I have been thinking about this as well. However, I believe that by the time your 2.i degree is considered 'below the minimum', your accrued job experience wil

I have been thinking about this as well. However, I believe that by the time your 2.i degree is considered 'below the minimum', your accrued job experience will have far surpassed your academic achievements. I would also expect HR to not take your university experience into account (or at the very most only minimally) at that point.