Can I, Should I, become a programer?
Firstly you can definitely work from home, indeed many companies would prefer this especially if you set up as a contractor. To be honest it is FAR easier to get work as a company than it is to go through full time employer.
What about Math!? The truth is that unless you want to get into 3D Graphics, say game programming - or complex AI (which will involve data structures) or something that uses heavy math in, then you DO NOT need a high level of Math.
If you get your math level to ‘A-Level Math’ (UK) basically college level, eg after school and before university then that will be enough. Sure you may want to do a Degree module in Discrete Math later, eg set theory, vectors, etc - which can HELP. Anyway in truth you do not need this level of understanding.
So you want to be a programer? What Kind?! Personally the quickest you could get, say in 1-2 years is a web designer (eg programmer) position. But be aware they are 2/3 roles and therefore you MUST get the correct skills for the job you want.
Client/Front End (eg design, what you see, accessibility) - HTML 5, CSS, JS, etc
Server/Back End (eg databases, code, etc) PHP 5 (OOAD), SQL
Anyway I hope it helps!
Remember EVERY programer was once in the position you are now. Should I, Should I Not? Is it worth it? Is it worth the time and effort to learn? It is…
Average contracting rate is: £100-£500+ per day.
And most projects, if you are GOOD, last weeks and months. Dont bother accepting day jobs.
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No company will ask about Mental Health, if you work as a company. Why would they? You would then have grounds to sue them for discrimination; remember you are “a company” not an employee.
People you work for can ask all kinds of nasty questions due to “health and safety etc”. Company to Company cannot due to the Privacy Act. eg your employees information is private and MUST be legally kept that way!