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My quiet skepticism toward formal education evaporated after a decade in the field
I always figured not having a degree would limit my opportunities permanently. Then I noticed the consistent demand for practical expertise over theoretical knowledge in my line of work. Does anyone else find their non-traditional route more validating than they expected?
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miles_burns7mo ago
Isn't it wild how we're seeing this shift across so many industries? I mean, look at tech where bootcamp grads are often preferred over PhDs for certain roles, or how skilled tradespeople are making bank without a uni degree. It feels like the old model of "get a degree, get a job" is cracking under its own weight, especially with student debt being what it is. Maybe it's just me, but I see this as a quiet rebellion against credentialism that values paperwork over actual capability. Your experience kinda proves that hands-on know-how can trump a framed diploma in the real world. Idk, makes you wonder if formal education needs a major overhaul to stay relevant.
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murray.caleb7mo ago
Practical expertise over theoretical knowledge' sounds fancy, but that's just called having a job.
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matthewh157mo ago
Hold up, didn't joel_clark37 prove you need some actual know-how, not just a manual? Some stuff only gets figured out by doing.
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