[quote] In my experience, having multiple returns in a single method makes for less maintainable code. Its the closest thing Java has to goto.
Its also 1 of the warning signs we look for when evaluating sample source code from any job applicants.
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I am hiring 1 more Java dev http://www.java-gaming.org/cgi-bin/JGNetForums/YaBB.cgi?board=jobs;action=display;num=1109811231
and I won’t hold it against you if you use more then one return in a method 
I know this doesn’t really relate, but I am getting desperate, the Java market in Ottawa is saturated 