Counteranecdata from someone who did go to college in Europe and didn't graduate:
> 1. /../ they have recruiters beating down their doors while I barely get emails back.
I have recruiters beating down my doors. Because of job experience. Unless they assume I finished college just because linkedin says I went for N years.
> 2. If you want to move to another country, a degree will more than likely be part of your visa requirements. Even if it isn't, it would absolutely help in a points based system.
I was able to get multiple O-1 (special ability) visas in USA without a college degree.
> 3. I still get imposter syndrome
Me too. But if you were hired then the company thinks you can do the thing. Just do the thing.
edit: It is very likely the things that enabled me to do #2 also unlock #1. To this I can't offer much more than "Do interesting things and make sure people know about them"
> 1. /../ they have recruiters beating down their doors while I barely get emails back.
I have recruiters beating down my doors. Because of job experience. Unless they assume I finished college just because linkedin says I went for N years.
> 2. If you want to move to another country, a degree will more than likely be part of your visa requirements. Even if it isn't, it would absolutely help in a points based system.
I was able to get multiple O-1 (special ability) visas in USA without a college degree.
> 3. I still get imposter syndrome
Me too. But if you were hired then the company thinks you can do the thing. Just do the thing.
edit: It is very likely the things that enabled me to do #2 also unlock #1. To this I can't offer much more than "Do interesting things and make sure people know about them"