There has never been a better and easier time to be a startup founder. Follow your passions, build a ton of side projects, with or without friends, and who knows, some stuff might stick and generate some revenue in the four years you’re at it.

Job markets are inherently uncertain, even in good economies. Holding a job is also uncertain; Your future is in the hands of the executives and their decisions. Being a founder allows you to have control over your career, and yes, bear full responsibility over it all. Get ramen profitable and you are immune to layoffs.

Even if you graduate and decide you don’t want to go down the (very tough) path of a founder, you will be much more employable.