okay which is more valuable in today's world?

People skills beat book skills 90% of the time in life

Both ultimately..in the sense you really need to learn something to have a job and maintain one and be able to get along with others. The issue of a standard degree depends on your field, but you need skills to learn regardless.

30 years of experience with technologies that have been invented just 10 years ago seems to be what businesses these days seek the most 🥴

The interpersonal skills , though the knowledge is also important

connections.. thus communication

{@octoberthesixth ] i may get shot down for this a degree as excellent communication skills alone finds you a job and pays the bills