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@Hylactor@sopuli.xyz

2026-04-12 13:42 UTC

I've gutted out 3 careers in "skilled labor" (a term I find problematic), each time working from the bottom entry level guy, to the guy in charge. In all three I've worked side by side with people who actually got degrees in that field. I have also regretted not getting a degree for my entire adult life.

Replies (4)

  • @Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-12 14:09

    My buddy is an accomplished self taught violin maker. He won an award and was talking to another renowned violin maker who asked him where he was taught. He was slightly embarrassed to say he was self taught but she was quite impressed and said "Ahh! The slow way!"

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  • @village604@adultswim.fan 2026-04-12 15:22

    It's never too late to get one. I had classes with a 90 year old woman who was getting hers.

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  • @esc@piefed.social 2026-04-12 14:29

    Experience matters a lot in practice, but having a degree gives you opportunity to learn fundamentals and to have a broader knowledge base in general. Met a few people without formal education with insane knowledge and skills but absolutely helpless outside of their area of expertise.

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  • @Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 2026-04-12 22:36

    Meh, I got my bachelor's, worked, and then got my graduate degree, and still had to work my way up from nothing as well. I see degrees as a way of improving your cap on the position you can hold.

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