FELLOW NETWORK NAZI SAYS GO TO SCHOOL (Score 1)

If for no other reason than you can sound cool discussing the signal strength of each pin in DB9 That always shuts ignoramus DBA's up. =-) Seriously, I'm involved with interviewing applicants and while we don't require a degree just ability. A degree is a requirement if you ever wish to lead a project. From others I've talked to this seems to be a wide spread although unfortunate truth in the industry.