> I don't feel I have the moral authority to call myself a professional, as I don't have a degree yet. I have several degrees, but that's not how I judge someo

> I don't feel I have the moral authority to call myself a professional, as I don't have a degree yet. I have several degrees, but that's not how I judge someone a professional. There are lots of people with degrees that nonetheless are quite unprofessional. A professional is someone who reliably solves people's problems. Although your story is rather similar to my own, not sure what to advise career-wise. If you haven't already looked, you might check out various kinds of system administration. Knowing how to program and a bit of math are super-powers in that realm. Good luck.