Deb asked:  "And how does "learning something" equate
     with being able to perform on a job?"

     Well certainly not on a 1:1 basis.  I know many folks
     with advanced degrees who can't or don't perform.  On
     the other hand, I have had several bad experiences with
     folks who haven't learned much, at least as evidenced
     by their lack of degrees or required training.  At
     least if you can document receipt of a degree in an
     appropriate field I can presume you SHOULD have some
     knowledge to apply to the tasks at hand.

     Play devils' advocate all you want, but the lack of a
     degree is your lack, not the potential employer's.
     What other evidence would you offer to a hiring
     authority to prove your ability to perform on the job -
     how do I compare that to another applicant's
     credentials?  If you want a job, you should be willing
     to offer them what they're looking for, seems to me.

     Chris Dill

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