I just graduated highschool and was about to go to UofT to study chemistry, but I ditched that idea because I realized that Universities are a waste of time.

Instead I'm thinking of immediately trying to apply for entry level positions at certain chemical companies instead of wasting atleast 4 years of my life. Which textbooks should I use to learn Chem bymyself so that I can be on the same playing field as those who went to Uni? I'm thinking textbooks from General Chem, Physical Chem, and Organic Chem, to cover all bases.

Any help/guidance on how I should build my resume just getting out of highschool with 0 work experience would also be appreciated.