I am at a point in my life where I want to have a career and not just a job. I have always had a love of learning and throw myself into anything I am trying to learn until it becomes second nature. I've always had an interest in software and computers but I am not a "tech junkie" and I don't have any specific skills. The areas of knowledge for software are so numerous that I don't know where to start and I was hoping someone could suggest a few different areas I could focus on. Here's the problem: I've already wasted 30k on a college degree I don't use. If there were an online associates program that I could do for less than 5 or 6k I would consider it, but at this point I was just hoping to get some feedback about the available certifications or programs I could learn on my own that would provide me with a little skill for the job market. Is this even a possibility or is an IT or computer science degree from a four year college a necessity? I'm not looking to make great money, at this point anything more than $10/hr would be a blessing. Thanks for any help and suggestions.