[TKDLady]

I agree with DA. It depends on the degree. I have an engineering degree. I don't feel all engineers are equal and I know quite a few people who I work with who know more than some engineers but only have high school degrees. Those people have worked in the field for years however. All jobs require experience. A college education gives you the tools to learn but not the experience. You never stop learning and most fields change daily so you have to continue to learn throughout your life. Doctors go to clinics and seminars to get smart on the latest techniques as do Engineers and anyone in the science related fields. It is a must if you want to stay competative. I am sure that goes for most other occupations as well.

Having a degree doesn't make you better than someone without but it shows a little more initiative. I realize some people just couldn't afford college and have done what they can. Those with a good work ethic regardless of education or not are the ones I put my money on all the time. They are the ones who get things done and are successful. There are some things that require an education and if you don't have it then don't bitch when someone else younger and with that degree passes you on the career ladder.