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It's a really bad time to get into it as a noob, especially self taught. There are jobs, but there's also alot of downsizing and layoffs in an already fairly saturated industry. Even lower end stuff right now you'll probably be up against people with certs, degrees, job experience.
If you're legitimately interested in IT and want to learn more on your own, you should! Find what interests you the most, and there will be a million resources available free and cheap. I don't think it's a good time to put all your career eggs in that basket though like it sounds you're thinking.
Honestly, if you're trying for zero to money, AFAIK trades are still hurting. Maybe look into trade programs at your local community College. It's not a cushy lazy white collar job but you'd potentially make similar or better money because everyone for 20 years has been clamoring for cushy lazy white collar jobs.
Theres also serious though niche demand for people with trades knowledge and IT skills too. Plus knowing how to automate all your reports is always helpful.
Things to consider if you have that IT kinda mind and don't mind playing in the mud. Instrumentation and Controls Technician, always need someone who can mess with comms and networking bullshit. And im some places can get into automation programming, called mechatronics sometimes? HVAC/building automation technician. Industrial electrician focussing on trying to get into commissioning and PLC programming/automation.