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I think the problem is that once you're working in the field, not having a bachelors can be perceived as you lacking in skill for the positions you're applying

by wincy 6y ago

I think the problem is that once you're working in the field, not having a bachelors can be perceived as you lacking in skill for the positions you're applying for, regardless of if that's the case. And the bachelors is (improperly) being used as a gauge for competence rather than being shown as a jumping off point toward a career in software development, which can be reached by alternate avenues. I also discovered that if I want to move to basically any European nation, despite having years of experience in the USA, I would not be able to work in software or emigrate without some sort of bachelors.

umanghere 6y ago
Speaking from experience, that's not necessarily true. EU countries accept equivalent experience in lieu of academic qualifications. Assuming that you are offered a position that pays well, and have around 5-ish years of experience, emigration is a breeze. My experience with getting might not be universal since I work in a niche CS field, but getting a work permit (also alluded to by other commenters) was trivial and likely applies to everyone.