scene, ten years ago I apply for a job at a university. Job description says a college degree is required. I state in the cover letter that I do not have a deg

scene, ten years ago I apply for a job at a university. Job description says a college degree is required. I state in the cover letter that I do not have a degree, but hoped my experience would make up for it. HR emails a few days later. Phone interview? I disclose NoDegree. Not a problem, she says. Phone interview with her goes fine. She passes me off to the department and a C-level dude who apparently has to sign off on all hires for this category. Phone interview with the C-level dude. I disclose NoDegree. Not a problem, he says. Email from the department business manager asking for an in-person interview. Disclose NoDegree. Not a problem, when can you come in? In-person interview with the business manager, a lab assistant, and about 6 or so faculty members. The faculty in particular love me. Disclose NoDegree to each of them. No problem, they say. Lots of experience. Two weeks later, not a peep. Email the business director. Response: "sorry, we went with a candidate with a degree." Fucking assholes wasted easily 40 hours of my life on that bullshit.