Is being self-taught an OK thing if you want to get a carrer,

>>18241424
Depends on what you're trying to do.

A lot of skill jobs will overlook a lack of standard certification (to a certain extent) provided your work is actually up to par. Anything less than concrete like academia would almost require a recognized degree of study for anyone to take you seriously.

Depends, want to be a doctor? Need degrees/training.

Want to be a machine learner? Paperwork don't mean shit.

>>18241433
>>18241450
I was more refering to if someone wanted to be involved in art, entertainment, media, or certain trades, I realize that some jobs like many involved in medicince would require quite a lot of formal training and all that for good reason.

I mainly ask just because I would like to know if it's feasable for an average person to be sucessful if they would prefer to not have to go to college or something.

Also thanks for the input fellas.

>>18241465
The main reason people in arts like college degrees is they find it easier to relate to people from similar backgrounds.

You can be successfull but people will turn you down for asinine reasons, you'll have to seek out people who are interested in your view.

>>18241424
Personally I'd prefer a career to a carrer.

depends
are you claiming self taught welder that can pull good, clean secure lines?
great, show me, we'll talk later
are you claiming to be a self taught mechanical engineer?
sorry, ill pick the guy who can prove it

>>18241465
Depends who hires. Besides, this is 2017, you can become internet famous based purely on skill and chance and once you're somewhat popular, more doors open up.