answer:The last time I looked, simple jobs like computer techs (i.e. part replacer; video card goes dead, install new one; mouse doesn’t work, install new one) required a computer science degree. I’m not sure why anyone would advise against college. Not only that, but you find friends and contacts that you may keep for a lifetime. Not only that, but it’s a good time to find out what you’re interested in and what you aren’t. Take different classes, join different clubs, see what’s clicks in the melon and what pushes you away. There’s a lot of experiences you can have. I wish I had gone.