I'm almost entirely self taught. Started learning programming on my own on an Amiga 500 when I was 13. Dropped out of high-school since that way of learning did

I'm almost entirely self taught. Started learning programming on my own on an Amiga 500 when I was 13. Dropped out of high-school since that way of learning did not appeal to me. Never had a lack of job offerings and I now earn the same (or more) than my CS and engineering graduate co-workers. A degree is not what matters, being able to learn and do the job is the important thing. How you gained your knowledge should be irrelevant as long as you do truly have it.