The Sad Reality of Being a Data Scientist

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I know many here following me and watching my content trying to get into the field. And that’s quite understandable, data science is a very promising and fulfilling field.

In this video, I share 5 sad realities of being a data scientist.

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[samson_afolabi]

Hi guys,

Thanks for watching. I would love to hear from you, what are the sad realities you’ve experienced as a Data Scientist.

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[MalamIbnMalam]

To be honest, when you work in tech, you must have the mindset to always want to learn. That's just how things are in the field of Computer Science.

[thorick]

people that look forward to studying and learning about new things during non-work hours are the most natural fit for tech fields.

[kenamia]

All high paying jobs are this way. There’s nowhere to run. Constant learning, unreasonable expectations.

[nosaugowe]

The best approach is to follow the YouTubers who specialize in the tools you choose. So as you regularly watch their videos, you are indirectly being updated on tech as well.

[loveforever]

This is why I want to get out of tech. Being on the training treadmill is tiring. I understand that every career needs Continuous learning, but tech is a different level of upskilling, and it gives me anxiety.

[Mrb-biis]

As a current data scientist, I agree with everything you’ve said but also with a few comments as well. Tech in general we are expected to constantly learn/upskill and that can get tiring after many years

[haleematajoke]

First time here, am also a Data Scientist. I currently work as an instructor at a computer school teaching data courses. One of the lessons i picked from this video is that as a Data Scientist, u have to keep learning and its true. Sometimes, i feel as if am not trying. Thanks for making this video

[okwuazuifeanyi]

It is crazy.

I am a trained data scientist, but I build ETL pipelines, dashboards, some software engineering commitments all the while working on my communication skills.

It is a lot to do, and while I am not really bothered by having a lot of work, the pay is ridiculous! I am highly underpaid and it is frustrating!

[arto-gn]

Software engineer turned data engineer eyeballing data science and this was helpful. Honestly I feel the same now with the overwhelming amount of tools and knowledge needed but it’s hard to complain when it feels more doable than say mechanical or electrical engineering. Anyone else feel this? Not imposter syndrome just honestly. It’s hard work and very demanding. Just different than other disciplines. Anyways I’m kind of bored of constantly learning a new tool every month or so. So I’m focusing on mastering things I enjoy and screw the employers and even other competition. Not worth my health. Gotta be smarter not work harder right!

[GBGOLC]

I’ve been working in IT for over 30 years, and every 10 years the goal post change. You have to reboot in terms of learning. Fundamentals remain the same but something new always comes along. You need to have a passion for IT so you enjoy it and learning does not become a chore. That’s the nature of the beast.

If you want to improve your chances of getting that “dream” job. The best way is to build something (this also accelerates learning) and showcase it at your interview. It demonstrates a multitude of skills: intelligence, presentation skills, coding, communication, and in-depth technical knowledge, to name a few. If you’re not building a side hustle project, then you most likely don’t have a passion. IT is vast so find the area that excites you the most and excel in it. There are no short cuts in becoming competent, competition is too great.

With AI, this is literally the best and easiest time right now to learn anything, and it will only get better. You can’t pick IT as an industry just because you want to make big salary because your skill set will always need updating. You need to enjoy what you’re doing and you must embrace change.

[paulmartinlife]

I find your advice to be equally applicable to my role as an Excel specialist. There's no end to the learning, which is a positive for me. The most important skill, assuming one has the fundamental technical skills, is people management. Managing expectations will get you further than technical expertise...

[bheeshmak.s]

Highly relatable.. It's need a lot to be data scientist. Continuous learning is needed and unrealistic expectations is a real thing..

[wondermannier]

I studied Data Science in 2014 and got a job in 2015. I worked for a year and quit because of too many demands and I saw that in the future there will be less job. It was a good decision I made then. Nowadays it is better to be data engineering and upskill yourself and follow the job marketing trends.

[ikuku]

I am starting a new job as a data reporting analyst and I'm super excited about it!

[s-code-b]

'Always learning' is a good thing. Opens new possibilities.

[profTiffin]

Thanks for the video. I agree so called ‘soft skills’ such as communication are vital and often just as important as technical skills

[ShaamJones]

Continuous learning is a prerequisite for nearly every career realm where high-value assets contribute. I’ve squandered countless hours down the rabbit hole in overhyped courses with clueless facilitators just rehashing definitions without any real-world applicable examples. It’s refreshing to hear someone tell the truth. 👍🏾

[mad-hat]

This is the best explanation of what a data scientist does and whether it is worth doing at all.

[georgebeierberkeley]

"Seeking is the Reward" -- you have to learn constantly in pretty much any field, CS included.