This. The economics and incentives make more sense for individuals to train themselves. Whether that be through university or through side projects. In fact I'

This. The economics and incentives make more sense for individuals to train themselves. Whether that be through university or through side projects. In fact I'm going to university and was taught this in "Comparative political economy of advanced industrial nations". Germany and Japan counter this effect through a culture of non-poaching whereas Anglo-saxon nations deal with it through lots of university education.