The beauty of the software industry is it truly is merit-based. The degree might get you in the door but they will test you immediately to see if you are capabl

The beauty of the software industry is it truly is merit-based. The degree might get you in the door but they will test you immediately to see if you are capable of handling the position. So don't lie. Tell them the truth, because there is nothing to be ashamed of. I'm going on my 17th year in this industry without a degree. If you have "it", whatever that may be, they will take notice. And if they don't then it's just a bad fit, no big deal. There's another one down the street.