I keep seeing people say you need a degree to get a good job, but my gym is full of trainers who prove that wrong.
For the last 2 years, I've worked with over 20 trainers who got certified online for under $500 and now make $60k plus. The other side is my friend in HR who says their company's software automatically filters out resumes without a 4-year degree. I think hands-on skills and results matter more, but a lot of systems are still built for the old way. Which side is right for someone starting out today? Should you skip the degree and build a portfolio, or is that paper still the golden ticket?