academic field, I think experience should be valued more highly than education. I have seen a number of hardworking individuals work for my present employer for over 15, 20, or more years and be denied the chance to advance within the organization because they lacked a degree. After giving so many years of their lives to this organization, it is unjust to the person to not be taken into consideration or given the chance to improve themselves. They probably know everything about how things are done inside the organization after spending so many years working for it. I believe employers