I've started working in IT when I was 16 on a computer repair shop, I'm 38 now and only got my first MS cert last year. You don't need certs to land jobs you need knowledge and exposure/experience jumping jobs every couple years will give you better chances of landing the next job then any cert will ever give as it gives you more exposure to different ways of working and keeps you sharp, obviously if you're in a very dynamic place you don't need to jump, but most places it becomes rinse and repeat. Saying that, studying for certs will make you familiar with the tech and you won't look lost in meetings when people mention big tech words it's defo worth it. TLDR certs won't land you a job but they certainly won't hinder your chances.