At one time, every job description here on LinkedIn or anywhere else had a college degree as a requirement. A very slow trend has been the elimination of that requirement. In today’s digital environment I have to ask, “Why do you still make a college degree a requirement at all?”
To Build A Network; Give, Give, Give.
Nobody and I mean nobody, is safe from elimination at any company. No matter how valuable you may consider yourself, situations change daily and if required, positions will be eliminated for the greater good of the company. The sooner you understand and accept that, the easier it is to prepare yourself for that eventuality. Preparing yourself includes building a strong and respectful professional network.