The important point here, considered by whom? My guess would be the management who in this case cares about "getting things done" without much consideration for technical debt, which usually ends up biting them back.
So, you've learned that this one company has different criteria for success than what was true in school, but there are many companies, with different cultures and different criteria. Don't get discouraged -- instead, actively seek good quality developers, go to meetups and other events, and even change companies if necessary.
The important point here, considered by whom? My guess would be the management who in this case cares about "getting things done" without much consideration for technical debt, which usually ends up biting them back.
So, you've learned that this one company has different criteria for success than what was true in school, but there are many companies, with different cultures and different criteria. Don't get discouraged -- instead, actively seek good quality developers, go to meetups and other events, and even change companies if necessary.