I am working as a analyst for linkedin. My background is not in tech (phD in chemistry). I moved from china to the us after my degree. here is my problem: I do not like my job, pay or my manager. I am doing meaningless work and get paid fairly bad. I got acceppeted into insights data science, which sounds like an interesting opportunity. should I quit my job for it? My friends tell me that I need to get knowledge and practise in python and java, maybe c++ to get good jobs. I learn fast, but at my current job is no time to breath, and I come home every day totally tiered. My manager blocks internal transferes and trainings, wo the option is not there. I interviewed at facebook and google, but failed the onside (python...). I do not want to waste more interviewes because I could only learn over the weekend. Is this to risky? Does anybody know someone/ interviewed someone from insights data science who got a good job? TC:120 Joe: 2.5 years after phD
The question is do you really like the type of “data science” jobs they prepare you for. Figure out what you really like to do. It’s tough to quit and study full time but sometimes that’s the only way if you are serious about learning new things
I am actually joining data engineering, and that is the type of work I want to do. Don’t want to die as a sql-monkey
I am actually also joining Insight in fall (probably another city than u). As far as I know, insight program is very rush and not for learning from scratch. Instead, it helps you to finish a project in short time and polish it (+many other things). In your case, I think it helps as you would have something to fill up your resume between jobs.. But honestly, most people have to leetcode if you want a job in software.. what kind of roles your interviewed at fb/Google?
Are you joining Insights DS? How's the job scenario after completion of the course? Do you really learn something new or is it just a tagname to brand yourself?
I think getting your hands dirty on a project could help. I developed some code in my free time as well and already know the basics, but I am not super good and need to look up everything
Insight DS is extremely prestigious - have heard that from multiple reliable sources. There are far worse ways to change your career. I’d say it’s even better than doing an MS in CS at a top-flight school, because it’s only a few months long. Plus they’re very connect with top firms in Bay Area + industry.
Are you a graduate? I had a few questions and wanted to chat with someone who has been through the course.
It does have very good reputations, but I wouldnt say it's "extremely prestigious"...
Sorry OP. You have PhD, are in LinkedIn, which is better than MSFT and you wanna go insights boot camp? Wtf? With LinkedIn on your resume you can go anywhere! Easiest thing is to change your role/scope internally at LinkedIn to do what you want. I have a similar background as yours. If you want to chat just PM. Anyway I would say. Don't quit!!!
Yeah but look at his TC. I had no idea LI data science roles are so low, especially with his degree.
Something doesn't add up. How does LinkedIn pay only $120k. Is OP a janitor cleaning LinkedIn toilets? OP also have PhD but complains that he/she is SQL monkey? That's bachelor's entry level work. Something doesn't add up or OP is seriously undervaluing himself/herself.
Can full time employee join this?
Nope. And I don’t get 8 weeks vacation
I am not working in data science! I am working on BA stuff in a non tech org. My official title is not analyst. And yes it is f* true, 120 tc with that degree. By the way a colleague started this week, also phd and on the same level. And yes, bachelor get paid more when they are in tech orgs. The only good thing is LinkedIn on the resume, but that’s it
Personally, I feel like someone working at LI shouldn't have to go through Insight or any other boot camp. You're probably much better off just applying to DS positions at other tier1/tier2 companies. Otoh if you don't want to be an SQL monkey then you probably want to transition more into Research Engineer roles in ML or something like that. Most of those require Leetcode prep. If I were you, I'd just bite the bullet and start prepping after work and/or on weekends. It got me out of a shitty job too.
I worked previously at apple with the same tc (a bit lower) also fulltime. I am still undecided. I tried to learn on weekends, but it turned out to be inefficient and after work I have not enough time. Maybe I should risk a pip and just learn...
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You should use another username. Don't use your real name on Blind (if it is..)
That is not even close to my real name ;)
Op, well played. I am sure you changed your country name as well.😲