while i agree with what you say.... wise up and take a look at the rest of the word. Education can get you a start (or base if you will), experiance is a nice touch, ass kissing, bullshiting and playing "the game" makes the world go round. It is true of every place i have ever worked, every club or sport i have been part of, it is true or politics.... need i go on. Also when you say qualified professional what exactly are you refering to? Most have little or no education beyond some basic accounting or data managment knowlage.