[jostmey]

Or, staying at a previous job for 3-4 years can signal the same level of commitment. Dare I say, staying at a job for the same amount of time as a degree signals more commitment, as staying in college could just indicate 4 years of partying.

[SoftTalker]

Yes, that's why after your first job, your college degree means a lot less. Some employers still require it, and some will consider "equivalent experience"