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You’re right, the “crippled” career part was as much due to other circumstances at the time, but a certain benefits of the degree program could have still helpe
by the_only_law 5y ago
You’re right, the “crippled” career part was as much due to other circumstances at the time, but a certain benefits of the degree program could have still helped alleviate those issues.
> In a sense, we're all fortunate that we lucked into a career in an industry that de-emphasizes credentials in favor of knowledge, ability, and track record.
Agreed, though I think there are costs to this as well, but most people probably will never worry about them.
- true_religion 5y agoYou can still get a degree. I know someone who went tot law school at age 50, and back when I was in school I roomed with someone who was 35 self taught programmer who came back to study.
- the_only_law 5y agoTechnically yes, but it will be made significantly more difficult and more expensive that going at the culturally acceptable time and a lot of the value with fade overtime. I’ve tried to go back and I’m not even particularly old.