I had the same issue with "fun" and people my age. I moved to a more easy going city and got involved with a non-tech scene, but kept my lucrative biz/tech side

I had the same issue with "fun" and people my age. I moved to a more easy going city and got involved with a non-tech scene, but kept my lucrative biz/tech side going. You're incorrect about the legitimate institution looking better than experience though. No one cares what school you went to, it's all about what you've delivered in the industry. I've never seen anyone hired or promoted based on their schooling.