### Comment:
Thanks to the internet and recruiters, HR people get like 100 applicants per open job, so why not weed out people the easiest way possible?

### REPLY:
Indeed. I'm only partially criticising HR. My main point is that OP can get great at something -- even better than all graduates -- but without a degree, he still may never even get an interview (unless there's someway for his skill to catch the eyes of recruiters outside the normal HR process). I've written programs for HR departments that scan applications. If your application isn't top 75-90th percentile, the HR reps don't even see it.

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