The problem is that the difference between two engineers, one with 10 years experience and the other with 5 years experience, is huge. However, once you get ove

The problem is that the difference between two engineers, one with 10 years experience and the other with 5 years experience, is huge. However, once you get over a certain threshold, say 15 years, it doesn't really matter that much any more. E.g. the difference between someone with 15 years experience and someone with 20 years experience isn't that important anymore. In fact, I'd rather be hiring someone with 15 years experience AND a degree than someone with 20 years experience without a degree. [Disclaimer: I do not have a degree :)]