[stonecoldman]

So you got into one of Faang before 2020’s hype? Not surprising that you could do that without any degree. Nowadays there are so many smart guys from unis and colleges like Standord or MIT who couldn’t get into even a small company. “No degree but no problem” sounds like totally ignoring your own luck.

[cml123]

I think attributing it to luck is a bit uncharitable. They described getting in on talent over credential. I also don't hold a degree. I've worked with a handful of Ivy League interns over the years and none of them blew me away. Certainly none were at the level I was at when I interviewed without a degree. I think I'm _fortunate_ to have gotten into the work without a degree, but it wasn't _luck_, it was ability.

[theflyingpigeon]

I got in 2020, during COVID. But before that I was already working at a large financial services and tech company.

[epolanski]

The current market values experience (if there's any position at all) above 0 experience leetcode black belts.

[f6v]

But layoffs create a market where people have both experience and good degrees.