> Certain fields, let's say, pure math, or history, until a professor retires or dies, there's just no spot for the people below even to compete for. Sadly, 10

> Certain fields, let's say, pure math, or history, until a professor retires or dies, there's just no spot for the people below even to compete for. Sadly, 100% true in pure math. The worst part about it is that, you know those same 2 or 3 people who pop up in most of your classes? Yeah, they're your competition. Times every university that does anything in your specific subfield.