This sums up everything that is wrong with the training system today. Years ago people did just get a PPL for the fun of it, then when they happened to have 3-400 hours just for fun, they decided they may as well use that experience for something constructive and "self improve" up to the CPL. These days, it's all about minimum hours, ignoring quality or actual experience level.
Yes, and then wonder why the airlines are specific as to the routes and methodology employed in their cadet programmes.