>I read that a NASA subcontrator wanted someone to design high-efficiency power supplies for the Space Shuttle. So I wrote up a decent design and showed up. The

>I read that a NASA subcontrator wanted someone to design high-efficiency power supplies for the Space Shuttle. So I wrote up a decent design and showed up. There were maybe 20 candidates at the office, all equipped with advanced degrees. But I didn't have a degree, I had a design. They hired me on the spot and sent all the degree holders away. True story. http://www.reddit.com/r/tabled/comments/qaqr3/table_iama_former_nasa_space_shuttle_engineer/ http://www.reddit.com/r/tabled/comments/qaqr3/table_iama_for...