[FanaHOVA]

Instead of "in lieu of degree" you should've looked for "or equivalent technical experience" or something like that. That's what job ads usually say (Still true that having a degree gives you more job openings, but it's not that big of a difference).

[eli]

Also, just because an ad says "bachelor's degree" doesn't necessarily mean it's required. Businesses have a problem they need solved and there are very few problems that require a BS.