Month: February 2022

Thoughts on Career

I decided to take a 6 month course on Data Science and Business Analytics. I started the course on October 2021. It cost me I think $3,325.00 so it’s not cheap at all. I was thinking that I needed to invest in myself and push myself to learn something new. Since it cost a lot of money I’m going to really take the time and try my best to get the most out of it.

I’ve finished 2 modules of the course and got an Excellent grade for both. I was at one point #1 in the class – when we were still starting with Python basics. Now I’m like at #14. It’s been harder to find time and focus especially because I’m also a little stressed at work.

Lately I’ve been doubting myself, if I made the right choice. If I should have invested in something like ITIL or PMP. I’ve browsed through the job postings on data engineering positions and I feel intimidated by the requirements like at least 3 years of experience in data engineering using Python, Hadoop, etc. Well… I have 10+ years experience in software engineering using Java… but it doesn’t count.

Then I’m thinking, I’m already a manager now… am I really going back to coding? Should I focus on project management? I don’t know… I guess I’m just getting a little frustrated that I’m not where I want to be. I want to learn and I enjoy learning, but I feel like I am a little behind. I am also worried that my investment won’t pay off or that I’m wasting my time. Right now I can’t decide. Should I stay where I am until they get rid of me? Or should I give myself time, enjoy each day of working and learning, then slowly gain confidence and experience in this new field? I think I know the answer…