I hate to be "that guy", but school is very important! Do it right the first time, and get out and go to college! If you don't have a degree nowadays you are in for a long trip! Of course there are a few folks that can get by or make a good living without one, so don't get me wrong; but IMO you are a lot better off with a degree! Stay in the books and in the woods and you'll do fine!
Right now there are probably just as many people with degrees that can find a job as those without one...