Posted by Ted on October 25, 2000, at 23:12:36
In reply to Academic achievements, posted by Rzip on October 25, 2000, at 21:02:27
> Your thoughts/opinions on the subject, please.
As an engineer (BSEE, working as embedded SWE), I can say with confidence that academic achievements only show the patience and perseverence of the individual. The knowledge of many of my university engineering professors was pathetic (out of date by 10-20 years, which is a LONG time in electronics). I have many coworkers who are self-taught and *excellent* engineers. In some fields it is a necessity, but in mine, it is only a line on the bottom of the resume. Likewise, I have worked with *many* PhDs who couldn't find their own ass with both hands.
It depends on the field of study and the individual. As shar said, if you are successful, it gives the feeling of achievement, but it sure didn't help my bipolar disorder any, and I had lots of academic achievements. :-)
Ted
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