I Quit My 6 Figure Data Scientist Job in Tech

Hi friends! In this video, I get real about one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made: leaving my high-paying data scientist job in the tech industry. I'll share the reasons behind my choice, the challenges I faced, and what lies ahead for me.

00:00 the toughest choice of my career
00:59 landing my last data scientist job
02:02 inside look: my team and role
03:17 reason #1 - the quest to be interesting
04:58 reason #2 - the realities of impact and alternatives
09:50 reason #3 - the need for vertical growth
11:49 reason #4 - misalignment with the company’s vision
12:59 weighing my future options
14:03 when to jump
15:51 whats next for me?

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tags: career change, tech industry, life decisions, career advice, personal growth, tech careers, when to jump, job quitting, I quit, data scientist, career journey, work life balance, tech job, leaving tech, career path, job transition, entrepreneurship, corporate, 9 to 5
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[nymas]

For people getting inspired to quit after this video, don’t do it!… Its pretty hard to get another job in 2024 and unless you have a fall back option hang on to the current job. If you need a break, take vacation/ therapy for other issues. If you are pursuing other career options, start that in parallel to current job.

[herbbaines]

My advice to anyone in here thinking about quitting their job please have something in line more than just family support. Never want to be an extra responsibility because things aren't working out. Instead of being an extra expense to your family or friends just put in extra hours outside of your work. detach your life from your current job and focus on what you want. If there is anyone in here saying well you aren't giving your best to your job, just remember if you died today they would have a replacement in less than a month. Your job may treat you well but at the end of day, the business will go on. You are valuable, treat yourself as such. I hope everyone in here reaches their goals in life.

[derrickrocha]

In the same boat. Working on getting my CDL now. Tech just wasn't for me. Id rather do software development as a hobby.

[mthokozisimyende]

Wishing you nothing but luck on your future Journey

[iyasugames]

Honestly planning to do the same next year. I just need to take some risk and get out of the work-work-work life that I've built. With the never ending tech layoffs, these high paying tech jobs don't even seem stable anymore, so gotta plan life around that reality. Definitely inspiring

[NoName-gyqr]

None of these were good reasons to quit

[loresowhat]

I love the story Maggie, I'm sure it will be successful, and you will be proud of yourself!!! I will check out the book too!

[dziedzorm]

Hey! Whatever happens we're here.
Go find yourself and comeback, I for one is excited to see how far you are going to take this decision.
All the best l!!

[jussfati]

I appreciate how well spoken you are. I enjoyed hearing you speak and the wisdom you have even in your twenties. Life is beautiful!

[realalexnguyen]

Good luck Maggie!!! I also left my tech job and decided to see if I could make YT sustainable! Best of luck on your adventure!!!

[TMeyer-gepj]

Tbh...I had a job as a teacher. Many people think that job is "meaningful" and "impactful." But at the end of the day you get sick of that too. Now I just try to make the most money with the least work.

[ecor]

Let's be real, not everyone has the PRIVILEGE to quit a job without another lined up ESPECIALLY if you're from lower income Black and Brown communities. These videos are extremely unrealistic for most people in America or North America and it's always from someone doing well off. The job market and economy is trash and finding a job is extremely hard right now and not to mention everything is extremely expensive. It's like people who quit jobs without another lined up are immune to these things and it very much seems the case. For REGULAR people don't quit carelessly like this. Have a job always.

[Olly-jbph]

Better to be depressed while getting paid rather than depressed not having a job at all

[ArunKumar-bplo]

i can fully understand being an more interesting peron, growth- some of my friends are stuck and when i try to share something new they just ignore or have no idea, also impact many times on projects doesn't go to production vs even if 10 people gets help in social media get there dream job - that just hits the satisfaction level more.

[rajranjanojha]

Best of Luck for your next job search. You will get it soon.

[Dee-zyxv]

what a lovely well spoken elegant and beautiful woman. blessings to you in what you do for a business venture. with your strong mind will and personality from a geniune heart you will definitely reap the rewards...in fact you are already in the process to do so😊

[fleurestivale]

My advice is quit your job when you only have another job lined up, have money aside or if you know what you really really want to do in your life… the rest is dreams and fantasy…. Life is too hard right now!

[ViceCoin]

Should have partied in her youth, instead of studying so hard.
Work to live. Not live to work.

[MaryPaulaCrochets]

What advice would you give people going into data science at this point 😢

[thereal_JMT_]

wait a second, you quit your job because you didn't feel interesting enough and now you sell courses on how to get the job you don't want anymore? Have you ever thought about selling coaching sessions on how to pickup your ex- boyfriend that you dumped?