[ILUG] OT: A university degree is required. Why?

[Declan Moriarty]

On Wed, 2006-05-03 at 12:55 +0100, Colm Buckley wrote:
> On 1 May 2006, at 23:01, Declan Moriarty wrote:
> 
> > Leaving Cert --> 4 year Engineering Degree to get the piece of paper
> > that says I might be able to do what I am already doing.
> 
> If you believe that this is the only purpose of a degree, you're a  
> bit off target.  A degree, to most employers, is more than the simple  
> qualification in the appropriate area; it also indicates a certain  
> level of discipline, ability to operate in a structured environment,  
> exposure to research techniques and processes, and general ability to  
> get along.  These could well be even more important to the employer  
> than the actual qualification.  This is why I said earlier that any  
> degree (even in a distant discipline) is better than none at all.

I experienced it much like the Commissioned Officers and N.C.Os in an
army. The Sargent, despite all his knowledge/experience will get his
orders from the Lieutenant who may be young enough to be his son. You
only have to look at my CV to see the qualities you mention. But moaning
about it won't change things. On with life.
-- 
        With Best Regards,

        Declan Moriarty.