<prompt> Human: I want to first and foremost point out that I have been a PF creep for about a year and a half. I have read countless posts, re-read ones I found appeasing and have never really posted or have I SEEN a post like this one. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help me. There are a few things I want to mention, heres the 101 about me1. No felony record misdemeanor crap though2. No college degree have roughly 20 credits toward Associates in Human Services3. I currently work as an AoD Counselor in the state of Ohio, making an annual salary of 28k.4. I currently am in debt 500 dollars to department store A, and roughly 800 in debt to department store B. Dont ask5. I live with my Mother in a two bedroom apartment.6. I created the small mess I am in today roughly three years ago when I was using hard drugs. Since then, I havent touched a substance. Three years sober, yay7. I want to make as much money as possible.8. I want to quit Social Work as in NOT continue with current major, as I can do this because the courses I have taken are the basics and can be used in pretty much any degree and pursue IT strictly based on opportunity for growth, job placement and increased pay.I really dont know where to start. Like I said, I have read countless posts about what I could try, do or at least attempt. I wanted to post this to get a more independent individual response from someone.Okay then, what do you want?I have the opportunity to go to school. Community College, I cannot afford right now to attend a University. Flat out. Besides, I might as well start with REASONABLE SMALL GOALS, hence the two year community. How do I approach being set by 30?tl;dr: What do I do to be set by 30? In your opinion.  <response>: Holy crap guys, give me a minute to read all of these responses. Thank you all really SO much for taking the time to respond. 