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I'm sorry that I didn't clarify above; I do have my GED. I got it when I turned 16 because I knew I needed atleast that if I wanted a chance. There doesn't see

I'm sorry that I didn't clarify above; I do have my GED. I got it when I turned 16 because I knew I needed atleast that if I wanted a chance. There doesn't seem to be any local software related companies but I've looked into several potential options. I also know that Atlanta seems to have a lot more options available, and will be putting in some more applications to places in those areas as well.

Klinky 12y ago
Well that is one thing to your advantage then. If you really have other strong potential options to making money outside of software, then I'd suggest you do that now, and continue to improve your technical side in the meantime. Success doesn't happen overnight unless you're extremely lucky. When I was 16 my brother and I moved out, and I ended up in call centers for the next 14 years. I am only now getting out after working extremely hard over the last year to improve myself and my confidence. I avoided your typical educational path due to lack of confidence and fear of debt. In the end I wish I had gone the typical route, because the atypical route was harder, and even now I am not going to be making as much as could be. I'd really suggest you look into options at your local college. There is likely financial aid and scholarships, and do not fear loans. Even if you just get a two year degree that might be enough to get you an internship at some big name company in the area, or even a full-time position. If there are no tech jobs in your immediate area, think about how you can move to an area where there are more. Unless you really can show off your rockstar talent and persona, or that you've survived an office environment and held down a stable job before, it's probably going to be difficult convincing someone to take a chance.

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I'm sorry that I didn't clarify above; I do have my GED. I got it when I turned 16 because I knew I needed atleast that if I wanted a chance. There doesn't see

by jessehorne 12y ago

Klinky 12y ago
Well that is one thing to your advantage then. If you really have other strong potential options to making money outside of software, then I'd suggest you do that now, and continue to improve your technical side in the meantime. Success doesn't happen overnight unless you're extremely lucky. When I was 16 my brother and I moved out, and I ended up in call centers for the next 14 years. I am only now getting out after working extremely hard over the last year to improve myself and my confidence. I avoided your typical educational path due to lack of confidence and fear of debt. In the end I wish I had gone the typical route, because the atypical route was harder, and even now I am not going to be making as much as could be. I'd really suggest you look into options at your local college. There is likely financial aid and scholarships, and do not fear loans. Even if you just get a two year degree that might be enough to get you an internship at some big name company in the area, or even a full-time position. If there are no tech jobs in your immediate area, think about how you can move to an area where there are more. Unless you really can show off your rockstar talent and persona, or that you've survived an office environment and held down a stable job before, it's probably going to be difficult convincing someone to take a chance.