[jisaacstone]

I did a write up o how I snuck into tech a while back:

http://jisaacstone.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-get-job-in-2-...

Some points of differentiation:

I did not finish any projects in any sort of demoable state

I did not build a network

I didn't really have a plan

The most important bit is this:

> Learn relentlessly and without excuses

There are enough people hiring that you really only need to demonstrate basic competency and apply for every jr or entry level position you find. Eventually you'll find a place where someone is actually looking for ability.

Tech is as close to merit-based hiring as you'll find outside of actual trades.