"....Sexism was the biggest part of the problem in what was the worst job market of the past 25 years. There were people with three degrees working in the mailroom at that company..."

Having multiple degrees doesn't necessarily translate to adding value in a business setting.  In a past life in professional services, one of my colleagues had 4 degrees including one in law -- while undoubtedly intelligent, he was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine and did not last long.