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Doesn't data science pay quite well?
Anyone got any career change stories to share?
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Data science does. I did a biological science degree.
I fallen into a date sci role.but I'm not very good at it because I hate leaving things not completely correct. And stats is always like that. I hate stats because of this.
Only thing I'd be interested in on my current path is AI, pattern recognition etc etc. Stats and regressions etc. I can't cope with all the different tests, when to use which method, incorrect sampling methods etc etc
It looks like I'm about to embark on a significant career change. My current industry is changing, as is my job. It's exposing my weaknesses and nullifying my strengths. I don't really feel like I add value to the business any more; I'm having to work my ass off just to keep afloat. I had a review this week. It didn't go well. More "changes" (i.e. job cuts) are coming after Christmas. I've been receiving training to do my boss's job, as have many of my peers, so it seems pretty obvious what is coming. More ****. No extra money.
My partner is set to either inherit a house, or a significant sum of money soon. No more rent. No more saving for a deposit. We'll be mortgage free. Once that comes in, I'll take a demotion. Time to do something new. I've just got to decide what.
My partner is set to either inherit a house, or a significant sum of money soon. No more rent. No more saving for a deposit. We'll be mortgage free. Once that comes in, I'll take a demotion. Time to do something new. I've just got to decide what.
Things have and still are going quite well for me in comparison to where I was a few years ago, but I'm 34 and ironically there is no job security in the security industry. I really want to do something else now but I'm genuinely not sure what! All I know is that I want to get away from the security industry all together.
I can still carry on working as a doorman while I retrain though so that's a positive, I can't drive yet and have a phobia of being on a set of ladders (terrifying experience as a kid, can't put a foot on one now without my bottle going) they're my only real negatives.
Have any of you guys any tips on finding out what it is you really wanted to do?
I can still carry on working as a doorman while I retrain though so that's a positive, I can't drive yet and have a phobia of being on a set of ladders (terrifying experience as a kid, can't put a foot on one now without my bottle going) they're my only real negatives.
Have any of you guys any tips on finding out what it is you really wanted to do?
Should have said I'm learning to drive in the new year should all go to plan...
And got more than a few jobs around the house I could do DIY wise. I just don't want to say "Yes I'm going to change my career" and find myself still stuck on the doors in a year or two.
I was doing pretty well on a basic cisco qualifaction that was part of my college course that I sadly had to give up on years ago due to a complete change in circumstances, what are the prospects like in networking now?
And got more than a few jobs around the house I could do DIY wise. I just don't want to say "Yes I'm going to change my career" and find myself still stuck on the doors in a year or two.
I was doing pretty well on a basic cisco qualifaction that was part of my college course that I sadly had to give up on years ago due to a complete change in circumstances, what are the prospects like in networking now?
You could take a look at network security with Secuirty+ cert etc and get in there before the market becomes oversaturated.
There are a list of training centers here
https://certification.comptia.org/training/instructor-led-training?c=Security+&co=United+Kingdom
But to be honest, its cheaper to buy the book and self study. That's what I currently doing with my Microsoft Certs and will move onto Security+ after that.
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I made some bad choices as a young adult and flunked out of university. I ended up drifting between low pay jobs at supermarkets and restaurants before working full time at a Yates's Bar in town.
Working there I was encouraged to shoot for managerial positions that never materialised and eventually I got frustrated and found myself suspended for disciplinary. I quit on the spot telling the manager where he could shove his job (that felt good) and worked at a different bar for about another year.
By the time I was 21 I realized I had wasted 3 good years of my life and went back to college to retrain in electrical installations. I took a part time job at PC World and worked there for another 2 years until I passed the course. I was quite fortunate in that I got a government funded training scheme called "New Opportunities" for adult learners to retrain in a skilled trade. The year after I took the course the funding got stopped for new applications so I just made it.
I got a shot at an electrical contractor and worked my way from apprentice wage to electrician. It was okay but they were known to be poor payers. About 2 years ago a colleague who left that company got in touch to tell me he could get me a job where he worked. They needed good electricians and I jumped ship. I'm earning 60% more than at the last company and am much happier.
In comparison to what I could have earned of I had not flunked out of university it is not much different and I would not have met my wife. So it all worked out in the end.
Funnily enough I have some more former colleagues who have been given the opportunity to work where I work but my old company is threatening them with some trumped up legal action.
They've been spooked into pulling out of the job and staying where they are. That's some pretty underhand stuff if you ask me.
Working there I was encouraged to shoot for managerial positions that never materialised and eventually I got frustrated and found myself suspended for disciplinary. I quit on the spot telling the manager where he could shove his job (that felt good) and worked at a different bar for about another year.
By the time I was 21 I realized I had wasted 3 good years of my life and went back to college to retrain in electrical installations. I took a part time job at PC World and worked there for another 2 years until I passed the course. I was quite fortunate in that I got a government funded training scheme called "New Opportunities" for adult learners to retrain in a skilled trade. The year after I took the course the funding got stopped for new applications so I just made it.
I got a shot at an electrical contractor and worked my way from apprentice wage to electrician. It was okay but they were known to be poor payers. About 2 years ago a colleague who left that company got in touch to tell me he could get me a job where he worked. They needed good electricians and I jumped ship. I'm earning 60% more than at the last company and am much happier.
In comparison to what I could have earned of I had not flunked out of university it is not much different and I would not have met my wife. So it all worked out in the end.
Funnily enough I have some more former colleagues who have been given the opportunity to work where I work but my old company is threatening them with some trumped up legal action.
They've been spooked into pulling out of the job and staying where they are. That's some pretty underhand stuff if you ask me.
@malachi I know how to build a PC, repair general issues etc like viruses and can configure a basic home network without much fuss but that's about it.
@TallPaul1878 It's good to see stories of other people coming up good mate.
@TallPaul1878 It's good to see stories of other people coming up good mate.
To be honest, I'm not too sure. Going by my own personnel experience. I studying for my MCSA in Windows Sever 2016 as networking is my weak spot. Maybe I wont go down the networking route but its to help me learn more and be prepared for when I apply for jobs outside the UK.
MCSA in server 2016 isn't really a networking course though, CCNA is more in line with that.
True but its a start as I dont do any networking in my job but I am learning the basics so I understand things more as, I said its my weak spot and we use Windows platforms at work. Same with Security +, Im not planning to go down that route but it something I want to learn and at least have on my CV. Over 10 years working in IT wont be enough for the me.
Heck, I am even learning German and nearly finished my first term. I may not move the German or Switzerland but speaking a second language is a good skill to have and can make you stand out. Especially when people from the UK are known to more to other countries and never make the effort learning the language.
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