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Some companies see a degree as a must, some will offer you less money if you don't have one, and a growing number don't care. (Since a degree hardly makes you
by SimpleXYZ 12y ago
Some companies see a degree as a must, some will offer you less money if you don't have one, and a growing number don't care. (Since a degree hardly makes you stand out anymore.) You will probably be surprised at how many companies follow this formula: "we need this > you can build this > you're hired". (And that is the only thing they go on.)
If it was me, I would just lie and say I have a degree. Keep applying until you find a company that doesn't check. If you are smart and talented, no one will think twice. Even if they do, there's a chance you'll be entrenched in the position and they won't want the cost of replacing you any way. Don't be scared, just always think about your options and choices, especially the unconventional/controversial ones...
- curiousphil 12y agoI don't think lying is good advice for anything. No one wants to live a lie and word can travel fast and ruin this guys credibility depending on the industry he wants to get into.
- SimpleXYZ 12y agoThere are plenty of very honest people living under bridges and eating rats. You either think it's wrong for a starving man to steal bread, or you don't.
- mcherm 12y ago> If it was me, I would just lie and say I have a degree. Keep applying until you find a company that doesn't check. If you are smart and talented, no one will think twice. That doesn't seem like particularly good advice. Here's what I would have suggested instead: > If it was me, I would just tell the truth and say I didn't have a degree. Keep applying until you find a company that doesn't mind. If you are smart and talented, the better employers won't think twice.
- SimpleXYZ 12y agoThat part is not advice, it's just sharing what I would do.