> 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 experie

> 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.