Well, I guess that can be explained by the difference between how I hired, and my perception of how a lot of other organizations hire. Looks like my non-degreed

Well, I guess that can be explained by the difference between how I hired, and my perception of how a lot of other organizations hire. Looks like my non-degreed smart person approach was not particularly unique. I have to believe that an appropriate degree may often be the door-opener that let's you prove all the rest in person. It should also place a floor of sorts on what pay someone can reasonably offer you at various points during your career.