I do have a PCL (you can find Allen Bradley or Seimens PLCs on eBay for cheap if you are patient, if anyone else is looking). I have learned to program and use

I do have a PCL (you can find Allen Bradley or Seimens PLCs on eBay for cheap if you are patient, if anyone else is looking). I have learned to program and use it enough to know that I enjoy working with them, which is what set me on this path. Still good advice! The trick is now rounding out that skill with a proper education on it and being able to show "yes, I did the work."