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Discussion on: Is having a degree in IT still relevant in 2019?

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Max Ong Zong Bao

Hmm... I think i might be able to offer you my own perspective as i have an IT degree which took me 2 years instead of 4 years due to my relevant technical diploma from a vocational school.

But i ended up graduating the last in class that's a story for another day.

First of all, don't allow the naysayers to say that you can't do it without a degree.

Since the important fact is that good talent is in short supply. As long as you have the knowledge, soft skills and network to help you the sky's the limit.

Therefore as long as you're a humble person and willing to learn with the above, you will be able to do awesome work with or without a degree.

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Younes

Oh, I should also try to be the last in class. 😝

Regarding what you said about skills, I totally agree with you!

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Max Ong Zong Bao

I always call myself a Goat for being last in class. I did my best to complete my university but I always had the inkling I don't really fit in by being part of the university.

I would prefer the world of startups and technology than being a university student in any time of the day.

Which luckily I'm given the chance to be part of an awesome startup :), so don't be so hard on yourself when your in university.

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Younes

I'm feeling the same right now but I'm fine, I'm holding on. 😆

I prefer too.

Like Joyce Meyer said : "Patience is not just the ability to wait - it is the way we act when we wait."

I will try, thank you for sharing this with us. 😁