From a practical standpoint, having a degree will make moving abroad easier. For example, the EU Blue Card scheme in Germany (which I'm on) requires a degree re

From a practical standpoint, having a degree will make moving abroad easier. For example, the EU Blue Card scheme in Germany (which I'm on) requires a degree related to my job. I'm sure other countries have simar rules as well since most immigration laws are still operating under this "degree = well-educated professional" mentality. Also there's never an end to learrning in practically any subject, and that is especially true in the world of CS.