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As far as being successful with out a degree goes, let me add one more thought to the mix.
I dropped out of college to join the Navy. My Navy experience got me the job I have now. I finished my degree after I got out of the Navy which has allowed me to get promotions and pay increases I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. Next is my MBA which will allow me to make the next big jump.
My parents are business owners both without degrees and have been very successful...
As someone who sees resumes on a weekly basis... I can tell you.... You have to have at least 5 years of relevant work experience if you are are competing against someone with a degree...
Meaning if I need to hire some one with five years of experience as a minimum, and two people apply who have that experience, and one also has a degree, the person without the degree would need 10 total years to compete...
In this economy the Degree is a huge help. FWIW.
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