18 months into a uni degree (failing), I walked straight into the door to a business traineeship, with a focus on IT. Today 2 years later I'm submitting my resume for a 40k network admin, desktop support job that I have a chance in getting because a mate from uni who is already working there asked me to apply
(I've since completed a cert IV in business, and want to go back to uni to study a Bachelor of Business Administration.)