I've been working for 2 years as a network admin/database administrator/computer repairman/computer teacher, for my company, all without a degree. I used to sell computers to the company I work for, and when I let them know I was quitting, they hired me. The old computer guy retired and now I run the whole show. There's about 50 employees, and that makes for a very busy IT guy. I get paid pretty well. I think the key is to find a smaller company who is willing to invest in their employees.
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I've been working for 2 years as a network admin/database administrator/computer repairman/computer teacher, for my company, all without a degree. I used to sell computers to the company I work for, and when I let them know I was quitting, they hired me. The old computer guy retired and now I run the whole show. There's about 50 employees, and that makes for a very busy IT guy. I get paid pretty well. I think the key is to find a smaller company who is willing to invest in their employees.