Campquake Senate

I know this guy who lives in California near SF and is depressed because he cannot
get a full time job in the computer field. He is 20 years old and has a
HS degree from an alternative school. He is self-taught and very intelligent.
He knows a lot about setting up and repairing computers, hacking into iphones,
network security, etc. I don't think he knows much of any programming yet.
Right now the only work he can find is contract jobs
for computer repair, which is not a reliable source of income.
And, oh yeah, he is still living in his parent's basement

Does he have unreasonable expectations?
What fields should he be looking in?
Does he need a 2 or 4 year degree before even looking for a full time good salary?
Are computer jobs in California that hard to find right now?

Things are turning around now (slowly). The bay area is a mecca for computers but the competition is stiff. Companies are contracting a lot now because it's cheaper, especially with the unsurity of obamacare (made up words ftw). He might have to take a job that underpays for a while to build a career on. Support jobs are EVERYWHERE. He can also run an ad on craigslist and fix peoples PC's for a flat rate it hes any good.. I know of a guy pulling 4-8K a month just of craigslist shit because people be dumb.

his resume should reflect his skills, and things hes done, then employment history. He's 20 so the future is wide open. Have him look at retailers based in the area and try to get hired onto a POS helpdesk position, that might be easiest and the progression from that can be fast and rewarding $$. If hes still stuck, I'll have you email me his resume, I know a guy down here who knows everyone, and I know a bunch of people up there I can hit up.