You're both right! He's talking about getting hired, and you're talking about interviewing. The degree can have a significant impact on whether or not you get t

You're both right! He's talking about getting hired, and you're talking about interviewing. The degree can have a significant impact on whether or not you get to the interview stage... and then rarely matters past that. So, all else being equal, you're less likely to get hired without a degree, but you're just as likely to pass an interview.