I never felt like I was doing my best at college. After my first internship at a large software company, I didn't understand why people had told me to stay in s

I never felt like I was doing my best at college. After my first internship at a large software company, I didn't understand why people had told me to stay in school for as long as I could. I actually wanted to start working! So, a year before graduating, I dropped out and moved from Wisconsin to California. I worried at first that my lack of a degree would make it hard for me to find a job in the Bay Area, but the market is incredible right now. If you're good enough, it doesn't matter if you have a degree. I managed to find a great job with people I have fun working with. Sometimes I forget I'm getting paid for it. Reader, your mileage may vary. College is great, but it's not for everyone. I got a lot out of my three years (especially studying abroad -- if you can afford it, do it), but I knew I was ready for something else. The other path turned out great for me.