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as is commented below, people skillzzzlz are at least as important as technical ones when it comes to getting the job done, working in a team, and getting the datas you need to be a successful programmer.

You could be the greatest programmer on the net, but without those social lessons you'll learn through travelling & 'being out there' you'll never get past the interview stage!

Please note, am speaking as a talentless hack who relies on charm & confidence to get in the door ..