The percentage of failing grades in multiple UC Berkeley computer science classes in spring 2026 is significantly higher than past semesters and marks a departure from the department’s grading guidelines.
I work at a university and also have many degrees. You’d be amazed at the number of times I have heard people tell me that they aren’t interested in learning, they just want the paper so that they can get a job. For many people, improvement and growth aren’t part of the equation, they are only focusing on a future paycheck.
Sincerely, a data analyst that regularly has to deal with number-junkies so high on their own buzzwords they struggle to comprehend the petty constraints we people who actually want to measure facts are burdened with.
I work at a university and also have many degrees. You’d be amazed at the number of times I have heard people tell me that they aren’t interested in learning, they just want the paper so that they can get a job. For many people, improvement and growth aren’t part of the equation, they are only focusing on a future paycheck.
This tracks with a deteriorating society where status and connections are more important than skills or knowledge.
Typical MBA.
Except when it matters, like building a bridge or heading into a serious surgery.
That’s when you follow your degree with an MBA, so you can run things and don’t need to know anything about anything other than fellating your boss.
Fuck MBAs.
Sincerely, a data analyst that regularly has to deal with number-junkies so high on their own buzzwords they struggle to comprehend the petty constraints we people who actually want to measure facts are burdened with.
they navigate a degree constantly pinging reddit for the bird courses then post “where’s my $200,000 job” like they are victims.
This does happen. It’s also why I suggest that most people probably shouldn’t study CS. CE/EE is a much more stable field.