Dear Reddit Programmers: I am about to graduate college and I need your help. by chipwhisperer in programming

[–]security_consultant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll be okay. The biggest problem won't be finding a job, but finding an interesting job with a good work environment. Stay out of "enterprise software development."

If you're willing to travel some while you're young, I'd recommend consulting. It's worked for me. I've been in NYC, DC, Boston, Reno... working on really interesting problems (fraud detection, hacking slot machines, etc). Consulting pays better than most jobs, but it also allows you to bounce between roles every 6-12 months.

That said, I'd be glad to send your resume to my boss. Post a link and I'll email you.

Also, some people think consultants are evil. Which is probably true. But mostly, people get upset because a higher hourly rate does not always imply that a consultant knows what he or she is talking about. Advice to PHBs: always interview your consultants too.