>>Young developers will work mindless hours and not demand proper compensation. That's why (poorly run) start-ups prefer 'em. Well, there are other reasons. Pe

>>Young developers will work mindless hours and not demand proper compensation. That's why (poorly run) start-ups prefer 'em. Well, there are other reasons. People you hire straight out of college tend to feel grateful, and also feel like they need to prove themselves (which is true). So they are usually willing to work extra hard. This can be a good quality, if nurtured properly with guidance and training.