As someone who failed every aspect of my education in high school with exception for music, English and the boringly easy to pass computer classes this resonate

As someone who failed every aspect of my education in high school with exception for music, English and the boringly easy to pass computer classes this resonates with me so much. I had always shared an interest in computers and electronics as a kid, but never went to college or undertook any secondary education whatsoever. I went from having nothing to living comfortably and I'm still in my early 20's without a college education and don't plan on getting one. I work alongside people who spent 4 to 6 years studying to work where they are now and it feels nice knowing I didn't have to get in large amounts of debt to get to the same place as they did. You definitely need to be able to sell yourself though. Every employer I've ever worked with has been impressed when I tell what got me into development was building a gaming clan website for a Tony Hawks Underground 2 game clan and I kept learning from then on. This has inspired me to share my story which I'll write a blog post about shortly as well.