is still fierce, and, although many of our kids will be very fortunate to land the careers they want in a location they would like to live–far more will not–so there may still be even greater challenges than education ahead for many grads.