I don't know; I don't think they see a lot of people IP like you for that long, raring to get out and find a full-time job right away? I'd be curious, ask why those advising against getting a full-time, upper echelon job advise that. It doesn't seem so much a limitation assumption to me as a 60 mph in under 8 seconds from standing start? The gap between where you are now and the job you want isn't something I would attempt to jump; I'd be inclined to take up bridge building instead