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Thanks for sharing. I don't have a computer science degree so I find it interesting to hear. And being in school for those years doesn't tend to make people m

Thanks for sharing. I don't have a computer science degree so I find it interesting to hear. And being in school for those years doesn't tend to make people more stupid, so maybe it had some effect. I think people underestimate how quickly some skills like math atrophy when they go unused, or even more basic skills than that. It's funny to see such strong regional differences. Here, I believe it's normal for temping agencies to turn people away unless they have a 4 year degree (and a 2-year degree isn't considered valuable). I always get the impression that the Bay area is the most open to people taking this route.

jypepin 11y ago
It seems like most tech hubs are ok with that. Since early on I've been contacted by startups also from NYC/Seattle area. I think it's like everything else, in areas where it's hard to hire engineers, companies will be willing to take open up their requirements... We're lucky in the tech industries, where positions and promotions are not based on degrees. Might be helpful for the first job but once you've got 1+ years of xp, it's all about what you can do, not your degree. Most of my friends in other industries HAVE to go back to school for an MBA or other degree because their company "only give X positions to MBA". Stupid.