It's helpful being able to type quickly, but it's unlikey to make or break your career. (I never got on with "proper" typing either, and eventually switched to

It's helpful being able to type quickly, but it's unlikey to make or break your career. (I never got on with "proper" typing either, and eventually switched to using the Dvorak layout - I find it much easier to stay mostly on the home row now. Changing keyboard is a bit extreme, and people often scoff, but it worked for me.)