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Old 06-07-2015, 11:10 AM   #22
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The reason, as you know, that he is getting the raise now is that his degree makes him much, much more marketable. The OP can go out and look for a job and complete for a job where the degree is the minimum requirement. Just being good at what you do and not having a degree in many fields will not land you a job. But of course you already know that.
I advanced to a engineer position with only an associates degree but decided to get the BSME degree through evening study for this reason. Within a few years of completing, doors for advancement opened and my salary doubled.

Without a degree, a significant portion of the market is closed to you. I learned a lot too.
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