I was in Massey more than 15 years ago. Once you leave Massey we're on our own like all of you. If we were as crap and dumb as you say, we wouldn't make it in the real world of aviation, would we. I need to achieve no more in my career really. If sitting around winging about ASL exams makes you happy, go for it. What I will say is my knowledge is better than most from all the other "stuff" I learn't in the degree. Regret going to NZ and Massey, no way, overseas companies like degrees. I have mine, do you guys? No. You do the bare minimum required. I like my CV with a BAv on it.
My point guys is do the exams, pass them then go out in GA and network, don't worry about who did what and where........