The more education..the better! I have my degrees and my employment is not related to that...and that is another story. Get the education..it will help in the long(and short run) regardless. Credentials and the effort to do it are important in the job market. Consider the member Lalani, she is a super photographer and is in school as we speak. You are just a bit younger than she is...she is getting her education. Even if you don't use it later, not directly...you do have it and having "it" says a bunch to prospective employers. That is just my 2 pence worth, 2 cents worth, whatever. TomDart.