I've always been in IT, so I don't know if my experience applies or not. But in my field, I have to continuously keep studying and learning -- and that keeps m

I've always been in IT, so I don't know if my experience applies or not. But in my field, I have to continuously keep studying and learning -- and that keeps my value up. I _suspect_ (and see it around me) that many people land a j.o.b. and then just coast. They don't continue to work hard (ie studying, reading, staying abreast) and then are suprised to get caught. In other words, (prior) education != marketable skills.