>>847414Depends on a lot of factors. Some careers/companies sort of require that to get your foot in the door. If you get lucky, you can find a company that'll train you on-the-job and while you won't have the formal education, you'll be just as skilled as those that do.
With that being said, there's also a lot of options that don't require continued formal education. Certifications and experience go a long ways. When I'm hiring techs, the background's good to have but I'm more interested in how well you're able to solve problems and work through a task. Every tech I've hired with military background has been great.
You do have to enjoy your day-job, to a certain extent. If you hate what you do 40hrs a week, you're going to hate life regardless of what you do in your off-time.
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