Got an offer at BB, Graduation May be Postponed

Hey everyone! Would like to ask someone who had a similar situation or would have an idea how to handle this:

Got a S&T offer to start in 2019 at a BB, they love me a lot and I love the team, signed the contract and everything.

Since I'm at a non-target school in Europe, it's much less flexible that in the US and UK. I essentially have to apply to get into a course, and since there's a LOT of people studying at the Uni, there's a chance I won't get into a course and hence my graduation (undergraduate) may be delayed (some friends had that).

I told the HR about this and that there is such risk, to which they said that it's fine. I can fly once I start to sit some exams or write my thesis. I forgot to ask them, however, what happens if I can't register for one or two mandatory ATTENDANCE courses? There's no chance I could attend them during the 2Y contract.

Just a note, I completely do not mind "freezing" the degree (it's an option in Europe) and if things go well (which I believe they will), not continue with my studies altogether, since it's a completely not-well-known Uni, I have 0 student debt and they like me on my desk.

I'm obviously reluctant to ask the HR about this. What do you think? Is it 100% MANDATORY to get a degree? Or would they be fine with some sort of a online-Bachelor's that one can do in a year? Would love to know since it's a risk I cannot quite hedge. Thanks!

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Lol. The BB likely won't keep you on without a degree. Not sure if it is applicable to Europe BB but I know at my BB in the states they allow you to start during an off cycle (Again, I'm not in S&T either so I don't know how applicable that is). Talk to them that this issue might happen. If it does happen call them again and keep them updated. You can't just not get a degree and go FT.

 

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