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#RI-69aa7e64·3 months ago·
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“Struggling to get into data science with academic background”
What Actually Happened
Feeling demoralised after years of hard work with no recognition
What I wish I knew
"Valued work experience is crucial for data science roles"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Gain real work experience through internships or side projects"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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