don't do it
Keep it as a hobby. It will drain the good out of you. Working in IT is a bit like chocolate, great once in a while, but if you’re doing it all day every day you’ll end up in some state.
If you must, get a degree if you don’t have one already, doesn't matter in what, then get an IT postgrad dip. If you want to start out at the help desk just get a job in a call centre, you’ll only be reading from a script so it’s all the same. Without the degree though you’ll be setting a point whereby you won’t be able to get past, unless you’re a stellar performer. No offence, but your probably not. If you were you’d know better than to get into IT.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
