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After 20 years experience in software development and no degree, I went back at 39 to get a Bachelors. Firstly, I had always felt as though it was a dirty secre
by rbeardow 8y ago
After 20 years experience in software development and no degree, I went back at 39 to get a Bachelors. Firstly, I had always felt as though it was a dirty secret that I didn't have a degree and I never knew which jobs I had been turned down for because I did't have one.
Secondly, when I looked at the executive of the organisation I currently work for, every single one had letters after their name. I realised it's very unlikely (but possible) to move up the corporate ladder without at least a Bachelors, if I choose that path. Thirdly, a Bachelors degree is used as a filter for many things - insurance, immigration, bank loans. It helps to be able to check that box.
There is also, of course, the learning experience.
- acutesoftware 8y ago> a Bachelors degree is used as a filter for many things - insurance, immigration, bank loans That's interesting - I am in the same position (plenty of experience but no degree), and while being successful in getting most of the jobs I wanted; I hadn't realised there were other benefits. I am not sure that applies in all countries, but having a degree (or some Tertiary qualification) is certainly good to be able to fill out sections in linkedin / job applications.
- mrfusion 8y agoHow did your resume look without a degree? I always figured just listing a high school degree under education would look kind of barren/jarring? Maybe leave off an education section altogether? What letters can you put after your name after a bachelors? That seems weird to me.
- rbeardow 8y agoI always just left the education part off. I've been a contractor most of my career and have only been asked once about it in an interview. I don't care about the letters personally, but in Australia (where I am) it's common for executive teams, boards, etc to include their qualifications after their names.