I spent 3 years at a major university studying CS when I realized that I enjoyed the hardware more than the software, so I just left. Here I am 3 years later working for a large computer corporation make $95k/yr with no degree, nor any certs. Its all in the experience and the ability to sell yourself. I am considering going back to school to finish, but only for the fact that I let something defeat me. Go for the experience, not the degree. In the end the ability to pay the bills and take care of your family is more important than the framed degree on the wall.
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I spent 3 years at a major university studying CS when I realized that I enjoyed the hardware more than the software, so I just left. Here I am 3 years later working for a large computer corporation make $95k/yr with no degree, nor any certs. Its all in the experience and the ability to sell yourself. I am considering going back to school to finish, but only for the fact that I let something defeat me. Go for the experience, not the degree. In the end the ability to pay the bills and take care of your family is more important than the framed degree on the wall.