>>It's been a huge trope for a while now about how you dont have to (or even in some cases shouldn't) go to school I think there's been a huge misrepresentatio

>>It's been a huge trope for a while now about how you dont have to (or even in some cases shouldn't) go to school I think there's been a huge misrepresentation of the value of a degree. You hear this from people that have a degree already because a degree does not seem to be life-changing once you have one. It's not but it gives you an edge. At the very least a degree signals to an employer that you have some knowledge and are able to work towards a goal. Any employer will hire someone with a degree over someone that does not have one given similar resumes. Also, employers will almost always require some kind of degree if they are filling a management job. So if you ever plan to go above developer you'll mostly need a degree. Here's my advice: build a network of contacts that understand your skills. Take the time to meet people in the industry. You'll need to find a way to do that. - Try meetups -take classes where you might find people that are professionals and hire people. - Become friends with the HR people of the place where you want to work. - Find bars where these people might meet Additionally, work on your education. At the very least get a certificate that is given by a recognizable and respected school Please don't take the, "no degree needed" advice. It's wrong no matter how old you are.