AHTOH:What is needed in this economy, and going forward, is to have at least a double track. Say, IT and finance. Or IT and mechanical engineering. Or IT and health. People with multiple skill sets will be needed as we are looking at at least 10 years of "recovery" ahead, and employers will be looking for someone wearing two or more hats. Just a hint...
May be we should change the topic of this discussion from " Congrats to US - you [are] screwed !! " to "Congrats to us - we are screwed!!".
Sasha
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Too many people debate as if the point is to show who is smarter, rather than which conclusion is correct.