[throwaway3699]

Unless you're going to become a doctor or civil engineer, those qualifications are pointless.

[swiley]

They absolutely are not pointless for software engineering. I tried skipping university and there is a night and day difference in responses before and after graduating.

[Mauricebranagh]

I am pretty sure I got nocked back for a job at EBAY because I have an atypical career path.