Originally Posted by
bisous
I updated my OP. I realized that the biggest problem right now is not whether or not to nudge DS1 to the Eagle project (which I don't think will take much nudging!) It is convincing DH that we should keep him in scouting. I think the posts here convinced me to at least do that! I start working in earnest on that!
They really stand out on resumes. I interviewed a manager once who told me that at another job, he was helping his boss sort through a large stack of resumes. The boss said, “ take out all the resumes of people who achieved Eagle Rank and create a separate pile. Then throw all the other ones away. I only want people who have achieved Eagle Rank.” I’ve heard they can make a difference when applying fir colleges too. Tell your DH to ask around. Eagle Rank is respected. If your son only has the project to finish it would be such a waste to stop now!
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