> I've met quite a few people from those global consultancies, and they actively encourage people to study theology or modern french literature. They encourag

> I've met quite a few people from those global consultancies, and they actively encourage people to study theology or modern french literature. They encourage it because building personal relationships and projecting a positive (and impressive) personal image are important business assets. Between a guy who is 100% technical and have no personality and a guy who is 80% technical but is also able to hold an intelligent conversation in french about how modern literature reflects theological influences, the latter will be better suited to conduct business. There's a reason why engineers stay in the backrooms while the polished business-minded yuppie is in charge of business.