Ask HN: Any advice for a hacker without a college degree?

If I were you, I would:

- drop out (be prepared to get a non programming job) - start working on open source projects (follow aa_memon's advice and get a github account) - build/release two or three projects on your own - start trying to transition to a more fulfilling programming job

Most importantly, don't burn any bridges and keep your options open (ie - don't incur extreme amounts of debt). After a year or two away, you might decide to return to University!

Best of luck :)

I agree with hluska. Get involved and start some projects. One of them might turn into a real job :)

I hope you are good. Make yourself a few million ASAP! Proceed accordingly.

get a github account make it impressive.

otherwise you're just that guy who calls himself a hacker and doesn't have an education either :)