I'm a self-taught programmer, started aged 10. Didn't go to university because by the time I'd finished school I'd had enough with education and I'd already st

I'm a self-taught programmer, started aged 10. Didn't go to university because by the time I'd finished school I'd had enough with education and I'd already started getting freelance work. That was nearly 20 years ago now (I'm 38), and in that time I've worked as a developer on 3D graphics engines, real time physics engines and core tech in the games industry (for about 10 years, one project with Shigeru Miyamoto!), and then left that to start my own medical software company (8 years ago). I now employ developers. And whilst I don't ignore the 'qualifications' section of a CV/resume, I really don't see it as remotely vital. I'm far more interested in whether you have a passion for the job, past projects etc. So yeah, it's possible to get a tech job without a degree. Some places will insist on it. But they're not the places you want to work.