You can&#x27;t simply fuck around with your boss without having, at least, a second source of monthly. Next time try to get some freelancing gig before making such a dangerous move.<p>I don&#x27;t approve your ex boss behaviour but sometimes companies struggle to get your pay check at the end of the month, it really depends on companies.<p>One advice: Being &quot;good with computers&quot; does not means that  you&#x27;re worth a 75K wage. When someone in India does Rails apps cheaper, you need the skills to prove 75K and even more. Having a college degree proves that you&#x27;ve learnt the basic toolset to be able to solve problems, however you can learn it on your own. Your challenge is to prove you posses those skills without a diploma. It&#x27;s possible, I&#x27;m a drop out myself, but it&#x27;s takes time, effort and networking to get there.