six degrees of desperation

[Mich the Tester]

Scroll down and you will find a story where Mitch definitely would

I've got first pick, 'cos I found it

Thanks, that's brightened up an otherwise dull afternoon of waiting for devs to deliver something vaguely testable.

[vetran]

Last time I visited Paris we had dinner at Brasserie Bofinger and DvT was sitting on the next table with a (female) friend.

and that's a problem how?

[BrilloPad]

Has there been an increase of 22% of people getting moronic degrees over the last decade?

[Mich the Tester]

Has there been an increase of 22% of people getting moronic degrees over the last decade?

Yes, and that's led to a 220% increase in people making up statistics on the spot to support their opinions.

[Doggy Styles]

Grads are two-a-penny now that we have to send 50% of kids there.

[Doggy Styles]

I'm not sure of the point of doing a degree unless:

(a) you have to for your chosen profession, like medicine, or

(b) you really want to study something through interest, regardless of whether it helps you get a job or not.

I believe a large proportion of people are doing/have done degrees for reasons other than these in recent years.

[rd409]

I'm not sure of the point of doing a degree unless:

(a) you have to for your chosen profession, like medicine, or

(b) you really want to study something through interest, regardless of whether it helps you get a job or not.

(c) you are on a student visa.

I believe a large proportion of people are doing/have done degrees for reasons other than these in recent years.

FTFY.