Becoming a casualty is not an event. IT IS A PROCCESS, caused by a series of musfortunes, a out of yiyr control, as you get older, job loss, health conditions, 401K expected to fall, & long term health insurance.
WE all will get there sooner or later, how ?depens how ucky you are
Stay technical and practice-current outside of the company cocoon. T's focus for your learning isn't necessarily useful or inclusive. Measure what goes on against the better other businesses and not the one school orgs.
Lesson number one to younger employees. Don’t believe the pap you are fed. Focus on the money you are paid now and take advantage of all benefits.