sadly, we don't learn something because we like it, or we want to learn it. we learn something (anything) because we think 1. it'll increase our job prospects

sadly, we don't learn something because we like it, or we want to learn it. we learn something (anything) because we think 1. it'll increase our job prospects 2. it'll increase our "status" in "society" and 3. it'll help us earn money.