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Article: So long, sheepskin/ Today's breed of computer geniuses say they're doing fine without degrees
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- The Gazette
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- March 26, 2000
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Today's story, the second of a two-part series,
looks at the new breed of worker for the new, technology-based
economy.
Last week's story looked at the real or imagined blight of high-
tech workers in a tight labor market.
Performing poorly in his classes - and bored with them anyway -
self-described computer geek Patrick McDavid decided to drop out of
Coronado High School last year and enter the work force without
obtaining a diploma.
He soon landed a job with a Web development company in the
Springs for $30,000 a year, employing the skills he acquired
tinkering with his personal computer in his spare time.
But four weeks ago, the 18-year-old decided to quit the well- ...