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Anonymous wrote:^This English major is married to a cyber nerd, so unfortunately your vague allusion doesn't go over my head as much as you thought it might. I would still rather be able to make a reasoned argument than to rely on false dichotomies and incurious thinking if those are the results of programming all day.

Humanities major here.

I can confirm that people who can write for loops are indeed very valuable. That's why I have many of them working for me.

Did I say they were not valuable? Honest to goodness. People here do not seem able to respond to what is actually written. Instead, you make up things.

I was an English major, and I ultimately did become a successful writer. But along the way, I’ve worked in other fields. Whether I worked as a crisis consultant, financial analyst or paralegal, I stood out in each job because of my writing and critical-thinking skills. Money wasn’t my main motivation, but I probably make more today because I didn’t play it safe and go into law or something safe. But I did have to find jobs with good benefits until I was able to make it on my own as a writer. Early on, I was given some good advice. Choose a secondary area of specialization as well so you have some expertise to offer future readers. I don’t care if you’re a welder or an astrophysicist— just know something others don’t, and be able to tell a compelling story. Plus, more life experience makes for better writers.

Anonymous wrote:^This English major is married to a cyber nerd, so unfortunately your vague allusion doesn't go over my head as much as you thought it might. I would still rather be able to make a reasoned argument than to rely on false dichotomies and incurious thinking if those are the results of programming all day.

Humanities major here.

I can confirm that people who can write for loops are indeed very valuable. That's why I have many of them working for me.

Np - I think you guys are proving there are idiots all over regardless of what you studied in college.

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Anonymous wrote:I've always thought English majors were people who weren't strong in any other subject area. I didn't consider them "not smart," but I assumed they weren't well rounded, and couldn't "cut it" in a "real major."

Well since assumptions are almost always right, particularly when they about vast groups of people, yours must be spot on.

OP asked a question and I answered. I didn't say I was correct, just what I thought. If they can get a job that pays well with an English major, then what anyone else thinks is irrelevant. Heck, it's irrelevant even if they can't find a job.

Wow.

"I didn't say I was correct".

Well, that sure is helpful.



What other wild speculation you can't defend and has no use or purpose would you like to proffer?

You obviously don't understand the meaning of the word "considered." OP asked if English majors are "considered" smart. I responded with how I viewed them. That's what considered means. OP didn't ask for facts backed up with supporting data. My "wild speculation" specifically responded to OP's question. Sorry you have a problem with my direct response to the question posed.

What I have a problem with was well explained in my two prior posts. No one asked YOU for YOUR opinion. Also, it was a purposefully inflammatory trollbait question and you barged into it like a puppy down the stairs. You should stop.

^This English major is married to a cyber nerd, so unfortunately your vague allusion doesn't go over my head as much as you thought it might. I would still rather be able to make a reasoned argument than to rely on false dichotomies and incurious thinking if those are the results of programming all day.

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

You sound dumb as a rock and don't understand the comparison. English major case in point.

NP> Do you think English majors just study sentences and grammar and words? You have a vast misunderstanding of the major. Be careful about throwing dumb stones. English majors study linguistics, literature, non-fiction prose and history. There is a heavy focus on critical thinking, research, logic, and writing.

Unlike you, most English majors leave college knowing what a "false analogy" is.

Get back to me when you can do a for loop

Sorry, you lost. Are you smart enough to realize that?

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

You sound dumb as a rock and don't understand the comparison. English major case in point.

NP> Do you think English majors just study sentences and grammar and words? You have a vast misunderstanding of the major. Be careful about throwing dumb stones. English majors study linguistics, literature, non-fiction prose and history. There is a heavy focus on critical thinking, research, logic, and writing.

Unlike you, most English majors leave college knowing what a "false analogy" is.

Get back to me when you can do a for loop

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

You sound dumb as a rock and don't understand the comparison. English major case in point.

NP> Do you think English majors just study sentences and grammar and words? You have a vast misunderstanding of the major. Be careful about throwing dumb stones. English majors study linguistics, literature, non-fiction prose and history. There is a heavy focus on critical thinking, research, logic, and writing.

Unlike you, most English majors leave college knowing what a "false analogy" is.

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

You sound dumb as a rock and don't understand the comparison. English major case in point.

NP. Nope. Poster is correct. You said Hispanic, as if that made Hispanics non-native English speakers. You either don’t understand that or you chose your words poorly, which in this context is hilarious. You could stand corrected and move on but I’m sure you won’t.

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

You sound dumb as a rock and don't understand the comparison. English major case in point.

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Anonymous wrote:That’s like Hispanic students majoring in Spanish because that’s their native language.

Dumbest comment of the year.

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I am Hispanic. I was an English Major. Because English is my native language. Nice try white dude.

I was an English major at a well-regarded NESCAC and got a great education alongside many smart peers. Everyone I graduated with does very well from what I know. Most people think I’m smart based on the school I attended so my major rarely comes up. I’m a marketing director in a well known tech company, a job that requires excellent writing skills. It pays very well too. I will be hiring this year and would prefer to hire an English major from a top school over a business major any day!

Yes, and they’re typically interesting too. Can’t say the same about many, though not all, STEM majors.

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Anonymous wrote:I've always thought English majors were people who weren't strong in any other subject area. I didn't consider them "not smart," but I assumed they weren't well rounded, and couldn't "cut it" in a "real major."

Well since assumptions are almost always right, particularly when they about vast groups of people, yours must be spot on.

OP asked a question and I answered. I didn't say I was correct, just what I thought. If they can get a job that pays well with an English major, then what anyone else thinks is irrelevant. Heck, it's irrelevant even if they can't find a job.

Wow.

"I didn't say I was correct".

Well, that sure is helpful.



What other wild speculation you can't defend and has no use or purpose would you like to proffer?

You obviously don't understand the meaning of the word "considered." OP asked if English majors are "considered" smart. I responded with how I viewed them. That's what considered means. OP didn't ask for facts backed up with supporting data. My "wild speculation" specifically responded to OP's question. Sorry you have a problem with my direct response to the question posed.

Forgot to answer your question. The other wild speculation that I'd like to proffer is that you're overly sensitive. That speculation has no use or purpose other than answering your question.