I don't think that's true. Plenty of companies hire interns right out of high school. If you start there at 18 instead of 22, you'll be much more desirable than

I don't think that's true. Plenty of companies hire interns right out of high school. If you start there at 18 instead of 22, you'll be much more desirable than the guy fresh out of college who hasn't had a job yet. Now, if we assume that you weren't doing anything useful with your life during the would-be college years, then sure, you're right, but I don't think that's relevant.