[gxonatano]

I left a nice job as a developer to pursue a PhD in English literature. It was the best decision I ever made. I spent eight years reading novels and poems for a living, writing fun things about them, and teaching them. I got to deeply explore literature, philosophy, and linguistics, to read some of the greatest books of the Western canon, and to think deeply about what makes us human. Humanistic disciplines are often considered "impractical," but education is really about satisfying your curiosity, rather than preparing for a job. Incidentally, I have a much better job now. I recommend everyone take some courses in the humanities.